For fans of classic 80s and 90s dungeon crawlers like 'The Bard's Tale,' Silversword is an absolute love letter. It successfully captures that 'old school' feeling of grit and discovery while removing the clunky frustrations of the past. The character creation is deep, allowing you to build a diverse party of adventurers with varied classes and races, each vital for survival in the dangerous world of Maruziel.
The game doesn't hold your hand. You’ll spend time mapping out dark corridors, managing your light sources, and praying your mage has enough mana for one last fire strike. The tactical turn-based combat is surprisingly strategic, and the hand-drawn monster art is full of character. It’s an immersive, massive RPG that proves that the 'blobber' genre still has plenty of life left on mobile devices.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
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Forget Smaug, Voldemort or the White Walkers! The real bad guys are waiting for you in Silversword. Ready your sword and spells and prepare to face the evil.
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The expansion "Rise Of The Dragons" is here! New maps, quests, creatures, items, skills and the mighty Dragoncaller class await you! Enjoy your stay in the Dragonlands! Hint: don't throw your rubies and diamonds away if you intend to enjoy the expansion.
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Gamepro Award 87/100 Points!
Over 100 hours of roleplaying fun!
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"I got goosebumps while reading through
the manual for the first time. iOS devs just
don't make games on this scale.
It's such a poetic app."
All the best,
Michael Lane
Senior Writer | FreeAppsArcade.com
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Silversword is a mobile fantasy role-playing game which will take you to the mysterious lands of Tarnak, a world far beyond reality. Gather a band of brave heroes and face the evil that is about to destroy mankind.
Silversword is a game in the style of The Bards Tale, Wizardry and Might & Magic - enjoy memories of old with new devices.
Main Features:
- None of the In App Purchases are needed to play through the game (I have to stress that again)
- 7 races to choose from, each with it's own special abilities
- 12 classes, each with it's own skills, virtues and flaws
- over 400 unique items
- 5 different magic runes to augment and enhance your items
- over 120 spells, songs and prayers
- over 220 unique monsters
- nearly 70 different maps with different styles (dungeon, overland, swamp, city etc.)
- guilds, shops, taverns, training halls, temples and many more interesting places to be
- integrated automap + quest log
- day / night cycle with different effects on your magic and the surroundings
- fast travelling services
- countless hours of interesting gameplay
You can follow us on twitter, too. @silverswordinfo is your channel to get the latest news, cheats, and hidden secrets.
Please note: The game has only limited VoiceOver functionality. Some screen elements (Minimap) can't be used by visually impaired people. If in doubt, don't buy. You have been warned.
DON'T LIKE IT?
No reason for giving a bad review. Your feedback is very welcome on our discord channel or via the support e-mail address. Most of the functions in the game were implemented because YOU wanted them :-) So feel free to spread your thoughts. You are a creator!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.15 years Silversword! Thank you all my dear Bards!
Forget Smaug, Voldemort or the White Walkers! The real bad guys are waiting for you in Silversword. Ready your sword and spells and prepare to face the evil.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The expansion "Rise Of The Dragons" is here! New maps, quests, creatures, items, skills and the mighty Dragoncaller class await you! Enjoy your stay in the Dragonlands! Hint: don't throw your rubies and diamonds away if you intend to enjoy the expansion.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Gamepro Award 87/100 Points!
Over 100 hours of roleplaying fun!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
"I got goosebumps while reading through
the manual for the first time. iOS devs just
don't make games on this scale.
It's such a poetic app."
All the best,
Michael Lane
Senior Writer | FreeAppsArcade.com
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Silversword is a mobile fantasy role-playing game which will take you to the mysterious lands of Tarnak, a world far beyond reality. Gather a band of brave heroes and face the evil that is about to destroy mankind.
Silversword is a game in the style of The Bards Tale, Wizardry and Might & Magic - enjoy memories of old with new devices.
Main Features:
- None of the In App Purchases are needed to play through the game (I have to stress that again)
- 7 races to choose from, each with it's own special abilities
- 12 classes, each with it's own skills, virtues and flaws
- over 400 unique items
- 5 different magic runes to augment and enhance your items
- over 120 spells, songs and prayers
- over 220 unique monsters
- nearly 70 different maps with different styles (dungeon, overland, swamp, city etc.)
- guilds, shops, taverns, training halls, temples and many more interesting places to be
- integrated automap + quest log
- day / night cycle with different effects on your magic and the surroundings
- fast travelling services
- countless hours of interesting gameplay
You can follow us on twitter, too. @silverswordinfo is your channel to get the latest news, cheats, and hidden secrets.
Please note: The game has only limited VoiceOver functionality. Some screen elements (Minimap) can't be used by visually impaired people. If in doubt, don't buy. You have been warned.
DON'T LIKE IT?
No reason for giving a bad review. Your feedback is very welcome on our discord channel or via the support e-mail address. Most of the functions in the game were implemented because YOU wanted them :-) So feel free to spread your thoughts. You are a creator!






Silversword is a deep, retro-inspired RPG that brings the magic of classic dungeon crawling to your iPhone. Create a party of up to seven characters from various races and classes to brave the lands of Maruziel. Featuring hundreds of items, dozens of spells, and a vast world filled with secrets, Silversword offers a challenging experience for players who value strategy, exploration, and old-school role-playing depth.
Classic 'Blobber' style first-person exploration
Deep character customization with 7 races and 11 classes
Over 300 unique items and 80+ spells to master
Massive world map with diverse dungeons and cities
Authentic turn-based tactical combat
A balanced party is essential. Ensure you have at least two front-line fighters for protection, a rogue for disarming traps, and a mix of offensive and defensive casters to handle crowd control and healing.
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The game uses a classic 90-degree movement system. Keep your compass active at all times, as many dungeons feature spinners and teleporters designed to disorient the unwary traveler.
While characters can die, they can be resurrected at temples—provided you have the gold. If your entire party wipes, however, it's game over!