Action · August 9, 2016
Dungeon Fighter Online (2016)
With fast-paced gameplay and unique side scrolling 2D action, Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO) is an Action-anime MORPG played by over 500 million players worldwide. Delve into the fantasy adventure with an epic story line and a variety of characters! You are the hero of the next adventure! Retro-style Dungeon Fighter Online is a 2D side-scrolling action game inspired by classic arcade games such as Golden Axe and Double Dragon. If memories of playing good ol' games like Street Fighter gives you nostalgia, and want to indulge yourself into a similar experience, this is the game for you! Incredible Hit Effects and Spectacular Combos Like a true action game, Dungeon Fighter Online showcases dazzling hit effects and complex combos! Easy to learn but hard to master! Also, there are beautiful illustrations for each class which adds more fun to your gaming experience!* Dynamic Customization DFO allows you to customize your character with various types of avatars. Dyes are available so that you can color and personalize your avatars, giving yourself a unique look!
Action releases from 2016
168 Action titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 304
- Anime · 287
- RPG · 287
- Character Customization · 284
- Beat 'em up · 280
- 2D Fighter · 279
- Story Rich · 271
- Fantasy · 266
- PvE · 266
- Massively Multiplayer · 260
- Action · 253
- Hack and Slash · 252
- Multiplayer · 250
- Side Scroller · 235
- Adventure · 220
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 5.5k Steam reviews | Top 56% in Action |
| Positive rating | 61% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 94% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 | Genre average 77 — top 52% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 173 players | Top 27% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 13 h average | Top 39% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
61%Mixed · 5.5k reviews
3.4k positive · 2.2k negative
Metacritic
78/100 critic aggregate
Peak concurrent players
173
Press Quotes
“Dungeon Fighter Online has proven itself to be a timeless classic and the love and support shown by the game’s developers only proves that this game should have never disappeared in the first place. With its heavily skill-based combat, excellent PvP structure and old school vibe, DFO is a game that every fan of beat ‘em ups and fighting games alike should try out. Despite some of its issues, the pros definitely outweigh the cons on this. I don’t tend…
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- MMO
- PvP
- Online PvP
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 9, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Neople |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
13h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
Achievements
156
Steam unlocks available