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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, VR, Early Access.

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BackSlash is a spell casting brawler featuring style-mixing, arena destruction, and accelerating duels. Combine two styles to plunge into a dance of destruction through flying blades, bone breaking punches and devastating spells.

Reviews: Positive — 86% — of 22 reviews
Released: 2017-08-31
Developer: Skeleton Crew Studio
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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