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2014PCSteam Deck playable65 % positivefree

A competitive sword-fighting game where you duel 1v1 or fight in team modes. It rewards timing, reading your opponent, and precise parries and feints.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Challenging difficulty

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Slice, Dice & Rice

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2017PCPlayStationNintendo Switch64 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Blade Symphony: competing against other players and melee combat with weapons or fists.

You duel with swords in this indie fighter that has no health bars, so every round ends with one clean hit. Its appeal lies in reading your opponent's guard and striking the single moment they leave an opening.

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Virtua Fighter 2

Competing against other players

A landmark 3D fighter from Sega AM2 that emphasizes grounded martial arts, precise timing and deep one-on-one duels instead of flashy special effects. Great for players who enjoy technical versus matches against friends or the AI.

Virtua Fighter 5

Challenging difficulty

A technical 3D fighting game built on precise inputs, timing and deep mastery of distinct martial arts styles. A roster of 17 fighters, arcade and versus duels, and customizable items keep players coming back.

Dead or Alive 6

Competing against other players

A fast 3D fighter built around counters, timing and flowing combos. Dynamic multi-tiered arenas and its hold system make for accessible duels with real tactical depth.

Dead or Alive 5

Competing against other players

A fast 3D fighting game built around counters, timing and fluid combat. It adds guest fighters from Virtua Fighter and elaborate, interactive arenas.

Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown

Competing against other players

You face off in a precise 3D fighter built around grounded martial arts combat where every strike and footwork choice matters. Online tournaments with up to sixteen players and a spectator mode to learn from top fighters make it a competitive classic.

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.

Samurai Shodown II

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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.

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