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2020PC, Steam Deck playable74 % positive9.75 €

Griefhelm is a tactical dueling game with stance-based melee combat, where you outmaneuver opponents with positioning, parries and precise timing. It shines in multiplayer, where every swing counts and one mistake can end the fight.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Pixel art
  • Co-op or multiplayer

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In short: Games like Griefhelm

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

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Samurai Shodown II

93 %Match

1994PEGI 12PC, Xbox

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

A classic SNK 2D weapon-based fighter where you pick one of 15 warriors and duel. Few, heavy hits, precise timing and spacing make every match tense.

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Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001

Competing against other players

A crossover fighter where Capcom and SNK icons clash in three-character teams, with selectable fighting styles called Grooves. Precise timing, parries and deep combos make it shine, especially in head-to-head play with friends.

Samurai Gunn

Competing against other players

A lightning-fast samurai arena brawler for up to four players where a single hit kills. With a sword and just three bullets, you deflect shots and duel in frantic pixel-art stages.

Kiai Resonance

Competing against other players

A 2D samurai duelling game where a single unguarded hit kills. It's all about timing, reading your opponent and sharp parries, in versus matches or skill challenges.

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.

Pocket Bravery

Competing against other players

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.

Nidhogg 2

Competing against other players

A frantic 2D sword-fighting duel where two players tug-of-war their way across bizarre, ever-changing arenas. Quick reflexes, weapon switching and a garish art style make it a great couch rivalry game.

Rivals of Aether

Co-op or multiplayer

A fast platform fighter in the vein of Super Smash Bros., with pixel art visuals and animal fighters tied to the elements of fire, water, air and earth. Precise movement, timing and local multiplayer brawls 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.

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