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Games Like Beasts of Mystery

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D Fighter, Fighting, Action, Arcade.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see Mothman fight the Flatwoods Monster? Well now you can find out in Beasts of Mystery, the cryptid fighting game with hand drawn animation and approachable gameplay inspired by the greatest of fighting games’ past and present.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 15 reviews
Released: 2025-03-10
Developer: Mutraex
Genres: Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    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 46.7%, 2D Fighter 36.1%, Anime 10.5%, Action 3.3%, Multiplayer 2.1%

  58. #58 GUTTERBRAWLERS
    67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: hslentz
    Windows

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

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.4%, Fighting 27.5%, 1990's 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Arcade 7.4%

  59. #59 5 Force Fighters
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kaizen Creed
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    5 Force Fighters is a 2D fighting game with a cast of unstoppable characters, and a combat system that boasts universal offensive and defensive options. Unravel the story of 5 teens blessed with elemental powers, but cursed with scarred pasts that have led them to a common, but destructive, goal.

    Why similar: Fighting 34.6%, 2D Fighter 31.9%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Anime 9%, Multiplayer 4.7%

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