Today’s Niche Spotlight is Griefhelm, a physics-based dueling game by Johnny Dale Lonack and Thorrnet Publishing.

Griefhelm is all about tactical duels with a wide range of brutal medieval melee weapons. The combat engine focuses on well-timed strikes and parries as players fight to break through their opponent’s defenses. The game features both a single player campaign, and multiplayer support for up to 4 players locally, or through Steam Remote Play.

You can find a trailer below.

Griefhelm is available on Windows PC via Steam for $19.99.

You can find a rundown of the game (via Steam) below:

Griefhelm is an award-winning tactical dueling game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your enemies, deflect their blows, and push your advantage as your tactically overcome foes in fast-paced duels. Every engagement begins a new dance to the death as warriors search for an opening. Master the art of combat to overcome your enemies and claim victory.

Experience a challenging, replayable campaign that will test the limits of your abilities on the battlefield. Battle your own way with or against your friends locally or online. Abandon the heresy of peaceful rest. Reach out and lay claim to your eternal reward.

Features:

• Master fast, white-knuckle combat using a wide arsenal of medieval weaponry.
• Challenge a dynamic, replayable campaign and claim your reward in Griefhelm.
• Battle with or against your friends with online matchmaking.
• Slay on the same couch with up to 4 people in local multiplayer.
• Visually striking art style and hand crafted environments bring the world of Griefhelm to life.

Oh, my children! Let not your hearts burn within you!
For your suffering and anguish shall be made into that
which is perfect, incorruptible and true.
Go now. Prove yourself worthy of Griefhelm.

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