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Pocket Bravery
Developer Statera Studio
Pocket Bravery is an indie fighting game developed by Brazilian company Statera Studios and published by PQube and PixelHeart. The game was created in pixel art inspired by the chibi aesthetic of the Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix game and the Neo Geo Pocket Color fighting games. And influenced by the retro 2D games like Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters which it pays homage to. The game was announced… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
202 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 26, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
81
LovedLoved
114 positive · 27 negative
95% range 74–86%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 114 | 27 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 2 | 30 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
141 of 169 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
82% recommend · 130 yes, 28 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 158 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (660 of 740 positive).
Players praise the game's love letter to classic fighting games, with many citing its SNK and NeoGeo influences. [1][2][3] Several reviewers highlight the game's strong single-player content, including a story mode and unlockables. [4][5][6] Some players report issues with the input reader and controller support, calling them frustrating. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [8]
Input Buffer/Reader is not good right now, it may seem fine offline, but online it's another story, be it ranked or playing on lobby with friends, it just sucks. That makes the game extremely frustrating, you try to do things that you know should work, but the game just doesn't function the way it should. You lab punishes and frame data, but online you may just throw it all away because you're fully dependent on the …
- [1]
A love letter to the Fighting Games lovers and community. You can see an feel lots of references to old and classic games. I love this project!
- [15]
PLEASE PLAY POCKET BRAVERY!!! This game is EXTREMELY under-appreciated. Each character has a unique design and moves that feel wildly different from one another. The Elemental mechanic is simple, but allows you to do some pretty cool stuff once you learn the proper timing. Combo Factory is a really cool mode I haven't seen done in many other games, but this one goes in depth by having you set how long you want the …
- [3]
If you were/are really into KOF style 2D fighting then this is the game for you. The characters are all wild fun with crazy fighting styles most based on real martial arts, and they bring their own great takes of various beloved fighting game archetypes from across fighting games. For example the main character Nuno does a mixture of Capoeira and Muay Thai whilst also serving as the games "Shoto." Not in a Ryu and …
- [2]
This is a great fighting game. Really nails that old school arcade feel but with all the modern comforts you would expect of a fighting game in the new school. If you like more traditional 2D fighters like King of Fighters or Street Fighter, you'll feel right at home here.
Summarised from 34 of the 229 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
82% of the 158 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Pocket Bravery. The complaint that keeps coming up: input reader issues, especially online. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Pocket Bravery received favored reviews, with GameBlast giving it an 8 out of 10, highly praising the number of single player modes, but complaining about the progress in Story Mode not being saved in the cloud. The website Round 1 praised the ease of gameplay and the educational way of teaching the game to be handled, also giving it an 8 out of 10 and emphasizing that the traditional controls seem somewhat "hard". Gamerview while also praising the gameplay also highlighted the considerable modes, despite saying that Hot Pursuit mode didn't add anything, and gave it a rating of 95 out of 100%. Siliconera gave it a 7 and praised the complexity of the cast, the fun modes and the help tools.…
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Reactions
60 of 202 · most liked firstThe Game Awards 2023: List of Winners. **Here’s the full list of winners at TGA:** Game of the Year * Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing) * **Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) - Winner** * Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE) * Resident Evil 4 (Capcom) * Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) * The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) Best Game Direction * **Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing) - Winner** *…
neutral · AI labelView post →A love letter to the Fighting Games lovers and community. You can see an feel lots of references to old and classic games. I love this project!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I do recommend the game as its very fun, and I love the clear level of passion and effort put into the game. However, the input reader provides a massive glaring issue in how the game functions, and it would be made perfect with a better input reader. EDIT: They have updated the buffer and it works great! Highly recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(Completed) Some leftover steam keys. I have some keys leftover from bundles again. Comment with the name of the game you want, and I'll dm the key. - ~~Book of Hours~~ - ~~Knights in Tight Spaces (there's a free demo if you're not sure you'd like it)~~ - Occlude - ~~Nidhogg 2~~ - ~~Bright Memory: Infinite~~ - ~~Pocket Bravery~~ Optional: recommend me something interesting. Games, video channels, places to visit, whatever.
neutral · AI labelView post →Not Recommended Without a Controller This game is nearly unplayable on a keyboard. You can’t use WASD or arrow keys for movement, and you can’t even skip the intro. After the lackluster animated intro, you’re stuck on the main menu with very few functional keys. The only buttons that work are Tab, ESC, and Enter. What’s frustrating is that the keyboard worked perfectly in the demo, but now, in the full deluxe version, it’s unusable. I regret buying this. The community doesn’t help much…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sets a high bar for indie fighters imo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing gameplay, very good pixel art, amazing animation, feature rich, made by people that love fighting games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Input Buffer/Reader is not good right now, it may seem fine offline, but online it's another story, be it ranked or playing on lobby with friends, it just sucks. That makes the game extremely frustrating, you try to do things that you know should work, but the game just doesn't function the way it should. You lab punishes and frame data, but online you may just throw it all away because you're fully dependent on the game deciding to work properly or not. The game itself has potential to be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi there! I'm Giulianna, a generalist artist and game dev from Brazil. I'm a big SNK and fighting games fan :) I've worked on Pocket Bravery, a fighting game that just came out! I'm glad to be here 😊
neutral · AI labelView post →just wanted to post that it runs perfectly on the steam deck
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here’s the full list of nominees: Game of the Year * Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing) * Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) * Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE) * Resident Evil 4 (Capcom) * Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) * The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo) Best Game Direction * Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing) * Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) * Marvel’s Spider-Man 2(Insomniac…
neutral · AI labelView post →I used to test this game back in alpha and beta, and I always brought up how awful the input reader was. I ended up leaving the discord servers because they never addressed it. Years later the game launches and I get excited hoping they would finally improve how the game handles inputs but nope, still jank and clunky as always. The game looks and sounds fantastic, with fun system mechanics and lovely character designs. But actually playing it feels terribad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has been a breath of fresh air to play through. The characters and style are unique. The sprite work is really really nice and it's good to see companies investing sprites because it pays off. The gameplay is very grounded and not unnecessarily complicated. The story mode was actually pretty good as well! There are twists on some of the story fights and the plot is solid and leaves you wanting more. Definitely worth the money and excited to see where the devs take it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2. Pocket Bravery A game from Brazil-based Statera Studio, featuring a cast of original characters with cool fighting styles and elemental powers. Also features Sho from Breakers Revenge! Naturally takes after Fatal Fury and other NeoGeo games. store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →PLEASE PLAY POCKET BRAVERY!!! This game is EXTREMELY under-appreciated. Each character has a unique design and moves that feel wildly different from one another. The Elemental mechanic is simple, but allows you to do some pretty cool stuff once you learn the proper timing. Combo Factory is a really cool mode I haven't seen done in many other games, but this one goes in depth by having you set how long you want the computer to wait before performing a move. And, unlike a lot of other…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful animation, excellent ideas, rollback netcode, a varied and creative cast... ...and the absolute worst input reader and input overlaps I have seen in a fighting game in a long time. Trying to do the vast majority of combos in this game just feels awful, and considering the game is built around these gigantic meter-dumping 33-50% excursions, it's a really big deal.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Abysmal controller support. can't recommend to anyone in its current state.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredible Combat The game offers solid and engaging fighting mechanics, with a wide variety of characters, each bringing their own unique style and moves. The strategic depth and rewarding combos make the battles truly exciting. Impressive Visuals The 2D visuals are a spectacle for the eyes. Well-designed characters, smooth animations, and attention to detail turn every move into a work of art in motion. Engaging Narrative Despite being a fighting game, the narrative wasn't left behind. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a lot of single player value. If you are someone who likes fighting games but is looking for a rich single player experience too, this is a great pick. You get points for completing story mode, arcade or combo trials to name a few, and then you can purchase skin colours, stages and special modes with those points. The SNK feel is super nice. For the money I think it's great value!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Independent fighting game "Pocket Bravery" now available. **Pocket Bravery** has arrived with a bang on all platforms : [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/Pocket_Bravery/), [Nintendo Switch](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/pocket-bravery-switch/), [PlayStation](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10007310) and [Xbox Series X/S!](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/pocket-bravery/9nhg6vlm61db) Released on **April 10, 2025**, this **independent fighting…
neutral · AI labelView post →i really, really, really wanted to like this game but the input buffer is a bit off, and it makes it so hard to not accidentally super or just outright drop. I'm probably going to refund for now but i would love to try again if they address more of the issues the game has. Fans of KoF will probably be able to find a lot of enjoyment in this game though, and the studio seems to have put a ton of love into this.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →amazing indie game with an insane amount of content, I highly recommend this to anybody that likes pixel art or fighting games
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really like playing Pocket Bravery on the Nintendo Switch. They did a great job to let you feel you are playing a old skool fighting game. And i love the art style. #PocketBravery #NintendoSwitch #Nintendo #FGC
positive · AI labelView post →Developers have broken Arcade mode. AI continually spamming the same button input, over and over again!! Not fun at all. If this mode is important to you, then I would advise you to stay away from this game. The game right now is a frustrating mess. This is from someone who backed the developers and bought the special edition....Ps Online is a graveyard, which speaks volumes. Buy at your own risk or when the developers see fit to fix the game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a great fighting game. Really nails that old school arcade feel but with all the modern comforts you would expect of a fighting game in the new school. If you like more traditional 2D fighters like King of Fighters or Street Fighter, you'll feel right at home here.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →AAA fighting games with their unusual/anti-consumer business practices, should take notes from Pocket Bravery. Very excited for the new content coming soon.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nobody reads this so I'm just going to say Brazilian Portuguese is a beautiful language, SNK over Capcom, much love from the USA. Also, i'm gay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →www.twitch.tv/azurastella Live with Pocket Bravery! This Brazilian-developed indie fighting game calls back to the days of the Neo Geo Pocket Color, and is honestly a real joy to play!
neutral · AI labelView post →I'll get out a few flaws out of the way so I can easily recommend this: 1) Story mode can be weird at times, whether knowing when it saves (it seems screen transitions are a good note to quit) or how battles go (having to do certain moves in tutorials multiple times, or the Hadassa/Sebastian battle going back and forth and not shortcutting to skip text if you lose, and Hadassa won't avoid projectiles but can be tough otherwise). 2) DLC is kinda slow and they don't do bundles after buying the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do not be fooled by the Chibi art style(speaking as a Chibi hater myself), give the game a try and i guarantee you will not be disappointed. The game is very high quality in all aspects and the love and care put into it can be felt in every corner. It really feels like the games of old. - Pretty interesting story mode with a very good system of unlockables(including new modes) to give that feeling of reward for completing single player stuff. It may lack the level of content of bigger games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have some extra fighting game Steam keys if anybody wants them!. Maybe some FGC organizer could give them away as tournament/local prizes? There's 1 key each for: - Lethal League Blaze - Blazing Strike - Terrordrome: Reign of the Legends - Pocket Bravery I love all 4 of these games, just already own them. HMU!!
positive · AI labelView post →Pocket Bravery is inspired by classic portable fighting games like the ones on the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Also features an interesting elemental attack system. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Pocket Bravery is releasing on consoles on April 10th. I'm so happy to finally be able to play some Brazilian-made indie fighting game goodness on my Switch next month! Also, that pt-br dub? *chef kiss*
positive · AI labelView post →If you were/are really into KOF style 2D fighting then this is the game for you. The characters are all wild fun with crazy fighting styles most based on real martial arts, and they bring their own great takes of various beloved fighting game archetypes from across fighting games. For example the main character Nuno does a mixture of Capoeira and Muay Thai whilst also serving as the games "Shoto." Not in a Ryu and Ken sense either, more like a Kyo/Ryo from KOF sense. I feel as though this game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Everytime I start it I am stuck at a loading screen..
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Fanart] Fanart for @staterastudio.bsky.social of their game Pocket Bravery One of my favorites Fighting Games rn, super fun, with an unique artstyle And it comes from my country! Lovelly :]
positive · AI labelView post →Enough content for single player content with a good story, additional modes and good to learn for newcomers with training. This game is more similar to KoF. Not a button masher. Good pixel art and animations,very well done,not too flashy. Nice characters. Every character plays different and have different playstyle,so everyone will find one for themselves. The biggest caveat is playerbase not huge,compared to the mainstream games. But if you manage to find someone to practice or play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →simply not very good. just play the games that this is inspired by instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →probably the best indie fighter you can get for your money. gameplay is easy to pick up and lets you play as small as you want to, while having a high skill ceiling. the cast of characters is super unique in flavor and function, there's something for everyone here. beautifully animated sprites, really endearing artstyle, awesome music, a crapload of modes and features that put most AAA offerings to shame (the tutorial TEACHES YOU FG TERMINOLOGY!!!), what else can I say?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun fighting game with lots of offline content for casual players. The story mode teaches the mechanics to use in fights against real players so it's great for newcomers too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pocket Bravery charges into an arena full of heavyweights and manages to land a few convincing blows, proving there is room for the little guy in the land of the giants. The Neo Geo-inspired visuals sock you in the mouth as soon as the bell rings, and the soundtrack and character design land as a flurry of blows throughout too. There’s an impressive number of modes to entertain a single player, including a wonderful tutorial and training mode, but sadly, you may be hard pressed to find any…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is an awesome love letter to kof and street fighter games. Even though this game is an indie, it is a total package. It has a cinematic story mode with great cutscenes to give you the lore for all the characters. This game even has unlockable characters which is a refreshing throwback. It has fun trial mode, something even triple A titles like Mortal Kombat feel comfortable leaving out of their games, as well an arcade mode with unique endings. I think anyone who loves fighting games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game got me hooked on the story alone. Its been a long time since a fighting game had a story of any real value. These days its just about a warrior trying to find out what real strength is. The game play is fun, the art style is amazing,everything is this game is just love. Wish this game all the success.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pocket Bravery | EVO Trailer. A fighting game. Coming soon. Edit: Coming to Steam on August 31.
neutral · AI labelView post →wasn't too enthused when I first tried the Pocket Bravery demo around when it came out as the characters it had didn't really hook me, but getting to play Sho in this game now I'm having a pretty good time! love how you can see the love they put into the game in basically every given moment of it
neutral · AI labelView post →#combotober Day 11: Free Space: Seiei Enbu Sunday! Pocket Bravery - Malika I don't know this game very well, but I knew this character has a seiei enbu and I wanted to see what I can do with it. I can't tell if it's not really intended for damage or if the game itself is just low damage, though.
neutral · AI labelView post →I Don't Like The Art Style, None Of The Girls Look Cute.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So many technical issues make this game a chore to set up and try playing
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can feel every ounce of soul oozing out of this game. A game that just understands what makes old SNK games so good. And the exact kind of fun extras that fans of any fighting game love from great reference colors, to extra modes (with even a "rainbow edition" included). And an original cast of characters with super cool designs. If you have ever enjoyed an SNK game, you will love this. If you have ever enjoyed even the idea of KOF and couldn't quite get it, you will get this. (DLC has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pocket Bravery is a 2D fighting game inspired by Neo Geo Pocket aesthetics. Every playable character is centered around a unique elemental energy attribute that can be used for offensive & defensive purposes. Breakers' Sho Kamui is also featured as a guest character.
neutral · AI labelView post →On this day 2 years ago, the release date for Pocket Bravery was revealed at EVO 2023, set for distribution on PC via Steam on August 31, 2023. In addition, a closed beta test for the game was also revealed, beginning the subsequent week after the EVO event. youtu.be/Ps7X7EqCMuU
neutral · AI labelView post →First and foremost, I just want to say — this game is an absolutely incredible fighting experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend it! Now, here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons. Pros: Stunning graphics and fluid animations. Multiple game modes to enjoy: Story, Arcade, Versus, Online, Training — and possibly more! A rewarding point system and character unlocks. An epic, adrenaline-pumping battle soundtrack. Cons: On first launch, no keyboard keys responded — likely due to a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sega Genesis fans prepare to dust off your Genesis as Pocket Bravery is getting ported to the 16-Bit console - hive.blog/hive-140217/... #hive #hivegaming #retrogaming #games #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →This game would be fun if it was people online. Didn't know it was dead like that! combo trail is terrible by the way. PLEASE make a settings where you can take the stupid speed hub off! I can't use any of the shoulder buttons of triggers. Kinda need those for, you know, the two button press. And why tf do I have to manually cycle through the combo trails. Why doesn't it go to the next automatically? TERRIBLE! Fun but The combo trial BLEW me!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A real hidden gem. Made by somone that loves old school fighting games. A mix of all the classics with some memes in between.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game kinda sucks and is too expensive
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Where to begin. I've already been accused of my disdain for this game being "bait", but I promise you it is my real opinion based on legitimate criticism. I physically couldn't play this game past the 20minute mark, so this review is all based on a first impression, and what a bad first impression it was. Right off launch the game doesn't correctly go into fullscreen, it's stuck at like 1/4 of my monitor size, so I have to take a trip to settings. While there I turn down the volume to a normal…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Jorge Chagas (Pocket Bravery)
neutral · AI labelView post →Terrific game, and very technical. An fresh air on the actual landscape of fighting games, this game balances between the homage to the titans of 90s and 00s fighting era and a solid gameplay and challenge. Must have for all fighting fans.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the story mode sucks
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