Games Like A Few Quick Matches

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

Why similar: Fighting 30.2%, 2D Fighter 29.1%, 4 Player Local 10.1%, Competitive 10%, Local Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A premier platform fighter that offers deep, competitive mechanics similar to the fast-paced combat found in the seed game.

Fraymakers is the ultimate customizable platform fighting game, featuring a cast of some of indie gaming's biggest icons. Duke it out with up to 4 players and call on assists to help out in the heat of battle. Create and play custom characters, stages, modes, and more for infinite fun!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.9%, Fighting 21.5%, 4 Player Local 14.4%, Competitive 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title embraces the flash-inspired aesthetic and platform-fighting roots that define the seed game's core appeal.

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

Why similar: Fighting 27.2%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, 4 Player Local 15.6%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features the iconic stick-figure combat and physics-based chaos that makes for highly entertaining local multiplayer sessions.

TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.2%, 4 Player Local 16.4%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Fighting 7.2%, Local Co-Op 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers precision platform combat and intense local multiplayer matches that reward quick reflexes.

A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.1%, 4 Player Local 25.2%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%, Online Co-Op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, chaotic 4-player platform fighter that excels at creating unpredictable and fun local matches.

Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. Free Edition out now!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.2%, Competitive 18.4%, Fighting 16.6%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, PvP 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, one-hit-kill platform fighter that emphasizes high-intensity, split-second decision making.

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

Why similar: Fighting 28.3%, 2D Fighter 23.4%, 4 Player Local 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible, free-to-play platform fighter that mirrors the fast-paced, competitive nature of the seed game.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 27.3%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Multiplayer 17%, Competitive 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for chaotic, 4-player local platform combat with a focus on quick, hilarious rounds.

Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.3%, Fighting 23.9%, 4 Player Local 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based movement with fast-paced, stick-figure combat for a unique and challenging multiplayer experience.

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 42.2%, 2D Fighter 27%, 4 Player Local 10.1%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Local Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A platform fighter that prioritizes fun and accessibility while maintaining a high skill ceiling for competitive play.

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.3%, Fighting 27.3%, Competitive 12%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, 4 Player Local 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, competitive action that captures the intensity of a fast-paced fighting game.

Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.6%, Fighting 28.1%, 4 Player Local 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art platform fighter that features fast movement and satisfying combat mechanics.

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 44.7%, Fighting 31.2%, PvP 8%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Casual 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced fighting game that distills the genre down to its most essential, high-tension elements.

Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.

Why similar: Fighting 27.1%, 4 Player Local 24.9%, Competitive 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, PvP 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, fast-paced 4-player brawler that is perfect for quick, fun sessions with friends.

A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.1%, Fighting 25.9%, Competitive 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%, PvP 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible fighting game designed to remove execution barriers while keeping the focus on competitive strategy.

KNIGHT CLUB + Is a casual 2-4 player action platform-fighting game that brings traditional fighting game elements into an unlocked, free form movement playstyle.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.9%, Fighting 20.8%, Competitive 15%, 4 Player Local 10.7%, PvP 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platform fighter that keeps mechanics simple and combat focused on quick exchanges.

Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.7%, Multiplayer 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 18.3%, Competitive 12.9%, Online Co-Op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An extremely fast-paced party game that forces constant movement and quick reactions, much like the seed game.

Dynasty Feud is a competitive, team-based, fast-paced platform brawler for 2-4 players. Play either local or online and show off your skills with 40 characters, one-hit kills, multiple fighting skills and a lot of style.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.2%, Fighting 24.1%, 4 Player Local 20.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 4-player local platform brawler that emphasizes quick combat and character variety.

Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.

Why similar: Fighting 37.8%, 4 Player Local 22.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.7%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Co-op 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features hilarious, physics-based local multiplayer brawling that emphasizes chaotic fun over technical precision.

Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!

Why similar: Fighting 40.6%, 2D Fighter 34.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%, 4 Player Local 4%, Competitive 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A platform fighter that focuses on fast-paced combat and fluid movement, mirroring the seed game's energy.

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

Why similar: Fighting 35.2%, 2D Fighter 19%, Local Multiplayer 18.8%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, fast-paced 1v1 dueling game that captures the high-stakes feeling of a quick match.

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 24.1%, Competitive 16.1%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.7%, PvP 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive platformer that blends creative level building with fast-paced, casual multiplayer action.

Bämeräng is a fast paced boomerang fighting game for two to four players. Enjoy hilarious boomerang battles against your friends in local multiplayer or using Steam's Remote Play Together.

Why similar: Fighting 30.4%, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Competitive 19.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, PvP 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive, local-multiplayer brawler that focuses on fast-paced movement and boomerang combat.

Super Slime Arena is a 16-bit style, party-fighting game embracing equal parts accessibility and chaos. One attack, one hitpoint, all slime! Use nearly any controller in fast and frantic 2-50+ multiplayer matches across the many lands of Planet Blorb!

Why similar: Fighting 23.6%, 4 Player Local 20.7%, 2D Fighter 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Casual 6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, 4-player pixel-art fighting game that is easy to pick up and play for quick matches.

Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

Why similar: Fighting 24.9%, 2D Fighter 24.6%, 4 Player Local 15.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, Competitive 6.4%

Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.

Why similar: Competitive 27.2%, 4 Player Local 23.1%, Multiplayer 17.9%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive, platforming-based multiplayer game that emphasizes speed and quick thinking.

The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.9%, Fighting 21.9%, 4 Player Local 16.3%, Competitive 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired, fast-paced fighting game that embraces chaos and over-the-top destruction.

Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.9%, Fighting 19.9%, 4 Player Local 16.9%, Competitive 11%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original fast-paced, one-hit-kill platform fighter that set the standard for high-intensity local combat.

Rubber Bandits is a criminally fun multiplayer party game for up to 4 players. With 8 action-packed game modes, players steal, brawl, and dash to the finish line with the most loot to win!

Why similar: Fighting 27.6%, 4 Player Local 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, chaotic local multiplayer brawler that is as much about the environment as it is about the combat.

HYPERFIGHT is a fighting game where every hit is lethal, and every win counts. Lightning-fast 1-on-1 duels!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.9%, Fighting 30.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, PvP 7%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed fighting game where every hit counts, perfect for short, intense sessions.

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 31.3%, 2D Fighter 25.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, 4 Player Local 10.4%, Competitive 7%

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: 2D Fighter 44.4%, Fighting 35.8%, Multiplayer 5%, PvP 4%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%

Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.2%, Fighting 34.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, PvP 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.1%

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 31%, 2D Fighter 30.6%, Competitive 15.1%, Indie 12.4%, Action 10.9%

Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.9%, Fighting 21.5%, 4 Player Local 15.1%, Competitive 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%

Fighting Fiends is a top-down fighting game. Play it 1 on 1 for intense matches or with up to 4 players for chaotic fun, both locally and online.

Why similar: Fighting 28.1%, 2D Fighter 24.2%, 4 Player Local 21%, Action 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%

A spellslinging dueling game for up to 4 players. Choose among seven cracked mages and use their unique abilities to shoot down your opponent’s magical flask while defending yours! Destroy your friends (and loved ones) in local or online modes!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.2%, Fighting 24%, 4 Player Local 19.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, PvP 6.4%

Battle 1-3 friends in the fast-paced & frantic arenas of Zero-G Gunfight. Pickup different guns that change how you move & fight. Dodge enemy bullets & avoid unique hazards as you strive to be the last one standing!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.6%, Fighting 25.9%, 4 Player Local 20.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, PvP 5.4%

A 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.9%, 4 Player Local 17%, Competitive 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Warm up your boomerang throwing skills in the free duel mode of Bämeräng, the fast paced boomerang fighting game. Fight for the favor of the goddess in an outlandish, colorful world in this local multiplayer game.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.6%, 4 Player Local 24.4%, Fighting 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Control your hands and destroy friendships in this physics-based couch/online fighting game. Use your elastic arms to swing, slingshot, and parkour around the highly dynamic maps. Wield powerful weapons or use your bare fists to bonk your opponents!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.4%, 4 Player Local 17.4%, Fighting 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, PvP 6.3%

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 46.3%, Fighting 27.5%, PvP 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Multiplayer 4.4%

A simple fighting game with one attack. Features fast-paced, expressive movement and rollback netcode.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34%, Fighting 28.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.3%

A very fun physics-based combat to play with your friends locally or online with remote play. The matches are never the same and everyone will have a lot of fun. It's a 2 to 4-player local/remote play online party game.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.2%, Fighting 28.2%, PvP 8.1%, 4 Player Local 6%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%

Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!

Why similar: Fighting 30.2%, 2D Fighter 28.5%, Competitive 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Fight with grappling hooks in this party brawler for one to four players. Play as a treasure hunting cat or a land swimming shark as you swing around the stage taking out your opponents.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33%, Fighting 28.8%, 4 Player Local 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

Easy to learn yet hard to master, Ultra Space Battle Brawl is a fun competitive game fit for settling disputes, be it with your friends and family or rivals and arch nemesis.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.1%, Fighting 21.5%, 4 Player Local 19.5%, Competitive 14%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%

DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 58.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, PvP 6.7%

Ninza is a free multiplayer game like no other! Instead of directly attacking your opponents, you crush them by pushing pieces of the level. Embrace chaos and dive into an entirely new level of frenzied and creative gameplay, where the environment itself becomes both your weapon and your enemy.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.6%, 4 Player Local 19.5%, Fighting 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Competitive 10.9%

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 63.4%, Indie 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 7.8%

You are an overpowered gladiator with the skills to destroy all who stand before you. The only problem is, so is everyone else! Enter the Domiverse for fast and frantic fun in this party brawler made for up to four players in local play.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.7%, Fighting 21.7%, 4 Player Local 18.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, PvP 6.5%

Cross Impact is an Early Access free indie crossover platform fighting game, featuring a diverse cast of iconic characters, multiple modes, and a fully-fledged training mode to perfect your moves. Gather your friends for local & online matches! Prepare to Make Your Impact!

Why similar: Fighting 37.3%, 4 Player Local 25.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Indie 10.1%, Action 8.9%

Meme animals strike again!! Let the meme battle goes into NEXT LEVEL!! With varied stages, items and support up to 4 players local and online, “Fight of Animals: Arena” will bring you a brand new Brawler experience!! Let the fight begin!!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.2%, Fighting 24.4%, 4 Player Local 22%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, PvP 7.2%

Galactic Thunderdome is a 2D sci-fi platform brawler with a focus on physics-based mayhem. Best your friends with a vast array of weapons and gadgets in a world rich with emergent gameplay, explosive antics, and bloody remains.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.5%, Fighting 21.8%, 4 Player Local 20.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Local Co-Op 5.2%

Beat Me! is a physics-based multiplayer game for up to 6 players. Play with comical fantasy characters in a wide variety of fun and surprising environments. Challenge your friends locally or beat others over the internet!

Why similar: Fighting 27.3%, Competitive 19.1%, 4 Player Local 14%, PvP 8%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%

Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.8%, Fighting 30.4%, PvP 7.2%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Counterpick Labs is a free platform fighter where you mix and match gear to build your perfect loadout. Featuring a single player story mode, a roguelike PvP mode where you earn powerful upgrades as you fight, and a classic no-frills PvP mode.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.7%, Fighting 36.1%, PvP 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Combat 2.9%

Blade Ballet is a whirling dance of multiplayer robot destruction. Each character possesses a unique personality and special abilities - use them to claim victory as you spin from one challenging arena to the next, battling for dominance in this action-packed fighting game.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 32.8%, Fighting 27.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.3%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Casual 6.1%

Fight your way to glory in this intense platform fighter. Master the manoeuvres of a unique roster of characters and utilise strategies to strike your opponent like Bam. Bam. Boom!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.6%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Action 8.3%, PvP 7.9%