Games like SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル
If SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル is your kind of game, the closest matches are THE LAST BLADE 2, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES and THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its footsie heavy spacing matters, challenging and epic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル: SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL, which was the last game made for SNK’s NEOGEO back in 2004, finally makes its way onto Steam. It features everything fans expect from a fighting game such as training mode, online matches, etc.
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THE LAST BLADE 2
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Shares an immersive mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Top pick for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Second-strongest match for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
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Third-strongest match for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
KOF ’97 is the final entry in the Orochi Saga, the original storyline of the KOF series, which is still played by enthusiastic fans around the world. KOF ’97 makes a return with new features such as online matchmaking, a new gallery mode, and custom menu BGM settings!
SAMURAI SHODOWN
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Shares a tense mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Ranked #4 for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
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Shares an immersive mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Ranked #5 for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!
THE LAST BLADE
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Shares a challenging mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Ranked #6 for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
“THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!
SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
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Shares a challenging mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Ranked #7 for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Ranked #8 for SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
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SAMURAI SHODOWN
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Shares a tense mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
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SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
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Shares an immersive mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Reviewers of SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!
Street Fighter V
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
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Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
TEKKEN 7
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Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル at current Steam store prices.
UBERMOSH
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Priced ~67% under SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.
The Vagrant
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Priced ~47% under SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Seraph's Last Stand
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Priced ~54% under SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE
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Priced ~60% under SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
SHOOT. SURVIVE. DANCE HARDBASS.
LIZARDS MUST DIE
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The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
Miss Neko
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Priced ~67% under SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)
QUICKERFLAK
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Priced ~67% under SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.
Gachi Heroes
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Priced ~67% under SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?
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The Expendabros
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Eternal Senia
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Peggle Extreme
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Peggle Extreme delivers fast-paced puzzle action that combines elements of pinball and pachinko to create a truly unique game experience. Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun, now exclusively themed with art and sounds from Half-Life: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
METAL SLUG 3
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
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Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
METAL SLUG X
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Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
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Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
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Shares a challenging mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SAMURAI SHODOWN
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Shares a tense mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
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Shares an immersive mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
Frequently asked about SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル
- Does SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル run on Steam Deck?
- SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル cost?
- SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル is listed on Steam at 1.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
- What games are most similar to SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル are THE LAST BLADE 2, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH.
- Who developed SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル?
- SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics and published by SNK CORPORATION.
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