BLEED is a game that tries to emulate the feeling of swordfighting in two dimensions - players strafe and circle their opponents, keeping aware of their stance and enemy position, and try to avoid being hit because one solid blow is a death sentence.
Controls:
Arrows - Move
Z - Attack
X - Change Stance
Visual Inspriations:
Bushido Blade 1 & 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbDMgfEr0Lo
Actual Swordfighting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOBTFfHJjV8
itch.io
https://defacid.itch.io/bleed
GameJolt
https://gamejolt.com/games/bleed/227581
Note: The Windows version of this game accidentally used the "installer" export on the last competition upload, which are disabled at this time. I believe you have to play the submitted version to judge the game but, if you'd like to avoid installing, you can check the itch or GameJolt pages for alternate downloads.