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Games like Two Strikes

Below are 17 hand-picked alternatives to Two Strikes for fans of action, indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Two Strikes also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Two Strikes: Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.

2025ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Retro Reactor
Two Strikes — Steam game cover
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    Sclash — Steam game cover

    Sclash

    Top pick for Two Strikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.

    2023Action8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Street Fighter™ 6 — Steam game cover

    Street Fighter™ 6

    Second-strongest match for Two Strikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves — Steam game cover

    FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

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

    26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…

    2026Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    DRAGON BALL FighterZ — Steam game cover

    DRAGON BALL FighterZ

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

    DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.

    2018Action59.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Fantasy Strike — Steam game cover

    Fantasy Strike

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

    A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.

    2019ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
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    Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age — Steam game cover

    Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age

    Ranked #6 for Two Strikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Two Strikes.

    Diesel Legacy is a 2v2 fighting game where four players battle on the same stage at the same time. This unique twist on the traditional fighting game formula adds an entirely new layer of strategy where cooperation will become the key to success.

    2024ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Mortal Kombat 1 — Steam game cover

    Mortal Kombat 1

    Ranked #7 for Two Strikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — Steam game cover

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    Ranked #8 for Two Strikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Two Strikes

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

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    TEKKEN 7 — Steam game cover

    TEKKEN 7

    Reviewers of Two Strikes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

    2017ActionSports9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    One Strike — Steam game cover

    One Strike

    Reviewers of Two Strikes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Two Strikes.

    One Strike is a 2d fighting game with fast and furious gameplay, memorable characters, and a retro pixelart aesthetic! Choose between one of six unique fighters, travel to medieval Japan’s beautiful pixelated landscapes and fight to become the greatest warrior in history.

    2017ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    SAMURAI SHODOWN — Steam game cover

    SAMURAI SHODOWN

    Reviewers of Two Strikes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

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

    2021ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Street Fighter™ 6 — Steam game cover

    Street Fighter™ 6

    Reviewers of Two Strikes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — Steam game cover

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    Reviewers of Two Strikes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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    Street Fighter™ 6 — Steam game cover

    Street Fighter™ 6

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age — Steam game cover

    Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age

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

    Diesel Legacy is a 2v2 fighting game where four players battle on the same stage at the same time. This unique twist on the traditional fighting game formula adds an entirely new layer of strategy where cooperation will become the key to success.

    2024ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Mortal Kombat 1 — Steam game cover

    Mortal Kombat 1

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — Steam game cover

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Two Strikes.

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Two Strikes

Does Two Strikes run on Steam Deck?
Two Strikes is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Two Strikes cost?
Two Strikes is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Two Strikes have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Two Strikes supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Two Strikes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Two Strikes are Sclash, Street Fighter™ 6, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves.
Who developed Two Strikes?
Two Strikes was developed by Retro Reactor and published by Entalto Publishing, Infibit Games.

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