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DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters

Free-to-play 3D fighter with online play and a limited roster

Team NINJA, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Released Mar 30, 2015

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
70% of 11K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 40 in 30 days
Players
64
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Dec 12, 2017
Minimum PC
1280×720 pixel over
2 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 69/100 (critic reviews)

What is DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters?

This free version is a 3D fighting game for solo and multiplayer matches, including online play. It includes most modes but limits the playable roster and locks Story Mode behind separate DLC.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast-paced 3D fighting and flashy combos
  • +you want both solo play and online competition
  • +you enjoy anime-styled characters and overt fan service

Not for you if...

  • −you expect the free version to include every fighter
  • −you mainly want private online matches with friends
  • −you want Story Mode included without a separate purchase

What players say

70% of 11,440 reviews are positive · 92% of 40 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast, weighty fighting, combo system, and character animations. Common complaints focus on the PC port's limited graphics options and poor optimization, along with online play's lack of private lobbies. Players also criticize the amount of paid content and say some characters are no longer available.

Players over time

▲ +13% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 99 players on Nov 2, 2026.

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Sep 26, 202671
Sep 25, 202655
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Sep 23, 202652
Sep 23, 202667
Sep 22, 202683
Sep 21, 202660

Screenshots and trailer

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DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters system requirements

Minimum: 1280×720 pixel over, 2 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® (32bit/64bit)
Processor
Core i7 870 over
Graphics
1280×720 pixel over
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows® (32bit/64bit)
Processor
Core i7 2600 over
Graphics
1920×1080 pixel over True Color ※4K Compatible
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters 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
Achievements
45
Steam features
Family Sharing
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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