# Games like Die by the Blade

> The closest matches to Die by the Blade: TEKKEN 8, Nidhogg 2, Hellish Quart, Samurai GUNN, and Absolver. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [TEKKEN 8](https://imho.run/games/1778820/tekken-8) — Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like Die by the Blade. 26,062 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778820/)
2. [Nidhogg 2](https://imho.run/games/535520/nidhogg-2) — Shares one hit kill with Die by the Blade. 657 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/535520/)
3. [Hellish Quart](https://imho.run/games/1000360/hellish-quart) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 4,462 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000360/)
4. [Samurai GUNN](https://imho.run/games/239090/samurai-gunn) — A frequent pick in Die by the Blade players' libraries, and another Action. 303 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239090/)
5. [Absolver](https://imho.run/games/473690/absolver) — Shares stance switching with Die by the Blade. 7,345 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473690/)
6. [Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition](https://imho.run/games/237110/mortal-kombat-komplete-edition) — Shares combo system with Die by the Blade. 3,798 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237110/)
7. [Street Fighter™ 6](https://imho.run/games/1364780/street-fighter-6) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Die by the Blade. 19,625 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364780/)
8. [Blade Symphony](https://imho.run/games/225600/blade-symphony) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 2,893 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225600/)
9. [Kiai Resonance](https://imho.run/games/360450/kiai-resonance) — Shares feinting and stance switching with Die by the Blade. 80 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360450/)
10. [Boreal Blade](https://imho.run/games/598780/boreal-blade) — Also Swordplay and 3D Fighter, like Die by the Blade. 162 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598780/)
11. [First Cut: Samurai Duel](https://imho.run/games/2193490/first-cut-samurai-duel) — Also Blood and Fighting, like Die by the Blade. 1,203 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2193490/)
12. [SOULCALIBUR VI](https://imho.run/games/544750/soulcalibur-vi) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 5,677 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544750/)
13. [Gladio Mori](https://imho.run/games/2689120/gladio-mori) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 1,656 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2689120/)
14. [FOR HONOR™](https://imho.run/games/304390/for-honor) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 57,070 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304390/)
15. [BLEACH Rebirth of Souls](https://imho.run/games/1689620/bleach-rebirth-of-souls) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 2,577 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689620/)
16. [Black & White Bushido](https://imho.run/games/404050/black-white-bushido) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 92 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404050/)
17. [Sclash](https://imho.run/games/1284130/sclash) — Shares distance control with Die by the Blade. 192 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284130/)
18. [Slice, Dice & Rice](https://imho.run/games/598450/slice-dice-rice) — Also Fighting and Gore, like Die by the Blade. 189 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598450/)
19. [THE LAST BLADE](https://imho.run/games/465840/the-last-blade) — Shares stance switching with Die by the Blade. 54 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465840/)
20. [DEAD OR ALIVE 6](https://imho.run/games/838380/dead-or-alive-6) — Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like Die by the Blade. 1,746 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/838380/)
21. [Chivalry: Medieval Warfare](https://imho.run/games/219640/chivalry-medieval-warfare) — Also Swordplay and Competitive, like Die by the Blade. 21,971 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219640/)
22. [MORDHAU](https://imho.run/games/629760/mordhau) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 59,032 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629760/)
23. [Clone Drone in the Danger Zone](https://imho.run/games/597170/clone-drone-in-the-danger-zone) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Die by the Blade. 17,373 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597170/)
24. [Sifu](https://imho.run/games/2138710/sifu) — Also Blood and Fighting, like Die by the Blade. 7,577 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138710/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1154670&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1154670&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1154670&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1154670
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1154670
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Die by the Blade

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1154670
- **Developer:** Grindstone, Triple Hill Interactive, Toko Midori Games
- **Publisher:** Grindstone
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Full controller support, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 16, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 53
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1154670/die-by-the-blade)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1154670&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154670/)
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