Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 32,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Blazing Strike
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Blazing Strike 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 Blazing Strike (2024). GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Blazing Strike (57.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Blazing Strike
Choose Blazing Strike if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blazing Strike launched in 2024.
Both GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Blazing Strike sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- |  Blazing Strike | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (32,108 reviews) | 57.7% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | RareBreed Makes Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 3 years older than Blazing Strike (2024).
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Blazing Strike (57.7% positive).
- Blazing Strike is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (11.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is Deck Playable, Blazing Strike is Deck Unsupported.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Blazing Strike — FAQ
- Should I play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Blazing Strike first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) came out before Blazing Strike (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 Blazing Strike 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.