Games Like DAIR

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

Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.7%, Fighting 19.8% ★, eSports 12.7% ★, PvP 9.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%

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 25.1% ★, 2D Fighter 22.7%, eSports 16.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Multiplayer 6.4%

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 23% ★, 2D Fighter 22.6%, eSports 15.3% ★, PvP 8.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%

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 35.5%, Fighting 20.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, PvP 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%

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 28.4% ★, eSports 15.8% ★, 2D Fighter 15.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, PvP 9.7%

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 37%, Fighting 29.1% ★, PvP 12.7%, Arcade 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.5%

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

Why similar: Fighting 26% ★, 2D Fighter 25.5%, PvP 10%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Multiplayer 5.6%

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: 2D Fighter 27.9%, Fighting 26.8% ★, PvP 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%, Arcade 5%

Every hit counts. A new take on 2D fighting arises with tight mechanics that tie meter and win condition directly together. This is the next evolution of HYPERFIGHT!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.3%, Fighting 26.3% ★, PvP 11%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Multiplayer 5.6%

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: 2D Fighter 34.1%, Fighting 33.3% ★, eSports 7.8% ★, PvP 7%, Multiplayer 6.1%

"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 36.1%, Fighting 33.3% ★, PvP 13.8%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Action 3.7%

Engage in intense battles over the control of a deadly weapon in this local fighting game

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.4%, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, PvP 12.4%, Minimalist 9.5%, Fighting 7.4% ★

A stylized, low poly fighting game, with warriors from various eras and worlds! Simple controls make it easy to learn, with plenty of tools to play around with for those who want more depth! “Piercing” attacks shake up the genre, by dealing high chip damage!

Why similar: Fighting 27% ★, 2D Fighter 26.5%, eSports 16.5% ★, PvP 9.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%

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 27%, Fighting 24.9% ★, PvP 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Combat 6.6%

A fighting game without fighting mechanism.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.4%, Fighting 30.7% ★, PvP 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Action 4.5%

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

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.4%, Fighting 35.5% ★, PvP 12.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Action 3.5%

Matchstick Men：Deadly rhythm is a local multiplayer fighting game. Use strange mechanics to blow your opponents.(Temporary multiplayer is not supported)

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.4%, Fighting 33% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Minimalist 7.2%, Combat 5.8%

Dashwalk Dueling is a pixel-perfect fighting game with ninja fast swordplay. Whether you're dueling online, battling dojo traitors, or honing your skills in training, can you keep your feet on the ground and find that deadly blow? Show off your skills, strategy, and style in this platform fighter!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.8%, Fighting 24.4% ★, PvP 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%, eSports 7.5% ★

New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.9%, Fighting 35.2% ★, eSports 9.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Arcade 4.3%

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 38.7%, Fighting 25.7% ★, PvP 13.2%, Arcade 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.2%, Fighting 27.6% ★, eSports 15.9% ★, Multiplayer 7.4%, Action 4.2%

The premier top down Smash inspired fighting game!

Why similar: Fighting 30.3% ★, 2D Fighter 26.7%, PvP 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%

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 37.3%, Fighting 27.3% ★, PvP 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Arcade 4.4%

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 29.7% ★, 2D Fighter 27.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, PvP 11.6%, Combat 7.8%

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%, PvP 16.4%, Fighting 15.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 13%, Combat 6.2%

Swordmin'z Dream is a lovely little mini-maximalist fighting game for two-to-four players. Quick matches, high stakes, unique characters and strong parry mechanics. Will you follow your dream?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Fighting 28.8% ★, PvP 11.7%, Combat 5.5%, Multiplayer 5.1%

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 28.6% ★, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Local Multiplayer 16.8%, PvP 10.9%, Multiplayer 5.9%

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.

Why similar: Fighting 38.2% ★, 2D Fighter 23.4%, eSports 9.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.4%, Fighting 38.5% ★, eSports 8.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 5.4%, Action 4.9%

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 28.7%, Fighting 23.7% ★, PvP 12%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Combat 6.6%

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: 2D Fighter 36.4%, Fighting 34.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 18.1%, Action 5.5%, Indie 5.4%

Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.

Why similar: Fighting 48.5% ★, 2D Fighter 22.4%, eSports 8.4% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.1%

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 27.9%, Fighting 27% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, PvP 10.8%, Multiplayer 7%

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

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.1%, Fighting 23.2% ★, PvP 12.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Arcade 6.8%

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: 2D Fighter 30.7%, Fighting 29.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.2%, PvP 6.8%

THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39%, Fighting 36.2% ★, eSports 10% ★, Local Multiplayer 6.8%, Action 3.4%

Elemensional Rift is a platform fighter that shakes out the traditional hit/throw/guard triangle for a focus on energy management. Manage your energy in this clash of gods while humanity fights back from hanging on the brink of extinction. Will you survive to get your wish granted?

Why similar: Fighting 23% ★, 2D Fighter 22.4%, eSports 17.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, PvP 8.5%

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 29.9%, Fighting 26.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Multiplayer 9%, PvP 8.2%

Street Fighter meets Nidhogg in the best game to introduce fighting games to your friends that don't play fighting games. Cross the goal to win the match, use the platforms to position yourself strategically, react quickly, KO your opponent, and run as fast as you can. Rollback Netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 22.9% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, eSports 15.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, PvP 7.3%

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 33.1%, Fighting 28.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Combat 6.8%

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 38.7% ★, 2D Fighter 34.8%, PvP 9.9%, Action 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 29.6% ★, 2D Fighter 26.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, PvP 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Have you got what it takes to be a Wanba Warrior? Step into the absurd world of calligraphy combat and prepare to lay the smackdown upon all who dare to oppose you, dishing out damage with your chosen ink brush of brutality! highly recommend playing with controllers.

Why similar: Fighting 23.9% ★, eSports 16.4% ★, 2D Fighter 16.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, PvP 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 21.1%, Fighting 20.9% ★, eSports 15.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 10%, PvP 9.4%

Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

Why similar: Fighting 35.8% ★, 2D Fighter 32.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, eSports 9.6% ★, Arcade 4.4%

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 31.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 20.7%, 2D Fighter 14.8%, eSports 7.4% ★, Multiplayer 7.2%

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: 2D Fighter 28%, Fighting 27% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 9%, Multiplayer 6.4%

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 41.6% ★, 2D Fighter 35%, PvP 10.7%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Action 5.2%

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 28.8% ★, 2D Fighter 25.8%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, PvP 9.8%, Multiplayer 5.8%

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 33.2%, Fighting 27.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%

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: Fighting 23% ★, 2D Fighter 21.1%, eSports 12.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 12%, PvP 11.5%

OVERCAT is a 1v1 twin-stick fighting game, where competitive and casual players can finally have a fair fight!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.6%, eSports 16.4% ★, PvP 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Fighting 11% ★

With its own unique battle system and a wide selection of characteristic angels, the girls are appearing on Steam for the first time in [Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!]!!

Why similar: Fighting 37.5% ★, 2D Fighter 30.8%, eSports 13.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Arcade 3.7%

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 41.5%, PvP 19.8%, Fighting 15.9% ★, Multiplayer 10.8%, Action 5.3%

Smash through your competition in Sugar Shatter, a breakout fighting game where you have to hit a candy ball to break more bricks than your opponent. Meet a variety of characters in campaign mode, or challenge your friends to a test of skill with local multiplayer versus mode!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.7%, Fighting 13.3% ★, PvP 10.5%, Arcade 9%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%

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 31.9%, Fighting 29.8% ★, PvP 12.5%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Stylized 4.8%

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 41.8%, PvP 14.6%, Fighting 13.7% ★, Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 6%

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: Fighting 31.4% ★, 2D Fighter 30%, PvP 13.7%, Action 10%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Ride a high velocity stream of blocky effluence to glory in this local multiplayer brawler.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.1%, Fighting 28.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 22.8%, Action 6.7%, Indie 6.6%

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

Why similar: Fighting 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 33.6%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Action 3.7%, Local Multiplayer 3%