One Strike
A 2D fighting game where a single hit ends each duel
Retro Reactor · Released Nov 3, 2017
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 89% of 61
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 1 week ago
- Oct 22, 2026
What is One Strike?
One Strike is a pixel-art 2D fighting game set in medieval Japan, where warriors compete to become the greatest. You attack, defend, dodge, and bait opponents into mistakes across arcade battles, one-life challenges, and team duels. Local multiplayer includes head-to-head matches and bracket tournaments.
For you if...
- +you prefer reading opponents over memorizing elaborate combos
- +you enjoy mastering characters with distinct fighting styles
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving fights that leave room for mistakes
What players say
89% of 61 reviews are positive
Players praise the soundtrack, animations, and tactical depth beneath the simple controls. Complaints concern controller setup and limited content, including a report that local multiplayer does not work. A recent reviewer warns that the DLC disrupts character balance and makes completion much harder.
Screenshots and trailer
One Strike system requirements
Minimum: HD 2000, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run One Strike?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP (sp2) or later
- Processor
- 1.66 GHz Dual Core Processor or equivalent
- Graphics
- NVIDIA since 2006 (GeForce 8), AMD since 2006 (Radeon HD 2000), Intel since 2012 (HD 4000 / IvyBridge)
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Controller highly recommended
Does One Strike have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: PvP 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 One Strike 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, macOS
- Achievements
- 72
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does One Strike 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
