GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

Developer: Arc System Works
Released: Jun 11, 2021
Steam reviews: 88% of players recommend it, from 67,110 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: Action

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: PlatinumDeck PlayableSteam Machine: PlayableSteamOS Compatible

This game runs perfectly out of the box under Proton, per ProtonDB reports (297 reports). Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Shared/Split Screen
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

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Languages

English · full audio
Japanese · full audio
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Korean · full audio
Portuguese - Brazil

Steam lists 10 languages, 3 with full audio.

Age rating & content

13+Steam's age gate for this game
DEJUS 12 · Linguagem imprópria Conteúdo sexual ViolênciaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
ESRB T · Blood Language Mild Suggestive Themes ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Penampilan Tokoh Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Penggunaan bahasaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear -Strive-! Immerse yourself in new gameplay mechanics designed to be simple and welcoming for fighting game newcomers, yet deep and creative for veterans. Ride the Fire into a heavy metal inspired alternate future full of over-the-top action, style and fun! Blazing!

“Guilty Gear -Strive-“ is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ upholds the series’ reputation for a high octane soundtrack, groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay.

◆The fate of the universe will be determined… Head into the final confrontation with That Man, the person responsible for all the destruction and damage to the world and and it's inhabitants. Join Sol Badguy, his rival Ky Kiske, and a total starting roster of 15 unique characters as they face the astonishing conclusion to a story 20 years in the making!

◆A Sensory BLAST for Your Eyes and Ears Rock out to the thrashing tracks laid down by series creator and music composer, Daisuke Ishiwatari! Bang your head and beat your opponent to the killer soundtrack while being blown away by the most stunning and dynamic 3D cell-shaded visuals produced to date!

◆New Revolution in Fighting Games! Guilty Gear -Strive- brings a number of new and innovative game play mechanics designed to allow players new to the series to quickly learn the fundamentals while maintaining the deep, creative gameplay Guilty Gear is praised for. New additions to the series such as a wall-breaking mechanic will allow for new and exciting approaches to battle.