The Best Swordplay Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : Astro Duel 2 added at rank #13.
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Sclash (2023)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.


  • arts
  • fight
  • martial
  • swordplay
  • hand-drawn
  • spectacle
  • 2d
  • pvp
  • stylized
  • anime
  • 2.5d
  • multiplayer
  • character
  • scroller
  • controller-support

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Demons of Asteborg (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 sega mega drive/genesis PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg

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  • platform
  • swordplay
  • 2d
  • demons
  • medieval
  • pve
  • metroidvania
  • retro
  • conversation
  • action-adventure
  • physics
  • pixel
  • magic
  • story
  • mystery

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Astro Duel 2 (2024)

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Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Astro Duel 2 is a sci-fi combat game combining top-down space dog fights with up-close platforming action. Whether versus or co-op, battle through space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit.


  • shooter
  • local
  • 4-player
  • 2d
  • platform
  • top-down
  • pvp
  • swordplay
  • scroller
  • destruction
  • cyberpunk
  • arena
  • heist
  • sci-fi
  • fight

14

Vlad Voievod Dracula. Episode 1 Manhunt (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

A hardcore, brutally difficult Classicvania with an instant death / infinite respawn mechanic. It's about mastery: trying over and over until you understand every challenge and time your moves for perfect execution. Easy to learn but hard to master. This is the real medieval Dracula: earn your fame!

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  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • swordplay
  • medieval
  • linear
  • historical
  • scroller
  • tactical
  • old-school
  • retro
  • pixel
  • horror
  • puzzle
  • 2d
  • arcade

15

Boreal Blade (2019)

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early access PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactionary and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style. The game features four distinctive fighting styles with the possibility to choose between one-handed and two-handed weapons, a shield and a weapon combo, long thrusting pole weapons and fighting unarmed. Players can even throw items during battle! Three armour classes with their strengths and weaknesses are also included to guarantee a varied, ever-alterable fighting experience. Arm yourself and prepare to dive into the battle!

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  • swordplay
  • character
  • pvp
  • medieval
  • team
  • beat-em-up
  • tactical
  • competitive
  • customization
  • third-person
  • gore
  • 3d
  • fantasy
  • violent
  • fight

16

Strikey Sisters (2017)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Say hello to a fantasy themed arcade action brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy boss battles, and even a local 2 player co-op mode!- Fast-paced brick breaker action!- Intense boss battles!- Local 2 player co-op mode.- Three difficulty modes.- Travel and conquer the world map in any order you want!- Unique player, ball, and spell power-ups!- Highly replayable! Uncover all the map, collect gems, unlock secret areas and extra levels, and complete the bestiary!- Polished and colorful pixel art visuals.- Catchy synth-fantasy soundtrack.- Cheesy 90's game voice acting!

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  • nonlinear
  • swordplay
  • action-adventure
  • magic
  • cute
  • pixel
  • fantasy
  • dungeon
  • mystery
  • arcade
  • colourful
  • 2d
  • anime
  • comedy
  • ping-pong

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Die by the Blade (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

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!


  • blood
  • swordplay
  • 3d
  • arts
  • cyberpunk
  • pvp
  • gore
  • character
  • martial
  • fight
  • ninja
  • customization
  • multiplayer
  • competitive
  • violent

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Plunder Panic (2021)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Mac OS PC Windows

Plunder Panic is a swashbuckling action–arcade game for up to 12 players! With both local and online play, work with your crew to plunder booty, defeat the enemy captain, or scuttle their ship. The first team to capture an objective wins!


  • pirates
  • local
  • party
  • 2d
  • arcade
  • swordplay
  • pvp
  • multiplayer
  • team
  • platform
  • cooperative
  • 4-player
  • pixel
  • retro
  • old-school

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Lawbringer (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 3 Xbox 360 the handsome collection Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Lawbringer is a fast-paced arena fighting roguelite. Hack, slash and shoot your way through enemy hordes to appease the Autarch. The faster you slay your enemies, the greater His favor. Pick up game changing skills and a variety of weapons. Kill fast, grow strong and cheat death.


  • rogue-like
  • shooter
  • swordplay
  • top-down
  • attack
  • score
  • hack-and-slash
  • twin-stick
  • western
  • ninja
  • arena
  • dark
  • pve

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Wathitdew Record Game Studio BATTLEFIELD (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Wathitdew Record™ present a new turn based arcade fighting game featuring four universes from Wathitdew™ Game Studio franchises! The characters from : Adventure Field™, PROJECT : KNIGHT™, Aeternum Quest™ and Shadow Fear™ Path to Insanity are waiting for you to join the battle!

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  • spectacle
  • turn-based
  • 3d
  • fight
  • arcade
  • swordplay
  • casual
  • jrpg
  • japanese
  • achievements
  • cute
  • discovery
  • fantasy
  • battle

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