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Martial Arts hidden gems on Steam
Every game here is tagged Martial Arts on Steam, sits between 1,000 and 5,000 reviews, is rated at least 80% positive, and carries a catch drawn from its own negative reviews. All 16 of them. How these pages are made.
This is a narrative-driven, cyberpunk fighting simulator where players train, fight, and make choices. The core loop involves improving fighter stats and techniques to progress through a story.
What players likedPlayers praise its charming pixel art, humor, and grindy strategy, comparing it to incremental games and 80s/90s action movies.
The catchThe loop of train, eat, sleep and work repeats for hours and turns into grind.
Games like Punch Club 2: Fast Forward →
Action-adventure game with fast-paced kung fu combat and a grappling hook mechanic. Explore early 20th century Taipei in a traditional Chinese manga style.
What players likedPlayers praise its memorable comic-book art, engaging story, and fast-paced combat, reminiscent of enjoyable action platformers.
The catchFighting is buried under long unskippable dialogue and dull back and forth fetch quests.
Games like The Legend of Tianding →
A 3D fighting game with fictional Brazilian politicians, featuring adaptive AI and P2P multiplayer. It offers a humorous, meme-filled experience with political satire.
The catchBeyond the political joke it is a thin, poorly made fighter with bad playability.
Games like Kandidatos →
Card-based tactical deck-builder with turn-based combat and environmental interaction. Players manage hand, positioning, and momentum in action-movie settings.
What players likedPlayers praise this stylish roguelike deckbuilder as a deeper, more satisfying "John Wick: The Game" with fluid animations and satisfying combos.
The catchCard draw luck decides runs more than tactics, and a bad deck sinks the run.
Games like Fights in Tight Spaces →
Karate Survivor85% positive from 3,292 reviews202410% finish itDeck Verified
This is an '80s action movie-inspired survivor roguelite. Players use improvised weapons and environmental attacks to create dynamic combos.
What players likedIt's like Vampire Survivors with an 80s martial arts theme, praised for addictive combat, fun builds, and satisfying progression.
The catchShort ranged attacks on long cooldowns force tedious hit and run against every enemy.
Games like Karate Survivor →
Shenmue I & II89% positive from 3,215 reviews20187% finish itDeck Unsupported
Open world action-adventure with QTEs and exploration. Investigate, fight, and explore a living world to avenge your father.
What players likedPlayers praise its immersive world-building, making them feel like they're living in a real place, unlike other games.
The catchProgress constantly stalls while you wait for the in-game clock, with no time skip.
Games like Shenmue I & II →
Deck-building rogue-lite with Wuxia plot twists and martial arts combos. Explore events, recruit teammates, and grow stronger after death.
What players likedPlayers praise its deep story and varied builds, comparing its extensive content to games like Slay the Spire.
The catchEnglish localisation is poor, ranging from garbled text to untranslated menu labels.
Games like 天外武林 (Traveler of Wuxia) →
This is a fast-paced, two-button arcade brawler focused on rapid combat and skill progression. It offers quick bursts of intense kung fu action with a unique, fluid fighting system.
What players likedPlayers praise this simple, responsive, and addicting game for its satisfying combat and short-burst, infinite replayability, similar to the first game.
The catchAutomatic flashy animations take control away mid fight and break the rhythm.
Games like One Finger Death Punch 2 →
Wandering Sword95% positive from 2,325 reviews20234% finish itDeck Playable
Wuxia RPG with tile-based combat and relationship building. Explore diverse regions and master martial arts in a pixel art 3D world.
What players likedPlayers praise this Wuxia RPG for its engaging story, player agency, and HD-2D art, comparing it to Octopath Traveler and Suikoden.
The catchUnmarked missable quests lock you out of companions and good endings without a guide.
Games like Wandering Sword →
英雄群侠传II89% positive from 2,202 reviews2019
This is a free, single-player, turn-based martial arts RPG with a focus on player choice, exploration, and a slow-paced, thoughtful experience. It features a unique ink-wash art style and a deep martial arts system.
The catchExtra in-game rewards are locked behind leaving a review or proving your purchase.
Games like 英雄群侠传II →
This is a high-intensity arcade sword-fighting game with lethal strikes and a refined combat system. It features visceral dismemberment and customization, offering local multiplayer and various game modes.
What players likedPlayers praise its atmosphere, art, and satisfying combat, comparing it to Bushido Blade, Nidhogg, and Karateka.
The catchThe AI reads your inputs instantly and swings faster, so fights feel unfair.
Games like First Cut: Samurai Duel →
BLADECHIMERA89% positive from 1,403 reviews202523% finish itDeck Verified
Action metroidvania with a demon companion sword that manipulates time and objects. Explore a dangerous world, fight demons, and unlock skills.
What players likedPlayers praise BLADECHIMERA as a polished, modern Metroidvania with tight controls, engaging combat, and beautiful pixel art, reminiscent of Castlevania.
The catchLevel design leans on long straight hallways lined with the same repeated enemies.
Games like BLADECHIMERA →
Troublemaker87% positive from 1,131 reviews202341% finish itDeck Playable
Action-adventure beat-'em-up with over-the-top combat and combo-based fighting. It's about fighting your way up the social ladder in high school.
The catchCombat is janky and unresponsive, with counters and hits that often fail to register.
Games like Troublemaker →
Turn-based arena combat game with deep gladiator customization and a focus on brutal, over-the-top combat. Features both single-player campaigns and competitive multiplayer.
What players likedPlayers praise this turn-based arena RPG for its fast, brutal, and customizable fights, reminiscent of S&S3Redux.
The catchBalance is broken, with bosses and random enemies one shotting you through full armor.
Games like Swords and Sandals Immortals →
This is a 1v1 indie casual combat game focused on hand-to-hand and weapon fighting, inspired by classic Kung Fu films. It features authentic combat sounds and a licensed soundtrack for a nostalgic feel.
What players likedPlayers praise its charming martial arts cinema vibes, making it a solid indie fighter despite lacking AAA polish.
The catchThe presentation nails kung fu movies but the fighting itself is clunky button mashing.
Games like Shaolin vs Wutang →
A narrative-driven beat'em up with branching paths and mini-games, exploring existential themes through open-world city exploration.
What players likedPlayers praise its immersive blend of beat 'em up combat, life simulation, and narrative choices, akin to a crime drama RPG.
The catchThe controls are unintuitive and the game barely explains what to do or where to go.
Games like Fading Afternoon →
