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Pocket Rumble

A two-button fighting game inspired by classic handheld fighters

Cardboard Robot Games · Published by Chucklefish Games, DANGEN Entertainment · Released Feb 1, 2016 · Early Access

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Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 169
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
May 31, 2019
Minimum PC
2nd Generation Core HD (2…
2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Pocket Rumble?

Pocket Rumble is a side-view fighting game where each character has a different meter and mechanics. You can switch fighters after losing a round, fight computer opponents in arcade and fictional tournament modes, or face other players locally and online. Tutorials and training tools help you practice.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy reading opponents and adapting your tactics

Not for you if...

  • −you want long combos and complex motion inputs

What players say

72% of 169 reviews are positive

Players praise the easy-to-learn combos and retro presentation. Recent reviews describe development as stalled and the game as unfinished, citing years without updates.

Screenshots and trailer

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Pocket Rumble system requirements

Minimum: 2nd Generation Core HD (2…, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP2
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
Graphics
2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 256MB
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
50 MB available space

Does Pocket Rumble have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: 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 Pocket Rumble run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Pocket Rumble 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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