- #1 GUILTY GEAR
72% matchVery Positive80% of 685 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL?LET'S Rock!
Why similar: Fighting 34.7% ★, Classic 28.4% ★, 2D Fighter 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Action 3.8%
- #2 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,339 reviews2018
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Capcom U.S.A, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.
Why similar: Fighting 39.2% ★, 2D Fighter 31%, Classic 21.6% ★, Retro 5.1%, Action 3.1%
- #3 Pocket Rumble
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Cardboard Robot GamesPub: Chucklefish Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Pocket Rumble is a streamlined, beginner-friendly 2-button fighting game that retains all the gameplay elements that make traditional 2D fighters great, but reduces the level of execution and memorization necessary to the bare minimum.
Why similar: Fighting 37.4% ★, 2D Fighter 33.2%, Indie 16%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 5.8%
- #4 THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
70% matchVery Positive95% of 5,066 reviews2015
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
Why similar: Fighting 43.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.6%, Classic 16.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Action 4.1%
- #5 Dual Souls: The Last Bearer
69% matchPositive93% of 41 reviews2021
Dev: Stun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for intense 2D fighting with Rollback Net-Code. Spirit of old-school fighting games is back with Dual Souls! Inspired by the classic fighting game series, Dual Souls delivers it all - it’s fast; it’s full on; it’s tactical; it’s online and it’s FUN!
Why similar: Fighting 41.5% ★, 2D Fighter 37.4%, Indie 14.4%, Action 6.7%
- #6 Verdict Guilty - 유죄 평결
71% matchVery Positive85% of 767 reviews2016
Dev: Retro Army LimitedPub: paulstephendavis
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Verdict Guilty is a 90's arcade-style fighting game with a cops vs robbers theme.
Why similar: Fighting 38.5% ★, 2D Fighter 36.6%, Indie 9.1%, Retro 7%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #7 CLASH! - Battle Arena
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Mason Butterwick
Windows
Fight your friends in local multiplayer, or hone your skills in the single-player training mode. Create an opening or outmaneuver your opponent to seize victory. And parry incoming attacks with perfect timing!
Why similar: Fighting 32.6% ★, 2D Fighter 28%, Indie 16.2%, Retro 8.8%, Action 7.7%
- #8 Punch Planet - Early Access
70% matchVery Positive93% of 195 reviews2017
Dev: Sector-K Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Punch Planet is a Competitive Sci-Fi 2D fighter with a rich and immersive universe, spanning exotic planets, advanced cities, and alien races.
Why similar: Fighting 41.8% ★, 2D Fighter 36.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Indie 8.6%, Action 3.7%
- #9 Battle High 2 A+
70% matchPositive89% of 45 reviews2017
Dev: Mattrified Games, LLC
Windows
The fast-paced fighting action of the Battle High series comes to Steam! Face-off in the tough halls of San Bruno High for the Elementally Advanced as 14 students (and 1 insidious faculty member) and discover the secret behind the mysterious illness stripping students of their powers!
Why similar: Fighting 42.8% ★, 2D Fighter 36.7%, Indie 14%, Action 6.4%
- #10 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
69% matchVery Positive91% of 3,000 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Why similar: Fighting 52.1% ★, 2D Fighter 23.9%, Classic 12.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Retro 2.8%
- #11 Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm
71% matchMixed64% of 295 reviews2015
Dev: Yatagarasu Dev TeamPub: Nyu Media
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm is an original, traditional-style 2D fighting game with 11 playable characters and which focuses on delivering solid game play and high quality production values.
Why similar: Fighting 41% ★, 2D Fighter 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Indie 9.9%, Action 4.4%
- #12 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,582 reviews2018
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
KOF ’97 is the final entry in the Orochi Saga, the original storyline of the KOF series, which is still played by enthusiastic fans around the world. KOF ’97 makes a return with new features such as online matchmaking, a new gallery mode, and custom menu BGM settings!
Why similar: Fighting 41.6% ★, 2D Fighter 37%, Classic 14.4% ★, Action 6.9%
- #13 Steel Fight
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Morphusion Games
Windows
Steel Fight is a fighting game with simplistic gameplay, unique characters and levels, inspired by thematics of medieval and asian. Choose one of characters. Travel to the world where the steel is the only weapon. Enjoy beautiful stages and face unique opponents.
Why similar: Fighting 39.2% ★, 2D Fighter 31.1%, Indie 20.3%, Action 9.4%
- #14 Floaty Fighters
68% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: Shattered Journal Games
Windows
It's fight or flight! Battle it out in the sky as four unique combatants in this free movement fighting game. It's anyone's game, think on the fly! Play with up to four players locally or online with Steam Remote Play Together!
Why similar: Fighting 34.3% ★, Indie 30.4%, 2D Fighter 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 2.9%
- #15 SUPER BUTOU HEROES
64% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: 武闘学園映像研究部
Windows
◆What is SUPER FIGHTING HEROES? This is a fighting game where you can enjoy high-speed tactics.
Why similar: Fighting 49.2% ★, 2D Fighter 46.4%, Action 4.4%
- #16 THE LAST BLADE
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 233 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
“THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 33.2%, Classic 16% ★, Action 5.5%
- #17 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
63% matchVery Positive88% of 4,481 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.4%, Fighting 37.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 4.6%
- #18 Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
67% matchVery Positive87% of 895 reviews2014
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As humanity endeavored to better themselves, they created the biological marvel known as Gears. Originally intended as the next step of human evolution, they were instead fitted for war and turned against their own creators.
Why similar: Fighting 45.5% ★, 2D Fighter 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Action 3.4%
- #19 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
60% matchVery Positive84% of 8,843 reviews2024
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Why similar: Fighting 47.2% ★, 2D Fighter 43.4%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Action 4.4%
- #20 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
65% matchVery Positive94% of 3,833 reviews2018
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 44.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!
Why similar: Fighting 41% ★, 2D Fighter 40%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Action 3.5%, Pixel Graphics 1.9%
- #21 Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,213 reviews2019
Dev: 羽良麻セルフ
Windows
Ultra Fight Kyanta 2 is a fighting game with a frantic pace and easy to learn controls. You can perform special attacks using single button presses! Fight in 2D battles across various modes using teams of hand-drawn characters.
Why similar: Fighting 48.7% ★, 2D Fighter 38.8%, Indie 9.1%, Action 3.5%
- #22 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
65% matchVery Positive80% of 4,597 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!
Why similar: Fighting 41.5% ★, 2D Fighter 40.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Action 3.7%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%
- #23 FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 553 reviews2020
Dev: HiFight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.2%, Fighting 37.8% ★, Retro 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Action 3.7%
- #24 SkullStars: Supernova
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SkullStarsPub: Fungi Studios
Windows
SkullStars: Supernova looms over us in the funk of outer space! A 2D anime fighting game with stylish 3D models. Fight your way to become a SkullStar with an electrifying soundtrack. The five points of the universe will reconnect!
Why similar: Fighting 48.1% ★, 2D Fighter 38%, Indie 8.8%, Action 3.7%, Pixel Graphics 1.4%
- #25 Capcom Fighting Collection
62% matchVery Positive91% of 994 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.4%, Fighting 32.9% ★, Classic 7.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 6%
- #26 Killer Instinct
65% matchVery Positive87% of 5,516 reviews2017
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.
Why similar: Fighting 52.5% ★, 2D Fighter 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Action 3.8%
- #27 Arcus Chroma: Classic
60% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: Gx Development
Windows · Mac
Say goodbye to jumping and hello to intense, lightning-fast grounded battles! Arcus Chroma is an offline juggle combo fighting game where dodging and countering are the keys to victory. With a truly unique cast to choose from, let your mind run wild as you master the game's creative combo system.
Why similar: Fighting 43.2% ★, 2D Fighter 42.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Indie 4.9%, Action 4%
- #28 Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
65% matchVery Positive93% of 4,780 reviews2016
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 41.3% ★, 2D Fighter 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Action 3.4%, Pixel Graphics 1.1%
- #29 剣撃クロスゾーン
60% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: 攻勢道場
Windows
"剣撃クロスゾーン" (KenGeki CrossZone) An original 2D fighting game. Strong attack! There are many offsets! The more buttons you press, the better! Easy operation with special move button!
Why similar: Fighting 44.5% ★, 2D Fighter 43.5%, Indie 7.3%, Action 4.7%
- #30 GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,531 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Why similar: Fighting 41.4% ★, 2D Fighter 34%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Classic 5% ★, Action 2.5%
- #31 BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend
65% matchVery Positive90% of 1,627 reviews2014
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The second entry in the critically acclaimed BlazBlue franchise, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend adds a number of gameplay modes, story scenarios, new moves, and an all-new playable character to further enhance the BlazBlue experience and solidify its status as one of the all-time great 2D fighters
Why similar: Fighting 48.5% ★, 2D Fighter 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Action 3.1%
- #32 Slap City
62% matchVery Positive95% of 2,876 reviews2020
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology.
Why similar: Fighting 50.7% ★, 2D Fighter 25.9%, Indie 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 5.2%
- #33 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
63% matchVery Positive94% of 10,905 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
Why similar: Fighting 51.3% ★, 2D Fighter 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Action 2.5%
- #34 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
57% matchVery Positive87% of 947 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, Fighting 35.6% ★, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 5.9%
- #35 Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-
66% matchMixed67% of 229 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Battle Fantasia", the fantasy RPG themed 2D Fighting game is now appearing on Steam, and "REVISED" with the latest balances and improved visual effects! Comes with FREE Soundtrack DLC!
Why similar: Fighting 43.5% ★, 2D Fighter 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Classic 8.6% ★, Action 4%
- #36 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
64% matchVery Positive91% of 994 reviews2016
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 43.6% ★, 2D Fighter 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Action 3.4%
- #37 SLAYERS FOR HIRE
63% matchVery Positive89% of 133 reviews2020
Dev: Meta Games
Windows
SLAYERS FOR HIRE® is a free-to-play indie platform fighter with an emphasis on speed, precision, and creative characters. If you want something fresh to play with your friends, look no further. Playable online or locally with 2-16 players.
Why similar: Fighting 34% ★, Indie 26.8%, 2D Fighter 26.8%, Action 12.4%
- #38 BlazBlue Centralfiction
63% matchVery Positive94% of 11,781 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 58.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
Why similar: Fighting 45.4% ★, 2D Fighter 37.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 2.6%
- #39 Indie Pogo
64% matchVery Positive84% of 348 reviews2018
Dev: Lowe Bros. Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Indie Pogo is a platform brawler game for 2-4 players about bouncing, ricocheting, and pogoing your friends into oblivion! Gather your friends for 2-4 player local romps, or climb the online ladder in the bounciest of battles. Prepare yourself for a rompin' stompin' jumpin' good time!
Why similar: Fighting 53.8% ★, Indie 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 6.9%
- #40 Starkheim Tournament
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project MOX
Windows
Starkheim Tournament is a 2D fighting game set in a fantasy universe with a pixel-art style. Featuring simplified, easy-to-learn controls, it’s designed to be instantly accessible and quick to master.
Why similar: Fighting 38.5% ★, 2D Fighter 31.7%, Retro 11.4%, Indie 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #41 A Few Quick Matches
56% matchVery Positive85% of 2,511 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Bidou
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.6%, Fighting 37.8% ★, Indie 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 3.5%
- #42 BreakThrough
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShatterPoint Games
Windows
High-octane fights and stunning 3D cel-shaded animations! BreakThrough is a fighting game where your greatest weapon is your Resolve. Powered by rollback netcode, choose from a diverse set of fighters and prove your strength in battle!
Why similar: Fighting 38.6% ★, 2D Fighter 33.1%, Indie 16.8%, Action 11.6%
- #43 GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
63% matchVery Positive91% of 2,781 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 51.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Action 2.8%
- #44 Bubble Battle
57% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Ponder Soft
Windows · Linux
Bubble Battle is a retro online/local multiplayer fighting game inspired by arcade classics. Players fly around with one simple objective: burst opponents’ bubbles before they burst yours. Collect powerups and out-maneuver opponents for fast-paced, addictive fun!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.2%, Fighting 36% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Retro 7.4%, Indie 7%
- #45 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
56% matchVery Positive94% of 2,397 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.4%, Fighting 23.8% ★, Classic 12.7% ★, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #46 THE LAST BLADE 2
63% matchVery Positive92% of 399 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.
Why similar: Fighting 46.4% ★, 2D Fighter 37.9%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #47 Street Fighter™ 6
58% matchVery Positive84% of 71,876 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 26.4 hrsMean: 117.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.
Why similar: Fighting 47.6% ★, 2D Fighter 43.9%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Action 2.9%, Adventure 1.7%
- #48 Idol Showdown
57% matchVery Positive94% of 5,777 reviews2023
Dev: Besto Game TeamPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.8%, Fighting 36.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 4.2%, Indie 3.6%
- #49 Ultimate Fighters
60% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
2D Fighting game
Why similar: 2D Fighter 55.1%, Fighting 26.2% ★, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #50 モデルDEファイト(Model DE Fight)
63% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: ASK.
Windows
"Model DE Fight" (MDF) is a classic 2D fighting game. You can play online-fighting with using informal tool. MDF is a game made for beginners.
Why similar: Fighting 50.5% ★, 2D Fighter 39.4%, Action 10.1%
- #51 Gender Bender
64% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Rhino Dev
Windows
Hate it when video games force you to identify as gender binary? Want some more options? Want the gender universe brought to life? Watch the genders fresh off of tumblr battle it out in the newest action-fighter of the season. *Not all genders implemented. (yet)
Why similar: Fighting 41.1% ★, 2D Fighter 38.8%, Indie 13.9%, Action 6.2%
- #52 Lethal League
62% matchVery Positive94% of 6,070 reviews2014
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Why similar: Fighting 42.1% ★, 2D Fighter 28%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Indie 7.3%, Action 2.7%
- #53 Brawlout
62% matchMostly Positive75% of 810 reviews2018
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!
Why similar: Fighting 53% ★, 2D Fighter 35.5%, Indie 7.3%, Action 4.1%
- #54 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
57% matchVery Positive83% of 6,776 reviews2023
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 54.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.9%, Fighting 39% ★, Action 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%
- #55 BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
62% matchVery Positive91% of 2,865 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.
Why similar: Fighting 45.8% ★, 2D Fighter 36.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Action 3.3%
- #56 决奕Duel
62% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: 逆熵工作室
Windows
A fighting game without fighting mechanism.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.6%, Fighting 39.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 5.5%, Indie 5%
- #57 FIGHTING EX LAYER
61% matchVery Positive83% of 876 reviews2018
Dev: ARIKA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!
Why similar: Fighting 61.2% ★, 2D Fighter 32.5%, Action 6.2%
- #58 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
58% matchVery Positive88% of 63,950 reviews2021
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 81.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 42.1% ★, 2D Fighter 34.8%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Action 2%
- #59 CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-
62% matchVery Positive89% of 336 reviews2017
Dev: FK DigitalPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
Why similar: Fighting 47.9% ★, 2D Fighter 46.3%, Action 5.8%