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Games like Blades of Gory

If Blades of Gory is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nidhogg 2, Nidhogg and Mortal Kombat 11 — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About Blades of Gory: Blades of Gory is an easy to learn, hard to master, ultraviolent, 8 bit styled 2D fighting game. 8 warriors to choose from. 4 game modes. Arcade, versus, sudden death and 3 vs 3 tag team battle.

2019ActionIndie10.25 USDWindows · macOSby Fortcullis Games
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Players who liked Blades of Gory also play

Steam players who put hours into Blades of Gory also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Nidhogg 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

    2017ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Nidhogg

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

    2014ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mortal Kombat 11

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

    2019Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Mortal Kombat X

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

    2015Action3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Die by the Blade

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    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!

    2024ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SAMURAI SHODOWN

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

    2021ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Samurai GUNN

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

    2013ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. First Cut: Samurai Duel

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Blades of Gory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

    2024ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Blades of Gory at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blades of Gory.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blades of Gory.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. OneShot

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Blades of Gory on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blades of Gory.

    OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Blades of Gory.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    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.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Meteor 60 Seconds!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Meteor 60 seconds! is a simple, fun, comic-like action game that simulates your life if there were a meteor heading towards Earth and you had 60 seconds to live. Do anything you want to do with your last 60 seconds, even if it's illegal! What about planting an apple tree?

    2018ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brief Karate Foolish

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Here comes a new epic of live action fighting game!! With 60fps smooth action, sexy and deadly guys fly into air and bounces their flab!

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Fortcullis Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Fortcullis Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Candy Fall

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fortcullis Games, the studio behind Blades of Gory. Shares Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Candy Fall is a puzzle game where you must arrange the containers to catch the correct candy.

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Zombie Freaks

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fortcullis Games, the studio behind Blades of Gory. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Fast paced retro shooting fps action. Explore the dark tunnels of a paramilitary Siberian base. Kill the mutant zombie freaks within. Find the key to the next level of blood soaked insanity. Unleash the brutal killing machine within you. Take no prisoners.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Dungeon Blocks

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fortcullis Games, the studio behind Blades of Gory.

    Dungeon Blocks is a block pushing puzzle game inspired by the classics Binary Land and Sokoban. Control two adventurers at the same time. Guide them through deadly dungeons on their quest to defeat the Demon Lord!

    2022Casual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Cat Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fortcullis Games, the studio behind Blades of Gory.

    Cat Dungeon is a puzzle game where you must guide a cat out of a dungeon. Push objects to create a path to the door. Collect keys, pull levers and use teleports to escape the dungeon.

    2022Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Cat + Dog

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fortcullis Games, the studio behind Blades of Gory.

    Control the cat and dog at the same time so they can collect their favourite snacks. The cat loves fish and the dog wants bones! The cat must not touch the bones and the dog must not touch the fish. A relaxing puzzle game with Sokoban elements.

    2022Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Survivors Last Stand

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fortcullis Games, the studio behind Blades of Gory. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    Survive waves of alien invaders. Upgrade your weapons and create insane builds. Addictive arcade roguelike action awaits you!

    2025Action2.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Nidhogg

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

    2014ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Mortal Kombat 11

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

    2019Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mortal Kombat X

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

    2015Action3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. SAMURAI SHODOWN

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Blades of Gory.

    SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

    2021ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Samurai GUNN

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

    2013ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. First Cut: Samurai Duel

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Blades of Gory.

    Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

    2024ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Blades of Gory

How much does Blades of Gory cost?
Blades of Gory is listed on Steam at 10.25 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Blades of Gory have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Blades of Gory supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Blades of Gory?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Blades of Gory are Nidhogg 2, Nidhogg, Mortal Kombat 11.
Who developed Blades of Gory?
Blades of Gory was developed by Fortcullis Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Blades of Gory.

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