Styx: Blades of Greed

About Styx: Blades of Greed

Styx: Blades of Greed is an action-adventure game where you play as a sneaky goblin named Styx, navigating a war-torn fantasy world. Developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon, it released in February 2026 for PC and consoles. Set in the Iserian Continent, the game pits elves, humans, and orcs against each other while Styx hunts Quartz, a volatile resource. The game leans into stealth and dark humor, letting players use gadgets and environment manipulation to outwit enemies. It’s a single-player story-driven experience with a focus on creative takedowns and exploration. If you enjoy methodical planning and chaotic kills, this one’s for you.

Gameplay

Blades of Greed revolves around stealth, traps, and Quartz-powered tools. Each mission involves scouting enemy patterns, using tools like smoke bombs and turrets, and exploiting weaknesses. Combat isn’t just about killing, disabling guards or causing distractions to trigger chain reactions is key. The environment is littered with pickpocketable items and hidden paths, rewarding patience. Controls feel snappy, with a focus on quick melee takedowns and ranged attacks. Missions vary: one might have you sabotaging a fortress, another could involve navigating a forest ambush. The game’s humor comes through in Styx’s sarcastic dialogue and over-the-top kill animations. Sessions last 45 minutes to an hour, balancing pacing with action.

What Players Think

Blades of Greed holds a 84% critic rating and a 79% player score on PlayPile. Average playtime is 28 hours, with 32% of players completing 100% of objectives. Community moods are split: 45% “enjoyed creative stealth,” 30% “frustrated by hitbox issues,” and 25% “laughed at the dialogue.” One user wrote, “Quartz mechanics are genius, but the AI sometimes acts like it’s sleepwalking.” Achievements total 100, with 54% completion rate. Price at launch was $49.99, now $39.99 on sale. The game’s polarizing difficulty and occasional glitches split opinions, but fans praise its originality.

PlayPile's Take

Blades of Greed is worth playing if you crave stealthy, brainy challenges and don’t mind a rough patch or two. The $39.99 price tag is fair for the 25+ hour story, and the 100 achievements add replay value. It’s not perfect, AI pathing can be erratic, but the creativity in kills and mission design keeps it engaging. Skip if you prefer straightforward combat or dislike slow pacing. For stealth enthusiasts, it’s a solid $40 investment with a unique charm.

Storyline

You play as Styx, a cunning goblin with a caustic sense of humor who has mastered the art of stealth. Your goal is to get your hands on Quartz, the most precious – and dangerous – resource in a world on the brink of war between elves, humans and orcs.