Rank 01Why this
Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like THE LAST BLADE.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like THE LAST BLADE
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked THE LAST BLADE also play
The closest matches to THE LAST BLADE: THE LAST BLADE 2, SAMURAI SHODOWN, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, SOULCALIBUR VI, and Die by the Blade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares weapon based combat and parry system with THE LAST BLADE.
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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SOULCALIBUR VI
Why this: Shares weapon based combat with THE LAST BLADE.
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Die by the Blade
Why this: Shares stance switching with THE LAST BLADE.
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Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Same retro mood as THE LAST BLADE.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 81% of 54 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Drunken master vibe is unmatched
- Each character has a unique moveset
- Pixel art and animations are era defining
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below THE LAST BLADE at current Steam store prices.
Koihime Enbu
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like THE LAST BLADE.
Vanguard Princess
Why this: Shares stance switching with THE LAST BLADE.
Kiai Resonance
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like THE LAST BLADE.
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
Why this: Shares parry system with THE LAST BLADE.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to THE LAST BLADE, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Killer Instinct
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like THE LAST BLADE.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SAMURAI SHODOWN
Why this: Shares weapon based combat and parry system with THE LAST BLADE.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like THE LAST BLADE.
Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Same retro mood as THE LAST BLADE.
More from SNK CORPORATION
Other recommendable Steam games by SNK CORPORATION, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like THE LAST BLADE.
METAL SLUG 3
Why this: Same retro mood as THE LAST BLADE.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
Why this: Shares parry system with THE LAST BLADE.
About THE LAST BLADE
The closest matches to THE LAST BLADE: THE LAST BLADE 2, SAMURAI SHODOWN, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, SOULCALIBUR VI, and Die by the Blade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If THE LAST BLADE is your kind of game, the closest matches are THE LAST BLADE 2, SAMURAI SHODOWN and GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic, and single out its parry system and reverse beat 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 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!
Is THE LAST BLADE worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 54 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).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Drunken master vibe is unmatched
- Each character has a unique moveset
- Pixel art and animations are era defining
- Stance switching adds deep tactical layers
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really wanted to like this game as I grew up with Samurai Showdown and other Neo Geo fighters, unfortunately not the case here. UI was not appealing to me and for me I would have preferred to have the boss characters selectable from the…”
People who play it also play: THE LAST BLADE 2, SAMURAI SHODOWN, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
Frequently asked about THE LAST BLADE
Can I run it?
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, SAMURAI SHODOWN, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES.
Who developed THE LAST BLADE?
THE LAST BLADE was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu and published by SNK CORPORATION.