Smack Studio
Sandbox fighting game with editors for playable characters and stages
ThirdPixel Interactive · Released Jul 31, 2024
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 84% of 550
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 10
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 2 years ago
- Sep 10, 2024
What is Smack Studio?
A pixel-art sandbox platform fighter built around character and stage creation. You fight CPU opponents or other players in offline and online matches, using built-in or custom fighters. Its editors let you make stages and animate characters with 3D rigs.
For you if...
- +you enjoy building playable fighters and designing stages
- +you like fast-paced matches with friends or CPU opponents
- +you want to share and try community creations
Not for you if...
- −you want a story-driven campaign instead of standalone matches
- −you dislike spending time learning character creation tools
What players say
84% of 550 reviews are positive
Players praise the character creator, the freedom to build playable fighters and stages, and community-made content. Others find the editors hard to navigate and report bugs and crashes; some say online matches are difficult to find.
Players over time
▼ -48% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 24 players on Oct 11, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 21 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 18 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 12 |
Screenshots and trailer
Smack Studio system requirements
Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Smack Studio?
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- OS
- Windows 8 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-4690K @3.50GHz or AMD FX-9370
- Graphics
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX480. Dedicated graphics card required for Intel Core i5 (Integrated Intel Core i5 GPUs not supported).
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Compatible with XInput and DirectInput USB devices including gamepads based on Xbox and other consoles. Compatible with Nintendo GameCube Controllers via a USB adapter such as the MayFlash GameCube Controller adapter.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.60GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Graphics
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD RX 590
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 15 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Compatible with XInput and DirectInput USB devices including gamepads based on Xbox and other consoles. Compatible with Nintendo GameCube Controllers via a USB adapter such as the MayFlash GameCube Controller adapter.
Does Smack Studio have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: co-op online and split-screen; PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.
Does Smack Studio run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Workshop, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Smack Studio use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Character Customization
- 2D Fighter
- Local Multiplayer
- Sandbox
- Design & Illustration
- Pixel Graphics
- Fighting
- 2.5D
- Multiplayer
- Level Editor
- Software
- Game Development
- Automation
- Combat
- Indie
- Early Access
1 DLC available.