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2019USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified81 % positive−80 % 49.53 € 9.89 €

A weapon-based 2D fighter where a few heavy sword strikes decide each duel and every mistake is punished. Its brushstroke art style and emphasis on spacing, timing and parries set it apart.

  • Competing against other players
  • Historical setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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#1 97%Match

The Last Blade 2

Very positive · 90 % positive

  • Historical setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Competing against other players
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The Last Blade 2

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#2 96%Match

The Last Blade

Mostly positive · 78 % positive

  • Historical setting
  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
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The Last Blade

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#3 94%Match

Sclash

Very positive · 82 % positive

  • Competing against other players
  • Historical setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
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Sclash

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#4 92%Match

SoulCalibur VI

Very positive · 83 % positive

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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SoulCalibur VI

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#5 91%Match

Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Very positive · 94 % positive

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Garou: Mark of the Wolves

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More games that hit a similar nerve

  1. 6. SoulCalibur

    Melee combat with weapons or fists

  2. 7. Bushido Blade

    Historical setting

  3. 8. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

    Competing against other players

  4. 9. Guilty Gear: Strive

    Competing against other players

  5. 10. Lethal League Blaze

    Competing against other players

In short: Games like Samurai Shodown

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

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