Way of the Passive Fist
Released Mar 2018
Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.
80% positive · 225 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
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Evaluation
Way of the Passive Fist launched on March 6, 2018. Following launch, the developer shipped one title update on May 1, 2018 with UI and gameplay improvements, and then released a major free content update called "NEW DAWN" on June 21, 2018. NEW DAWN added two entirely new modes — an Epilogue Challenge Mode and a rogue-lite "Passiverse" mode — along with new enemies, rebalanced story mode, and various fixes. This was described as "the biggest update yet" and represented a substantial expansion of the game's content. Since June 21, 2018, there have been no further developer communications, no announced future content, no unreleased DLC on the store, and no roadmap pointing to additional updates. The game has no DLC listings at all. Given that the last developer activity was on June 21, 2018, and no content commitments have been made beyond what was delivered in NEW DAWN, the game appears to have launched as a complete package and reached its final form with that update.
Evidence
NEW DAWN update released — the developer's largest post-launch update, adding an Epilogue Challenge Mode, a rogue-lite Passiverse Mode, new enemies, and story mode rebalancing. No future content announced alongside it.
First title update (v1.1.0.3) shipped with UI improvements, gameplay tweaks, and bug fixes. Developer noted they were 'always working on' improving the game and to 'stay tuned for more updates.'
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Household Games Inc.
Achievements
36
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
A mysterious figure known only as the Wanderer travels across the distant planet of Zircon V, a once prosperous mining colony that is now on the brink of destruction in the face of its dying star. By using the Passive Fist technique, the Wanderer can outlast any foe by deflecting their attacks and draining their stamina. With colonists disappearing and maniacs running wild, the Wanderer must stand firm, stay calm and fight for answers in this unique modern brawler!
Gameplay Features
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Timing & Rhythm Based Combat
Classic brawler action flipped on its head! Study your enemies' patterns and nullify their attacks with perfectly timed parries and dodges and let your enemies defeat themselves -
Build Combos & Unleash Super Attacks
Fill your super meter with consecutive parries and dodges and spend it to destroy all who stand in your way -
Create Your Own Difficulty Setting
Adjust gameplay settings to customize your own challenge level with its own unique name -
Fully Remappable Controls
Set any action to any button! With fully remappable controls you can use a controller one-handed (left hand or right hand), you can play on controller with just the use of sticks (no buttons) or play on keyboard. You have the freedom to play your way! -
Level Up!
Earn medals and XP from fights to earn upgrades and unlock new abilities -
Story & Arcade Modes
Play through the Story Mode and take a stance against tyranny on Zircon V. Then, challenge yourself with the Arcade Mode and play through the whole game with limited lives to prove your mastery of the Passive Fist!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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