Rank 01Why this
Shares character specific combos with Vanguard Princess.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
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Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2016
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2015
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Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
Why this: Also Fighting and Mature, like Vanguard Princess.
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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Why this: Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Vanguard Princess.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Vanguard Princess
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Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess.
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Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Vanguard Princess.
- 82% of 924 reviews
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Shares arcade mode with Vanguard Princess.
- 95% of 1,699 reviews
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Tomoaki Sugeno
- Price: $4.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 66% of 793 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Arcade mode provides replayability
- Character designs are memorable
- Fighting mechanics feel technical
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Intense
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Why this: Same retro mood as Vanguard Princess.
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Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess.
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Killer Instinct
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Why this: Shares character specific combos with Vanguard Princess.
Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
Why this: Also Fighting and Mature, like Vanguard Princess.
Koihime Enbu
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess.
About Vanguard Princess
The closest matches to Vanguard Princess: Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!, Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae, and Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Vanguard Princess is your kind of game, the closest matches are Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel and Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!! — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and intense, and single out its arcade mode and character specific combos. 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 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.
Is Vanguard Princess worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 66% of 793 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.8 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Arcade mode provides replayability
- Character designs are memorable
- Fighting mechanics feel technical
- Hand drawn pixel art stands out
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“While this is certainly a nice game, I would not recommend this version. The original creator Sugeno has moved on from the project and it has been in the hands of a western company eigoManga for some time now, who are the publishers of the…”
“jesus christ lmfao (this game is free in the page of the developers... HERE YOU ARE NOT PAYING TO THE DEVS, just search vanguard princess wiki)”
People who play it also play: Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!
Frequently asked about Vanguard Princess
Can I run it?
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 Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!.
Who developed Vanguard Princess?
Vanguard Princess was developed by Tomoaki Sugeno and published by eigoMANGA.