Rank 01Why this
Shares combo based combat and skill tree progression with Forestrike.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Forestrike
- 29 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Forestrike also play
The closest matches to Forestrike: BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Karate Survivor, Demon Lord: Just a Block, Dead as Disco, and Legionbound. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares combo based combat and replayability with Forestrike.
- $1.49 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares combo based combat and build variety with Forestrike.
- $10.39 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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Dead as Disco
Why this: Also Martial Arts and Beat 'em up, like Forestrike.
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Absolum
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Forestrike.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Forestrike
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Shares combo based combat and skill tree progression with Forestrike.
- 95% of 4,408 reviews
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- 3Demon Lord: Just a Block
Shares combo based combat and build variety with Forestrike.
- 97% of 1,955 reviews
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- 14The Rangers In The South
Shares class specialization and build variety with Forestrike.
- 82% of 430 reviews
- 15The King is Watching
Shares permadeath and skill tree progression with Forestrike.
- 90% of 3,028 reviews
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- 22Monsters are Coming!
Shares build variety and roguelite progression with Forestrike.
- 82% of 1,055 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 92% of 343 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Every fight feels like a puzzle to solve
- Execute perfect combos for satisfying payoff
- Feels like playing a martial arts movie in real time
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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SONOKUNI
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Forestrike.
Into the Breach
Why this: Same challenging mood as Forestrike.
Sifu
Why this: Also Martial Arts and Beat 'em up, like Forestrike.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Forestrike at current Steam store prices.
The Rangers In The South
Why this: Shares class specialization and build variety with Forestrike.
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Shares combo based combat and puzzle solving with Forestrike.
Skigill
Why this: Shares build variety and skill tree progression with Forestrike.
Break the Empire
Why this: Shares permadeath and build variety with Forestrike.
Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
Why this: Shares permadeath and combo based combat with Forestrike.
Crown Trick
Why this: Shares build variety and meta progression with Forestrike.
Second Stellar
Why this: Shares combo based combat and build variety with Forestrike.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Why this: Shares combo based combat and skill tree progression with Forestrike.
Karate Survivor
Why this: Shares combo based combat and replayability with Forestrike.
Dead as Disco
Why this: Also Martial Arts and Beat 'em up, like Forestrike.
More from Skeleton Crew Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Skeleton Crew Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Olija
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Forestrike.
NINJA SLAYER NEO-SAITAMA IN FLAMES(ニンジャスレイヤー ネオサイタマ炎上)
Why this: Shares combo based combat and boss fights with Forestrike.
About Forestrike
The closest matches to Forestrike: BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Karate Survivor, Demon Lord: Just a Block, Dead as Disco, and Legionbound. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Forestrike is your kind of game, the closest matches are BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Karate Survivor and Demon Lord: Just a Block — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its boss fights and build variety. 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.
About Forestrike: Forestrike is a martial arts roguelite where every death brings you closer to winning the fight before it begins. Use your ‘Foresight’ ability to experiment without consequences before fighting for real until earning the ultimate reward - victory without ‘Foresight’.
Is Forestrike worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 343 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 16 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Every fight feels like a puzzle to solve
- Execute perfect combos for satisfying payoff
- Feels like playing a martial arts movie in real time
- Five distinct martial arts styles with unique mechanics
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I don't know if this sounds unfairly harsh, but I can't overstate how much I didn't enjoy playing this game. The storytelling and gameplay are... not to my taste. I bought this hoping to have a similar experience to Shogun Showdown, but…”
People who play it also play: BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Karate Survivor, Demon Lord: Just a Block
Frequently asked about Forestrike
Can I run it?
Is Forestrike verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Forestrike is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Forestrike cost?
Forestrike is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Forestrike?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Forestrike are BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Karate Survivor, Demon Lord: Just a Block.
Who developed Forestrike?
Forestrike was developed by Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson and published by Devolver Digital.