Idol Showdown
Released May 2023
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Idol Showdown is a free fan-made hololive fighting game that launched on May 5, 2023. Since release, the developer (Besto Game Team) has maintained a consistent pattern of substantial updates. Three major content drops have shipped post-launch: the Koyori Update (v5.0.0, June 6, 2025), which added a new playable character; the BLAZING Ball Bash Update (v5.1.0, July 15, 2025), which added an entirely new volleyball-inspired game mode, new stage, and cosmetics; and the Bijou Update (v6.0.0, June 6, 2026), which added another new playable character, new music, new cosmetics, and new boss encounters. The gap between major content releases has been roughly 6–12 months, establishing a clear ongoing update cadence. As of June 10, 2026 (the most recent post), the developer shipped a bug fix patch for the just-released Bijou Update, indicating the team is actively engaged. In addition to major content, the team has shipped numerous feature patches improving netcode, the archive system, player profiles, and balance across the roster. No specific future content has been announced, but the developer has not indicated the game is complete, and the most recent major release was just 10 days before today's date. The game is well within its established update cycle.
Evidence
Bijou Update v6.0.0 released, adding a new playable character (Koseki Bijou), new music, cosplays, Oshimarks, and boss encounters — the most recent major content drop.
BLAZING Ball Bash Update v5.1.0 shipped, adding an entirely new game mode, stage, cosmetics, and in-game currency.
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Developer
Publisher
holo Indie
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
This is a free fan-made project, made out of love for hololive, hololive fans, and the fighting game genre.
After 2 long years of hard work, the first complete fan-made hololive fighting game is here!
This game is published under CCMC Corp(※1)'s Indie game brand "holo Indie".(※2)
This game is allowed to be monetized under the examination and terms of "holo Indie".
Please note that any monetized derivative work games that include Cover Corp.'s content outside of holo Indie is not covered by these terms and is not allowed.
※1. About CCMC Corp.
CCMC Corp. is entrusted with website management (ex: steam) including, examination, publishing and other necessary tasks by Cover Corp.
※2. About "holo Indie"
holo Indie's objective is to cooperate with hololive production fans and creators.
It is a game brand that offers "Game Creator Support Program" for the derivative work games.
For more details about "holo Indie", Please refer to the Cover Corp.'s "Derivative work guidelines".
After 2 long years of hard work, the first complete fan-made hololive fighting game is here!
◆ Easy Controls
Pick up on this game’s easy-to-learn control scheme in no time to get straight into playing. Even hololive fans who are inexperienced with traditional fighting games can have fun!◆ Rollback Netcode
Besto Games has been hard at work developing the game’s online rollback netcode to make the online experience as smooth as we can.◆ An Immersive hololive Experience
Explore the vast world of hololive from our roster of iconic hololive talents, with moves inspired by their most memorable moments and personality traits. Fight across the virtual world in lovingly recreated hololive locations. Jam out to remixes of your favorite hololive original songs while raising idol hell.◆ Fast 2D Combat
hololive talents are reimagined as core fighting game archetypes with a unique twist. Raise chaos in the battlefield with flashy attacks and high-octane action.This game is published under CCMC Corp(※1)'s Indie game brand "holo Indie".(※2)
This game is allowed to be monetized under the examination and terms of "holo Indie".
Please note that any monetized derivative work games that include Cover Corp.'s content outside of holo Indie is not covered by these terms and is not allowed.
※1. About CCMC Corp.
CCMC Corp. is entrusted with website management (ex: steam) including, examination, publishing and other necessary tasks by Cover Corp.
※2. About "holo Indie"
holo Indie's objective is to cooperate with hololive production fans and creators.
It is a game brand that offers "Game Creator Support Program" for the derivative work games.
For more details about "holo Indie", Please refer to the Cover Corp.'s "Derivative work guidelines".
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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