Games Like Awesomenauts

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Why similar: MOBA 71.1% ★, Multiplayer 14.4%, Competitive 9.2%, Action 2.7%, Great Soundtrack 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It drops the lanes but absolutely nails tight hero-based team fights, ability combos, and readable competitive action.

Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter… and the most popular lethal sport of the future!

Why similar: MOBA 73% ★, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 4.7%, Co-op 4.7%, Strategy 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Awesomenauts, it mixes lane-pushing MOBA structure with colorful class-based shooting and a goofy, fast-paced competitive tone.

Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!

Why similar: MOBA 75.8% ★, Multiplayer 10.6%, Competitive 4.8%, Co-op 4.2%, Action 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Another hero-centric team MOBA where roster mastery, map pressure, and coordinated pushes are just as important as mechanics.

Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!

Why similar: MOBA 61.4% ★, Multiplayer 11.8%, Competitive 7.2%, Co-op 6.7%, Online Co-Op 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Compact objective battles, distinct hero kits, and arcade brawling make it a strong fit for Awesomenauts fans.

GO GIGANTIC! THE UNIQUE MOBA HERO SHOOTER RETURNS!

Why similar: MOBA 81.9% ★, Multiplayer 12.9%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its vibrant heroes, team coordination, and objective-driven matches make it one of the closest alternatives to Awesomenauts' strategic action feel.

Teeworlds is a free online multiplayer game, available for all major operating systems. Battle with up to 16 players in a variety of game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. You can even design your own maps!

Why similar: Multiplayer 34%, Platformer 22.5%, 2D 11.3%, Co-op 9.3%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its nimble 2D platform shooting and team-based modes appeal directly to the action-platformer half of Awesomenauts.

It's either not for you or the best thing you ever played

Why similar: MOBA 44.4% ★, Multiplayer 21.4%, Online Co-Op 6.8%, Action 6.2%, Strategy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the same mix of hero abilities, positioning, teamwork, and fast objective-focused match flow in a different format.

Embark on an epic sci-fi, free-to-play adventure. Spacelords is a brand-new take on the shooter genre. Through its 4 vs 1 campaign, you experience both sides of the story: Join the Raiders in their fight to free the legendary Broken Planet, or switch sides and fight as the Antagonist alongside the invading hordes!

Why similar: Multiplayer 29.2%, Action 23.1%, Co-op 20.2%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Hero-based asymmetry, team roles, and objective pressure make it a worthwhile alternative for ability-driven PvP fans.

Would you enjoy building CASTLES, traps and siege machines in MULTIPLAYER? And then undermine your opponents castle and collapse it with 2D PHYSICS & DESTRUCTION?

Why similar: Multiplayer 45.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Competitive 9.8%, Co-op 8.4%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its 2D side-view combat, class roles, and team objective play feel surprisingly close to the platform-MOBA side of Awesomenauts.

Soldat is a unique 2D (side-view) multiplayer action game. Soldiers fight against each other in 2D battle arenas using a deadly arsenal of military weapons, across 7 default game modes.

Why similar: Multiplayer 40.1%, Action 27.9%, Indie 18.7%, 2D 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: Fast 2D movement and competitive team firefights capture a lot of the same side-scrolling multiplayer energy.

A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!

Why similar: Multiplayer 39.9%, Competitive 13.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Co-op 9.2%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though more tactical and FPS-focused, it shares Awesomenauts' blend of action, teamwork, and larger strategic decisions.

Grab your team and tear it up in Bleeding Edge, an electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem!

Why similar: MOBA 54.2% ★, Action 18.1%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Competitive 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers team objective matches built around highly distinct heroes, ability timing, and coordinated engages.

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: Multiplayer 25.2%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Platformer 16.7%, Co-op 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its 2D roster-based combat and easy-to-learn, hard-to-master multiplayer structure overlap nicely with Awesomenauts' arcade appeal.

Chaotic Party Arr-cade Action for up to 12 players! Be the first to plunder all the treasure, sink the enemy ship, or defeat their captain. Featuring local & online play, crossplay, 18 stages, 30+ modify-arrs, and a single-player campaign!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.9%, Multiplayer 19.8%, Platformer 17.9%, Co-op 14.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D team platform battler revolves around map control and objectives, giving it a very similar competitive side-view flavor.

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: Multiplayer 25.8%, Platformer 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Competitive 14.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Awesomenauts is sharp side-view movement and distinct character kits, this is a great fit.

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: Multiplayer 30.7%, Platformer 15.7%, Competitive 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Local Co-Op 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The focus shifts to racing, but the frantic side-scrolling movement and multiplayer chaos are very much in the same spirit.

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: Local Co-Op 25.9%, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Platformer 16%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Co-op 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers some of the best 2D arena movement, projectile play, and couch-competitive intensity on Steam.

Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.

Why similar: Multiplayer 33.1%, Platformer 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 16%, 2D 8.8%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its side-view shooting, build-changing upgrades, and quick tactical duels feel adjacent to Awesomenauts' compact combat loops.

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: Great Soundtrack 33.1%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Competitive 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish 2D competitive game built on movement, timing, and mindgames that will click with players who love arcade PvP.

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: Multiplayer 25.4%, Local Co-Op 24.3%, Co-op 12%, Online Co-Op 9.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its power interactions and emergent character-style abilities capture the fun of learning synergies and abusing creative plays.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 23%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Co-op 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is more co-op roguelike than MOBA, but its 2D shooting, mobility, and character-driven combat still resonate with Awesomenauts fans.

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: Multiplayer 29.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Quick rounds, expressive movement, and ridiculous 2D weapon battles recreate that same pick-up-and-play competitive rush.

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: Multiplayer 35.7%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Co-op 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is pure side-on multiplayer chaos, ideal if what you want most is Awesomenauts' fast 2D PvP energy.

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: Local Co-Op 21.6%, Multiplayer 21%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Co-op 12.3%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Acrobatic arena combat, wild weapons, and physics-driven multiplayer make it a strong modern side-view action alternative.

Knight Squad 2 is a chaotic arcade multiplayer game for up to 8 players. Pick an eccentric knight and fight for glory with wacky weaponry. Triumph over your friends in a ridiculous amount of game modes, both offline and online.

Why similar: Multiplayer 39.5%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Co-op 10.1%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Objective-heavy multiplayer modes and approachable but hectic competition make it a good fit for arcade teamplay fans.

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: Multiplayer 27.7%, Local Multiplayer 25.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its lane-like tug-of-war structure and side-view dueling distill the tension of map pressure into a pure competitive form.

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: Multiplayer 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Competitive 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Short, ruthless multiplayer rounds reward movement mastery and constant adaptation in a very arcade-like way.

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Multiplayer 21.8%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: 2D gunfights, destructible environments, and chaotic multiplayer combat make it a solid match for the action-platformer side.

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Why similar: MOBA 67.3% ★, Multiplayer 14.5%, Strategy 4.5%, Co-op 4.4%, Online Co-Op 3.3%

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Why similar: Multiplayer 57.1%, Online Co-Op 25.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Funny 6.4%

Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

Why similar: Multiplayer 35.7%, Co-op 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Action 9.9%

BOMBERGROUNDS: Immerse in a free-to-play massive multiplayer action-packed arena inspired by classic bomber games. Dash, bomb, bat, and explode your way to victory. Your realm of relentless arcade action is just a click away—dive in and rule the grounds!

Why similar: Multiplayer 38.4%, Co-op 22.8%, Online Co-Op 16%, Action 8.6%, Strategy 7.3%

BATTLECREW™ Space Pirates is a fast-paced competitive multiplayer shooter. Choose your hero, call a few friends and join in on the fun! Meet in battle in this 2vs2 to 4vs4 action platformer.

Why similar: Multiplayer 29.6%, Competitive 17.2%, Co-op 13.7%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Platformer 8.4%

Jog! Jump! Switch! Coordinate the crazy conga line of alien athletes in this autorunner / puzzle platformer for 1-4 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Co-op 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Multiplayer 9.4%

A strategic fast-paced MOBA-styled game where you play as a team to complete objectives against the opposing team. Play as unique agents with a third-person view and use their abilities to change the outcomes of the chaotic battle arena with various game modes! No pay to win, just pure skill!

Why similar: MOBA 78.3% ★, Multiplayer 13.8%, Strategy 3.8%, Cartoon 2.6%, Action 1.5%

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.6%, Multiplayer 18.1%, Co-op 17.9%, Online Co-Op 11%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%

Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.

Why similar: Co-op 27%, Multiplayer 24.1%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Action 9.4%

The Ultimatest Battle is a real-time, 2D platform game in which two teams compete in different game modes with an almost completely destructible environment. UB is a true Free-to-Play, absolutely no Pay-to-Win.

Why similar: Multiplayer 23.4%, Platformer 19.2%, Co-op 13.6%, Action 11.3%, 2D 11%

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Co-op 29.9%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Online Co-Op 7.1%

Tower Wars combines elements of tower defense, RTS, and all-out multi-player mayhem to bring you a completely unique experience, delivered with a fun and funny not-so-old world style!

Why similar: Multiplayer 41.6%, Co-op 21.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Indie 8.1%, Action 5.6%

Master the most intense platformer shooter ever created. Play in teams of up to 5v5 players across 8 game modes or make your own custom lobby. Collect & craft an arsenal of weapons to master your loadout. Play cross-platform for free on PC, Console, Mobile, and Web with full controller support.

Why similar: Platformer 34%, Multiplayer 17.7%, Action 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Co-op 9.5%

Dropzone is a game of action, strategy and skill. Win 15 minute battles by scoring points. Unlock gear, customize your squad of up to 3 Units and compete in Team 3v3, 2v2 or 1v1 matches. Lay claim to the riches of Europa!

Why similar: MOBA 78.8% ★, Competitive 4.8%, Strategy 4.1%, Co-op 4%, Action 2.8%

Behold the clash of heroes! Iron League is a MOBA teamfight of the warriors named "Ironsides". The League does not care what their motives are, as long as they give a good fight. How about you? Do you wanna be the strongest Ironside? Then, take a bold step into the Iron League!

Why similar: MOBA 85.3% ★, Co-op 5.1%, Competitive 3.5%, Strategy 2.7%, Action 2.2%

Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.

Why similar: Multiplayer 69%, Online Co-Op 31%

Formicide is a fast-paced 2D online platformer with a lineup of versatile classes. Think Worms meets Team Fortress 2. Face off with teammates against enemies in destructible environments with the weapons and abilities at your disposal.

Why similar: Multiplayer 45.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Action 15.3%, 2D 10.9%, Indie 9.9%

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: Co-op 37.4%, Multiplayer 32%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Action 8.6%, Indie 4.4%

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

Why similar: MOBA 77% ★, Multiplayer 10%, Competitive 4.4%, Strategy 2.7%, Online Co-Op 2.2%

You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.

Why similar: Co-op 32.8%, Multiplayer 21%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Action 11%, Strategy 10.2%

Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

Why similar: Multiplayer 48.6%, Online Co-Op 20.6%, Action 18.4%, Indie 12.4%

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

Why similar: Platformer 21.1%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Co-op 16.1%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%