Tough Love Arena
@toughlovearena.com
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's free to play! Try now at https://toughlovearena.com DMs open
1.0.4 - Cabinet Mode: Added new bosses to the rotation Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#1.0.4
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
1.0.3 - Frame Data: Fixed notation for Malicious Meat Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#1.0.3
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
1.0.2 - Steam: Fixed bug where new boss characters were unlocked automatically, fixed bug where Enter/Exit fullscreen didn't work - Story: You can now skip cutscenes - Various bug fixes / balance changes on bosses - Fixed bug with sprites loading Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#1.0.2
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
1.0.1 - Steam version now has ALL skins unlocked - Free version now defaults to locking premium skins in offline game modes Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#1.0.1
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
To celebrate our 1.0.0 launch, we're running a sale on the Steam version! Pick it up if you want to support the team and unlock some cosmetics :) store.steampowered.com/app/1807330/...
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Got beef?! Banned in schools for being too fun, Tough Love Arena is an indie fighting game with 6 unique, fun, and beginner-friendly characters-- and supports browser crossplay and has rollback netcod...
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1.0.0 - Launch version! We're officially leaving Beta / Early Access - Updated splash art and logos Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#1.0.0
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.118.3 - Story: Fixed bug where Easy/Hard had CPU taking over both players - Reverted Summer Theme to July only Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.118.3
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.118.2 - Renamed "Arcade Mode" to "Story Mode" to better match the game experience - Added "Autoplay" option for Story Mode for those who just want to see the cutscenes - Adjusted CPU behavior for juggles - Extended the Summer Theme into August Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.118.2
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.118.1 - Modding: Arcade stories will now show up in the mod editor Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.118.1
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.118.0 - Added Arcade Mode!! - > Removed "Versus Boss" menu - > Re-locked bosses for all players - > Added three new boss characters - Gameplay: CPUs will now attempt to perform their combo trials - Gameplay: CPUs will now burst more randomly Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.118.0
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.117.2 - Lobbies: Named lobbies now have "Prevent Start" on by default - Fixed visual mistake with Noodle's Glitter portrait - Fixed a bug with music playing in the mod editor Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.117.2
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
It’s #WishlistWednesday This week we recommend checking out Tough Love Arena — a fun and unique 2D fighter with a strong focus on fundamentals. It’s available as a free web-based game and a Steam version that includes extra features and goodies. Give it a wishlist & support the #IndieGame Community!
0.117.1 - Added Ctrl+S, Ctrl+B shortcuts to the mod editor - Fixed a bug where mods wouldn't compile if the last line was a comment - Fixed error line numbers being slightly off - Fixed a bug where WIP content was accidentally playable Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.117.1
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
Josie worked on @toughlovearena.com ! She’s great :)
Josie Brechner - 500 FINGER FILLET demo OUT NOW@visager.bsky.social · 7mo ago✨ Hi I'm Josie - I make music for games! I'm looking for work this spring and I'd love 2 combine forces with a team that wants to make something weird, wild, and full of heart. Is that you? Let's talk!! 🙋🏻♀️ josiebrech@gmail.com 💻 josiebrechner.com
0.117.0 - Modding Editor has been completely redesigned! - New engine features: - > Projectiles can be randomized like cancels - > RemoteAnimationConfig.offsetFromStoredPosition - > FrameConfig.armorMultiplier - > FighterStatsConfig.meterColor Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.117.0
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
As we get ready for official release, we are shutting down our Patreon. We'd prefer that our fans get something in return for their money :) Thank you to everyone for all of the generous support over the years! www.patreon.com/posts/144925...
Shutting down our Patreon | Tough Love Arena
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0.116.2 - Lobbies: VIP users can now make lobbies with custom IDs Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.116.2
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.116.1 - Mobile: Fixed bug where holding touch controls sometimes tried to select an image rendered below the canvas - Maintenance: Prep work for story mode launch, fixed some dev tools (thanks clove), and other tooling Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.116.1
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
Mobile fighting games are actually kinda dope these days. The technical input hurdle have largely been overcome. Between tough love arena, Vita Fighters, super dragon punch force 3, and 2d fighting training machine, there are quite a few robust and mechanically fulfilling games.
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0.116.0 - Gameplay: Added throw tech lockout. Pressing any non-Throw button while getting thrown will prevent you from teching on a later frame - Lots of small character changes and bug fixes. Read below for more info Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.116.0
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.115.2 - Modding: Removed matchmaker overlay from bottom left - Modding: Added docs for the April Fools mod features. See log for more info Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.115.2
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
May's State of the Game VOD is now on YouTube with timestamps! youtu.be/H0XwSbszxvI
State of the Game May 2025 | Player Feedback, Event Prep
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April's State of the Game VOD is now on YouTube with timestamps! youtu.be/zlLD14wvHrg
State of the Game April 2025 | April Fools Recap
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0.115.1 - Training: Input Delay will now be ignored when stepping frame-by-frame - Maintenance: Cleaned up April Fools character code Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.115.1
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
You can find an archive of the April Fools build (as well as past years) on our about page. The source code for the mods has also been made available in the Modding tool, so you can download the zips and keep playing with them in the main game. about.toughlovearena.com/community/
Community | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
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0.115.0 - April Fools gameplay changes have been reverted Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.115.0
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
0.114.8 - AF Noodle: Fixed bugs related to projectiles/parry/visuals, updated combo trials - AF Rice: Changed 5HL, increased range on 4L, misc QOL fixes - AF Beef: Reduced startup on a number of moves, fixed bug with ground bounce Log: about.toughlovearena.com/log#0.114.8
Patch Notes | Tough Love Arena
Tough Love Arena is a web-based, indie fighting game with rollback netcode that's 100% free to play.
about.toughlovearena.com
