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Looking for games like SYNTAX WARS? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with One Strike, Take Five or Mega Knockdown.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Duel fearsome foes in this fast and thrilling fighting game. But be careful! Don't enter a fight recklessly. Every fight means ictory or death, there is no middle ground. Inspired by Akira Kurosawa movie 7 Samurais, One Strike tries to recreate the real duels between oriental warriors, where a win means to keep you life and grow your status as a legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Strike.

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  2. Your hands are steady. Theirs might not be. Around a worn wooden table, strangers sit down to play for the only thing that matters — another round of breathing. There's no prize pool here. No consolation. Every card you touch, you're betting the one thing you can't buy back. Trust no smile. Believe no bluff. In Take Five, the lies start before a single card hits the table — and they don't stop u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take Five.

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  3. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Mega Knockdown is a simultaneous turn-based 2D fighting game which emulates fundamental fighting game concepts such as oki, spacing and pressure. No execution required. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Knockdown.

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  4. "Read the wind. Blame the wind. Repeat." Blame the Wind is a turn-based artillery duel fought across a fully destructible city skyline — a love letter to the DOS-era classics, rebuilt to actually feel good. Two fighters, two rooftops, one gusting wind, and the slow-dawning horror that you set your power way too high. Set your angle, account for the wind, and lob something ridiculous … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blame the Wind.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Strikes.

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  6. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 258 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 6 reviews

    Sclash is a 2D Plug & play samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a trained samurai and duel your foes in epic fight where each move count. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sclash.

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  7. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slice, Dice & Rice.

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  8. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 8,981 reviews

    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet's resources. In the first 4X turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four factions: Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks and Necrons, each with their own unique gameplay, technological tree, units and heroes. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.

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  9. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Samurai Gunn is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for two to four players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gun, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai GUNN.

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  10. Quick, lethal samurai duelsBlood Moon Duel is a pixel-art dueling game about fast, tense fights between deadly warriors. The game is inspired by feudal Japan, samurai films, old anime sword fights, and that specific feeling of two fighters staring each other down before everything goes wrong in a second. Most fights are short. Attacks are dangerous. Getting careless can cost you the whole duel. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Moon Duel.

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  11. Grab a controller, call your friends, and get ready to yell. KamiKaze is a couch-fueled, chaos-blasted, 4-player local multiplayer shooter where every round is a new story of betrayal, laughter, and explosive comebacks. With only 3 minutes on the clock, anything can happen—and usually does. What Is KamiKaze? It’s a neon-soaked free-for-all brawler where you spawn with a Rifle, a Pistol, and your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KamiKaZe.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 3,824 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Experience every bone-rattling explosion and soul-crushing charge in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, the definitve battle-scale game of turn-based strategy and fast-paced combat that takes you to the battlefields of the 41st Millenium. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.

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  13. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 6 reviews

    Story of a Gladiator is an arena beat 'em up where you take the role of a man in search of his destiny, only to find it in the sands of the colosseum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story of a Gladiator.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    85% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fighties.

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  15. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 1,951 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 10 reviews

    Regicide is a brutal take on one of the greatest turn based strategy games of all time. The game fuses multiple phases of combat with dynamic action. Manoeuvre your army into place and unleash a devastating array of tactical abilities to crush your enemies. The game offers two distinct modes: If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Regicide.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 4,810 reviews

    From the creators of Puzzle Quest, play the new Puzzle/RPG/Strategy mash-up, GEMS OF WAR! Match gems to power your spells, and match skulls to smite your enemies! It’s easy to learn yet has tons of depth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gems of War.

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  17. ESTRO Quantum is the official digital version of ESTRO, the 1v1 strategic card game, and it breaks the rule almost every TCG game lives by: there are no hit points. No life bar to grind down. Not yours, not your cards. You never burn down a health total, you win by seizing the board. That single choice changes how every match is fought. No life points, win by dominationVictory isn't a nu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESTRO Quantum.

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  18. Meow Over Moo is a 1v1 turn-based tactics boardgame where cute factions collide in a tightly tactical battle of positioning, timing, and smart trades. Command cats or cows on a battlefield grid, manage your supply, protect your Commandant, and look for the opening that turns the match in your favor. Every move matters, every trade has consequences, and even a small mistake can decide the outcome.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Over Moo.

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  19. Award-Winning Gameplay: Winner of Dice Con's Best Chinese Indie Board Game of the Year, with tried-and-true gameplay that promises endless fun. Tactical Depth: Easy to pick up, hard to master—familiar card and board-game mechanics with endless tactical possibilities. Multiple Modes: Face off in tense one-on-one duels, compete online, or challenge yourself in Roguelike arena runs. Oriental Ae… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kungfu Card.

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  20. Knaights is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy environment, with linear base vs base combat. You start with a castle and 3 knights to build a strong kingdom that vanquishes your opponent's stronghold. Each turn, select actions for all your assets (structures, units/troops, and a perk for your team) that execute together once you submit your selections. Progress through your upgra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knaights.

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  21. Stack pairs. Build power gems. Detonate. Bury your opponent under cascading garbage. ChonkBlocker is a head-to-head puzzle battler in the Puyo Puyo / Puzzle Fighter lineage, sharpened by a decade of "what if the comebacks were even bigger." Drop falling pairs of chunky, color-coded Chonker gems, match colors into chains, build giant 2×2 power gems, then time the detonation that cascades… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChonkBlocker.

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  22. Hastilude Clash is a grounded, reaction-based party fighter where every move matters. Here, victory is decided by your reflexes and your ability to read your opponent. As a knight in the arena, your goal is simple: hit them. But with a shield in every hand, landing a blow is a high-stakes game of "High-Low" mind games. Core Features Tactical Guarding: Your shield is your best friend, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hastilude Clash.

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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    [Media 13437205] [Media 17272194] Welcome to Duels of Fortune, a fast-paced 2.5D fighting game featuring a crazy diverse cast of loveable characters with unique superpowers, and an open-ended,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duels of Fortune.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Bold, brazen champions must rise in the fight for tomorrow… Thirty-five years ago, the city of New Libertis was born from an explosive boom of technological marvels. In this new age, industrialist Hieronymus Frazer seeks to secure his legacy and usher in a grand ascension for humanity’s elite. To that end, anything and everything may be sacrificed for his greater vision. The fate of the city is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    81% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategical elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkmate Showdown.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    NOW AVAILABLE: ZEORYMER Iron Saga VS - Zeorymer DLC GOES LIVE NOW! 'Heh, feel the power of the heavens with your body!' Go for the Deluxe Bundle for 20% off! NOW AVAILABLE: SHIN GETTER ROBO DLCNew Character: Shin Getter Robo (DLC-Only) The ultimate Getter-series robot developed by Dr. Saotome to protect [Shin Dragon]. Its devastating power is not to be underestimated! New Stage: Getter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Saga VS.

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  28. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 546 reviews

    "Take on all the characters of the Suguri universe in this lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up. Continue the story of the characters you've come to know and love, and meet a new mastermind causing havoc on Earth. Play against the AI in Story Mode, or friends and foes online or locally in Multiplayer. Acceleration of Suguri 2 is a direct sequel to Sora." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acceleration of SUGURI 2.

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  29. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    82% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Blade Ballet is a whirling dance of multiplayer robot destruction. Each character possesses a unique personality and special abilities - use them to claim victory as you spin from one challenging arena to the next, battling for dominance in this action-packed fighting game. Blade Ballet is simple enough for anyone to pick up a controller and jump into the fray, but players must master the timing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Ballet.

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  30. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Kiai Resonance is a 2D versus fighting game for Windows. You take part in multiplayer samurai combats where one hit off-guard is fatal, and several challenges to perfect your skills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiai Resonance.

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  31. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 3,723 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Symphony.

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  32. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 683 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    ShadowHand is a unique, card-battling adventure game, coming to Steam for PC & Mac. Set in late 18th Century England, we follow the story of Lady Darkmoor, a beguiling young aristocrat who masquerades as the notorious highwaywoman, ShadowHand. Fleeing a crime scene and forced to act under the cover of darkness, Shadowhand will stop at nothing to retrieve an incriminating family jewel, and in do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowhand.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Chessplosion is an arcade action puzzle game where you drop chess piece-shaped bombs to create chain reactions and trap opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplosion.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Warriors: Rise to Glory! is a turn-based combat game with RPG elements. You are a fierce warrior in your path to glory. Fight epic battles against many different enemies and gain experience and loot to improve your skills, weapons, and armor to find revenge and freedom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warriors: Rise to Glory.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 7,857 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    Nidhogg is the award-winning fencing tug-of-war, full of graceful acrobatics and clumsy stabs. This is the ultimate two-player showdown of fast-paced fencing and melee attacks. Beware, advantages in Nidhogg are often fleeting, as new opponents continually spawn in your way. Use a variety of fencing maneuvers while armed -- lunges, parries, and even dirty tricks like throwing your sword. If swordle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nidhogg.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,585 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools. Now with a free, new content update - Wargroove: Double Trouble If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargroove.

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  38. Blood Scrolls is an original 2D Indie fighter from Sirbrownie_Works! - DBZ influenced fast paced fighting engine! Teleportation, Plasma Blasts, and Energy charge! - Includes 11 unique fighters from around the universe! - Thrilling arcade mode with hidden characters to unlock! - Intuitive local versus mode to test your skills out on a friend! When the balance of the universe is in jeopardy, A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Scrolls.

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  39. Fantasy medieval themed card game. Flip two cards and find matching pair. This game is also known as Concentration, Match Match, Match Up, Memory, Pairs, Pexeso, Pelmanism or Shinkei-suijaku. Try unique Battle mode. Play against computer or friend in local multiplayer. Train your brain with 3 levels of difficulty. Complete quests and unlock achievements. Battle mode: There are two types of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory Battle.

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  40. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 21 reviews

    Fight in Mech Leagues and soar to new heights, aiming to be the best pilot. Pick your playstyle across match types including 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, Xenoswarm, King of the Hill and more, unlocking a slew of cosmetics and attachments for your mech of choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Override 2: Super Mech League.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Puzzle Strike is an online deckbuilding puzzle game from David Sirlin, lead designer of Puzzle Fighter HD Remix and creator of the Fantasy Strike universe. Improve your deck (of chips!) as the game unfolds and crush your opponents under a mountain of gems! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Strike.

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  43. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,560 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach is a 3D turn-based strategy game like you’ve never seen before: fast, immediate, deep, impressive to look at and incredibly fun! Fight through a dark era of carnage and endless war and lead the Space Wolves in a struggle to defend the last bastion of mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    BackSlash is a spell casting brawler featuring style-mixing, arena destruction, and accelerating duels. Combine two styles to plunge into a dance of destruction through flying blades, bone breaking punches and devastating spells. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BackSlash.

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  45. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    63% User Score Based on 203 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die by the Blade.

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  46. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 256 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    An updated version of Inversus released for the Nintendo Switch. The updated content is included as a free expansion for the original game, which has had it's title updated to match. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INVERSUS Deluxe.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    The Last Blade 2 is a 2D fighting game which features anime-style characters that fight each other with swords, clubs, and even fishing poles. These characters pull off their special moves with that 'quarter-circle-to-half-circle' and 'double-half-circle' controller motions, reminiscent of Street Fighter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE LAST BLADE 2.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Open your mind and discover your power as you explore the world of Spectromancer! A turn-based online fantasy card game, co-designed by Magic: The Gathering's Richard Garfield and Alexey Stankevich, creator of Astral Tournament and Astral Masters, Spectromancer allows players to participate in a magical duel against other mages by strategically summoning creatures and casting spells. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectromancer.

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  49. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    System Crash is a story-driven cyberpunk collectible card game inspired by Blade Runner and Neuromancer. When corporations own everything and the line between man and machine is blurred, your only option is to fight to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Crash.

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  50. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 481 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution, then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting. Blend powerful punches, high kicks and perfectly timed blocks to pull off devastating combos, all thanks to a fluid combat system that turns brawling into an art form. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise.

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