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Games like Vanguard Princess

If Vanguard Princess is your kind of game, the closest matches are Eternal Fighters, Base Jump and Guilty Gear Isuka — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its arcade mode provides replayability, character designs are memorable and fighting mechanics feel technical. 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 Vanguard Princess: Vanguard Princess is a classic 2D fighting game that features an all-female cast each with its own unique fighting style. Choose from ten girls and pair them with a powerful partner to form an unstoppable team. Navigate their journeys in Story Mode or engage in head-to-head battles in Versus Mode.

2014ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Tomoaki Sugeno
Vanguard Princess — Steam game cover
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Arcade mode provides replayabilityCharacter designs are memorableFighting mechanics feel technicalAtmosphericChallengingIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Vanguard Princess 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. Eternal Fighters

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Vanguard Princess fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    Dive into Eternal Fighters, a fast-paced 2D fighting game that blends classic arcade action with modern dynamics. Choose from a roster of ninjas and warriors, each with unique abilities, and master modes like Arcade, VS, and Online. Prove your skills and become the ultimate Eternal Champion!

    2024ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. Base Jump

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Vanguard Princess fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    Base Jump is a fast-paced competitive action platformer available for one or two players locally.

    2023ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Guilty Gear Isuka

    WHY THIS

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

    A new Gear arises, its name Leopaldon. As they threaten to lay waste to the world, you prepare to mount your offense. The good news? You won't have to face them alone. Guilty Gear Isuka introduces the brand new mechanic of cooperative gameplay to the tried and true fighting madness of the Guilty Gear XX series.

    2014Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Vanguard Princess.

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

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

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Granblue Fantasy: Versus

    WHY THIS

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

    A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!

    2020Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Vanguard Princess.

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

    [[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!

    2013ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Koihime Enbu

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Vanguard Princess.

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

    Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!

    2016Action1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. DNF Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Vanguard Princess.

    Ranked #8 for Vanguard Princess fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!

    2022ActionCasual49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Vanguard Princess at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vanguard Princess.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vanguard Princess on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Vanguard Princess.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Vanguard Princess.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Vanguard Princess.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Vanguard Princess.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Vanguard Princess.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Vanguard Princess.

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

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Vanguard Princess.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Vanguard Princess.

    [[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!

    2013ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Koihime Enbu

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Vanguard Princess.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Vanguard Princess.

    Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!

    2016Action1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Vanguard Princess

Is Vanguard Princess verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Vanguard Princess 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 Vanguard Princess cost?
Vanguard Princess is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Vanguard Princess have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Vanguard Princess supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Vanguard Princess?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vanguard Princess are Eternal Fighters, Base Jump, Guilty Gear Isuka.
Who developed Vanguard Princess?
Vanguard Princess was developed by Tomoaki Sugeno and published by eigoMANGA.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Vanguard Princess.

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