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2019PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified−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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The closest matches for Samurai Shodown are The Last Blade 2, The Last Blade and Samurai Shodown V. 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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The Last Blade 2

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1998PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable92 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Samurai Shodown: a historical setting, melee combat with weapons or fists and competing against other players.

An elegant SNK 2D weapon-based fighter set in late-Edo Japan, built around parries, timing and precise special moves. Hand-drawn anime fighters and an atmospheric soundtrack make it a genre classic.

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The Last Blade

Historical setting

An SNK arcade weapon-based fighter set in late 19th-century Japan, built around precise parrying, selectable styles favoring speed or power, and atmospheric hand-drawn visuals.

Samurai Shodown V

Competing against other players

A classic 2D weapon-based duelling game set in feudal Japan, where a few well-timed strikes, parries and smart spacing decide the match. Its hand-drawn look and fresh roster make it a standout entry in the series.

Sclash

Competing against other players

A 2D samurai duelling game where a single hit kills. You manage stamina and breath, parry and time your strikes in tense showdowns set against hand-painted backdrops, best enjoyed against friends.

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge

Competing against other players

A classic SNK 2D weapons fighter where heavy sword strikes, precise parries and timing decide each duel. Its darker-tinged samurai world, hand-drawn sprites and rage mechanics make it stand out.

Samurai Shodown II

Competing against other players

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.

Samurai Shodown III

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A weapon-based one-on-one fighter set in feudal Japan where heavy sword strikes, precise parries and timing decide every duel. Its darker tone and redesigned cast set the third entry apart from its more playful predecessors.

SoulCalibur VI

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 3D weapons-based fighter where duels are decided by spacing, guarding and well-timed counters. Its story mode retells the first SoulCalibur, but versus matches and the character creator are the real draw.

Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A celebrated SNK 2D fighter built around precise timing, Just Defend parries and a choice of fighting styles. It shines in head-to-head duels against a friend, with striking sprite art and fast, tight combat.

SoulCalibur

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A landmark 3D weapon-based fighter with fluid, fast duels, sidestepping movement and a varied roster. Great for local versus matches and arcade runs.

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