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Join the epic world of Atlas Wars, a fast-paced skill-based multiplayer brawler! Choose unique heroes, master awesome abilities, and battle in crazy and unique arenas. Atlas Wars offers an action-packed brawl experience!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.6%, Beat 'em up 24.3%, Fighting 14.1% ★, PvP 7.4%, Action 6.5%

A 2d beat'm up, fighting game featuring a wacky cast of characters!

Why similar: Fighting 29.8% ★, 2D Fighter 29.7%, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, PvP 5.1%

An angry office worker named Butch snaps and sets off on a brutal journey toward his dream of becoming a Hollywood actor. Fight through hordes of enemies in a fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up, using combo-based combat and any weapons you can find - from bare fists to automatic rifles.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.8%, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Fighting 26.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Action 4.3%

Tiny Knights is an arcade fighting game in medieval fantasy, with elements of management, trade and pumping up the fighter.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.3%, Fighting 23.6% ★, PvP 8.4%, Roguelite 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

A combo-oriented fighting game with a simple system. Players who are familiar with fighting games will be able to play right away thanks to its responsiveness and ease of understanding! Fly, run, solidify, and collapse! Supports rollback-style online matches.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43%, PvP 16.6%, Fighting 15% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%, Action 5.5%

"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: 2D Fighter 40.5%, Fighting 34% ★, PvP 12.4%, Multiplayer 5.1%, Action 4.1%

A fighting game without fighting mechanism.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.7%, Fighting 31.1% ★, PvP 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 5.1%

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%, Fighting 30.8% ★, PvP 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Action 3.6%

Welcome to the BOUNCE! Grab your controller, buckle up, and prepare for a face-off like no other in Nice to Yeet You!

Why similar: Fighting 27.9% ★, 2D Fighter 27.3%, Beat 'em up 23.3%, PvP 8.4%, 2D Platformer 5.3%

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 43.5%, Fighting 26.6% ★, PvP 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action 3.6%

Fight to save the KNOCKOUT ARCADE in this stylish 2D pixel art fighting game! Battle with a cast of 6 hand-drawn characters in both local VS and a side scrolling campaign mode, featuring simple controls with a unique twist on motion inputs.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.9%, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, PvP 9.3%, 2D Platformer 5.9%

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: 2D Fighter 41.3%, Fighting 38.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 6.9%, Indie 3.8%

Phantom Breaker Omnia is a fast-paced 2-D anime fighting game that features 20 unique characters, pitted against one another to make their greatest wishes come true. The ability to choose between 3 fighting styles will appeal to seasoned gamers while making the game accessible to newcomers.

Why similar: Fighting 41.2% ★, 2D Fighter 38%, PvP 9.5%, Action 5.8%, Multiplayer 3.1%

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 32.4%, Fighting 29.5% ★, PvP 10%, Action Roguelike 7.7%, Roguelite 5%

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 42%, Fighting 37.8% ★, PvP 11.2%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Action 4.1%

Manaclysm is a PvP brawler where up to 60 mages wage war across realms fractured by magic. Slay enemy mages to upgrade your mana and spell arsenal. Invite friends to a private game, or hop into ranked matchmaking for some massive brawls!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.3%, Fighting 15.8% ★, PvP 14.6%, Roguelite 9.4%, Action 4.2%

Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music. A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.

Why similar: Fighting 31.4% ★, Beat 'em up 27.1%, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!

Why similar: Fighting 39% ★, 2D Fighter 38.4%, PvP 9.2%, Action 7.2%, Multiplayer 3.6%

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 42.9%, Fighting 28.6% ★, Beat 'em up 12.4%, PvP 10.2%, Action 3.1%

Clash in a 2D arena fighter of high-speed duels where elemental projectiles redefine ranged combat!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Beat 'em up 23.8%, Fighting 16.1% ★, PvP 9.6%, Multiplayer 4%

Battlemon is an action-fighting game where you take control of small, cute character and battle in various different arenas. There are many vibrant and powerful different characters to choose from.

Why similar: Fighting 29.3% ★, 2D Fighter 27.9%, Beat 'em up 14.2%, PvP 10.5%, Colorful 3.7%

The ULTIMATE team fight show! It's crunchy, satisfying combat without the chaos.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, Beat 'em up 28.2%, PvP 12.1%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Action 5.1%

Iron City Champions is a fast-paced party platform fighter that combines the positional strategy of sumo wrestling with an easy-to-learn Rock-Paper-Scissors combat system.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.6%, Fighting 22.9% ★, PvP 12.1%, Action 8%, 2D Platformer 7.7%

◆What is SUPER FIGHTING HEROES? This is a fighting game where you can enjoy high-speed tactics.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.5%, Fighting 43.7% ★, Action 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Level up your skills while fighting your way through waves of chaos. Levels are generated at the start of every game and will be different each time you play.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31%, 2D Fighter 30.6%, Fighting 27.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Action 3.7%

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 45.1%, Fighting 28.5% ★, PvP 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 5.9%

Combo, launch and juggle your enemy in this snappy 2D fighting game featuring online mode with GGPO's rollback netcode.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.1%, Fighting 24.4% ★, PvP 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Awesome 2D retro pixel fighting game inspired by the old classics.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.8%, Beat 'em up 22.8%, Fighting 20.3% ★, PvP 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

A Chaotic (Shocker) ADHD fueled platform fighter. Supports up to 4 players.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.3%, Fighting 34.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 8.2%, Multiplayer 5.8%

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 43%, Fighting 35.6% ★, PvP 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Action 3.8%

The Lost Planet Zenox is inspired from an old retro game called "Thrust". You found a mysterious mineral at the asteroid belt of the Zenox Planet. But before bringing it to the earth your ship got attacked by pirates and crushed to the Zenox. Why pirates attacked and how will you get back to Earth?

Why similar: Fighting 31.9% ★, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Beat 'em up 24%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 4.6%

Verdict Guilty is a 90's arcade-style fighting game with a cops vs robbers theme.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.5%, Fighting 40% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Action 5.4%, Indie 2.2%

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: 2D Fighter 32.6%, Fighting 32.4% ★, PvP 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 3.7%

Shank your way through historical locations, defeat your enemies and rise as the ultimate shanker.

Why similar: Fighting 35.6% ★, 2D Fighter 28.2%, PvP 9.7%, Action 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%

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: 2D Fighter 45.5%, Fighting 43.5% ★, Action 7.7%, Indie 3.3%

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 41.7% ★, 2D Fighter 40.3%, PvP 7%, Action 3.8%, Multiplayer 2.1%

SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Fighting 10.9% ★, PvP 8.8%, Action 7.5%

Dash. Freeze time. Aim. Strike.Welcome to OnionXLayer: Extraction, a fast-paced 2D duel game where every jump could be your last and every dash is a deadly decision.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.8%, Fighting 14.3% ★, PvP 13.5%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.1%, PvP 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%

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: 2D Fighter 36.5%, Fighting 31.6% ★, PvP 12.3%, Action 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.3%

In a world controlled by blade, magic, and fist, diverse warriors gather for battle! This is a 2D fighting game featuring characters from Shining Blade and Shining Hearts.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.7%, Fighting 28.8% ★, Beat 'em up 21.7%, PvP 9.6%, Multiplayer 4%

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 28%, Fighting 27% ★, Beat 'em up 15.7%, PvP 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

STICC is a multiplayer physics-based stickman fighting game.

Why similar: Fighting 30.8% ★, 2D Fighter 28.4%, Beat 'em up 21.3%, Multiplayer 5.4%, PvP 4.9%

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 40%, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Fighting 19.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.1%

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: 2D Fighter 46.4%, Fighting 42.2% ★, Action 8%, Indie 3.4%

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%, Fighting 29.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, PvP 8%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Strongkid presents Super Bout: Champion's Tour, a 1v1 fighting game features state of the art 8-bit graphics and sound effects, 5 playable characters, online and offline versus modes, a single player arcade mode, and more!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.2%, Fighting 24.4% ★, PvP 12.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Action 4.7%

"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 45.7% ★, 2D Fighter 43.5%, Action 10.8%

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 41.5% ★, 2D Fighter 41.4%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

The premier top down Smash inspired fighting game!

Why similar: Fighting 34.2% ★, 2D Fighter 33.1%, PvP 11.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Action 3.6%

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 31.5%, Fighting 30.7% ★, Beat 'em up 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Multiplayer 4.4%

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 45.6% ★, 2D Fighter 44.4%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2%

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: 2D Fighter 46.5%, Fighting 41.2% ★, Action 8%, Multiplayer 4.2%

The Grand Slamboree is a 2D Platform Fighter where every hit is lethal for chaotic, lightning fast rounds! Join the fight with 6 unique characters across 120+ stages. Play locally or online with friends using Steam Remote Play Together!

Why similar: Fighting 36.1% ★, 2D Fighter 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, PvP 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Overruled is a multiplayer brawler like no other - players change the rules and objectives as they play, directly influencing the dynamics of the game. No two games are ever the same!

Why similar: Fighting 28.6% ★, Beat 'em up 28.3%, 2D Fighter 23.8%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Co-op 4.1%

A legendary arcade game developed by Dimps in 2005. This fighting game gained popularity for its smooth visuals powered by S.M.A as well as the high level of strategy driven by its 2-gauge system. And with the addition of new current-gen features it's even easier to play.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.6%, Fighting 30% ★, PvP 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.5%

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: 2D Fighter 46.9%, Fighting 43.6% ★, Action 4.6%, Multiplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.1%

2D Fighting game

Why similar: 2D Fighter 58%, Fighting 22.6% ★, Action 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Challenge the world one pillow at a time in this irreverent 2.5D fighting game. Featuring a range of singleplayer options, local multiplayer, and online multiplayer with rollback netcode!

Why similar: Fighting 32% ★, 2D Fighter 31.8%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Multiplayer 4.9%, PvP 4.8%

Chickens fighting chickens, in 2D! Chicken based PvP platform combat.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.6%, Fighting 24.3% ★, PvP 14.1%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action 4.2%