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Games like Vanguard Princess

2009PC, Steam Deck verified69 % positive4.99 €

A 2D indie anime-style fighting game where a roster of girls with mystical powers duel each other. Fast matches, combos and an arcade mode are the focus.

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

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In short: Games like Vanguard Princess

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

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Nidhogg 2

92 %Match

2017USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable81 % positive14.79 €

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

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.

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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.

The King of Fighters '95

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

The King of Fighters XIII

Competing against other players

A highly technical 2D fighter built around 3-on-3 team battles, beautifully animated sprites and a deep combo system. It wraps up the Ash Crimson saga and rewards players who love demanding duels.

Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

The King of Fighters 2002

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2D crossover fighter pitting SNK and Capcom characters against each other using King of Fighters-style controls. With no groove system or air guard, it focuses on quick, direct matches with a three-level super meter.

Blade Strangers

Competing against other players

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.

Divekick

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A one-hit fighting game boiled down to two buttons: jump and dive. It parodies fighting game tropes and tournament culture with plenty of humor, and duels hinge on precise timing and spacing.

Fatal Fury Special

Competing against other players

A classic 2D arcade fighter from SNK featuring 15 characters from the Fatal Fury series, including Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser. It focuses on precise inputs, special moves and head-to-head duels against friends.

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