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What The Duck
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Sclash
Developer Bevel bakery
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. From the Steam store page
216 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
74
Fresh
143 positive · 51 negative
95% range 67–79%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 143 | 51 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
225 of 285 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
74% recommend · 139 yes, 49 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 188 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (501 of 609 positive).
Players praise the game's stunning hand-drawn art style and unique one-hit-kill combat. [1][2] Some reviewers note the short story mode and lack of online players. [2][3][4] A few players report technical issues with controls and keybinds. [5][6][7]
Liked
Representative posts
- [4]
unfortunately the host for the online servers went down and so online does not work at all. will update this if fixed but people should be forewarned before purchasing
- [1]
I am single-handedly marketing this game to people I know. You are welcome, developer :) This game is a hidden gem, top tier, bring us more updates 10/10
- [8]
A beautifully hand-drawn game that still manages to have a simple yet interesting enough gameplay to hook you in. The most impressive aspect of Sclash is its visual style, it takes inspiration traditional Japanese aesthetics with broad brush strokes and warm vibrant, causing each battle to look like a painting of its own. I needn't say more as you can easily see this yourself in the preview images in the store page. …
- [2]
Quite the hidden gem with unique visuals and interesting combat. The story takes only an hour to beat but there are other modes as well.
- [3]
My new favourite game. I just wish there were some online players. Perhaps an invite system would work. Letting you know someone is playing, with potential to 'invite' brave duel wi stranger bold, through wailing winds and the swaying fields of red speckled sunset gold..
Summarised from 34 of the 212 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
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Sclash talk about beautiful hand-drawn art style; those who didn't talk about online multiplayer is non-functional. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 216 · most liked firstI am single-handedly marketing this game to people I know. You are welcome, developer :) This game is a hidden gem, top tier, bring us more updates 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quite the hidden gem with unique visuals and interesting combat. The story takes only an hour to beat but there are other modes as well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Slightly Scuffed and Dented Steam Key Giveaway. I pick up one of the "mystery packs" sometimes when I'm buying a game anyway on Fanatical. I probably shouldn't but it's the only gambling I do, so meh. I present you now, the leftover keys from my last couple pulls. I won't lie, I don't think most of these games are going to be top quality, but maybe there's something that looks a lot better to you than it does to me, or maybe you just need a distraction to get through Thanksgiving. First come,…
neutral · AI labelView post →Sclash - Console versions delayed. The game was coming out in August, I was looking forward to it. New date is not announced yet, but they are still hoping for 2023 release. If you don't remember what Sclash is: Trailer (For PlayStation, Switch version might be a bit different visually) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feSSQs4_8II
neutral · AI labelView post →unfortunately the host for the online servers went down and so online does not work at all. will update this if fixed but people should be forewarned before purchasing
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →👋 I'm a French game dev 🎮 & artist 🎨 making art & games about my dreams & special places (or trying, at least) I made the fighting game Sclash (s.team/a/1284130) with @linagur.bsky.social & Victor Callot, & worked on a variety of other projects I like fiddling with every aspect of game dev!
neutral · AI labelView post →“Oh, I get it!” -Me finally realizing the joke in the title Ever wanted to enjoy a fighting game without learning the 100+ moves of your character plus the same amount for each possible character you’re up against? Well, then Sclash may be a game for you. X-Factor I feel this title prizes itself in making a fully functional fighting system with quite some depth in its mechanics with very few things to keep in mind. On top of that the one hit kill system means that despite the many mindgames…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sclash is genuinely an awful game, and of the countless games in my library this is one of the very few that I actively regret spending money on. The game has a brushstroke art style that is nice in theory, but as you can see in the screenshots, unless the game is zoomed out it looks so washed out and unappealing. The issue also is that characters don't have any outline, and therefor they don't stick out from the environment, which is just bad design. The particle effects don't look good, hit…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My new favourite game. I just wish there were some online players. Perhaps an invite system would work. Letting you know someone is playing, with potential to 'invite' brave duel wi stranger bold, through wailing winds and the swaying fields of red speckled sunset gold..
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sclash is decent. + Good artful visuals; interesting, meaningful, themed; especially environment; brush strokes, at times "minimalistic" + Fully voiced story mode (with mostly good voice-acting) * ~70 min story mode playthrough * Fighting system seems decent, albeit kinda random, not very dynamic or in control against the NPCs - No players for multiplayer, no bots The "single hit kill" premise was a bit confusing when the story mode ends up being 'you fail on being hit once' but 'named…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →INCOMPETENT DEVELOPERS, KEYBINDS DONT WORK, STORY PROGRESS DOSNT SAVE do not reward incompetence NOT WORTH 1€ PROS + nice graphics + good story + good combat + very simple but fun CONS - keybord experience is awfull - certain actions cannot be rebound - tutorial prompts dont reflect actual keybinds, they always show the default ones - the naration is too slow, it dosnt match the speed of your movement, so it often gets cut - prompts to press SPACE dont work, and require random keys to be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful samurai fighting game. The art is the main star of the show, and I found myself taking screenshots of basically every cut scene. Using one as my background for now! The story was interesting and the characters were passable. There was reasonable challenge once you got used to the controls and if you want deeper challenge there are additional story mode modifiers such as 'one life,' 'relax mode,' and 'time attack.' With that said the game has an obvious focus on being a 1v1 fighting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wonderful Game! Completed story mode, took about 90 minutes. But it very well sets the world, and teaches you the game. Story is definitely not the focus of this game so about the gameplay... It's quick, it's fast, It's strategic, and it is tons of fun. My only wish was that this game hit mainstream audiences more! Would definitely recommend to players looking for a fighting game, that truly is different. Gonna try to get my friends to buy it too lol. Good Job Devs!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautifully hand-drawn game that still manages to have a simple yet interesting enough gameplay to hook you in. The most impressive aspect of Sclash is its visual style, it takes inspiration traditional Japanese aesthetics with broad brush strokes and warm vibrant, causing each battle to look like a painting of its own. I needn't say more as you can easily see this yourself in the preview images in the store page. This visual style is incorporated into the gameplay that is based on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game. The art style is amazing, and a simple pickup and play game is something i'd like to see more in fighting games. But I can't, when such a simple game fails at being consistent. I won't talk about the small things, instead let me focus on the major flaws I find with this game. - 1 (and the one that made me refund this game) - Inconsistent controls I'm not sure if this is just me, but plenty of times I try to dash only for my character to do nothing. Most of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would have been wonderful to know that the online multiplayer is completely non-functional as of 4/6/25 prior to buying this title
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You really cannot judge a game by its flashy art, this was a terrible experience. I can't finish the first arc of story mode because its clucky control with cringe-worthy voiced narrator.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sclash is an adequately priced game that has the typical mix ups of distance, mind games, and timing. Seeing as this is a game provided by a smaller team, it is quite surprising to see that it does come with a story mode. Overall however, I purchased this game to play with friends and that's the only area where I felt disappointed Multiplayer: When my friend and I initially launched up the game, we had minor difficulties attempting to join off of each other. The multiplayer for the record…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Basically as simple as "rock paper scissors", an almost meditative, calm yet tense fighting game. One hit, youre finished. Samurai Style :D No combos, no button mashing. Precise strikes and action/reaction. Everyone can play it, and soon you will feel the "oh cumon how did that hit me?! i want a rematch!"-loop kicking in. Play the demo (online also possible with parsec, no problems) and if you feel like helping the small devs, grab it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hesitation is Defeat!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📦 Bumper Bundle ℹ️ From 1 for $1 · Choose from 15 Steam Games 🕹️ Featured Game: Sclash 🔗 www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-...
neutral · AI labelView post →More of a visual novel with annoying gameplay between the scenes. This game is very light in terms of content. It's not a problem in itself. If the content that is there had more character... But the art is diffused and washed away with the background, the dialogue is too stretched and not very impactful, the SFX and music seem disconnected from the game, the VA is mid but for a game in which dialogue takes so much space it's very underwhelming. The sword-fighting concept looks promising on…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am hooked, Sclash is a visual masterpiece. The hand-drawn characters and painted backgrounds are absolutely stunning - it's like playing through a beautiful animated samurai film. The one-hit kill mechanics create intense, strategic duels that keep me coming back. While the roster is small, each character feels unique. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates gorgeous art in their fighting games!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What's the point of parrying if you cannot riposte? It's alright~ish.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hesitation is Defeat
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an insanely underrated couch game. I've been playing this with my little brother for a decent while and man, it has been so fun learning this game and messing around with it. Combat is simple, so when you're skilled at games in general, you'll quickly adapt to the way this game plays. It doesn't end there though, because making experiences in this game still does boost your skill, learning things such as neutral slashes being much faster or when you actually still have movement…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The art the gameplay is solid but the story and voice acting is just okay, which is fine for a game of this scope. I got interested in this game after playing Two Strikes demo, which I think is a great game and more people should check it out, I thought both were made by the same people but I was wrong.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I saw Sclash in there. Not only did I play and love the fuck out of that game, I'm pretty sure it won some awards, too.
positive · AI labelView post →[Game Bundle] Silent Night, Deadly Night: A GOG Bundle. $4: | Game Name | GOG Link | |------------------------|----------------| | Aragami | https://www.gog.com/en/game/aragami | | They Always Run | https://www.gog.com/en/game/they_always_run | | KUNAI | https://www.gog.com/en/game/kunai | | Sclash | https://www.gog.com/en/game/sclash | $8: All above, plus: | Game Name…
neutral · AI labelView post →A very interesting game. It's tougher than it might seem at first glance, because you really have to time your strikes for that perfect 1-hit kill. There's a story mode which was enjoyable enough. The story is as cliche as it gets, but it works very well for what it is. You'll have 4 unique characters to play with, plus a "ronin" up for your customization as you please (the unique characters can be customized too). The voice acting in the story is surprisingly good, the backdrops are quite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Updated review after more play: Very pretty game, not super inspiring gameplay. The issue I had with binding was that it only could be done from the main menu, not while you played the game, and then the game needed to restart in order to actually apply those changes. When it came to fighting normal enemies, parry strike was enough to kill them without issue. And for boss encounters, it was enough to back them into a corner, pommel strike, then smack and kill them. As pretty as the visuals…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Multiplayer no longer works.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I dunno why every character is voiced by a girl. The movement feels so awful and the combat is a overly simplified version of Bushido blade with the same issue where dash stabbing is the most effective method. So the game is basically hold forwards as you SLOWLY move thru a sidescrolling level while listening to awful voice acting. Only to enter into battles that can be won by pressing one button. The lack of movement controls and lack of attack options makes this a very boring slog. Which is a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i play many local multiplayer games with my brother , Trust me , you should try this , its very well-made i just wish they would make more DLC and content , i definitely would buy them
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ninja fruit love
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →-A versus fighting game with no versus AI( only against another player).. -Online versus is a desert. -Story mode is boring. = Finaly there is no game to play for a solo player. Too bad because the gameplay and art were good.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly underated as hell, great time with my friends.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nope, this is frustrating hard, not FUN hard! You try to be aggressive, dash to the enemy, they hit you faster, like how? You get a good block, it doesn't matter lol. They either recover quickly or if you hit them they block you. It doesn't make sense. You pommel, it's not a guarantee hit, even though it should be a high risk/high reward. play. Okay, so just keep your distance and hit with RB. Not very well-made unfortunately.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A strategic-ish samurai duel game. You have a relatively few moves - (charge) attack, parry, lunge left/right and shove. Of these, I ended up using only attack. Parry and lunges tended to just get me killed. And not even once did I find a use for shove. So, the idea behind the combat system is cool, but for me, execution missed the mark a bit. Maybe human vs human multiplayer would have revealed more nuance to the combat. I only played the story mode and a few AI matches. Story is a bit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game is okay, art is good, voice acting is atrocious... like i want to pull my ears out to stop listening. its emotionless with alot of mispronunciation of the Japanese names.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This games art style is so dope, it gives me kind of an Okami vibe if you stuck it in a blender with Bushido Blade. That's a very good thing. The story is short and kinda predictable but makes up for it with the fun 1 hit combat. If you have the slightest bit of interest in this game I'd say give it a try, I don't think you'll regret it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story mode was fantastic, and I'd highly recommend grabbing it if that's what interests you. I beat the game in probably an hour and a half to two hours, so if you'd prefer playing a game rather than watching a movie then this would be a great alternative for a peaceful night. As for the mechanics, some things don't add up in my brain (such as AI dashing through your charged attacks, but you not being able to do the same), but are overall really well thought out. They may not flow…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The fighting is a little simplistic, although there are timing and mind game mechanics to be thoughtful of. But the artwork is amazing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The least violent of decisive sword fighting games, that are rare enough, I really like the options. A quick couple minutes, a while in the story, it's really open to play at one's own pace. There are regular posts of progression in development, and it is visible in-game. The art is its own selling point in my opinion, So if you like fighting games, especially unforgiving ones, I recommend it. Button-mashers fail.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you can kill ppl with baguette 10/10 would beta test again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bro got the anime moves very fun but takes lots of skill kermit the forg
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →dosnt support 3440x1440p cuts off the top screen, couldnt get past turtial becuase of it. hides the button u need to know to get past training dummies bad ui. no video settings please dont buy if u have 3440 1440p. waste of time!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sclash is a 2D hand drawn samurai game with multiple modes to play, including a story mode, the story mode can take about 1-2 hours and it's quite interesting, it plays slightly on Japanese mythology and the art style is captivating. I'd heavily recommend this game even if you just play the story mode, for its cheap price it's certainly worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This feels like someone's student art project or something you would have found on the Xbox Live Arcade store. That is to say, while the hand-drawn style is unique, the visuals and gameplay feel like they would have fit in the late 2000s. I don't know why I put myself through it, but the story mode is bad. It's a jogging simulator with the occasional mob or boss fight. The problem is that the combat doesn't feel fulfilling, so those encounters do little to break up the monotony. What really…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is actually sick af
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →awesome at small couch parties. we play at the hostel with the boys pretty much every night. very easy to pickup and there's enough depth to its combat system it doesn't get boring easily.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its like Naruto but not Naruto but if a dude was hallucinating and was trippin' while ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥', this game is what you get
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game was only $1.34 and I still feel ripped off. Don't be fooled by the visual presentation. The AI's attacks always take priority, even when using the same character with the same attack and attacking first, they will still kill you, it's beyond dumb. If it were simply a skill issue, that'd be one thing, I could keep playing and get better. But I WATCHED MY BLADE MOVE THROUGH THE ENEMIES SPRITE WITH MY OWN TWO EYES and she still somehow kills me despite attacking me AFTER I attack her with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Once you learn all of the little quirks of the mechanics, it's a really in depth fighter. If you play against an equal opponent, fights can last at least a minute. Don't let the difficulty curve discourage you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game. Beautiful art and the gameplay is very dynamic and fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i am neuro divergent and this is my art
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →terrible connection online ruins this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great combat and very nice art style. Very fun little game 8,7/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a 5/10 game for me Probably this game mainly meant to be played as a local VS game and I did play with a friend and it is simply ok for 30 mins. I do not think it is one of those games that I would return back frequently. But it is alright. When it comes to the character selection, I thought I could only play only the real samurai looking old man because all others look like clowns with weird voices When it comes to the story, literally nobody in the game looks like a man or sounds…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Visually stunning boss fights in story mode. Overall very nice, consistent, hand-painted graphics and some very nice weather, fire, water effects. Music and sound effects are good. The final story fight is spectacular. Very imersive. Environment and sounds react very boldly on the actions. Great! Attention: This is a fighting game. This is not casual. You have to concentrate to fight the boss enemies and even most of the normal enemies. The controls are really simple. An attack button, which…
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