Sword and Fairy 7

Sword and Fairy 7 is a third-person Chinese mythology action RPG for PC, listed on Steam under its original numbered name. The same game is marketed on consoles as Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, so PC players should search for Sword and Fairy 7 rather than assuming the console branding represents a separate sequel or remake.

Developed by Softstar Technology (Beijing) and published by CubeGame and Softstar, it is a standalone entry in the Sword and Fairy franchise. Its story centers on conflict among the Human, Deity, and Demon clans, while its combat replaces the series' traditional turn-based approach with real-time action.

Real-time combat in a third-person world

The main gameplay loop combines story missions, exploration, enemy encounters, environmental discovery, and character progression. Battles begin directly in the world rather than through a separate turn-based screen, giving the adventure a more immediate action-RPG rhythm.

Combat uses a third-person perspective and lets players enter fights at any time. The controlled character can be changed during battle, which is important because the playable heroes use different attack styles and skill sets.

Each character can equip multiple skills and activate them during combat. That design encourages players to combine basic attacks, abilities, movement, and character switching instead of relying on a single fixed combo.

The system is more accessible than a highly technical character-action game, but it still asks players to read enemy behavior, avoid incoming attacks, and choose the right ability for the situation. The experience is built around real-time attacks, active dodging, and flexible control rather than menus and initiative order.

Characters, spirits, and exploration systems

The campaign follows Yue Qingshu and Xiu Wu as their investigation expands into a conflict involving humans, deities, and demons. Bai Moqing and Sang Yo also join the journey, giving the narrative a party-based structure and several distinct character perspectives.

Exploration is not only a way to move between battles. As the story progresses, players can obtain spirit companions that assist during the journey and support exploration. Feeding these spirits is part of the game's broader companion system.

The world mixes human settlements, natural landscapes, supernatural locations, and demon-realm environments. The result is a journey shaped by Chinese mythology and xianxia fantasy, with a visual identity that separates Sword and Fairy 7 from more conventional medieval European RPGs.

A card game provides a non-combat activity between missions. It is a genuine side system rather than a replacement for the main progression loop, giving players a way to take a break from action encounters while staying within the game's wider fantasy setting.

Players interested in another Chinese-fantasy RPG with third-person exploration and demon-focused systems can also compare its structure with mythology-driven action RPGs such as Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament.

What the PC edition includes

The base PC game is a paid single-player RPG, not a free-to-play title. Steam lists the core package with achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing support.

Steam also lists Dreamlike World Expansion as paid downloadable content. It requires the base game and extends the original story with new maps, a new journey involving Yue Qingshu and Ziqiu, five-element skills for Yue Qingshu, and the ability to control Ziqiu.

The Steam catalog also separates the game's soundtrack as additional content. Players comparing editions should therefore distinguish the base game, the story expansion, and the soundtrack rather than treating every bundle item as gameplay content.

The expansion is particularly relevant for players who want more than the original campaign because it adds a new playable character, additional systems, and new areas instead of functioning only as cosmetic content.

Who should play Sword and Fairy 7?

Sword and Fairy 7 is a strong fit for players who want a story-led action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology, especially those interested in wuxia and xianxia themes that are less common in the PC catalog.

It also suits players who prefer direct combat over traditional turn-based battles but still want party characters, dialogue-heavy storytelling, exploration, and side activities. The ability to switch characters during encounters adds variety without turning the game into a demanding competitive action title.

Players looking for a fully open-ended sandbox, deep buildcraft, online co-op, or a Soulslike difficulty curve should set expectations carefully. The focus is a structured solo adventure with real-time fights, narrative progression, and contained exploration rather than endless endgame systems.

The game can be played as an entry point for newcomers. It references the broader Sword and Fairy universe, but the PC store description presents it as a standalone story rather than a title that requires completion of every earlier installment.

PC features, controls, and localization

The PC listing confirms full controller support, specifically identifying Xbox controllers. Keyboard and mouse play is also available through the PC version, but controller support makes the real-time combat and third-person movement suitable for players who prefer a console-style setup.

Steam provides English interface and subtitles, with Simplified Chinese audio and text, Traditional Chinese subtitles and interface support, and Japanese subtitles and interface support. English voice acting is not listed, so players should expect Chinese full audio with localized text options.

The PC version is distributed through Steam and includes Steam achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. No multiplayer or co-op mode is listed; this is a single-player-only experience.

Players comparing the PC release with the console product should also note the naming difference. Sword and Fairy 7 is the active Steam title, while Together Forever is the western console name used for the same numbered installment.

Related Chinese fantasy RPGs on PC

The closest comparison on ElAmigosEdition is mythology-focused third-person action RPGs like Black Myth: Wukong, although its combat structure and difficulty emphasis are different. Both games draw from Chinese mythology, but Sword and Fairy 7 places more weight on party characters, dialogue, and a traditional RPG journey.

For a more classic party-based Chinese fantasy experience with melee, magic, demon companions, and equipment systems, Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament shares more of the same role-playing heritage. Its combat and progression differ, making it a companion recommendation rather than a direct substitute.

Players who prefer a slower, turn-based Japanese RPG structure may find a useful contrast in character-driven party RPGs such as Trails of Cold Steel. It lacks Sword and Fairy 7's real-time combat, but it offers a similarly narrative-focused approach to party relationships and exploration.

Sword and Fairy 7 FAQ

Is Sword and Fairy 7 the same game as Together Forever?

Yes. Sword and Fairy 7 is the name used for the PC Steam release, while Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is the western name used for the console version of the same numbered entry. The PC listing has not been renamed to Together Forever.

Is Sword and Fairy 7 a standalone game?

Yes. It belongs to the long-running Sword and Fairy franchise and contains references to its wider setting, but its main adventure is presented as a standalone story involving humans, deities, and demons.

Does Sword and Fairy 7 have co-op or multiplayer?

No multiplayer or co-op mode is listed for the PC edition. Steam identifies it as a single-player game, so the campaign and card-game side activity are designed for solo play.

What language options are available on PC?

The PC edition supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese for interface and subtitle combinations listed by Steam. Full audio is listed for Simplified Chinese only.

What is Dreamlike World?

Dreamlike World is the game's story expansion. It adds new maps, a new storyline, five-element skills for Yue Qingshu, and Ziqiu as a controllable character. It requires the base game.

Does the PC version support controllers?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support and specifically identifies Xbox controllers. The game remains a third-person real-time action RPG, so controller play is a practical option for movement, combat, and character switching.