Divekick

Divekick is the world's first two-button fighting game, developed by Iron Galaxy Studios. It strips down the genre to its core mechanics, utilizing only two buttons for all actions: a "Dive" button for jumping and a "Kick" button for attacking. Gameplay revolves around precise timing, spacing, and outsmarting opponents, as the first hit wins a round and five rounds secure victory. The game features over 14 unique characters, each with distinct fighting styles and special techniques, alongside guest characters Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row.

Divekick's design emphasizes fundamental fighting game skills like mind games and quick reactions, demonstrating the depth achievable with a simplified control scheme. It includes a story mode for each character, local and online multiplayer powered by GGPO netcode, and full Steamworks integration. The game's innovative approach garnered significant attention, being selected for the IndieCade 2013 Festival and praised by outlets like Kotaku and Shack News for its unique and absurd take on the fighting game genre.