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Friends vs Friends

Friends vs Friends

A frantic, online PvP shooter that combines combat and deck building. Choose a character, customize your card-based loadout, and get ready for the fights of your life!

83%
Very Positive
DeveloperBrainwash Gang
PublisherRaw Fury
Release DateMay 30, 2023
$9.99
Peak Players588
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
AI Review Summary

Friends vs Friends is a vibrant and mechanically inventive shooter that successfully merges deckbuilding strategy with fast-paced PvP combat. While the art style and character gimmicks are highly praised, the experience is severely hampered by a dwindling player base and unbalanced matchmaking. Potential buyers are advised to only purchase if they have a dedicated group of friends to play with, as public queues are often empty or unfairly matched.

Pros

  • Unique and satisfying integration of deckbuilding mechanics into a first-person shooter.90%
  • Highly distinctive and charming visual art direction.90%
  • Fun character gimmicks that allow for creative and tactical build-making.80%
  • Excellent social experience when played in private matches with friends.90%

Cons

  • Critically low player population leads to extremely long or infinite matchmaking times.100%
  • Unfair matchmaking pits new players against veterans with significantly better card decks.80%
  • Technical issues such as desync, menu glitches, and connection errors persist.70%
  • Progression system creates a power gap between players based on card levels rather than just skill.70%

Notable Mentions

  • Many players suggest the game should transition to a free-to-play model to revitalize the community.
  • The game is frequently described as a 'dead' experience for solo players due to the lack of active servers.
Confidence: 75%
Based on the 83 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 4, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
79
Peak · last 90 days
588
All-time peak
588

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$2.49since Mar 8, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
72%
All-time positive
83%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews14.9K
Positive: 12.3K (83%)Negative: 2.6K (17%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

13h

Avg Playtime at Review

71%

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