Underplayed Gems

One Hit KO (2017)

One Hit KO cover
Developer
Three Frog Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A quick, high-stakes fighting game where every missed punch is instant death, rewarding split-second reflexes and persistence with unlockable characters.

fast-pacedsimpleskill-basedreflex-intensivepunishingfranticexhilaratingretro-inspired

What players say

Players compare it directly to One Finger Death Punch and many say its stripped-down design makes it feel shallow. They report only one level and a hard mode, with unlockable characters that all play the same. A few enjoy the challenge and 80s references, but repeated comparisons to a cheaper, more substantial alternative dominate.

Screenshots

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