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2009PCSteam 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.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Vanguard Princess are The King of Fighters XIII, Nidhogg 2 and Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator. 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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The King of Fighters XIII

92 %Match

2010PlayStationXbox

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

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.

Nidhogg 2

Competing against other players

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.

Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator

Competing against other players

A strikingly stylish anime-look fighter with fast, complex combat, a heavy-metal soundtrack and a lengthy cinematic story mode. Newcomers get tutorials, while veterans find deep mechanics for online duels.

The King of Fighters 2002

Competing against other players

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.

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.

Guilty Gear

Competing against other players

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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