It is a freeware fan game featuring VTubers from Hololive Production as the playable fighters.
At the start of a match, each player selects a main playable fighter, as well as a secondary assist character who can be summoned to perform additional attacks during battle.
During a match fighters also charge up a “superchat” meter, which can be used to activate special "super" moves.
[7] The developers announced plans to add 3 additional playable characters in future updates.
"[13] PCGamesN's Ken Allsop praised Idol Showdown saying, "I’m already impressed by the game’s catchy pixel art style and soundtrack.
I hop into the game’s tutorial mode and am immediately struck by its comprehensive instructions, responsive feel, and overall mechanical depth.