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MORDHAU

MORDHAU

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

80%
Very Positive
DeveloperTriternion
PublisherTriternion
Release DateApr 29, 2019
$29.99
Peak Players60.2K
Metacritic81
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
AI Review Summary

MORDHAU offers a deep and often hilarious medieval combat experience, but it is currently hampered by a dwindling playerbase and a punishing skill gap. While the core mechanics are praised as a masterpiece by veterans, new players face a steep learning curve and a community perceived as toxic or overly competitive.

Pros

  • Deep and rewarding skill-based medieval combat mechanics that offer a high ceiling for mastery.90%
  • Emergent, chaotic humor involving custom characters, instruments, and unconventional weapons like frying pans.85%
  • Engaging Horde mode provides a fun cooperative experience outside of competitive PvP.60%
  • Extensive character customization and perks allow for unique and creative playstyles.70%

Cons

  • Extremely steep learning curve that makes the game very unfriendly to new players.95%
  • Dwindling player counts and high skill gaps lead to frustrating encounters with veteran players.90%
  • Perceived developer abandonment and a lack of meaningful new content or updates.85%
  • Prevalence of toxic behavior and 'sweaty' players using animation exploits that are difficult to read.80%
  • Regional server issues, particularly high ping and empty lobbies in South America.70%

Notable Mentions

  • The game features a unique 'Bard' subculture where players use lutes to play music amidst the battlefield chaos.
  • High average playtime of nearly 300 hours suggests deep engagement for those who overcome the initial difficulty.
  • Veteran players often recommend joining duel servers specifically to learn the complex mechanics.
Confidence: 85%
Based on the 91 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 20, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
529
Peak · last 90 days
882
All-time peak
60.2K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$4.49since Feb 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
71%
All-time positive
80%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews113.2K
Positive: 90.5K (80%)Negative: 22.7K (20%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

289h

Avg Playtime at Review

73%

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