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Insanity's Blade

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

Take a father’s journey to hell in order to save the souls of his wife and child. Insanity's Blade: The Chronicles of Thurstan is the first in a series of games based around the journey of a sword possessed by a father's powerful grief and hatred. This is the tale of the sword's creation.

What works

  • Strong retro arcade feel
  • Challenging but rewarding gameplay
  • Dark fantasy atmosphere and story
  • Local co-op multiplayer
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bugs and glitches
  • Uneven difficulty curve
  • Limited weapon variety impact
  • Lack of online features
  • Controls can feel stiff

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Contra Anniversary Collection

  • Capsized

  • Dragon Marked For Death

  • Super Cyborg

  • Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

  • Super Hydorah

Less social

Games that feels like Insanity's Blade but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • MindSeize

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

  • Chronicles of the Wolf

  • Skul: The Hero Slayer

  • Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin

  • Dead Cells

More expressive

Games that feels like Insanity's Blade but with more self-expression and customization

  • Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

  • Planet Centauri

  • 30XX

  • Guacamelee! 2

  • Dungreed

  • Hexen: Beyond Heretic

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Insanity's Blade: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026