Pocket Bravery

Pocket Bravery

Released Aug 2023

Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!

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Evaluation

Pocket Bravery launched on August 31, 2023 as a 12-character retro-style fighting game. Statera Studio has since delivered a sustained post-launch content program across two DLC seasons. Season 1 brought three new fighters: Rick (July 19, 2024), Brandon (August 26, 2024), and Dvesha (November 21, 2024). Season 2 then launched with four more: Son Ji Sung (April 29, 2026), Shinji Arashi (May 6, 2026), Filippo Baggio (May 13, 2026), and Camille (September 9, 2025) — though Camille was released ahead of Season 2's main rollout. Moha, described as "the fourth and final character from the Season 2 DLC," completed the season on May 20, 2026. All eight DLC characters are now released, and no Season 3 or additional content has been announced. However, the studio has not gone quiet. On September 14, 2026 — just three days before today's assessment date — Statera Studio published a substantial balance and performance update covering nearly the entire roster with detailed character adjustments. This is the most recent communication from the developer and confirms they remain actively engaged with the game. The September 2025 Camille release post also teased upcoming balance changes and new routes/cancels, which appear to have been delivered in this latest patch. The studio is also expanding the Pocket Bravery universe: a companion game, Arashi Gaiden, launched in July 2025, suggesting an ongoing investment in this franchise. With two completed DLC seasons, a history of announcing new seasons before or shortly after wrapping the previous one, and an active developer update as recently as September 14, 2026, the game fits the profile of a title with a sustained post-launch content cadence. No specific future content has been announced, but the developer has not signaled that support is ending.
Evidence
Major balance and performance update released covering nearly the entire roster — the most recent developer communication, just three days before this assessment.
news post · Sep 14, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Moha released as 'the fourth and final character from the Season 2 DLC,' completing the second content season.
news post · May 20, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

8 of 8 released · no outstanding content
Released
May 2026
Released
May 2026

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
PQube
Achievements
55
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!

With original characters, vibrant colours and an impressive combat system, 'Pocket Bravery' is designed with high-level players in mind, while making it easily accessible for beginners to pick-up-and-play!

Choose Your Fighter!

Select from a diverse 12 character roster, each with their own unique abilities and play styles!

Local and Online Multiplayer with 'Rollback Netcode

Clash head-to-head worldwide with ultra-low latency rollback code in online multiplayer or take on your friends locally!

Master An Elemental-Based Combat System

Channel your inner 'Ichor', a unique elemental energy blessing each one of the playable characters in Pocket Bravery. Master the elements to open up new offensive or defensive possibilities!

Unleash Screen-Filling Ultimate Attacks!

Charge up to unleash your ultimate attack!

Last evaluated Sep 17, 2026
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