Action · March 28, 2023
Sifu (2023)
Itching for some more good ol' Kung Fu action? The free Arenas expansion adds multiple hours of gameplay that will put your Kung Fu to the test. With 5 new game modes, 15 dynamic locations and 120 challenges, gear up for spectacular combats, brutal opponents, and endless opportunities to refine your moves. Whether you choose to play as a male or a female character, in Sifu, you will ponder that question on your path for revenge, hunting down your family’s assassins. One against all, you have no allies, countless enemies, and a mysterious amulet to bring you back to life every time you die. Yet, be warned! Your secret weapon comes with a hefty price to pay: aging and its consequences. Your enemies don’t wait their turn, and they don’t broadcast their intent. Dodge, parry, strike, use combos and be like water making its way through captivating environments. Learn how to master your art, whether by fighting through the underbelly of a nightclub, scrambling through a refined gallery to avoid getting surrounded, or vertically navigating a towering office building. Careful positioning and clever use of the environment to your advantage are key to your survival. Use everything at your disposal: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows, and ledges... The odds are stacked against you, and you will be offered no mercy. Kung Fu is mastery through practice, a path for both the body and the mind. Learn from your mistakes, unlock unique skills, and find the strength to master the devastating techniques of Pak Mei Kung Fu.
Action releases from 2023
223 Action titles launched in 2023 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 21.1k Steam reviews | Top 24% in Action |
| Positive rating | 92% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 28% |
| Metacritic | 81/100 | Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 394 players | Top 17% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 18 h average | Top 28% for session depth among Action |
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 273
- Martial Arts · 263
- Beat 'em up · 242
- Difficult · 240
- Third Person · 212
- Singleplayer · 189
- Souls-like · 182
- Crime · 130
- Indie · 111
- Blood · 111
- Swordplay · 91
- Fighting · 85
- Dark · 81
- Action Roguelike · 79
- Arcade · 78
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
- Traditional Chinese volume_up
- Turkish
Full audio (4)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Czech
Reception Metrics
Steam community
92%Very Positive · 21.1k reviews
19.4k positive · 1.7k negative
Metacritic
81/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
18.1k
Peak concurrent players
394
Press Quotes
“A sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that few other video games can provide.” 9/10 – IGN “Sifu is as much a tightly told vendetta story as it is a masterful brawler.” 10/10 – NME “Is one life enough to know kung fu? Maybe not. But I would happily spend mine playing Sifu to find out.” 9/10 – Gamespot
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
18h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
61
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Sloclap |
| Publisher | Sloclap, Kepler Interactive |
| Base price | $15.99 -60% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 3 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Content Notes
Sifu is an action-fighting game that features violent combat gameplay.
Editions & Packages
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