Rank 01Games like Die by the Blade
- 27 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Die by the Blade also play
The closest matches to Die by the Blade: TEKKEN 8, Nidhogg 2, Hellish Quart, Samurai GUNN, and Absolver. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade.
- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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Absolver
Why this: Shares stance switching with Die by the Blade.
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Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
Why this: Shares combo system with Die by the Blade.
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Street Fighter™ 6
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like Die by the Blade.
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Also Swordplay and Competitive, like Die by the Blade.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive, Toko Midori Games
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- 64% of 99 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Casual
- Metacritic 53
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Devs actively improve game based on community feedback
- Feints and mind games decide matches
- One hit kill tension forces perfect execution
- Atmospheric
- Competitive
- Intense
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Die by the Blade at current Steam store prices.
Kiai Resonance
Why this: Shares feinting and stance switching with Die by the Blade.
Boreal Blade
Why this: Also Swordplay and 3D Fighter, like Die by the Blade.
First Cut: Samurai Duel
Why this: Also Blood and Fighting, like Die by the Blade.
SOULCALIBUR VI
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade.
Sclash
Why this: Shares distance control with Die by the Blade.
Slice, Dice & Rice
Why this: Shares one hit kill with Die by the Blade.
THE LAST BLADE
Why this: Shares stance switching with Die by the Blade.
King of Bones
Why this: Shares dismemberment system with Die by the Blade.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Die by the Blade, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade.
Toribash
Why this: Also Blood and Fighting, like Die by the Blade.
Killer Instinct
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like Die by the Blade.
Iron Snout
Why this: Shares combo system with Die by the Blade.
Soldat
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Die by the Blade.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Hellish Quart
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade.
Street Fighter™ 6
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like Die by the Blade.
About Die by the Blade
The closest matches to Die by the Blade: TEKKEN 8, Nidhogg 2, Hellish Quart, Samurai GUNN, and Absolver. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Die by the Blade is your kind of game, the closest matches are TEKKEN 8, Nidhogg 2 and Hellish Quart — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, competitive and intense, and single out its combo system and dismemberment system. 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.
About Die by the Blade: Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!
Is Die by the Blade worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 64% of 99 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Devs actively improve game based on community feedback
- Feints and mind games decide matches
- One hit kill tension forces perfect execution
- Stance switching changes strategy mid fight
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I was the only person on earth playing it. No multiplayer working. No single player. No arcade. Just PvAI 1v1 with 5 or 6 weapons and characters. Don't buy until this game is actually done”
“Honestly Bushido blade 2 has been my favorite game since I was a child. And when I heard about this game I was so excited and I've been anxiously waiting for years for this release. And somehow this game is more laggy and unfinished than…”
People who play it also play: TEKKEN 8, Nidhogg 2, Hellish Quart
Frequently asked about Die by the Blade
Can I run it?
How much does Die by the Blade cost?
Die by the Blade is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Die by the Blade have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Die by the Blade supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Die by the Blade?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Die by the Blade are TEKKEN 8, Nidhogg 2, Hellish Quart.
Who developed Die by the Blade?
Die by the Blade was developed by Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive, Toko Midori Games and published by Grindstone.