FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

BetaDwarf · October 24, 2013 · Action, Local Co-Op, RPG, Co-op, Indie

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FORCED: Slightly Better Edition price by region

FORCED: Slightly Better Edition costs £1.74 in the United Kingdom, €2.00 in Europe (EUR), $2.43 in the United States, $2.43 in Georgia (USD), zł11.17 in Poland, CA$16.99 in Canada, NZ$17.99 in New Zealand, R$18.14 in Brazil and A$21.50 in Australia right now.

Cheapest FORCED: Slightly Better Edition offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.74 −84% £10.99 £1.74 5
Europe (EUR) €2.00 −86% €13.99 €2.00 6
United Statesyour region $2.43 −84% $14.99 $2.43 7
Georgia (USD) $2.43 −71% $8.49 $2.43 7
Poland zł11.17 −79% zł53.99 zł11.17 4
Canada CA$16.99 CA$16.99 — 2
New Zealand NZ$17.99 NZ$17.99 — 2
Brazil R$18.14 −35% R$27.99 R$18.14 3
Australia A$21.50 A$21.50 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

✦ AI summary

Lead up to four enslaved gladiators through a brutal fantasy arena filled with deadly trials and clever puzzles, controlling a shared Spirit Mentor to unleash devastating combo attacks. Master skill-based combat where every enemy attack can be dodged and tactical marks set up devastating team combos, with local and online co-op carefully balanced for 1-4 players.

Forced is a challenging one- to four-player co-op arcade action RPG with puzzle and tactical elements. You are cast as slaves in the toughest fantasy gladiator school of them all, condemned to fight to the death, all the while attempting to win your freedom. You will face deadly trials and huge creatures, but Balfus, your Spirit Mentor will guide you in your quest to break the chains of oppression.

Features

  • 1-4 player campaign, carefully balanced for the number of players
  • Local and online co-op, it's easy to plugin controllers and play on one computer
  • A challenging Gladiator campaign with monstrous foes and tricky puzzles
  • Four Unique Character Classes with very distinctive play styles
  • Skill focused: all enemy attacks can be evaded, it's your job to figure out how!
  • The Spirit Mentor, an extra party member which players must control together to gain an upper hand over the enemy
  • Survival Arena Mode (more modes coming)
  • Mark Combat System. Apply marks to enemies with your basic attacks, to set them up for devastating special attacks from you or your allies.

History


BetaDwarf - the team behind FORCED spent 3 years developing it while living together. It all started by illegally moving into a classroom at a university - see: The Story (it has awesome pictures)

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News


twitter.com/betadwarf // twitter.com/baboonlord // facebook.com/forcedthegame

The other awesome games we made in the same world:


Minion Masters, a real time CCG where the Minions come alive!

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FORCED SHOWDOWN, a twin stick, rogue like deck building game!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/265000

FORCED: Slightly Better Edition — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op, Split screen, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

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Base game + 1 of 2 DLC at today's best prices (some DLC unpriced).

$6.42
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

FORCED: Slightly Better Edition is praised by players as an excellent cooperative challenge game that rewards teamwork, skill progression, and replay value through its crystal-unlocking system and distinct weapon classes. However, the game is decidedly co-op focused with steep difficulty curves later on, poor single-player experience, and camera issues during split-screen moments that can frustrate players.

Recommended Mar 30, 2026
A great classic game that provides amazing challenges for you and your friends together. Each level is its own area you need to clear that has additional challenges you can meet for more "Crystals" that are used to unlock more skills. This game is an amazing Co-op game with buddies and the depths of the challenges adds to much additional play time to try and get everything.
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Recommended Mar 16, 2026
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Recommended Sep 28, 2026
*forced* my friends to play this game and they all said it was not good 🥀 paaaangiiiiiiiit daw
Recommended Jul 10, 2026
This is one of those games if you and your mates on a weekend go we want something co-op, a challenge and frustrating rage of teamwork! This is the game for you,. Don't let the dated graphics fool you, this game has some serious difficulty curves that catch you later in the game. So much die, die, die and try again haha! Get this game!
Recommended Apr 26, 2026
I am having a blast with my son. very cool old school game
Recommended Mar 12, 2026
Picked this up hoping for a fun co-op experience with a friend, and it absolutely delivered — we spent dozens of hours getting genuinely furious at each other over the orb mechanics before finally cracking each arena's puzzle and erupting in celebration. The four weapon classes all feel distinct and meaningful, and the challenge system gives you real reason to replay levels rather than just steamroll through. That said, go in with eyes open: this is a co-op game first and a single-player game almost never, and the camera zooming out when you split up can get genuinely maddening during tense moments. The difficulty curve after the first world is steep enough to weed out anyone not fully committed, but if you've got a reliable partner or squad, that challenge becomes the whole appeal. Grab the four-pack on sale and a group of patient friends — just make sure everyone has a mic and a thick skin.

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