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2018PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable81 % positive16.79 €

A classic 2D arcade fighter with simple four-button controls that welcome newcomers while rewarding veterans with deep combo systems. Its crossover guest cast from other indie games, such as Shovel Knight and Isaac, sets it apart.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Pixel art
  • Co-op or multiplayer
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In short: Games like Blade Strangers

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Blade Strangers special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

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Pocket Bravery

95 %Match

2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable90 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Blade Strangers: competing against other players, melee combat with weapons or fists and pixel art.

A 90s-style 2D fighting game with cute SD characters, vivid colors and a combat system built for skilled players. It shines in head-to-head duels, both local and online.

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Nidhogg 2

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

Competing against other players

A frantic 2-on-2 crossover brawler where Marvel heroes and Capcom icons clash with flashy super moves and tag-team combos. Easy to pick up, with plenty of room for combo mastery, best enjoyed in duels against friends.

The King of Fighters 2002

Competing against other players

A classic 2D team-based fighter where you build three-character teams and use systems like Max Mode and Free Cancel for fast, precise combos. Widely regarded as one of the most balanced entries in the series.

Real Bout Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic SNK 2D fighter that builds on Fatal Fury with a plane-switching system between foreground and background lanes. Precise inputs and duels against friends or the CPU are the core of the experience.

Nidhogg

Competing against other players

A minimalist fencing tug-of-war where two players lunge, parry and hurl swords to push through to the end of the stage and be devoured by the Nidhogg. Lightning-fast, chaotic and ideal for local head-to-head rivalries.

Crystal Crisis

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A frantic puzzle-fighter presented like a one-on-one fighting game: you match falling crystals by color to chain combos and damage your opponent. Its colorful cast and fast duels shine especially in versus play.

The King of Fighters '95

Competing against other players

A classic 2D SNK arcade fighter where you assemble a three-fighter team and battle in team-versus matches. Precise inputs and combos are the focus, and it shines in head-to-head play.

Fighting EX Layer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You fight in this successor to the Street Fighter EX series, a 2.5D brawler that adds chain combos, running, and the Gougi system, which lets you bend your character's abilities or even the match rules mid-fight. The roster is carried over from Street Fighter EX2 Plus.

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