A Few Quick Matches

Released Aug 2025

A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!

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Released, but content still planned

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Content Planned

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $6.99

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Evaluation

A Few Quick Matches launched on August 5, 2025 and has received a steady stream of content over the following year. Two major character additions have shipped post-launch: Ninja (September 12, 2025) and Sarissae (April 2, 2026), alongside a full online multiplayer rework, improved CPU AI, online team battles, training mode overhauls, and regular balance patches. On August 6, 2026 — the game's one-year anniversary — developer Pluto published a detailed update announcing several concrete pieces of upcoming content for later that same month: a new playable character named Ithaca (a space-themed shotgun fighter), a Workshop beta enabling custom characters and stages, and a fully playable in-game tutorial. The post also teased "really exciting news" that is "not far from being announced," and explicitly stated that the developer plans to release "a couple more characters and content for AFQM" before shifting primary focus to their other project (Stickfigurez). With Ithaca and Workshop both targeting August 2026 and further characters confirmed as planned, the game has substantial announced content still to come.

Evidence

One-year anniversary post announces new character Ithaca (with dedicated stage), Workshop beta for custom characters and stages, and an in-game tutorial — all targeting release later in August 2026. Also teases unannounced 'really exciting news' coming soon, and confirms plans for additional characters before focus shifts to the studio's other game.

news post · Aug 6, 2026 source content planned

high

Fifth playable character Sarissae released with a unique dual-moveset (spear and spearless). Developer notes the next character is closer than players might think.

news post · Apr 2, 2026 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Studio Bidou

Publisher

Studio Bidou

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Indie 2D Fighter Casual Fighting 4 Player Local Action Pixel Graphics Competitive Local Multiplayer Controller Combat Local Co-Op

About this game

A fast-paced, easy to play, tiny platform fighter for 1-4 players, built to honor the era where stick fights ruled the internet!

STYLE ON EVERYONE! We wanted A FEW QUICK MATCHES to feel like an old-school stick fight, which means flashy animations and impactful moments! To attain this feel, we made it so that most successful hits can be cancelled into air dashes, meaning your follow-up routes are nearly infinite. Deep-diving into this combo system is incredibly rewarding, and landing a well-executed chain of attacks feels uniquely satisfying. While this mechanic is not necessary to enjoy your battles, those who choose to embrace it will push the game to its limits!

FIGHT ANYONE! We designed our game with online play in mind. A FEW QUICK MATCHES harnesses the amazing magic of ROLLBACK NETCODE to ensure smooth, lag-free battles across the internet. Host lobbies to challenge your friends, or hop into quickplay to match up with any player in your region.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026