Games like DANDAN Z
If DANDAN Z is your kind of game, the closest matches are First Cut: Samurai Duel, Astro Joust and Sclash — 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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Steam players who put hours into DANDAN Z 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.
First Cut: Samurai Duel
WHY THIS
Top pick for DANDAN Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
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.
Astro Joust
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for DANDAN Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Joust with Jetpacks! Classic Arcade action packed mayhem! Destroy your friends! (or just bop them on top of the head) Climb to the top of the global leaderboard! Knocked out of the round? That's okay, just become a saw blade, or a freakin' laser and seek your revenge!
Sclash
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for DANDAN Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
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.
Mortal Kombat 1
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for DANDAN Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for DANDAN Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for DANDAN Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.
Capcom Fighting Collection
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for DANDAN Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DANDAN Z at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
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?
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
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.
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bit Blaster XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
TYRONE vs COPS
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.
Orbt XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Toree 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).
UBERMOSH Vol.5
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under DANDAN Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
![UNBEATABLE [white label] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1290490/header.jpg?t=1736770503)
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More from RETSUZAN
Other recommendable Steam games by RETSUZAN, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
CHAM THE CAT ADVENTURE
WHY THIS
Another title from RETSUZAN, the studio behind DANDAN Z. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Jump, punch, and whip enemies as you guide Cham the Cat through her action packed treasure hunt in this retro action platformer!
OUMUAMUA
WHY THIS
Another title from RETSUZAN, the studio behind DANDAN Z. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
THUNDER STRIKER
WHY THIS
Another title from RETSUZAN, the studio behind DANDAN Z. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
RUMBLE DRAGON
WHY THIS
Another title from RETSUZAN, the studio behind DANDAN Z. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Hit the streets and pummel baddies in this classic handheld game inspired Beat 'Em Up! Fight solo or double up with a friend for local co-op!
ツクールシリーズ アルティエクエスト [RTA QUEST]
WHY THIS
Another title from RETSUZAN, the studio behind DANDAN Z.
An RPG drawn in nostalgic pixel art has appeared!Three girls set out on a journey to catch up with their hero.Get your equipment in town and prepare for powerful enemies.Dreams and adventures await you!Only Japanese is supported.Other languages are not included.
![ツクールシリーズ アルティエクエスト [RTA QUEST] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3446550/header.jpg?t=1739979266)
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
First Cut: Samurai Duel
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
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.
Mortal Kombat 1
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
Capcom Fighting Collection
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Frequently asked about DANDAN Z
- How much does DANDAN Z cost?
- DANDAN Z is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does DANDAN Z have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — DANDAN Z supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to DANDAN Z?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DANDAN Z are First Cut: Samurai Duel, Astro Joust, Sclash.
- Who developed DANDAN Z?
- DANDAN Z was developed by RETSUZAN and published by Henteko Doujin.
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