Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. 32,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Poly Fighter
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Poly Fighter 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 5 years older than Poly Fighter (2026). Poly Fighter scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Poly Fighter
Choose Poly Fighter if you want an Indie and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 153 reviews.
Both GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Poly Fighter sit in Action on Steam, 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- |  Poly Fighter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (32,108 reviews) | 96.1% positive (153 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arc System Works | HeartLoop Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 5 years older than Poly Fighter (2026).
- Poly Fighter scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (92.1% positive).
- Poly Fighter is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Poly Fighter has no Deck rating yet.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Poly Fighter — FAQ
- Which is better, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Poly Fighter?
- On Steam reviews Poly Fighter scores higher (96.1% positive) than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (92.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Poly Fighter is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Poly Fighter first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) came out before Poly Fighter (2026). 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 Poly Fighter 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.
- Does Poly Fighter have multiplayer like GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-?
- No. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Poly Fighter is listed as single-player only.
- Does GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Poly Fighter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.