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Games like One Strike

2017PCPlayStationNintendo Switch85 % positive3.99 €

One Strike is a fast duel fighter inspired by Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, where every fight is win-or-die. Precise timing decides whether you survive and build your reputation as a legend.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Historical setting
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like One Strike

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

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Karateka

89 %Match

2012PCPlayStationXbox77 % positive−80 % 3.99 € 0.79 €

Brings what grabs you about One Strike: melee combat with weapons or fists, a historical setting and vast, open spaces.

You fight your way through feudal Japan as a lone martial artist to rescue Mariko from the warlord Akuma. This remake brings the 1984 classic into modern visuals, built around direct, timing-based fights and a stripped-down, focused feel.

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Samurai Shodown III

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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

Fast pace

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

The Last Blade 2

Historical setting

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.

Samurai Shodown V

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

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