# Games like First Cut: Samurai Duel

> The closest matches to First Cut: Samurai Duel: Hellish Quart, Sifu, Die by the Blade, Shing!, and Samurai GUNN. 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. [Hellish Quart](https://imho.run/games/1000360/hellish-quart) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 4,462 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000360/)
2. [Sifu](https://imho.run/games/2138710/sifu) — Also Blood and Martial Arts, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 7,577 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138710/)
3. [Die by the Blade](https://imho.run/games/1154670/die-by-the-blade) — Also Blood and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 99 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154670/)
4. [Shing!](https://imho.run/games/1103730/shing) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 105 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103730/)
5. [Samurai GUNN](https://imho.run/games/239090/samurai-gunn) — A frequent pick in First Cut: Samurai Duel players' libraries, and another Action. 303 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239090/)
6. [Absolver](https://imho.run/games/473690/absolver) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 7,345 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473690/)
7. [Gladio Mori](https://imho.run/games/2689120/gladio-mori) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 1,656 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2689120/)
8. [Sclash](https://imho.run/games/1284130/sclash) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 192 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284130/)
9. [THE LAST BLADE](https://imho.run/games/465840/the-last-blade) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 54 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465840/)
10. [Nidhogg 2](https://imho.run/games/535520/nidhogg-2) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 657 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/535520/)
11. [Two Strikes](https://imho.run/games/1586750/two-strikes) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 169 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586750/)
12. [Kiai Resonance](https://imho.run/games/360450/kiai-resonance) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 80 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360450/)
13. [Mortal Kombat 1](https://imho.run/games/1971870/mortal-kombat-1) — Also Blood and Martial Arts, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 16,263 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1971870/)
14. [Hanako: Honor & Blade](https://imho.run/games/349510/hanako-honor-blade) — Also Martial Arts and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 135 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/349510/)
15. [Drunken Wrestlers 2](https://imho.run/games/667530/drunken-wrestlers-2) — Also Blood and Martial Arts, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 66 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/667530/)
16. [DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO](https://imho.run/games/1790600/dragon-ball-sparking-zero) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 28,469 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1790600/)
17. [SpiderHeck](https://imho.run/games/1329500/spiderheck) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 2,657 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1329500/)
18. [Clone Drone in the Danger Zone](https://imho.run/games/597170/clone-drone-in-the-danger-zone) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 17,373 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597170/)
19. [Shadow Fight Arena](https://imho.run/games/1446890/shadow-fight-arena) — A frequent pick in First Cut: Samurai Duel players' libraries, and another RPG. 536 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446890/)
20. [Half Sword](https://imho.run/games/2397300/half-sword) — Also Blood and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 16,841 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2397300/)
21. [MORDHAU](https://imho.run/games/629760/mordhau) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 59,032 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629760/)
22. [Final Vendetta](https://imho.run/games/1891090/final-vendetta) — Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 180 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1891090/)
23. [Okinawa Rush](https://imho.run/games/777670/okinawa-rush) — Also Martial Arts and 2D Fighter, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 67 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/777670/)
24. [Blade Symphony](https://imho.run/games/225600/blade-symphony) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like First Cut: Samurai Duel. 2,893 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225600/)

## 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=2193490&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2193490
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2193490
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About First Cut: Samurai Duel

First Cut: Samurai Duel is a 2024 side-scrolling action game from Night Eyes Interactive. Players engage in one-hit knockout sword duels using a directional-sword-system that rewards patience and precision over button-mashing. The game features environment interaction as a core mechanic, influencing how battles unfold. Reviewers highlight the beautiful pixel art style, with combat that demands careful timing and tactical awareness. Set in a blood-soaked samurai setting, the game supports local multiplayer duels and local co-op, verified to run on Steam Deck. The 88% positive rating from over 1200 Steam reviews reflects a dedicated playerbase that appreciates the medium-length experience and its arcade-style challenge. At $8.99, it offers a focused duel experience for those seeking a demanding martial arts combat game.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2193490
- **Developer:** Night Eyes Interactive
- **Publisher:** Night Eyes Interactive
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 17, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2193490/first-cut-samurai-duel)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2193490&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2193490/)
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