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1998PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable92 % positive9.99 €

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.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Lavish presentation

The closest matches for The Last Blade 2 are Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, Samurai Shodown and Sclash. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Last Blade 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Samurai Shodown

Lavish presentation

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.

Sclash

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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 V

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

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.

Samurai Shodown II

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Guilty Gear X

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 2D anime fighter with hand-drawn visuals, a high-energy rock soundtrack, and aggressive, combo-driven play. Precise execution and mind games define both the arcade mode and versus matches.

Guilty Gear

Action-packed real-time combat

The original Guilty Gear is a fast 2D anime fighter with ten quirky characters, chargeable special moves and instant-kill Deathblows. Its rock-infused style and arcade mode with individual character stories define it.

SoulCalibur

Action-packed real-time combat

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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