One Strike (2017)

Developer: Retro Reactor
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Violent, Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 54 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lightning-fast duel where every encounter is a tense, single-stroke battle decided in seconds.

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What players say

Players love the one-hit-kill concept and music, but are split on the game. Many praise its simple fun for local play, while others criticize broken controller support, no online multiplayer, and a DLC that unbalances the game. The developer has stated they will not fix the two-player mode.

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