Blade Strangers
Released Aug 2018
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat.
80% positive · 384 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Blade Strangers launched on August 27, 2018. On August 28, 2019 — its one-year anniversary — the developer shipped a free update adding three new playable characters, three new stages, three new music themes, three new story modes, improved graphics, and balance changes. This is the only major content release on record, and the developer's accompanying message ("A big thanks to all of you who have supported Blade Strangers in this amazing first year") reads as a celebratory milestone post with no mention of future content plans, roadmaps, or upcoming updates. There have been no developer communications of any kind since August 28, 2019 — nearly seven years ago as of today. The store description contains no mention of planned DLC, seasons, or ongoing updates, and the DLC list shows no unreleased items. Given the complete developer silence since August 2019 and the absence of any announced future content, the game is best understood as a complete, finished product. The one-year anniversary update was almost certainly the final content addition.
Evidence
Free one-year anniversary update shipped, adding 3 new characters, 3 stages, 3 music tracks, 3 story modes, improved graphics, and balance changes. Developer message thanks fans for the first year of support with no mention of future content plans. This is the last developer communication on record.
Store description describes the game's core roster, mechanics, and features with no mention of DLC, future updates, seasons, or ongoing content plans.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Nicalis, Inc.
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger—the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm!
Developed by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers is a hardcore old-school fighting game. The streamlined four-button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day one…but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.
-Fighter roster includes characters from previous Studio Saizensen games (like Code of Princess and Sayonara Umihara Kawase), Nicalis games (like Cave Story+) and other surprise entrants
-Each character has eight different color settings and their own familiar “home” stage
-Proprietary development system transforms 3-D models and animation into 2-D spritework; every frame looks like a gorgeous anime drawing
-Online competition play
-Accessible controls designed to bring fresh blood to the ranks of fighting-game fans worldwide
Developed by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers is a hardcore old-school fighting game. The streamlined four-button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day one…but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.
-Fighter roster includes characters from previous Studio Saizensen games (like Code of Princess and Sayonara Umihara Kawase), Nicalis games (like Cave Story+) and other surprise entrants
-Each character has eight different color settings and their own familiar “home” stage
-Proprietary development system transforms 3-D models and animation into 2-D spritework; every frame looks like a gorgeous anime drawing
-Online competition play
-Accessible controls designed to bring fresh blood to the ranks of fighting-game fans worldwide
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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