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Games like Sakura Battle

If Sakura Battle is your kind of game, the closest matches are Right of Way, Shadow Prisoner and IGS Classic Arcade Collection — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Sakura Battle: Relive the fighting of the 'Sakura Arms' with cute animated SD graphics!

2023ActionFree to playDeck PlayableWindowsby FIVE DUCK GAMES
Sakura Battle — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Sakura Battle also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Right of Way

    WHY THIS

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

    To defeat your opponent, you must master Right of Way--the rule that shapes Olympic fencing. With no healthbars, a single hit scores the point; you must fight for "priority." Stay on the offensive, parry attacks, space correctly, then lunge outward for the win!

    2026ActionSportsIndieSteam ↗
  2. Shadow Prisoner

    WHY THIS

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

    "Shadow Prisoner" is a 2D fighting game with simple and exhilarating combos. There is also a simple mode for those who have no experience with fighting games, so you can play with confidence.

    2024ActionEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. IGS Classic Arcade Collection

    WHY THIS

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

    IGS Classic Arcade Collection brings together 8 classic IGS arcade hits in one collection. Relive the golden age of arcade gaming with legendary titles like the "Knights of Valour" series, "Martial Masters", "Demon Front", and more—all with up to 4-player online multiplayer.

    2026ActionAdventure26.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Falling Limbs

    WHY THIS

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

    A shape-shifting witch masquerades as one of the real warlords of the Sengoku Jidai. Wage physics-driven samurai war in hand-drawn ukiyo-e style and rewind time until you unmask her. Die a thousand times. Forget nothing.

    ActionSteam ↗
  5. Koto 琴

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Sakura Battle fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    A fast-paced top-down arena fighter for 1-4 players. Slash, block, and parry with samurai swords, or pick up a koto instrument to unleash ranged sound-wave attacks. Play locally in split-screen or battle online.

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  6. Sclash

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Sakura Battle fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    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 ↗
  7. First Cut: Samurai Duel

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024ActionIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Iron Saga VS

    WHY THIS

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

    Take control of an assortment of superb mechs and engage in thrilling combat with other enthusiasts on the same battlefield! In addition to original mecha, well-known IPs such as "Mazinger Z" and “Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God” also ready for the mecha war!

    2025Action23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from FIVE DUCK GAMES

Other recommendable Steam games by FIVE DUCK GAMES, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Sentinels

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    Sentinels is a free-to-play hero shooter game created by ClearSky Studio. Master the powerful abilities of the various agent characters in the game and experience tactical squad play, fast-paced hero shooting and team deathmatch.

    2024ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  2. Saga of Yurina

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    A Katana-parrying action Metroidvania set in an era of falling cherry blossoms! Defeat your foes with pure, flawless swordplay and prove your absolute mastery.

    2026ActionAdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Touhou Brawl

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    Solo or with friends — dungeons, brawls, and volleyball in one game! A roguelike dungeon crawler for solo or co-op, plus a skill-testing PVP brawl and reflex-driven superpower volleyball. Explore alone, then smash it up together when friends join!

    2026Action11.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Touhou Erosion ~ The Fallen Shrine Maiden of Paradise

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    A mysterious wave of 'Erosion' has swallowed Gensokyo, turning its maidens into red-eyed predators. Survive the relentless bullet hell and shatter the dark shells that bind them. Reclaim the fading light of Paradise in this intense Survivors-like action.

    2026ActionRPG5.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Touhou Russian Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle.

    Remilia's cake has vanished from a locked room in the Scarlet Devil Mansion! With the help of head maid Sakuya, play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun and punish the suspects. Good luck!

    2026Strategy2.69 USDSteam ↗
  6. Touhou Smash

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    A 2D platform fighter where the girls of Gensokyo go at it. There are no health bars: damage builds as a percentage, and whoever launches the others past the blast zone wins. Reimu, Marisa, Sakuya and more each fight with their own moves. Up to 4 players, local or online.

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  7. TOUHOU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle.

    Watch 3D chibi characters from Touhou Project battle through an endless corridor in this compact idle RPG. Build a party of up to four, collect gear, create powerful sets, and shape every character with branching skill trees. Keep growing in a slim window while you work, study, or browse.

    2026RPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. ESCAPE FROM TOUHOU

    WHY THIS

    Another title from FIVE DUCK GAMES, the studio behind Sakura Battle. Shares Action with Sakura Battle.

    A single-player top-down extraction shooter where you command Reimu, Marisa, and Nitori-crash-landed in a war-torn desert-by switching between them in real time. Secure supplies to survive, and with the allied forces' help, restore the dimensional transporter and return to Gensokyo.

    2026ActionSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Sakura Battle

Does Sakura Battle run on Steam Deck?
Sakura Battle is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Sakura Battle free to play?
Yes — Sakura Battle is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Sakura Battle have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Sakura Battle supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Sakura Battle?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sakura Battle are Right of Way, Shadow Prisoner, IGS Classic Arcade Collection.
Who developed Sakura Battle?
Sakura Battle was developed by FIVE DUCK GAMES.

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