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Prop Sumo

Prop Sumo is a party fighting game that pits ordinary props against each other in extraordinary battles! Beat up your friends and dominate the scoreboard!

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April 9, 2026
115 days ago
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Mostly Positive19 reviews78.9%

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About the Game

Prop Sumo is a party fighting game that pits ordinary props against each other in extraordinary battles!

Beat up your friends and dominate the scoreboard!

FRIENDS PLAY FOR FREE

Invite your friends to Prop Sumo via the Friend Pass!

Friend's Pass players can try the game for free and join your parties. Full version players can host matches, use the server browser, and unlock new content such as props, ultimates and cosmetics!

OUTPLAY YOUR FRIENDS

Your goal in Prop Sumo is to be the highest scoring prop. Brawl your opponents with a variety of melee moves, or just launch yourself into them with a powerful charge!

Unleash a chain of light and heavy attacks to send your friends flying in every direction!

UNLEASH POWERFUL ITEMS

Turn the tide of the match with 22 unique items, from magnetising mines to firey explosions!

Use items to make game-changing plays that can flip the chaos into victory!

EPIC ARENAS, EPIC FIGHTS

Battle it out on stunning, dynamic maps built for mayhem!

From surging rivers to tangled vines and molten lava, only you can decide if they're threats or knockout opportunities!

EARN IT ALL

Gain experience from every fight to unlock keys!

Redeem them to unlock new powerful ultimates, unique props, and stylish cosmetics!

STYLE YOUR WAY

Customise your prop with a huge selection of cosmetic items!

Tweak the position, scale and rotation of each accessory to design your unique look!

SET THE RULES

Control the chaos your way - add lives, disable hazards, remove round timers, and more!

Whether you want an intense 1v1 or a laid-back free-for-all, you're in control!

KEY FEATURES

  • 40+ playable props, each with a weight class that alters your stats!

  • 22 powerful items, giving you an advantage over your friends!

  • 9 dynamic maps, perfect for groups from 2 to 8 players!

  • Deep customisation system to style your prop your way!

  • Progression and unlocks to be earned at the end of each round!

  • Training Dojo to master moves and combos!

  • Host settings and private lobbies for full control over your matches!

Prop Sumo is peer-to-peer only and best enjoyed with friends. However, we have a server browser so you can jump into matches against strangers too!

We're developing Prop Sumo with player feedback at the core, so please send us your feedback over on the Steam Forums and Prop Sumo Discord server!