One Finger Death Punch

Two-button stick-figure brawler where each attack needs precise timing

Silver Dollar Games · Released Mar 3, 2014

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 98% of 16K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 10 in 30 days
Playing now: 7; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Jul 17, 2024

What is One Finger Death Punch?

A single-player, side-view martial arts brawler about a stick-figure fighter facing waves of attackers. You time left and right attacks against enemies approaching from both sides, use weapons, and unlock skills as you progress through stages on a world map. There is also a survival mode.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast combat that rewards precise timing
+you like short stages and simple controls
+you want a survival mode alongside stage progression

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower combat with forgiving attack timing
−you want a story-driven game rather than repeated fights

What players say

98% of 16,343 reviews are positive · 100% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast, simple combat and the challenge of mastering its timing. Some find the fights repetitive, while others say certain mechanics interrupt the flow.

Screenshots and trailer

One Finger Death Punch system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Processor: 2.0 GHz+ Dual Core Processor or higher
Graphics: 512 MB VRAM with Shader Model 3.0 support and needs a directX 10 capable video card.
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: This game requires Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 and Microsoft NET Framework 4.0. If you need, you can download from and

OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Processor: 2.0 GHz+ Dual Core Processor or higher
Graphics: 512 MB VRAM with Shader Model 3.0 support and needs a directX 10 capable video card.
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: Xbox 360 controller officially supported