Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Game
Game2022
Bound By Blades
Developer Zeth
Bound By Blades is an Indie Action-RPG with a focus on intense boss battles. Experience the thrill of Boss Rushes with the wholesomeness of a cozy Indie RPG as you confront ferocious foes, collect loot, and craft epic gear to fortify yourself for the challenges ahead, solo or in 2 player co-op! From the Steam store page
85 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 2, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
82
LovedLoved
69 positive · 15 negative
95% range 73–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 69 | 15 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
1 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
129 of 155 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 85 · most liked firstBound By Blades is a monster hunter game set in a fantasy world where a curse has taken over, and you and the Bound must fight against said curse. This game is great, I had loads of time on the demo and it was amazing. The game has 10 bosses for the beginning, 10 for the endgame. (20 in total if you can't do the math) Then there's two different endgame activities to do, Tower and Dungeon. Tower has 25 levels with a time limit, and dungeon run being a boss rush thing. You can play as 3…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33025671-Missi-the-Achievement-Huntress/] Please see my curator page for more games that are well worth your time Approximate amount of time to 100%: 11h Estimated achievement difficulty: 4/10 Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 1 Is there a good guide available: No, but you don't need a guide Multiplayer achievements: Yes, there is one online co-op achievement Missable achievements: No Grinding Achievements: No, but you'll be grinding for gear…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The art is decent, sometimes quite nice, but the storyboarded-style "cutscenes" make it look a bit lazy at times. The story is highly cliche. Big bad invades, you're trained to stop it, you go to fight something, but "oh no!" it was a distraction. Your trainer has disappeared, your village is in ruins, so you amble off. Fight some things, do some upgrades, read more text. Rinse-repeat. The menus are simple, yet the buttons are kind of confusing as to what is selected or not, as - at a glance…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been following the game for quite some time. So happy that it is finally released! The game seems kinda simplistic, however it has everything you can ask for: * Boss Battles * Crafting / Upgrading * Enchanting * Transmog ! * Pets * Some grind Playing on the hardest difficulty, the game does get very difficult. The bosses hit hard so you have to be on your toes. The gameplay loop might be a bit simplistic: Fight a boss, (die), upgrade/craft gear, feed pets (to make them more powerful),…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bound by Blades is an addictive action role-playing game (RPG). Developed by a talented indie studio, this game offers a refreshing take on the RPG genre, combining classic elements with innovative mechanics that keep players hooked from start to finish. One of the standout features of Bound by Blades is its unique combat system. Instead of the traditional approach of mindlessly mashing buttons, players must strategically plan their moves and execute them with precision. The game introduces a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ alright boss rush + everything else can be ignored +/- equipment/upgrades - you get loot from bosses, but you have to be lucky to get the drops needed to be able too craft your item. Or grind the same boss over and over again. There were some interesting item set bonuses, but without grind it's impossible to get them - restrictive combat - four corners you can stand on, light attack, heavy attack, block, dodge/parry/reflect and potion - very short (unless you want to fight the more powerful…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm hard pressed with this game. My brother and I played it together hoping for a similar experience to Children of Morta or Ember Knights and we were left disappointed. We're somewhat "serious" gamers and enjoy unforgiving games. Upon playing the tutorial and the first boss co-op, our biggest qualm is the lack of movement in the fights. You can only move to each corner of the fighting environment in order to dodge, alongside your class ability. , the oncoming onslaught from bosses . We…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →no difficulty setting in multiplayer makes it impossible to play (unless you enjoy playing games at nightmare/hardcore difficulty).
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Enchantress took all my money... 10/10 This is such a super cozy and charming little game 😊 Even better when played with a friend (2-player online co-op) and runs great with a controller!! The dev. is also really helpful and active in the forums helping gamers out with any questions/issues. Definitely pick this game up - and don’t get hit!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is fantastic its a boss rush in a time where we dont have enough of those it takes around 5 hours to beat but has a large amount of bonus post game content with a decent story and multiple characters and only 10 bucks i highly reccomend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sick game. Played with my 8 yr old son. He wouldn't put it down. Stayed up way too late getting new gear and enchants. Get an item that gives pots heal to full and some boss stun items to start. My son told me the battles are super fun. Love the game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bound by Blades is honestly a hidden gem. With a cute art style and fun simplistic gameplay, small indie team, it's pretty much what you'd expect, and it's perfect. You find yourself with three playable characters that all act out differently and have some actual good thought put out behind their concepts, the character designs themselves are lovely as well. It's essentially a toned down 2D version of Monster Hunter, involving enjoyable 4 corner arenas. it's got 2-player multiplayer as well…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely GORGEOUS art literally the saying 'every frame a painting' I'm not much of a gamer but i adore this game, Its fun and easy to get into but gets hard FAST While playing the game my cat would not stop headbutting the monitor so cat approved
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →𝕍𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕣𝕥 𝕡𝕦𝕫𝕫𝕝𝕖 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕒𝕟 ℝℙ𝔾 𝕥𝕨𝕚𝕤𝕥! Bound By Blades is a top-down puzzle shooter in which you are tasked to defeat several beasts by using one of three "class" characters; it's overall a FURRY dream... to me, the aesthetic was a nightmare lol The story takes you to a journey of glory as you are tasked, as the three BOUND, to defeat Ilcyons; strange, corrupted beasts that were once furries as as yourself, but got corrupted by whatever source. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bound by Blades is a fun indie game inspired by the likes of Monster Hunter with it's own unique combat system. This game has 2 players co-op play, great post-game content, 3 characters to play, quite a few unique bosses to fight, and lots of equipment with their own set bonuses to allow for build experimentation. I recommend this game, especially if you want to support a small indie team.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is very cute but can be very challenging, its basically Monster Hunter diluted into a flash game but also forges its own identity.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I beat the main story in less than an hour, there is "extra content" after that, but it all seems irrelevant after completing the story.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6142328/] With 1,300+ reviews, make sure to follow The Cpt Froggy Club Curator Page for plenty more! Bound By Blades: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The world of Ashmyr has been at war for many generations as tribes fight each other for supremacy. It was a stalemate until an Ancient Force, more like a curse, was unleashed and affected the bodies and minds of those close by! The numbers of those affected is still unclear, but the power they have been given is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun little game, almost flash like. Definitely enjoyable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honest opinion its plain boring and repeative. Game feels rough and could have been made in adobe flash. I do feel bad giving it thumbs down because the game is cute and music is nice but thats just all i can say positive about it. Crafting is boring it gets repeative to fight same monsters to obtain resources. To obtain tree goto 1 screen get 1 or 2 trees and some rocks by clicking E and E again its just dull. Fighting is okay at frist but after fighting same screen same forced layout…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →is alright game... but very basic and short This is not an RPG or anything like that - it tries to be many things and it falls short on every one. Pet system is tedious and slow Leveling feels useless Boss battles are bland
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks nice but is mid at best.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting games to play, whether or not they actually get played or end up on my ever growing backlog is a different story. I initially was going to buy this game and check it out since it was currently on sale for 30% off but I reached out and was fortunate enough to receive a key, though that does not influence my thoughts about the game in any way. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about the bosses given the 4 corner arena style of combat, but I found…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like beating up every un-welcome creature you see then i'd recommend you get BBB. Bound By Blades is a Fun Action-based rpg with a variety of bosses to fight, there's a blacksmith where you craft and upgrade items to help you defeat your foes. If you don't like playing alone there's Multiplayer, team up with a friend of yours and have a blast. with either winning or absolutely sucking. after you beat the main story you unlock expert mode with all the bosses at an increased difficulty.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a delightful game. BBB surprised me right form the get go, firstly because I perished in the first real fight because I was trash but mostly because I couldn't stop playing it until I beat it. The game is very fast paced and there isn't a ton of hand holding after the first fight (which I personally really enjoyed, I dislike long tutorials) and the character designs are down right adorable. I played as Gurren, the archer rabbit, and yes because she was the cutest option. The combat system…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feels like a flash game but it's still pretty fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Check out the demo to see if you might like this. I am having a great time! The gameplay is smooth and engaging. Boss battles are unique and raise in difficulty substantially as you go. The art is very pretty and the story, while cliché, is serviceable and not bad. I really like the character designs and that you get to have pets! Definitely worth checking out. https://youtu.be/ntpli5diluI
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A tentative recommendation from me. If you want to have some fun for an afternoon, go for it. If you want more, you will be left wanting. * Genre: 2D Arena style, boss fight game, with lovely graphics. * Difficulty: Switch between the 3 difficulties (Easy, Normal, Hard) at any moment. * Classes: Switch between the 3 classes (2H Sword Warrior, Shield & Chakram Tank, Bow Archer) at any moment (they share the story progress, unlocked stuff and crafting materials). * Co-op: Unlock online co-op…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →handmade graphica, a fairytale vibe, strategic action rpg lite,,, Only played a short while and i just did not like this game. Gameplay is just not fun in my opinion. NOT RECOMMENDED! If i would rate this right now then i would give this 5 out of 10 points.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Solid boss rush game. A game where all you do is to battle bosses = a very original and harcore idea. I liked the graphics with the nice colour palette, the likeable charachters, the atmosphere, and the challenging gameplay. You have a lot of bosses to fight, each one is different and you have to learn how to beat them by trying and re-trying. Some are easy some are very hard. However, you gain levels, you grind for better gear, you grow your pet - so it's all doable with a lot of grinding.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bound by Blades is a cute and fun little title. It's got a pleasing aesthetic which focuses on cute animals as the main characters. However, there's this feeding the pets and collecting materials mechanics, which didn't sit well with me. It felt like features that just took my time and were not fun at all, these feature could've been improved upon or maybe just left out, After you've taken down the first bosses, don't expect a whole new set of challenges. The following bosses seem to be just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really basic game- Upgrades dont seem to make much of a difference, and I feel like I got through 1/3 of the bosses on the starter equipment. There is no adventure, its just a boss rush game. The towns are nothing but fluff.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well... its definitely a difficulty based mobile phone game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just started playing but I really like the fresh take on the combat. Gameplay really shines in this indie game and you can tell it was made with a lot of love.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 has big purple monke <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its okay-ish, definitely grab it now at -90% progression is very basic, sadly you are very limited in upgrading stuff, so if you like a set from the beginning, after some upgrades its at max, so you are forced to grab the equip from the later bosses, which is kinda meh, but generally a cool game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game just for the really good art and the music. I played the demo before purchasing and I really enjoyed the full game. Just beat the game and it is fun. This game is more of a boss rush game. This game is not only about increasing your stats and it requires learning the mechanics of each boss and each boss has different timings and attack patterns player has to learn before hoping to defeat them and even with only 4 position to attack from and run around I did not feel…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a great story with a unique fighting style. I love the art style, and animations. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Disclaimer: I have received this game for free through a LurkIt campaign for streamers. Leaving a review was not part of the campaign and I do it out of my free choice to share my thoughts. I've been looking at this game often going on good sale and considered getting it anyway. I expected a cute arcade game with unusual mechanics and that's exactly what it is. Additionally it has great graphics, amazing music and some fun puns in the story. The gameplay is a bit repeatitive, but for such a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bound By Blades is a good example of a game that is easy to pick up and play. The bosses have a great soundtrack and gameplay is smooth and fast. There's also multiplayer so you can bring a friend to slay bosses and gather great equipment. Hopefully there will be a sequel some day.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A cute little gem. I can't help but liking this game, it's just... positive and gets me in a good mood. Gameplay-wise it's not too complex and easy to get into, and every battle is just one or two minutes long. If you like boss battles and learning their patterns this game will be fun for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun indie game and I was pleasantly surprised with how much fun I managed to have with this game :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so lovely, has been amazing to play it, the music, language, characters, made my day
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I first played this game on the gamescom this year, it was really random but i liked it and so i instantly buyed when it came out. this game is really cute, not too easy and has a nice story! i really like to play it and its really fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cute little game with really nice art
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love RPG? [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39973073/]Make sure to Follow my Curator Page for plenty more! Pretty simple monster hunter game. With very cute characters and terribly difficult combats. Crafting plays a huge role. It is easy and pleasant to play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fIG3JQ2p30 And don't forget to [url=https://www.youtube.com/c/WizardWorm?sub_confirmation=1] Subscribe to my Youtube Join my [url=http://steamcommunity.com/groups/wizard_rpg] Steam Group
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended. A bite-sized Monster Hunter-lite whose fast one-to-three-minute boss loop and hitless rank economy hook hard in the first hour, undermined by janky hitboxes and an unexplained self-damaging enchantment. S+ ranks for flawless clears pay out money and materials worth the chase, projectile reflection and dodge-rolling reward mastery without commitment, and the Merthos pet layer (feeding, levelling, sending it on loot missions) gives the grind a cosy frame. The finale lands a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →═.✾. ═════════════════════════╗ Rating ✦✦✦✧✧ ═.✾. ═════════════════════════ In short I enjoyed the fights and the story but it quickly became repetitive. ═.✾. ═════════════════════════ Price ☐ It's free! ☐ Worth the price ❀ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare coins ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could just give me the money.. for real ═.✾. ═════════════════════════ Graphics ☐ Real world is ugly in comparaison ☐ Beautiful ❀ Good ☐ It's from another time ☐ Better close your eyes at this point…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My return to #MonMonth with a game that isn't Monster Hunter? Here's part 1 of my playthrough of Bound by Blades! youtu.be/Ikzg5Sb0Mdc
unlabelledView post →i beat the game its short but very sweet worth the dollar or so that it commonly goes for on sale this game was deffinitly worth and i plan to play for longer
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →لعبة بأسلوب قتال مختلف تمامًا عن المعتاد، فكرتها إنها تحطك في ساحة مربعة ضد زعماء، وتنتقل بين الزوايا الأربعة للهجوم أو التهرب 🎯🌀. تصميمها بسيط لكن فيه ذكاء، وتحس إن كل حركة لها وزن، خصوصًا لما تبدأ الزعماء يصيروا أسرع وأصعب. مناسبة جدًا لو تبغى لعبة تعتمد على التوقيت والتركيز بدون عالم مفتوح أو تعقيد. فكرة جديدة تستاهل التجربة، خصوصًا لمحبي البوس فايترز 👊🔥. A game with a completely unique combat system — you’re placed in a square arena against bosses, and you move between four corners to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+Great Fights +Great Music +Great Art Style +Replay-ability (using NG+ style mechanics) +Seamless Multiplayer Can't believe this game isn't more popular. The small dev team did an immaculate job! Well done! Can't believe i picked it up for $1!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really nice and lovely game that i spent some time playing with my boyfriend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cute short n sweet :>
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →well it's not what i expected 6/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm very happy I had a chance to play Bound by Blades. The artwork is gorgeous and enjoyed the soundtrack. The game is kind of like a laid back Monster Hunter game. You defeat bosses and gather resources to defeat the next boss. There is even a little bit of a story as well. I played co-op with my partner and we enjoyed playing it together. Just be aware that you have to get through the first part of the game to the next town in order to open up co-op. Co-op doesn't open up as soon as you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its a fun little game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Perfectly paced and visually stunning. Having a blast and loving it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bound By Blades is an action-adventure RPG, by developer Zeth and publisher Assemble Entertainment, that is focused on the thrill of intense boss battles. You play as one of The Bound, which is a trio of trained fighters tasked with defeating the evil Ilcyon that plague the land. Venture out and fight evil in order to find your mentor and bring peace to this land. Will you be strong enough to take on the strongest of foes, or will you fail like so many before you? When you start Bound By…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoy this game, and Ive never actually played a game with these mechanics before so that's a very big plus. I just know i will be playing this for a while. Here is my first Impressions video for the game 7/10 from me https://youtu.be/EV_HyMa8fZI
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
Posts are quoted from public profiles with links to the original. Want yours removed? Contact us.
You Might Also Like
similar titlesFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Game
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
Game
Little Kitty, Big City
Little Kitty, Big City
Game
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Game
What Remains of Edith Finch
What Remains of Edith Finch
Game