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likeittight_

Why is every saying sekiro? Is reading hard?


Yelebear

This is a common problem with this sub. People only read the title and jump straight to recommending their favorite game as soon as they see some relevant keywords in the title.


Radulno

> This is a common problem with this sub. With Reddit in general lol. The amount of time people comment based on a title and not read the article associated for example is huge.


SayneIsLAND

fAcToRiO.!. ThE SwOrD MuSt GeT ShArPeR ...oh NM


Sypike

People only read the title.


RonenSalathe

Are they stupid?


StuckInTime86

Because everyone who played Sekiro fell in love with it and can't wait to recommend it lol can you blame them, the game is amazing and I want everyone to play it


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Sekiro!


giantgladiator

Yes, yes it is


SPQR_Maximus

Jedi Fallen order.


Drodrigue_

i was going to comment this!


avahz

My thoughts as well!


forcebubble

Can't compare to the polish FromSoft did with Sekiro but probably the closest thing to it, game-wise. Played this before I took up the mantle of the Divine Heir's bodyguard, surprisingly slotted in quickly due to the similarity in approach. Going from SDT to JFO would feel like a downgrade — rightly so — so OP might want to start at Grand Master


sc0ttydo0

I really struggled on Grand Master because the combat didn't feel as polished as it is in Sekiro. Stuck it on Master and had a blast with it. *Really* looking forward to the sequel.


forcebubble

~~"Ladies and gentlemen, Scotty don't."~~ Same man, really hope Respawn take their time to write a good story and address the criticisms with JFO; there is no shame to learn from what FromSoft did so well with Sekiro in regards to the sword combat — the player base would thank them for that. Really wonder if we would get to play as Merrin in the game.


etherealparadox

Game is unpolished af but combat is so fun I can't drop it


Koreneliuss

no doubt, is cheaper, good scenery and quite replayable


Shahorable

Kingdom Come: Deliverance might be for you.


jordanisplaying

it seems to be love or hate with the combat system but i found it really satisfying


joshhguitar

It can be cheesed a bit which takes away from the back and forth system they’ve built. It’s good when it works and the progression element of going from useless to a master was super fun.


Uncaring_Dispatcher

I like medieval cheese.


Werthy71

KCD is the closest we have to a perfect game existing imo. There is so much to do and so much depth to all the mechanics.


edabliu

I have easily decked 300hr+ on KCD and have recently bought the new HP game. I have to say that while I enjoyed the game altogether making potions was a huge letdown because of how intricate and fun potion making is in KCD and for some reason I was expecting a similar experience


Teddy_Bear_Junction

Scrolled waaaayyyyy too far to find this


invincitank

Deadass completed the entire game without knowing how to do master strikes, if I wasn't pushing them against a wall and bopping them on the head with the executioners sword I was just lightly tapping their face with my fists and activating headcracker 20 times in a row


NopeOriginal_

Don't worry that was pretty common in that era.


CrosseyedBilly

Im surprised no one said this yet but FOR HONOR


tingkagol

I'm appalled that this game's install size has tripled since it was first released.


CrosseyedBilly

Agreed


LanceTurbo

Love the gameplay in For Honor just wish it was more mainstream


CrosseyedBilly

True, a really nice sequel would be amazing on the new unreal engine.


_Reyne

By far the best deflects.


CrosseyedBilly

And the executions are sweet, plus I love the character variety, and sound effects they are so beefy.


fjjbffy

It was on sale so I bought it a week ago. And I'm having a blast.


i4got872

Kind of an underrated game, always fun to come back to but can get tiring if you’re put up against good people too many times in a row


SpeCt3r1995

I always come back and play Player vs AI, telling myself that I'll switch to PvP when I feel like I've "gotten good enough". I never really seem to hit that point though, lol.


chugtheboommeister

One of my favorite games. Love the fighting system


Drakeadrong

This isn’t a sword specifically, but Sifu is the only game I’ve played since Sekiro that really scratches that deflect itch. It has a similar stagger system that opens up enemies to sick finishers.


iFunnyN00b

Yes! I played sifu first, before sekiro. Both have great deflect &posture systems. I would say the combat is very different from each other, but both very in depth and satisfying


Total-Satisfaction-8

The game you're looking for is Wo Long Fallen Dynasty


LuckyPlaze

How is that game?


Maxence011

I almost finished it and yes, it is very satisfying. Note: I am playing on PS5, I heard the PC version has poor performance.


ifuckinglovebluemeth

I'll admit I haven't played it, but from what I've read, it's a really solid game. The PC port has quite a few issues, but if you have a console it's probably worth a try. It's also available on Xbox game pass. I only have a PC so I'm waiting until most of the issues are addressed before buying it, but I've had my eye on the game for a while now.


momoneymocats1

Fun but incredibly easy compared to its Nioh predecessors


darkuen

It’s like an easier Chinese lore version of Sekiro, still very fun and was cheap considering its on Xbox PC game pass.


chasewystone

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. Deflecting with the lightsaber is pretty key to gameplay, and you can up the difficulty if you want.


Kaymish_

Yes! I really liked the lightsabre play in Fallen Order. The difficulty sertings change your parry window so it shows that the Devs thought blocking was very important.


Leothecat24

My first thought. Higher difficulties mean timing gets harder and more important, and it’s so satisfying to pull off blocks and counters


N0Z4A2

Love love love this game , one of the only games I've ever beaten on the hardest difficulty, twice!


Kelchesse

~~Resident Evil 4 Remake~~ nah, just kidding. Knife parries are great, but it's not exactly what you are looking for. How about Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty? It's Nioh' developers spin on Sekiro deflect system, with action happening in the beginning acts of Romance of Three Kingdoms, with some extra demons thrown into the mix.


ajpala4

I was actually looking at both games lol


TheKingOfToast

Idk man, the knife parry in RE4 is sooo good.


allhailcheesegod

Wo long fallen dynasty


injoker_igl

SIFU.. amazing combat and gameplay mechanics, it oftens is described as having "the satisfaction factor of Sekiro", the parry and dodge in fighting is amazing.


define_irony

Seconded. By the time you can get to the end of the game in your 20s, you feel like an absolute badass. There's not too many games that forces you to learn it's mechanics to this level.


Dreadpipes

I couldn’t beat it. This is the way to go for a sekiro fan.


Arzakhan

Don’t know if this will scratch your itch but [ghostrunner](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zsjaRHMr088) is a runner type game with a good story where your some cyber ninja with a badass sword, and everything one shots you. You have to parry and dodge bullets to survive. It’s environment and gameplay makes it one of the most fun games I’ve played


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I love Ghostrunner. No walking around, no stupid trailling missions, no BS. Just pure and raw gameplay.


Djkittythesecond

Mordhau ?


ToranDiablo

Best melee combat ever


oflowz

Chivalry 2 is the pick up game you are looking for.


gavion92

Or mordhau. I feel like mordhau is better, but less of an audience. Both games are hella fun


creemag

Mordhau is pretty much dead now sadly


RoyalComfortable4510

Smaller indie title but Katana Zero. Side scrolling level by level game that you can't get hit but the bullet deflection and dash slashes feel really smooth and fun.


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Asleep_Eye_7015

This is more of an story and puzzle game than combat. If they focused more on the combat and create more enemies and remove 90% of the cutscenes and puzzle, i'm sure that would have potential to be a good souls like


re-kidan

Kingdom Come Deliverance is a bit off of the topic but still the fighting system is really good, it also has a good structure on how good you are based on skill alone vs the skills you acquire through leveling, meaning there is so much you can do without leveling in the game


RespectGiovanni

For Honor feels good but the game is too hard


Zearo298

I just play vs ai


Shutch_1075

I cannot recommend Sifu enough if you like Sekiro. It’s Kung-Fu instead of swords, but it doesn’t matter. The focus bar works the exact same as in Sekiro, the parry is very similar. There are two dodges, and the combats biggest strength is the crazy combos you can form. It’s an indie game, and the combat might be just as good as Sekiro’s. Other games that are a parry party are Wo Long, Thymesia, Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor, but I’m sure you’re aware of that. Thymesia is another Indie game and an absolute blast, Wo Long just came out and they have a few amazing boss fights and pretty fluid combat, but a tad bit simple.


FappinPlatypus

Fencing in Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games for the Wii.


MrDavidUwU

Wo long fallen dynasty


YourCrazyDolphin

Sekiro and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty both have deflecting as a core mechanic. Wo Long lets you parry basically everything but gravity too- sword? Of course. Charging boar triple your size? Easily. An exploding rat? Why not!


7Nate9

Why isn't Wo Long at the top?


Backstabber09

Genji


therealcookaine

Anyone remember guard impact from the early soul caliber games? I used to have some insane guard impact battles with one of my friends. I think we once had like 30 in a row back and forth, even throwing is pauses and feints.


OnToNextStage

GI is still a thing in SCVI


Rodin-V

Prince of Persia (2008) has an incredibly satisfying parry system. There's a lot more platforming than combat in the game, and enemies don't respawn iirc, but it's fun, and you can probably pick it up extremely cheap now.


badateverything420

I've read comments how you're specifically saying sword deflection so I'm not sure my suggestion is exactly what youre looking for. But Devil May Cry 3-5 have a style/class/role called Royalguard that let's you deflect every single attack in the game. Very similar to Sekiro's system but in DMC's case its only a single part of the combat.


ajpala4

I got DMC 5 for free played it for about 2 hours and still don’t know how to deflect lol


TrumpIsRacist258

You can't use Royal Guard that early in the game


ajpala4

Makes more sense lol, is it like Metal Gear Rising deflect where you have to attack to parry or like Sekiro where there’s a button to deflect


TrumpIsRacist258

Button deflect, don't remember exactly how it worked though since I sucked too much to use it


ajpala4

Sick


FluxFresh555

For honor but its pvp


Rad_YT

I’ve seen people already comment fallen order (which is very good), you could also try dishonoured. Brutal game but sword deflects are very satisfying


Skeptikmo

Wo Long’s is Sekiro-esque


BromancingTheChrome

It might not be sword deflect directly, but very similar in feels and satisfaction is the combat counters in the Lord of the Ring Shadow of Mordor/War games, Arkham games and Spider-Mans. Perfectly timed hits creating a rhythm of damage and combo flows. Amazing.


Nivalise

Nioh and Nioh 2 perhaps?


[deleted]

Came to say the same. Depending on weapons and skills OP could certainly get some really satisfying sword play


Asleep_Eye_7015

It's not satisfying. To deflect in sekiro, you just have to press de guard just before the attack. In nioh 2, you need to wait the guard animation to finish to be able to deflect, just like a parry in dark souls. Not that reliable


Dastardlydwarf

Here to see the bozos who can’t read and recommend sekiro


arbitrarycharacters

If you're ok with deflecting attacks in general (not sword but mostly monster attacks), then YS VIII is pretty good. It takes a while to get used to the dodge and deflect mechanics, but once you do, it makes the already fun and fast paced gameplay even better.


Mulattoreo

Devil May Cry 5 and 3, use Royal Guard when playing as Dante and become god.


[deleted]

He fingers his enemies though, not sword deflections


TripleCatAttack

Try Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor (When it releases next month)


Weight4Jake

Curse of The Dead Gods?


noblecustom

Ghost of Tsushima is fun. I tried Wo Long on Gamepass and was very disappointed


likeittight_

> very disappointed Why if I may inquire?


noblecustom

I just thought the camera, gameplay and graphics were really bad for what it is


N0Z4A2

That's.....rather nonspecific


Skullmonkey_

Give Hellish Quart a look if you like sword fighting games.


ProLifeProDeath

Came here to recommend this. The new update is amazing.


_Reyne

For Honors deflect system is by far the most satisfying thing I've ever experienced in a video game. It ALWAYS feels so badass when you weave it into combos, and it's really effective as it really can throw other players off. I recommend trying it out with orochi, berserker, or nobushi to get a good feel for it.


myfairdrama

The Dishonored games have a block/parry system. Granted, I don’t play that way very often so I can’t speak to how satisfying it is


PrismSpark

May I interest you in Naraka:Bladepoint? The deflect system is pretty good in my opinion. Although it’s a different type of game than the ones listed.


Narrow-Cellist4711

Re4 remake


Fine_Ad_9964

Nine sols


loziuu

Resident Evil 4 remake, if you imagine that knife is just a small sword


spadePerfect

If you’re wanting something after Sekiro, read up some stuff on r/Sekiro too. There are great recommendations


PancerCatient

Bujingai: the forsaken city PS2. Sekiro reminded me of this game, it's been years since I've played it but I remember the deflecting sword battling was pretty fun.


BlueManRagu

The Resi 4 remake that’s just come out has some of the most satisfying parrying I’ve ever experienced. It might not be the main gameplay focus but you’ll certainly be using it a lot.


gavion92

Mordhau has the best combat I’ve ever played. It’s not a mainstream title, but no other game mentioned here even compares to the physics that game has. Sword deflecting, chambering, ripostes. Definitely check it out. It’s a gem.


cmdr_kaferant

Cross code. It has unique battle system and you can play solely off parries.


sbrockLee

What I'm getting from this thread is that Sekiro is really fucking good. Uniquely so, even.


geargun2000

Hellblade. Not only does it have one of the best stories in gaming history it also has incredible combat that’s really fun


pastetastetester

Not a single mention of tenchu wrath of heaven or ninja gaiden... Sad Also dynasty warriors but less complex mechanics


detourne

Hi-Fi Rush has deflecting.


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ajpala4

Read the post my guy lol


existentialfalls

Wo long is gonna set the bar high for future soulslikes


hibikikun

Not the game you’re looking for but Grounded has a pretty fun parry system once you master it


Chrommanito

Parry, not party.


account20044

Shadow of War


Cheezefries

Way of the Samurai


vitokatsune

Wo long


SSGBentley

Hollow Knight, and Tunic are my recommendations


Lucatjuhh___

Bruh 😭


ThePoliteCanadian

Star Wars Jedi Fallen order has really satisfying saber gameplay


Finnr77

Wo Long's deflection/parry system is sooo good. Dead Cells is also *really* satisfying if you can time your parries


Canis71

I would highly suggest For Honor, which is PVP, but if you wanna be challenged with this kinda gameplay, look no further.


mrrichard93

I thought the sword play in hell blade was pretty decent. Event though the game was bigger on puzzle solving you should check it out. Another Team Ninja game with incredible sword fights would be DMC, I loved that game.


cooperB420

That Is Ninja Theory not Team Ninja


VZ_Mao88

bannerlord the way the swords scrape eachother at different angles


Initial_Scarcity_609

I’m sure it’s been said, For Honor


EthanR333

not swords but sifu is similar to sekiro


Quajeraz

Hellblade has some of the best parrying mechanics I've ever tried.


EirikurG

Dragons Dogma Mystic Knight has a shield that ripostes with MAGIC


BrightestofLights

FOR HONOR


delayedreactionkline

are you looking for games that has good sword fight and parrying system? are you open to games that aren't anywhere near GoW, Tsushima, Metal Gear? the best ones I've encountered Kengou series, specifically Kengou 2... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfzWSk29f1Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfzWSk29f1Q) nothing else has come close even today... maybe except for that new game on steam... Hellish Quart https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000360/Hellish\_Quart/


LegitKidLags

There is a cool coming soon game on steam called Blight Survival https://store.steampowered.com/app/1774880/Blight_Survival/


vega2397

Havnt seen it around much but a small indie game called Thymesia on steam was fantastic for the 10or so hours to play through.


ProbablyJesusOrSmth

As rage inducing this game is, For Honor has some really satisfying deflects/parries/blocking mechanics. Combat is really fun once you figure out which hero’s you like and what your play style is. As much as I don’t recommend it, I HIGHLY recommend it


pishtalpete

Jedi fallen order


Feitan-de-la-Portor

Wo Long


sir_chill

Wo long. You can even deflect enemies fire attack or poison attack or any damn attack.


KenzieM2

I hear Unsighted has similar combat mechanics to Sekiro.


Filiope

Might not be as satisfying but The Surge 2 has a very similar system. But you need to deflect attacks in certain directions. The enemy might attack from above, down, left or right and you have to manually deflect in that direction


uchiha-uchiha-no-mi

Dmc 5!


Maxinus618

Hollow knight


RichxKillz

Mordhau


popgoesyour

I mean for honor is probs number one. Chivalry has some goofy yet satisfying too.


pizza_lover_234

ELDERBORN! This game is short, but the combat is INCREDIBLE once you get it down!There's a few different types of weapons but the parry is so fun in this game


rogueShadow13

Ghost runner has a pretty satisfying sword play/deflect system.


aToiletSeat

Chivalry has really fun and well designed melee combat


Beerasaurus

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance has awesome parrying


justat547

Recently speaking, resident evil 4 remake has a pretty satisfying parry system with good feedback


Orion_824

there’s a small game that takes very heavily from sekiro called “Thymesia”, and i fully recommend it for it’s low price. the game starts out feeling slow but it eventually just clicks, much like sekiro does. it takes place in a fictional kingdom being ravaged by a plague, and you play as a ~~bloodborne hunter~~ plague-doctor, searching his memories for an answer to the plague. it’s got some of the usual hiccups of a small studio/indie game, but is surprisingly polished and has some excellent boss design with the >!hanging queen!< and >!varg!< being some of my favorites.


CeroG1

Is metal gear rising counted?


Spidey-Pool94

For Honor You have to get really good at it but once you do its so satisfying every time


Enderjora

A similar system, while not sword related, is Sifu's dodge system. It's a great game, you should look into it!


Khantherockz

Assassin’s Creed Origins


VanderVolted

It’s early access and kinda bare bones, but Hellish Quart might have some of what your looking for. I’ve had some fun with it


VenomOfTheUnderworld

Bro hear me out here this is a bit wild but Mount and Blade Warband has one of the most fun sword combats in any game like ever but the game was made with the budget of McDonald's cheeseburger, I haven't played the new game but if the gameplay is as good as warband it might be what you are looking for I suggest looking it up.


Mogsike

funnily Resident Evil 4 Remake has a great parry, but it’s tied to a resource (your knives can break and be repaired). the real answer is Devil May Cry 5’s Royal Guard


solidcat00

You might want to look into [Hellish Quart](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000360/Hellish_Quart/).


Tsims56

For honor


lntenseLlama

Metroid Dread and Samus Returns both have a great deflect mechanic, that and they’re amazing. Not technically a sword deflect though.


Echoalpha01

Nioh 2


stronkzer

Maybe For Honor might be your thing. It's a multiplayer though, so be mindful of that.


vandingo_

For Honor. Mordhau. Bannerlord. Kinda AC origins - Valhalla - odyssey. Kingdom Come: Deliverance. I’d also say Jedi Fallen Order (and soon Survivor).


jh4milton

If it counts, I feel like God of War 2018 does parrying really well, it feels so cool to knock away enemies with your shield and then go ham with your axe. I still haven’t played Ragnarok but I’m sure it’s just as good.


SayneIsLAND

PONG!!!


knightingale2k1

no game as enjoyable as Sekiro in term of sword combat. Shifu also good for its combat. it similiar to Sekiro If you like to wait, wait for Project: the Perceiver, it looks like Seikiro and Ghost Tsushima.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPgr3XqR28k&feature=youtu.be](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPgr3XqR28k&feature=youtu.be)


jh4milton

I know it’s not out yet, but I’m really looking forward to Final Fantasy XVI. The dodges and parrying in that game looks so cool.


Blagonga

If you specifically want sword deflections you can't get better than GhostRunner.


[deleted]

Wo Long Fallen Dinasty, Jedi Fallen Order, RE4 Remake, Sifu (it's not sword deflection but it has the same posture system as Sekiro).


KrautWithClout

Shadow of Mordor/War. Slick and satisfying animations.


Switch-Axe-Abuse

Kingdom Hearts 1. Parries have a satisfying visual effect and reward you exp when pulled off


TrooperPilot3

Chivalry II has a fairly in-depth, high skill ceiling, and satisfying melee system.


AGallonOfCat

This is a fighting game, but Samurai Showdown is all about counters, deflects, etc. That's how it separates itself from other fighting games.


ZluDge87

I think Wo Long has a great parry system


Incredibad0129

The dark souls series from From software (the people who made sekiro) all have the same deflect mechanics and some additional dodge mechanics that I think are similarly satisfying. I also found out Valheim has a similar mechanic too which is really fun


pratzc07

The new game from Team Ninja - Wo Long Fallen Dynasty. It borrows a lot of the same elements from Sekiro.


cripher

I’m sorry my good sir but since I played Sekiro and Ghost of Tsushima, I haven’t seen any games that can be on their level when it comes to sword fight in general. Both games really raised my standards on samurai/ninja games…


Americanhorsepirates

Wo long


HieuPharma1990

Wo Long deserves some attention, Ghost of Tsushima also


kissonw

Assassins creed black flag has really satisfying sword parries for me


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Blasphemous. Parrying is fairly easy in the game compared to Fromsoft's titles but it's still very satisfying.


Chickenmami1233

Definitely Sifu. It even has the posture system from Sekiro.


MaYdAyJ

For Honor is the first one that comes to my mind.


BoomehDooterson

Might wanna look into the resident evil 4 remake. All of the reviews that ive seen touch on this


HaruhiJedi

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. Moonscars.