GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs MerFight
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and MerFight both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 3 years older than MerFight (2024). MerFight scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (92.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- |  MerFight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (32,108 reviews) | 100% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | Mattrified Games, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 3 years older than MerFight (2024).
- MerFight scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (92.1% positive).
- MerFight is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (11.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs MerFight — FAQ
- Should I play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or MerFight first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) came out before MerFight (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and MerFight similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.