# Games like Blade Symphony

> The closest matches to Blade Symphony: SOULCALIBUR VI, Nidhogg, Die by the Blade, MORDHAU, 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. [SOULCALIBUR VI](https://imho.run/games/544750/soulcalibur-vi) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 5,677 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544750/)
2. [Nidhogg](https://imho.run/games/94400/nidhogg) — A frequent pick in Blade Symphony players' libraries, and another Action. 4,059 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/)
3. [Die by the Blade](https://imho.run/games/1154670/die-by-the-blade) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 99 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154670/)
4. [MORDHAU](https://imho.run/games/629760/mordhau) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 59,032 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629760/)
5. [Absolver](https://imho.run/games/473690/absolver) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 7,345 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473690/)
6. [Overgrowth](https://imho.run/games/25000/overgrowth) — Also Ninja and Fighting, like Blade Symphony. 4,894 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/25000/)
7. [Samurai GUNN](https://imho.run/games/239090/samurai-gunn) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 303 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239090/)
8. [NARAKA: BLADEPOINT](https://imho.run/games/1203220/naraka-bladepoint) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 23,440 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203220/)
9. [SAMURAI SHODOWN](https://imho.run/games/1342260/samurai-shodown) — Also Ninja and Fighting, like Blade Symphony. 651 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1342260/)
10. [NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD](https://imho.run/games/234670/naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-storm-3-full-burst-hd) — Also Ninja and Fighting, like Blade Symphony. 3,452 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234670/)
11. [Black & White Bushido](https://imho.run/games/404050/black-white-bushido) — Also Ninja and Fighting, like Blade Symphony. 92 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404050/)
12. [METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE](https://imho.run/games/235460/metal-gear-rising-revengeance) — Also Ninja and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 38,650 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235460/)
13. [Chivalry: Medieval Warfare](https://imho.run/games/219640/chivalry-medieval-warfare) — Also Swordplay and Competitive, like Blade Symphony. 21,971 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219640/)
14. [Battlerite](https://imho.run/games/504370/battlerite) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Blade Symphony. 23,841 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504370/)
15. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Blade Symphony. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
16. [BLEACH Rebirth of Souls](https://imho.run/games/1689620/bleach-rebirth-of-souls) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 2,577 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689620/)
17. [Bleeding Edge](https://imho.run/games/1189800/bleeding-edge) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Blade Symphony. 735 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1189800/)
18. [STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™](https://imho.run/games/6020/star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy) — Also Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 7,171 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/6020/)
19. [SpiderHeck](https://imho.run/games/1329500/spiderheck) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 2,657 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1329500/)
20. [FOR HONOR™](https://imho.run/games/304390/for-honor) — Shares parry counter system with Blade Symphony. 57,070 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304390/)
21. [TEKKEN 7](https://imho.run/games/389730/tekken-7) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Blade Symphony. 30,785 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389730/)
22. [Street Fighter™ 6](https://imho.run/games/1364780/street-fighter-6) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Blade Symphony. 19,625 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364780/)
23. [Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae](https://imho.run/games/263620/mitsurugi-kamui-hikae) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Blade Symphony. 1,156 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/263620/)
24. [Two Strikes](https://imho.run/games/1586750/two-strikes) — Also Ninja and Fighting, like Blade Symphony. 169 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586750/)

## 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=225600&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=225600&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=225600&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=225600
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/225600
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Blade Symphony

Blade Symphony is a stance-based sword fighting game developed by Puny Human, released in 2014 and currently free to play. The combat system revolves around feint-cancels, a parry-counter system, style-switching, and a sheathing mechanic that rewards precision and improvisation. Players can engage in free-for-all lobbies, 2v2 duels, or team-based modes. The game is marked as challenging and offers a long session shape with online cooperative options. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, noting that duels feel like a dance when in flow. The free-to-play era expanded accessibility to the community, which fosters mutual respect and learning. Workshop integration allowed players to create custom cosmetics and maps. The game is marked as playable on Steam Deck and holds a 67% positive rating from 2893 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 225600
- **Developer:** Puny Human
- **Publisher:** Puny Human
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Includes Source SDK, Includes level editor, Partial Controller Support, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play Together, PvP
- **Released:** May 7, 2014
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Metacritic:** 72
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/225600/blade-symphony)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=225600&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225600/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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