Choose THE LAST BLADE
Choose THE LAST BLADE if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. THE LAST BLADE launched in 2016.
THE LAST BLADE vs SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル
THE LAST BLADE and SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. THE LAST BLADE (2016) is 3 years older than SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル (2019). SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than THE LAST BLADE (81.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル
Choose SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル launched in 2019.
Both THE LAST BLADE and SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 THE LAST BLADE |  SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.5% positive (54 reviews) | 90.8% positive (260 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- THE LAST BLADE (2016) is 3 years older than SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル (2019).
- SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than THE LAST BLADE (81.5% positive).
- SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than THE LAST BLADE (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
THE LAST BLADE vs SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル — FAQ
- Should I play THE LAST BLADE or SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル first?
- If you want chronology, THE LAST BLADE (2016) came out before SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are THE LAST BLADE and SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.