One Finger Death Punch
Developer Silver Dollar Games
One Finger Death Punch is a beat 'em up video game developed and produced by Canadian indie studio Silver Dollar Games. It was originally released for Xbox 360 on June 24, 2013 and Microsoft Windows on March 3, 2014, then was ported to Android on March 25, 2015 and ported to iOS on June 12, 2015. The game has two main modes; a campaign and survival mode. In the campaign, the player must navigate a map and beat all… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
306 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
162 positive · 12 negative
95% range 88–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 162 | 12 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 45 | 1 | 72 |
| Lemmy * | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
What players are saying
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 175 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (16,000 of 16,348 positive).
Players praise the simple two-button controls and addictive gameplay loop. [1][2][3] Many note the game is easy to learn but brutally hard to master. [1][4][2] Some reviewers criticize repetitive content and frustrating slow-motion effects. [5][6][7]
- [5]
I'm so tired of the slow motion effects happening whenever an object breaks or gets damaged in the background. It COMPLETELY destroys the pacing of the game resulting in damage that would have been entirely avoided if the game didn't decide to just randomly slow down the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game for a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ OBJECT IN THE BACKGROUND BREAKING. This is a Troll RAGE GAME instead of a reflex game. Patience will be lost and you …
- [1]
A fast-paced side-scrolling action game that requires quick reflexes and precise timing. Despite its simple controls, the combat system is visually impressive and highly dynamic. Players must defeat waves of incoming enemies while making use of a variety of weapons and special attacks. Minimalist visual style and rapid gameplay. It's a classic "easy to learn, hard to master" game. Highly recommended.
- [2]
One Finger Death Punch is one of those rare games that proves a simple concept can be executed nearly perfectly. I've been playing it since 2018, and I still find myself coming back to it years later. The gameplay is incredibly easy to understand but surprisingly difficult to master. With only two attack buttons, the game creates a fast-paced rhythm where every mistake is your own and every flawless victory feels …
- [3]
Fantastic game, can drop in, hit a couple levels and carry on with your day. Super addictive gameplay loop and I got it for like a dollar. Highly recommend. You will not be dissapointed! 5/5 stars!
- [4]
DO NOT BUTTON MASH... This is stick-figure brawling at its finest. Kung fu mastery... with just two buttons? It’s bold. It’s foolish. And somehow - it works. Heed this ancient wisdom: Do. Not. Button. Mash. It’s easy to pick up, but brutally hard to master. Every click matters. Every mash comes at a cost. Welcome to One Finger Death Punch. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3656151182
Summarised from 34 of the 306 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
One Finger Death Punch sits at 93% positive across 174 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
One Finger Death Punch received positive reviews from critics, praising its simple controls, large amount of content and its visual style. However, critics picked up on the game's repetitive nature. Erwan Lafleuriel from Gameblog commented on One Finger Death Punch's simple controls by saying that the game was "Easy to learn, but challenging enough to pass many levels with honours". Hooked Gamers' Matt Porter said that people "could even play One Finger Death Punch with one finger", he concluded the review commenting about the simplistic game mechanics with "The depth behind the simplistic control scheme is impressive up to a point, until it all starts to get a bit samey".
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 306 · most liked firstOne Finger Death Punch 2 is $1.99 on Steam buff.ly/4gP7qRx GOG buff.ly/3PesZ2g Deck playable
neutral · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch Commission For @blackscale.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch 2 is $1.99 on Steam buff.ly/4NDXaoN $2.15 GOG buff.ly/yyIvr8g #ad $1.99 US eShop buff.ly/hOnrFWD Deck playable
neutral · AI labelView post →OK, you ever play "One Finger Death Punch"? Well, here's a game that starts from that tight simple formula and re-shuffles the components. Also you play it by LITERALLY SLAPPING YOUR KEYBOARD Also, it's only 4 bucks.
positive · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch 2 is $1.99 on Steam buff.ly/iC0FZ5X $2.24 US PSN buff.ly/kDughVW Deck playable
neutral · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch 2 is $1.99 on Steam buff.ly/Nmf4bmo GOG buff.ly/GDxLj0g $2.24 US PSN buff.ly/WbsM1dQ $1.99 US eShop buff.ly/aBtEuy5 Deck playable
neutral · AI labelView post →We're moving away from the bean phase with this side-project! At this stage of the project its quite obvious that i've taken "One Finger Death Punch" as an inspo. It still lacks a lot of impacts, sounds, etc but its all coming together! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #Unity #art #pixelart
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neutral · AI labelView post →Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank One Finger Death Punch, the ultra lo-fi indie tribute to Spartan X/Kung Fu. Then stick around for BRANDISH: THE DARK REVENANT, the PSP remake of an PC98/SNES cult classic! www.hardcoregaming101.net/podcasts/top...
neutral · AI labelView post →A game that finally perfected one-handed controls, yet the content is damn near impossible to masturbate to... Also, the title is misleading, since I find it way more enjoyable with two fingers. Only thing is that now I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 11/10 - My girlfriend keeps accusing me of being bad at fingering. This game doesn't. So who's the liar here?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fast-paced side-scrolling action game that requires quick reflexes and precise timing. Despite its simple controls, the combat system is visually impressive and highly dynamic. Players must defeat waves of incoming enemies while making use of a variety of weapons and special attacks. Minimalist visual style and rapid gameplay. It's a classic "easy to learn, hard to master" game. Highly recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ever since the accident, i was left with 1 finger on both of my hands; the index finger. I knew since then, i would never be able to game the way i used to. As i was scrolling through my steam library the game called out to me.. "One Finger Death Punch" as i stared at the title of this game, i was given hope. Could this be the game i was destined to play? I launched the game... and behold i can use the B and N keys using the index fingers on both of my hand. Thanks Silver Dollar Games, you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Aces Wilds ](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269230/Aces_Wild_Manic_Brawling_Action/) is a 2D beat'em up, fast paced, straightforward arcade game [Brigador](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274500/Brigador_UpArmored_Edition/) is a top down mecha shooter game; I wouldn't usually recommend it in regards to action since it can be a little difficult, but since you mentioned God Hand then I can assume you understand that some games can be action but still require thinking. Just like you…
neutral · AI labelView post →My judgement of the games I've played so far: - Peggle: Is Peggle. - One Finger Death Punch 2: I installed it to try it for 15 minutes. 2 hours later, I forced myself to bed. - Demon Tilt & Xenotilt: possibly the finest pinball video games ever made - Demon Blade Reboot: so, so satisfying to play
positive · AI labelView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ Rhythm Doctor 2️⃣ The Talos Principle 3️⃣ One Finger Death Punch 4️⃣ Stardew Valley 5️⃣ Terraria #indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
neutral · AI labelView post →Play Crank that by Soulja Boy and your golden.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ Kerbal Space Program 2️⃣ Hollow Knight: Silksong 3️⃣ ASTRONEER 4️⃣ One Finger Death Punch 5️⃣ Skul: The Hero Slayer #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →One of my favorite games is One Finger Death Punch (both 1/2), and the game is literally stick figures fighting and you press left or right. The only reason my old shitty PC had issues was because it gets so fuckin' fast on the higher difficulties.
positive · AI labelView post →Brandish is a newfound #Falcom interest of mine - a really fantastic hybrid of overhead action-RPG with grid-based dungeon crawling. Check it out! Also on this episode, my fellow #HG101 hosts talk about the XBLIG Game, One Finger Death Punch! #podcast hardcoregaming101.libsyn.com/one-finger-d...
neutral · AI labelView post →I played through 'One Finger Death Punch" with a broken arm. Would recommend.
positive · AI labelView post →[One Finger Death Punch](https://store.steampowered.com/app/264200/One_Finger_Death_Punch/) Simple, but surprisingly addictive stickman fighting game. Although the title is a lie because you probably need two fingers to play it. I think this was the first game I went for 100% achievements. Apparently it has a sequel which I didn't know about. Both are on sale for pretty much pocket change now too.
positive · AI labelView post →Something I haven't heard recommended yet: One Finger Death Punch 1 & 2. It is completely mouse based, pretty addicting, and satisfies the itch for interactive stick figure fighting like the old Flash videos used to do.
positive · AI labelView post →And YES, most of those older games actually still kick all kinds of ass. You ever played Psychonauts? What about Cave Story? Beyond Good & Evil? Castle Crashers? One Finger Death Punch? Entire swathes of fucking dynamite games you can run on even the world's worst computer. I'm serious.
neutral · AI labelView post →A note about One Finger Death Punch 2, though, if you plan to buy it: it has what regrettably sounds like a white guy doing a vaguely racist accent for the announcer. Thankfully, it can be switched off in the settings.
neutral · AI labelView post →I had no idea One Finger Death Punch 2 had this mode
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neutral · AI labelView post →misleading title, you're punching left and right, but it's as much fun as it is simple. not easy though and there's a surprising amount of variety still. some ♥♥♥♥ off mechanics too but when you get into a flow, it can be really satisfying. I hate rhythm (and flash) games and not even sure what made me try this but I'm glad I did.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ Ori and the Will of the Wisps 2️⃣ Papa's Freezeria Deluxe 3️⃣ One Finger Death Punch 4️⃣ Teardown 5️⃣ Tactical Breach Wizards #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #games
neutral · AI labelView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun 2️⃣ One Finger Death Punch 3️⃣ Gorogoa 4️⃣ Tactical Breach Wizards 5️⃣ Kenshi #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #games
neutral · AI labelView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ Touhou Luna Nights 2️⃣ One Finger Death Punch 3️⃣ Outer Wilds 4️⃣ Patrick's Parabox 5️⃣ Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #games
neutral · AI labelView post →hardcoregaming101.libsyn.com/one-finger-d... Brandish our new TOP 47858 games with 1 finger! Join @r0bb0.bsky.social and @bobinator.bsky.social for One Finger Death Punch! THEN! Heres @hg101.bsky.social @x-pert74.bsky.social And MEEE! For dungeon deliciousness in Brandish: The Dark Revenant!
neutral · AI labelView post →💜𝕊𝕋ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕄 𝕆𝕍𝔼ℝ💜 · · ───── ·𖥸· ───── · · Well... we did IN FACT get headshot by Widow so... Rules is rules so we rage quitted out of the match then switched over to some One Finger Death Punch Thank you LilacSune TTV for the raid! We sent all the Lost Souls to @zachp5.bsky.social Go give them love
neutral · AI labelView post →Make a band singular. One Pilot One Finger Death Punch One Door Down One Inch Nail Eve One
neutral · AI labelView post →DO NOT BUTTON MASH... This is stick-figure brawling at its finest. Kung fu mastery... with just two buttons? It’s bold. It’s foolish. And somehow - it works. Heed this ancient wisdom: Do. Not. Button. Mash. It’s easy to pick up, but brutally hard to master. Every click matters. Every mash comes at a cost. Welcome to One Finger Death Punch. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3656151182
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you're actually using two fingers tho
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you see this, post your top 10 games in any order Jak and Daxter Spider-Man 2 Pokémon Gold Yakuza Kiwami Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Radiant Historia One Finger Death Punch 2 Muramasa Rebirth God of War 2 Lego Star Wars Zelda: Breath of the Wild #videogames
positive · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch 2. You get two buttons & a solid upgrade path for endless kung fu.
positive · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch is one of those rare games that proves a simple concept can be executed nearly perfectly. I've been playing it since 2018, and I still find myself coming back to it years later. The gameplay is incredibly easy to understand but surprisingly difficult to master. With only two attack buttons, the game creates a fast-paced rhythm where every mistake is your own and every flawless victory feels earned. The stick-figure art style may look basic at first glance, but it allows…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Picking Up Steam continues with a review of One Finger Death Punch! thegamehoard.com/2026/05/05/p... #gaming #videogames #indiegames #pcgaming
neutral · AI labelView post →The definition of don't knock it till you try it. The feeling of easily tearing through relentless waves of enemies makes you feel invincible. 10/10 would kung fu again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One Finger Death Punch
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neutral · AI labelView post →Indie games trending today 1️⃣ One Finger Death Punch 2️⃣ Wobbly Life 3️⃣ Beat Saber 4️⃣ Patrick's Parabox 5️⃣ Magic Archery #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #games
neutral · AI labelView post →Rhythm games do it for me! - One Finger Death Punch - Rock Band
positive · AI labelView post →I found this game that reminded me so much with One Finger Death Punch, but instead of using mouse or keyboards you use skills instead while "sit and survive". Mimu Studio (Thailand) released a trailer for their game Little Old One and the Witch. Check the game out on Steam
neutral · AI labelView post →i got One Finger Death Punch 2 on a whim last night because it was like 3$ on ps5 and it really is the most fun i have had playing a solo game in a while
positive · AI labelView post →Thank you for taking part. 🫶 Wild Arms Illusion of Gaia Shrine's Legacy Deadly Days One Finger Death Punch 2 Magical Drop Ridge Racer Aladdin Impostor Factory Neverwinter Nights
neutral · AI labelView post →Pretty good game where you finger your enemies to death.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →YO, One Finger Death Punch is some of the best $1.24 you'll ever spend in your life, absolute legend of a game! store.steampowered.com/app/264200/O...
positive · AI labelView post →Make a Band singular: One Finger Death Punch The Beach Boy
neutral · AI labelView post →Make a band singular: One Finger Death Punch
neutral · AI labelView post →Have you ever played the old classic One Finger Death Punch? It's such a classic!
positive · AI labelView post →Games for Username Letters: L-Luigi's Mansion 3 O-Overlord R-Rayman 3 D-Dark Souls O-One Finger Death Punch V-Valheim L-Left 4 Dead 2 O-Old School RuneScape O-Ori & The Blind Forest T-Twisted Metal 4
neutral · AI labelView post →Simple casual game to train your mouse fingers My rhythm sometimes got thrown off by some effects and click-scenes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last time I checked I was still in the top 1% on One Finger Death Punch's survival mode, the game that legit gave me RSI. 🤣
positive · AI labelView post →Let me put y'all onto something: if you ever wanted someone to turn those old "Stickman Kung Fu" Flash videos into a game, you want One Finger Death Punch 2! You attack bad guys when they come into range, but the timing and patterns get crazy! 🎮 #BlackskyGamers www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdpq...
positive · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch 2 is super awesome and also currently super cheap! Probably one one my favorite time killers. #blutoid store.steampowered.com/app/980300/O...
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neutral · AI labelView post →One Finger Death Punch is one of the few games I can look at and genuinely call it perfect. It's really simple, but there is literally nothing I'd change about them. It doesn't do anything more than it needed to do, and I love it for that.
positive · AI labelView post →I'm so tired of the slow motion effects happening whenever an object breaks or gets damaged in the background. It COMPLETELY destroys the pacing of the game resulting in damage that would have been entirely avoided if the game didn't decide to just randomly slow down the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game for a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ OBJECT IN THE BACKGROUND BREAKING. This is a Troll RAGE GAME instead of a reflex game. Patience will be lost and you WILL get annoyed at the game for its random slow motion effects. I'm giving this…
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