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Games like THE LAST BLADE

If THE LAST BLADE is your kind of game, the closest matches are THE LAST BLADE 2, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES and SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic. 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 THE LAST BLADE: “THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!

2016Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
THE LAST BLADE — Steam game cover
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Drunken master vibe is unmatchedEach character has a unique movesetPixel art and animations are era definingAtmosphericChallengingNostalgic

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Steam players who put hours into THE LAST BLADE 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. THE LAST BLADE 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Top pick for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.

    2017Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Second-strongest match for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    “GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!

    2016Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Third-strongest match for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL, which was the last game made for SNK’s NEOGEO back in 2004, finally makes its way onto Steam. It features everything fans expect from a fighting game such as training mode, online matches, etc.

    2019Action1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Ranked #4 for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    KOF ’97 is the final entry in the Orochi Saga, the original storyline of the KOF series, which is still played by enthusiastic fans around the world. KOF ’97 makes a return with new features such as online matchmaking, a new gallery mode, and custom menu BGM settings!

    2018Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Ranked #5 for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

    2017Action59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. SAMURAI SHODOWN

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon based combat, parry system and an atmospheric mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Ranked #6 for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

    2021ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nidhogg

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

    2014ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Ranked #8 for THE LAST BLADE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

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

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to THE LAST BLADE

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. SAMURAI SHODOWN

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon based combat, parry system and an atmospheric mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Reviewers of THE LAST BLADE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

    2021ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. THE LAST BLADE 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Reviewers of THE LAST BLADE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.

    2017Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Reviewers of THE LAST BLADE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

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

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Furry Fatale

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of THE LAST BLADE cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    An emergency call goes awry upon meeting with three beautiful furry girls in distress. Then follows a fateful night of little games of lust, sex and deception.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Strip Fighter ZERO

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of THE LAST BLADE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    The bawdy spoof filled origin game of the "Strip Fighter" series of 90's style 2D fighting games finally hits the scene! An underground fighting tournament filled with deadly fighters and martial artists. Their fierce battle for supremacy is about to unfold!

    2023ActionIndieCasual6.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below THE LAST BLADE at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    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 ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    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 ↗
  8. Half-Life: Opposing Force

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under THE LAST BLADE on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

    1999Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    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.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Peggle Extreme

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Peggle Extreme delivers fast-paced puzzle action that combines elements of pinball and pachinko to create a truly unique game experience. Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun, now exclusively themed with art and sounds from Half-Life: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.

    2007Free To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Brief Karate Foolish

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Here comes a new epic of live action fighting game!! With 60fps smooth action, sexy and deadly guys fly into air and bounces their flab!

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Wires And Whiskers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Wires and Whiskers is a local co-op action-puzzle game where two players control a lab-engineered gerbil and its magnetic exosuit. Work together to fight mutated enemies, solve magnetic puzzles, and survive in a ruined, post-apocalyptic trench world.

    2025ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from SNK CORPORATION

Other recommendable Steam games by SNK CORPORATION, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    [[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 ↗
  2. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

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

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. METAL SLUG 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    “METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

    2014Action1.59 USDSteam ↗
  4. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!

    2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

    2017Action59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. METAL SLUG X

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    “METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

    2014Action1.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry system and a nostalgic mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…

    2026Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE LAST BLADE. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    2014Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 XIV STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

    2017Action59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. SAMURAI SHODOWN

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon based combat, parry system and an atmospheric mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

    2021ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Nidhogg

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

    Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

    2014ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with THE LAST BLADE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE LAST BLADE.

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

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about THE LAST BLADE

Does THE LAST BLADE run on Steam Deck?
THE LAST BLADE is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does THE LAST BLADE cost?
THE LAST BLADE is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does THE LAST BLADE have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — THE LAST BLADE supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to THE LAST BLADE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside THE LAST BLADE are THE LAST BLADE 2, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル.
Who developed THE LAST BLADE?
THE LAST BLADE was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu and published by SNK CORPORATION.

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 THE LAST BLADE.

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