Gladihaters
You’re the warden of a prison-arena in a dystopian future.
A mix of strategy, management and fighting game in a cyberpunk 2D pixel art style.
Manage the prison, clone the best fighters, control them using only commands and maximize your profit.
Be the best Warden
As a warden you have 365 days to win the Prison Arena of the Year Award, or face forced resignation.
You will achieve this award by excelling in the management of the prison, hiring employees for each department, researching new technology, and ensuring victories on each stadium!
Have the best fights!
Give real time commands to fighters! They will respond according to their AI and personality which will adjust throughout the battle. Use the arena to influence the outcome of the battle. You will receive multiple bets and challenges as your priority is to entertain and make the most profit.
With the worst Historical Characters
Buy patented formulas, clone historical characters deemed as criminals by the Glorious State, and make them compete in the arena for punishment and entertainment!
Will any of your Gladihaters survive his 100th fight and earn his freedom?
All for the Glorious State!
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Slavicus
Unusual fighting game! It catches its atmosphere and interesting ideas in mechanics, many of which I have not seen in any other game. Loved the lightsabers. Unusual combo system: action-pause-action, but you get used to it pretty quickly.
Of course, there is still room for the game to grow, but this is not a reason to miss it! I advise you to try, because you have not seen fighting games with lightsabers)
– Real player with 4.7 hrs in game
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Pretty good, well-developed fighting game, very unusual, but also very cool, in my opinion, the battle mechanics. I liked the animation and visual presentation, the graphics are pleasing to the eye. I definitely recommend buying
– Real player with 4.0 hrs in game
Cyberpunk SFX
A good cyberpunk game about a girl who is locked up in a secret complex and is forced to fight not only for her life, but also for the lives of many innocent people …
This is how the game we see begins, which evokes a lot of emotions. Among all these good effects and atmosphere, attention to detail is visible, starting with short tracks and other sounds, ending with the backgrounds of this wonderful game, for which I would like to thank the developers, I recommend you to familiarize yourself and use
– Real player with 17.9 hrs in game
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Cool game in which several types of weapons, its own mini-story and interesting animations of action.
– Real player with 6.7 hrs in game
Evolver
Gameplay Synopsis:
Evolver blends competitive fighting with quantum-cyberpunk-scifi to create a world of bizarre weapons, unconventional fighting styles, and wildly eccentric characters. Fighters wield weapons such as hand-held guillotines and giant surgical lancets, and couple them with super powers and martial arts to (sometimes literally) destroy their enemies.
Evolver’s combat mechanics are unique among 2D fighting systems in that it combines elements of traditional fighters with those of platform fighters. It also replaces traditional blocking with a unique evade-and-parry based defense system. Additionally, players choose their attack sets before each round with each character having 15 unique moveset combinations. Evolver’s combo system is friendly to inexperienced players and button mashers thanks to it’s auto combo mechanic, but also rewards seasoned fighting game players who put the time into creating complex attack sequences and mixups.
Punch Planet - Early Access
(Updated review 12/22/2020)
Where do I start……. THIS GAME IS AWESOME! I hardly have anything negative to say about this game. If you enjoy 2D style fighting games, with tons of defensive mechanics and solid gameplay, you WILL enjoy Punch Planet!
Gameplay: 10/10 This game has super responsive controls, unlike fighting games ive played recently. There is no input delay, it just feels really good to play. The gameplay is very deep and intuitive, giving each player an array of customization in they’re fighting style with each character. I’ve played this game for 792 hours and have yet to run into two people who play a character the same way.
– Real player with 878.7 hrs in game
I did a good amount of research on this game before I decided to buy it and from what I was extensive combos that require accurate input but not impossible to do, well what I got was completely different. I haven’t seen anything on the recent patch so I fear the game may have died.
In the YT videos I saw combo strings were incredibly fluid and very areil nd juggle based. Upon gameplay, well, the gravity is much higher and only Heavy hits and certain specials actually stun long enough for you to complete a ground to air combo or an air to ground combo. I’ve only been playing for about an hour or so, but I hope this game hasnt died. The online lobbies are entirely empty and its just odd to see that this game would be passed over because it does have a very high amount of potentil to rock with the big wig games.
– Real player with 70.4 hrs in game
Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show
Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show
Redneck Ed: Astro Master Show takes place in a fantasy universe where aliens abduct people, creatures, and beings to make them fight for their amusement.
A fascinating story concept, which would be a waste if the gameplay wasn’t up to it; luckily it is. The gameplay is simple with a fun level progression system and a ton of goofy funky-looking opponents to beat up.
*– [Real player with 238.1 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198329404521)*
Disclaimer: A copy of this game was provided by the developer.
Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is an arcade fighting platformer arena game.
The game nails the cartoonish graphics and animations. This is the one thing I can't complain about. The music is good, but sound effects are missing for certain actions leaving you unsatisfied. Sometimes both music and sounds bug out and restart after a few seconds.
There's 15 arena levels to choose from, each having 3 difficulties with 2 challenges per difficulty. The good thing is that each arena feels different enough to offer interesting challenges whether it's waves of enemies, environment or boss battles. The balance is where it goes wrong, some of them feel good, some boring and some feel extremely hard to complete. To progress to new arenas you will need to have played higher difficulties and perform the certain challenges. Besides needing enough stars to unlock new arenas, you will also need to learn the new moves that allow you to complete them at all. Another balance issue is the power creep where the new abilities end up being used and the old ones mostly forgotten.
*– [Real player with 8.3 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198022564688)*
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## Battle Arena VR
The game is a very immersive and dynamic, fast-paced shooter. Easy to get the controls and survive but harder to master, especially when my opponents use the hook to move around faster and in less predictable ways. I wish the bots to be smarter and to be able to fly around as I do (they just walk and jump). Worth checking out!
*– [Real player with 121.6 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198139438283)*
There are great games. There are great free games. But you know you're playing something really fantastic when you're playing a free game and you feel like you should be sending money to someone. This is a very fun game. It's a PVP battle arena in VR with a twist. You've got a choice of weapons in your right hand, but in your left hand you have an electronic grappling hook that basically lets you navigate the map like you're Spiderman. I was in the process of looping under a suspended pedestrian walkway and firing my hook into a new attachment point so that I would spiral back over the top of the bride to finish off an opponent when I realized that my face hurt from grinning. The tether that attaches to your hook has just enough elasticity that you can swing and bounce all over the map but still retain some semblance of control. The graphics are a little bit minecraft-ish, which isn't my favorite stylistic choice, but the playability and engagement are off the charts. It's one of those games that is just FUN. It's immersive and everything just works/feels just right. They've done a particularly good job with the sound design and haptic feedback for your weapons. There's something viscerally satisfying about feeling the kick from the gun and a specific type of haptic feedback that lets you know that you've hit your target or confirms a kill. It's easy to dive in and start shooting, but there's enough complexity that you're not going to just immediately reach your maximum skill level. You play fast paced 5 minute matches with about a minute's worth of cooldown/warmup between each. The voice chat feature works great and the players that I've played against have been a lot of fun. Look, it's a very fun game. It's free. Why would you not try it? If you hate it, you can yell at me for wasting your time and I'm a delicate little snowflake, so it'll be fun for the whole family.
*– [Real player with 43.9 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198877877057)*
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## SYNAPTIC DRIVE
**EDIT**: More information has come to light: The majority of parts are not able to be unlocked. Despite showing up in AI battles and on the parts select screen as ???, the devs are waiting to make those parts playable. So basically, this is an unfinished game sold as a fully finished game. The rest of the review still stands.
**Do not buy this game.** It looks and plays like an Early Access game and is not even worth it for the avid Custom Robo fan.
**Visuals**:
* Graphics are only okay, and the options to change them are extremely limited
*– [Real player with 25.3 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198052831353)*
For Fans Of: Custom Robo, Bullet Hells, 1v1 Competition, Being a Alligator, Action Shooter Combat, Going Fast, EXPLOSIONS, Futuristic World Environment, Strategy, Replayability, Being a Clown, Color Coordinating your Character, Cool Arena Designs
Cons: No Story Mode (although with how the game is designed, a story mode probably be quite bland so maybe it's not a bad thing. Arcade mode is good for single player content.)
Netcode is bad, be ready for either laggy explosion fests online or spending time leveling in Arcade until it gets improved. For Steam users Remote Play is your best bet.
*– [Real player with 8.2 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198061565000)*
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## Urban Street Fighter
This game has changed my life forever, I don't think I could have made it through covid without this, I have about 350 hours on my alt account and am considered to be the best in the North American region, so you know you can trust me on this. The gameplay is exquisite and the controls are snappy and responsive. I honestly can't play many other games after the experience of playing this, the rest of the games on steam just feel obsolete. The characters feel like people you have to know your whole life, it feels so real and immersive and you start to grow a connection with the characters as the story develops. Speaking of the story, it's about 15 hours long and while ill try to not spoil anything in this review, I got to say the couples in this story are realistic and add some needed romance to this otherwise serious story. Speaking of the serious story, to relive the tone some in this game they added driver for some comedic relief. I like the character, tho he can be a bit much at times even crossing into being annoying sometimes. I think that his jokes mostly fit my comedic style, yet I think that they could have added more jokes for the older generations. The main character is mike and the story follows him as he goes against many formidable foes. I think the choice to make mike a silent protagonist was a brave one, and I think that the decision paid off. I also think that making Ethan a silent villain adds to his mystery and makes his betrayal more emotional as he doesn't even need words to describe his secret hatred for you and the rest of you're crew. Finally, I want to speak on the political commentary in this game. The statements on immigration are brave and what we need in this day and age. I also appreciate the message put into the game for young children. The message of "Don't trust no hoes" is an important one to teach our younglings. In conclusion, this game has great gameplay, amazing controls, characters that feel real, and a story for the ages. 9.6/10 Best game of 2021.
*– [Real player with 1.1 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198272413905)*
I'm the kind of guy that'll give every fighting game a shot. Went in with an open mind on this one, but it didn't quite pan out.
For one thing, there's no option to change control inputs, which is frustrating especially since one of the default gamepad inputs on 1P overlaps with an input on 2P. Since there's no training mode, you have to go into versus 2P mode if you wish to lab/try things out, and as you can guess that can make things a chore. Even an option to just disable 2P inputs would've helped things a bit.
*– [Real player with 0.6 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198072396806)*
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## Rushing Beat Of Rage
《Rushing Beat Of Rage》 is a hardcore action fighting game. Players who like classic arcade games should not miss it. The hearty floating combo and the quickly block are the favorites of operation enthusiasts.
#### Game Features
* Co-op Mode
Support two-player cooperation mode, support remote play together, you can play with your Steam friends!
Perfect gamepad support, such as Xbox360, the whole game can be completed with the gamepad, gamepad enthusiasts good news!
Steam cloud save support, don't worry about local save lost!
Support Steam achievements, Steam global leaderboards, check out the leaderboards in the game, and play with friends all over the world!
* Floating Combo
This game uses a strict floating combo system, which is no longer a fake or unrestricted floating combo.
Floating combo: refers to the ability to continue to attack the enemy after knocking the enemy into the air, in order to cause more combo num and damage.
Floating combo Limit: Observe the "four actions and two no-repeat" rule, that is, after the enemy is floated, a maximum of four actions are added, and the same action can be used up to two times. After this limit is exceeded, the floating combo will be forcibly terminated (normal attack and Jump attack is not subject to this restriction).
* Block System
This game uses a strict blocking system, which extremely tests the player's hand speed. After a successful block, you will get a short invincibility time. The invincibility time will increase as your character level up.
In Crazy Mode, it is recommended that players use more blocks and use the invincible time after the block is successful to move. In addition, there is a short invincibility time after the blood kill, please use it with caution.
* Level Up System
In order to increase growth, this game adds an level up system. Characters gain points by hitting or props. After the points reach a certain value, they will be level up. When the character reaches level 10 and 20, certain actions will be strengthened and changed.
As the level increases, the character’s attack power and blood volume will increase accordingly. The level can be increased infinitely, and the attack power and maximum blood volume are limited.
* Weapon System
In order to increase the fun of the game, this game uses a storable weapon system. Players can collect various weapons such as AK, rifles, bazookas, etc., use them as much as they want, and put them back in their backpacks when they are not needed.
* Crazy Mode
In addition to the traditional pass mode, the game has a new ultra-high difficulty Crazy Mode. In the Crazy mode, there are a large number of soldiers and bosses, and the enemy's attack, blood volume, and AI are greatly improved. It requires extremely skilled operations to pass the level.
* BOSS Rush
BOSS Rush mode is a mode to directly challenge the BOSS. In this mode, there is no interference from soldiers, and players can enjoy various floating combo.
This mode lasts for 12 levels, and there are even 2BOSS and 3BOSS levels behind it, which is an excellent place to level up and show operations.
#### About development
This game was made by a person who spent a whole year and carefully polished it. The full-time development process is very difficult and it is not easy to finish it.The original intention of making this game was to miss the arcade games that were often played as a child. Are those games that were once all the rage really going to be forgotten by history?
If you like arcade games, please support this game. If the sales volume is good, there will be a sequel version later.
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