Games like First Cut: Samurai Duel
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.

Top 12 games similar to First Cut: Samurai Duel
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Hellish Quart
A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.
ActionEarly Access - 2

Eight Dragons
EIGHT DRAGONS is an old-school scrolling beat-'em-up for up to eight players! Can you defeat the criminal gangs ruling the city and stop MR BIG?
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Mortal Kombat 1
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Samurai Ninja Wars
Samurai Ninja Wars is a fast paced, blood soaked, action platformer. Run, jump, dodge, block, and slash your way through dozens of challenging levels. The enemies and hazards are ruthless, but so are you. Cut through your enemies, and follow the way of the Samurai.
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Die by the Blade
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!
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Absolver
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Street Fighter™ 6
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Nidhogg
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Shing!
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Sifu
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Samurai GUNN
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Nidhogg 2
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.
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