- #1 Bubble Battle
97% 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 25.1%, Fighting 23.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Party Game 8.7%
- #2 Super Bout: Champion's Tour
96% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Strongkid, LLC
Windows · Mac
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 33.6%, Fighting 20.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 18.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, PvP 9.2%
- #3 You shall not pass!
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Father Rhine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
YSNP! is a local couch multiplayer 2D shooter. You and a friend try to win a tug-of-war across multiple screens in a 1 vs. 1 battle. Eliminate your opponent with your weapon and interactive level objects, gain your turn, and try to get past him to the other side of the screen.
Why similar: Fighting 26.2% ★, 2D Fighter 22.1%, Local Multiplayer 19%, Party Game 7.8%, PvP 7.8%
- #4 The Grand Slamboree
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alex Jackson
Windows
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 29.6% ★, 2D Fighter 24.8%, Party Game 11.5%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
- #5 决奕Duel
94% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: 逆熵工作室
Windows
A fighting game without fighting mechanism.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.1%, Fighting 30.5% ★, PvP 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Action 4.1%
- #6 Generic Fighter Maybe
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Astrobard Games
Windows
A classic arcade-style 2D Fighting Game, wrapped up in a goofy, full-of-energy, stylized presentation that mixes great animation and zany battle moves with simplistic doodles!
Why similar: Fighting 28.3% ★, 2D Fighter 23.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Martial Arts 7.5% ★
- #7 Stardust Rain
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: EX Beat
Windows
A momentum-driven 2.5D anime fighting game. Build velocity, adapt on the fly, and always be on the move! Easy to pick up, hard to master, with rollback netcode.
Why similar: Fighting 33.1% ★, 2D Fighter 24.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 6.8%, PvE 6.3%
- #8 Starkheim Tournament
92% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2026
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 29.2% ★, 2D Fighter 25.2%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, PvP 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #9 5 Force Fighters
91% 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 28.5% ★, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Hand-drawn 6%
- #10 Rage of the Dragons NEO
91% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Engage in intense tag team battles in Rage of the Dragons NEO! Play the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games with brand exclusive content!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.6%, Fighting 25.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, PvP 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%
- #11 剣撃クロスゾーン
89% match8 user reviews63% of 8 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: 2D Fighter 35.1%, Fighting 34.3% ★, PvP 10.9%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Action 3.4%
- #12 Topdown Showdown
90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Team Ryzal
Windows
The premier top down Smash inspired fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 30.5% ★, 2D Fighter 25.3%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 9.2%
- #13 Nidhogg 2
89% matchVery Positive81% of 1,323 reviews2017
Dev: Messhof
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 29.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 24.6%, 2D Fighter 13.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Party Game 4.5%
- #14 Phantom Breaker: Omnia
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 40.1% ★, 2D Fighter 31.8%, PvP 8%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Violent 5.2%
- #15 Sprite Fight
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael McGarveyPub: Mocha Games
Windows · Mac
Sprite Fight is an action-packed 2D platform fighter with the use of long-ranged combat and the ability to battle your friends. With a series of unique game modes to brawl out together, acquire a variety of weapons through plenty of stages to fend off your opponents and come out victorious.
Why similar: Fighting 28.1% ★, 2D Fighter 24.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.9%, Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 7.2%
- #16 The Skeletons Are Fighting
86% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: SteamyDev
Windows
A traditional, ground-based 2.5D fighting game (with skeletons) that takes a lot of inspiration from anime/hyper fighters. A nice balance between eccentric mechanics and slower, footsies-based neutral.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.7%, Fighting 28.5% ★, PvP 9.2%, Martial Arts 8.6% ★, Multiplayer 8%
- #17 Shanking Simulator
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eternal Eclipse Oy
Windows
Shank your way through historical locations, defeat your enemies and rise as the ultimate shanker.
Why similar: Fighting 33.2% ★, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Multiplayer 13%, PvP 7.9%, Violent 6.2%
- #18 Rock, Ken, Bo
86% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Xelphyre Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rock, Ken, Bo is a 2D fighting game based on Rock, Paper, Scissors. Quickly switch between rock, paper, or scissors to attack your opponent accordingly. Rock, Ken, Bo features 6 gameplay modes to challenge you and your friends with as well as a single player story with multiple endings.
Why similar: Fighting 28.6% ★, 2D Fighter 28.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%, PvP 6.1%, Cartoony 6.1%
- #19 DAIR
84% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Teridax
Windows
A complex fighting game with one attack. Features fast-paced, expressive movement and rollback netcode.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.6%, Fighting 27.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, PvP 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.4%
- #20 NAIR
84% matchVery Positive94% of 89 reviews2021
Dev: Teridax
Windows
A simple fighting game with one attack. Features fast-paced, expressive movement and rollback netcode.
Why similar: Fighting 27.8% ★, 2D Fighter 27.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #21 Thumps & Blows
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Widijou
Windows · Mac
Chaos and fun are guaranteed in this two-player fighting game! Pick your stickman, master ridiculous techniques and humiliate your friends. An easy-to-learn yet hard to master game.
Why similar: Fighting 26% ★, 2D Fighter 20.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Party Game 11.4%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #22 Gender Bender
83% 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 34.9% ★, 2D Fighter 34.6%, Local Multiplayer 22.5%, Action 5%, Indie 3%
- #23 Nidhogg
82% matchVery Positive90% of 7,900 reviews2014
Dev: Messhof
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
Why similar: Fighting 26.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 23.8%, 2D Fighter 18%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Party Game 6.8%
- #24 HYPERFIGHT 2
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: studio joh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your meter is your life. Use it wisely or risk it all in this brand-new take on 2D fighting. This is the next evolution of HYPERFIGHT!
Why similar: Fighting 27.2% ★, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, PvP 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%
- #25 Party Pooper
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lembido Games
Windows
Party Pooper is a chaotic 4-player battle platformer where everyone is fighting, flying, and flinging each other to be the first to poop in the sacred toilet before their time runs out. Poop to survive, fail to poop and explode, last butt standing wins.
Why similar: Fighting 33.5% ★, 2D Fighter 20.1%, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Party Game 7.9%
- #26 Codename Prodigy
80% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Mystic Brew Games
Windows
A Couch-Play Platform fighter with Traditional fighting game aspects that focuses on using your stage against your opponent, with each character taking advantage of the stages in unique and different ways
Why similar: Fighting 31.6% ★, 2D Fighter 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%, PvP 8.3%
- #27 Stickfigurez
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Bidou
Windows
STICKFIGUREZ is an indie platform fighter featuring iconic characters from classic stick figure animations. Play with up to 4 players locally or online!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.3%, Fighting 28.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Multiplayer 11.1%, PvP 3.4%
- #28 Made to be Crushed
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Loekni
Windows · Linux
Made to be Crushed is a strategic and fast local multiplayer fighter. Be the first to activate one of the 3 traps or be destroyed by the one-shot ammo! Play with up to 4 friends locally or online with Steam Remote Play Together!
Why similar: Fighting 27% ★, 2D Fighter 26.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Multiplayer 7.8%, PvP 6.9%
- #29 HYPERFIGHT
78% matchVery Positive90% of 914 reviews2019
Dev: studio joh
Windows · Mac · Linux
HYPERFIGHT is a fighting game where every hit is lethal, and every win counts. Lightning-fast 1-on-1 duels!
Why similar: Fighting 28.3% ★, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, PvP 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%
- #30 FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 568 reviews2020
Dev: HiFight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 38.6%, Fighting 32.1% ★, PvP 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #31 Flightless Fighters
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Viv Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Flightless Fighters is exactly what it sounds like: a fighting game about PENGUINS! The core of the game is its cast of 18 lively characters, each corresponding to a real-life penguin species. It prides itself on its humorous but genuine gameplay, which facilitates the upbeat tone.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.4%, Fighting 22.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Martial Arts 6.6% ★
- #32 Dracoslayer
77% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: IzayoiSoraPub: ZahnEntertainment
Windows
Clash in a 2D arena fighter of high-speed duels where elemental projectiles redefine ranged combat!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.5%, Fighting 16.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Martial Arts 8.9% ★, PvP 8.3%
- #33 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
75% matchVery Positive84% of 9,157 reviews2024
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 68.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Why similar: Fighting 37.9% ★, 2D Fighter 36.2%, PvP 9.8%, Multiplayer 9%, Action 3.3%
- #34 Blacklight
76% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Okaemon
Windows
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 39.3%, Fighting 15.9% ★, PvP 15.5%, Multiplayer 13.3%, 2D 5%
- #35 Ro Sham Brawl
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Midnight Phantom Studios
Windows
Ro Sham Brawl is a rock, paper, scissors fighting game where you brawl your friends in chaotic rounds of fast-paced, physics-based competition. With every move you make, try to survive the round. Launch powerful attacks with crazy abilities, while destroying arenas and friendships with every shot.
Why similar: Fighting 29.1% ★, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Multiplayer 11.7%, PvP 7.4%
- #36 Joltt - Battle Pillars
74% matchNo user reviews100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Rablo Games
Windows · Linux
A 2D fighting game where every character is a zoner. No close combat! Use each character’s special abilities and unique mechanics to blast your rival off their pillar.
Why similar: Fighting 26.9% ★, 2D Fighter 25%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Multiplayer 8.6%, PvP 7.9%
- #37 Rumble City
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Below Zero Productions
Windows · Linux
Jump into the action as a member of 1 of 6 gangs and fight your friends in exciting party combat! Each time you play, you'll be fighting to push your rival gang memeber out of the map! KO them and move towards one side of the arena and claim the world of Rumble City as your own!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.3%, Fighting 21.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 19.2%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Party Game 11.5%
- #38 Flame Up
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Charming Moon
Windows · Linux
Flame Up is a simplistic fighting game with no jumping, no blocking, no health, and no fuss, only you and your neutral. Featuring easy to learn systems, intuitive controls, and ROLLBACK NETCODE.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Fighting 11.6% ★, PvP 10.1%, Martial Arts 9.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.1%
- #39 Breakers Collection
74% matchVery Positive91% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.9%, Fighting 24.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, PvP 9.6%, Violent 6.9%
- #40 Idol Showdown
73% matchVery Positive94% of 5,840 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 38.8%, Fighting 27.5% ★, PvP 10.9%, Multiplayer 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #41 A Few Quick Matches
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,741 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Bidou
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.3 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 32.6%, Fighting 28.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%, PvP 6.3%
- #42 Aria Skies
72% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Martijn Tielemans
Windows · Linux
Soar to new heights in Aria Skies, a non-traditional, 2.5D indie fighting game featuring free-flying movement that anyone can pick up and enjoy!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.1%, Local Multiplayer 16.9%, Fighting 16.9% ★, PvP 13.5%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #43 skelets
73% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
skelets is a local multiplayer skeleton brawler: fight skeletons and plunder gems!
Why similar: Fighting 32.4% ★, 2D Fighter 27%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Martial Arts 6.3% ★, PvP 6.1%
- #44 Tiny Fight
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mad Deviloper
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tiny Knights is an arcade fighting game in medieval fantasy, with elements of management, trade and pumping up the fighter.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.1%, Fighting 25.6% ★, PvP 8%, Multiplayer 7.7%, PvE 7.1%
- #45 Street Fighter™ 6
70% matchVery Positive82% of 78,886 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 25.3 hrsMean: 120.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 37.7% ★, 2D Fighter 35.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, PvP 6%
- #46 Flash Party
70% matchMixed68% of 2,088 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Fighting 27.9% ★, 2D Fighter 23.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, PvP 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.8%
- #47 Fantasy Strike
71% matchMixed61% of 2,103 reviews2019
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Fighting 28.1% ★, 2D Fighter 27.3%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, Multiplayer 8.9%, PvP 8.7%
- #48 CLASH! - Battle Arena
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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 33% ★, 2D Fighter 29.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #49 SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
70% matchVery Positive82% of 398 reviews2020
Dev: DIGITAL ECLIPSEPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 40.1% ★, 2D Fighter 34%, PvP 8%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Action 6%
- #50 Roof Rage
69% matchVery Positive89% of 698 reviews2019
Dev: Early Melon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.
Why similar: Fighting 29.2% ★, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Martial Arts 7.4% ★
- #51 Electoral Carnage
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,295 reviews2026
Dev: Bomb Sequitur GamesPub: Bomb Sequitur
Windows · Mac
Electoral Carnage is an absurd 2D fighting game featuring America's most famous (and infamous) politicians. If you don't download it you hate America. Also JFK can assassinate himself. What more do you need to know?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.6%, Local Multiplayer 20.2%, PvP 11.6%, Violent 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.1%
- #52 Ascendance Fighters
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gensart
Windows
Ascendance Fighters is a bloody indie platform fighter about a distant future in which the government has implanted cybernetic chips into a select few in the military, granting superhuman powers.
Why similar: Fighting 31.3% ★, 2D Fighter 26.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.3%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Hand-drawn 4.1%
- #53 Rift Rumble
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Isaac WildPub: Flaming Wreck Games
Windows · Linux
Rift Rumble is a lightning fast, platform party fighter where fighters from across the universe have come to battle for control of The Rift. Play with unlimited players locally across numerous unique maps.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.6%, Fighting 23.1% ★, Party Game 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, PvP 7%
- #54 Slice, Dice & Rice
69% matchMixed64% of 734 reviews2017
Dev: Dojo GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit.
Why similar: Fighting 38.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.8%, Violent 9.2%, Action 6.5%
- #55 Daybreak Slam
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOne Games
Windows
Colorful characters clash in this beginner friendly 2D Fighter. Family friendly themes and aesthetics with simple combat mechanics make Daybreak Slam a welcoming experience for new players to the genre, and allow each character to stand out in their own unique ways that veterans will appreciate.
Why similar: Fighting 24% ★, 2D Fighter 22.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Martial Arts 9.4% ★, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #56 DANDAN Z
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Pick your fighter, then strap in for an action packed nostalgia trip beat-down in this fast-paced 2D retro fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 30.9% ★, 2D Fighter 28.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Martial Arts 10.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #57 Brawlout
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2018
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!
Why similar: Fighting 46.1% ★, 2D Fighter 32.4%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 3.8%, Action 3.4%
- #58 Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
65% matchVery Positive84% of 3,155 reviews2026
Dev: Gameplay Group InternationalPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighter where you battle as your favorite characters from the Avatar franchise. Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.1%, Fighting 22.9% ★, Martial Arts 9.8% ★, Multiplayer 9.6%, PvP 6.9%
- #59 Bootsies
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playgarden Games
Windows
Bootsies is a pure 1D fighting game with a handmade retro aesthetic that emphasizes reading your opponent, precise spacing, and making bold moves to outplay opponents. Play as a colorful cast of cute boot-clad fighters determined to shape their planet's future. Steel-toe yourself and BOOT UP!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Local Multiplayer 18.9%, Multiplayer 11.2%, PvP 11%, Martial Arts 6.4% ★
- #60 Rivals of Aether
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,130 reviews2017
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 37% ★, 2D Fighter 30.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%