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.
What it feels like
Fast-paced brutal battles generate a kinetic rush of action and skilled moment-to-moment play.
What it's about
Grounded medieval setting of mercenaries, castles, and historical weaponry defines the entire aesthetic and subject. Armed warfare, sieges, and combat operations in a military context form the backdrop.
How it plays
Fast-paced medieval sword combat is the definitive core system, with detailed weapon interactions and spacing. Brutal slashing combat against multiple opponents in chaotic battles, with flashy weapon-based combat at its heart. Combo-driven melee combat rewards stylish execution and weapon skill in fast-paced engagements.
How it looks and sounds
Steam tags and descriptions emphasize first-person perspective as a primary viewing angle for combat. Gore and brutal, worn medieval combat aesthetics create a grimy, visceral visual tone.
How it's structured
Online PvP multiplayer combat against other players is the primary game mode and focus. Team-based battles and castle sieges require coordinated play with teammates versus opposing forces. Co-op and PvE modes exist alongside PvP, offering some single-player friendly options.
Kindred games
Shares Melee Combat, Competitive PvP, Hack-and-Slash, Medieval.
Both lean into Melee Combat, Competitive PvP, Hack-and-Slash, Medieval.
Shares Melee Combat, Hack-and-Slash, Competitive PvP, Medieval.
Both lean into Melee Combat, Hack-and-Slash, Competitive PvP, Medieval.
Shares Melee Combat, Competitive PvP, Character Action, Team-Based.
Both lean into Melee Combat, Competitive PvP, Character Action, Team-Based.
Closest hidden gems
A lesser-known kindred — Competitive PvP, Team-Based, First-Person, Military & War. 96% positive across 4,671 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Competitive PvP, Team-Based, First-Person, Military & War.
A lesser-known kindred — Melee Combat, First-Person, Competitive PvP, Character Action. 91% positive across 4,914 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Melee Combat, First-Person, Competitive PvP, Character Action.
A lesser-known kindred — Melee Combat, Hack-and-Slash, Exhilarating, Character Action. 95% positive across 4,886 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Melee Combat, Hack-and-Slash, Exhilarating, Character Action.