- #1 Fight Me Bro!
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Ascension Interactive Media
Windows
Fight Me Bro! is a ridiculous fun filled multiplayer platforming beat down game. Grab a Bro and take turns in this relentless cat and mouse chase where only one of you can win!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.5%, Local Multiplayer 30%, Action 19.8%, Indie 15.7%
- #2 Topdown Showdown
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Team Ryzal
Windows
The premier top down Smash inspired fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 41% ★, 2D Fighter 35.6%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Action 5.9%, Indie 2.3%
- #3 Block Pooper 9
96% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Popcannibal
Windows
Ride a high velocity stream of blocky effluence to glory in this local multiplayer brawler.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.9%, Local Multiplayer 27.3%, Fighting 27% ★, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.1%
- #4 CLASH! - Battle Arena
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 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 31.6% ★, 2D Fighter 29.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, Action 12.2%, Indie 9.4%
- #5 Pray for Death
94% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Light Shock Software s.n.cPub: Interplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle the finest warriors in creation across time and space. Master each warrior's special moves and combos to triumph over the odds and beat Death at his own game.
Why similar: Fighting 35.4% ★, 2D Fighter 33.3%, Action 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.4%
- #6 Battle High 2 A+
94% matchPositive89% of 45 reviews2017
Dev: Mattrified Games, LLC
Windows
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: Fighting 42% ★, 2D Fighter 39.5%, Action 10.3%, Indie 8.2%
- #7 Floaty Fighters
93% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: Shattered Journal Games
Windows
It's fight or flight! Battle it out in the sky as four unique combatants in this free movement fighting game. It's anyone's game, think on the fly! Play with up to four players locally or online with Steam Remote Play Together!
Why similar: Fighting 32.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Local Multiplayer 19.1%, Indie 17.4%, Action 4.5%
- #8 Dual Souls: The Last Bearer
92% matchPositive93% of 41 reviews2021
Dev: Stun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Fighting 40.7% ★, 2D Fighter 40.2%, Action 10.7%, Indie 8.5%
- #9 Steel Fight
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Morphusion Games
Windows
Steel Fight is a fighting game with simplistic gameplay, unique characters and levels, inspired by thematics of medieval and asian. Choose one of characters. Travel to the world where the steel is the only weapon. Enjoy beautiful stages and face unique opponents.
Why similar: Fighting 38.9% ★, 2D Fighter 33.8%, Action 15.2%, Indie 12.1%
- #10 CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-
91% matchVery Positive89% of 336 reviews2017
Dev: FK DigitalPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.6%, Fighting 41% ★, Action 8.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%
- #11 Super Bout: Champion's Tour
90% 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 41.5%, Fighting 23.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 22%, Action 6.3%, Indie 6.2%
- #12 Pocket Rumble
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Cardboard Robot GamesPub: Chucklefish Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Fighting 40.3% ★, 2D Fighter 39.3%, Indie 10.3%, Action 10.1%
- #13 Slice, Dice & Rice
89% matchMixed64% of 734 reviews2017
Dev: Dojo GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.3 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 39.5% ★, 2D Fighter 32%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Action 11.4%, Indie 2.5%
- #14 モデルDEファイト(Model DE Fight)
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: ASK.
Windows
"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 45.8% ★, 2D Fighter 39.2%, Action 15%
- #15 决奕Duel
87% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: 逆熵工作室
Windows
A fighting game without fighting mechanism.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.8%, Fighting 34.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Action 7.9%, Indie 2.6%
- #16 SUPER BUTOU HEROES
86% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: 武闘学園映像研究部
Windows
◆What is SUPER FIGHTING HEROES? This is a fighting game where you can enjoy high-speed tactics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.5%, Fighting 45.8% ★, Action 6.7%
- #17 Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-
86% matchMixed67% of 229 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Battle Fantasia", the fantasy RPG themed 2D Fighting game is now appearing on Steam, and "REVISED" with the latest balances and improved visual effects! Comes with FREE Soundtrack DLC!
Why similar: Fighting 42.6% ★, 2D Fighter 36.9%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Action 6.4%
- #18 Kra-Ken
85% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: DGTL DojoPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Fight intense 1-on-1 battles with your friends! Kra-Ken is a 2.5D fighting game that will make you grip your controller ever more tightly as you beat your opponent.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.6%, Fighting 33.4% ★, Action 17.9%
- #19 Gan's Matchstick Men:Deadly Rhythm
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: 甘十三郎
Windows
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 40.1%, Fighting 38% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Action 8.2%, Indie 2.5%
- #20 Verdict Guilty - 유죄 평결
83% matchVery Positive85% of 768 reviews2016
Dev: Retro Army LimitedPub: paulstephendavis
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Verdict Guilty is a 90's arcade-style fighting game with a cops vs robbers theme.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.1%, Fighting 42.1% ★, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.9%
- #21 Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm
84% matchMixed64% of 295 reviews2015
Dev: Yatagarasu Dev TeamPub: Nyu Media
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm is an original, traditional-style 2D fighting game with 11 playable characters and which focuses on delivering solid game play and high quality production values.
Why similar: Fighting 44.6% ★, 2D Fighter 41.2%, Action 7.8%, Indie 6.4%
- #22 Dynasty Feud
82% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2017
Dev: Kaia Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dynasty Feud is a competitive, team-based, fast-paced platform brawler for 2-4 players. Play either local or online and show off your skills with 40 characters, one-hit kills, multiple fighting skills and a lot of style.
Why similar: Fighting 29.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.8%, Action 14%, Indie 11.1%
- #23 Punch Planet - Early Access
81% matchVery Positive93% of 195 reviews2017
Dev: Sector-K Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Fighting 44.7% ★, 2D Fighter 43.2%, Action 6.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #24 Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND
81% matchVery Positive85% of 421 reviews2017
Dev: Team ArcanaPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 41.2%, Fighting 40.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 7.6%
- #25 It's Raining Fists and Metal
80% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Linux
When the spirit of Metal reveals his true power, time and space lose meaning. Sharp your guitar and play it louder then hell, because.. it's RAINING FISTS AND METAL!
Why similar: Fighting 78.6% ★, Action 12.1%, Indie 9.3%
- #26 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
79% matchVery Positive80% of 4,600 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 43.4%, Fighting 40.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Action 5.9%
- #27 Brawlout
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 810 reviews2018
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!
Why similar: Fighting 49.3% ★, 2D Fighter 36.2%, Action 6.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.2%, Indie 4.1%
- #28 Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,213 reviews2019
Dev: 羽良麻セルフ
Windows
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 47.6% ★, 2D Fighter 41.6%, Action 5.6%, Indie 5.3%
- #29 Divekick
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,831 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!
Why similar: Fighting 53% ★, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Indie 4%, Action 2%
- #30 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
77% matchVery Positive81% of 1,583 reviews2018
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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: Fighting 44.5% ★, 2D Fighter 43.5%, Action 12%
- #31 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
77% matchVery Positive91% of 994 reviews2016
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.6%, Fighting 42.4% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 5.4%
- #32 THE LAST BLADE 2
76% matchVery Positive92% of 402 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 44.2% ★, 2D Fighter 39.6%, Action 16.2%
- #33 THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
75% matchVery Positive95% of 5,074 reviews2015
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
Why similar: Fighting 49.1% ★, 2D Fighter 36.7%, Action 7.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%
- #34 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
75% matchVery Positive94% of 3,836 reviews2018
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.1%, Fighting 41.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Action 5.8%
- #35 Blade Strangers
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 351 reviews2018
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat.
Why similar: Fighting 41.3% ★, 2D Fighter 40.5%, Action 18.2%
- #36 FIGHTING EX LAYER
74% matchVery Positive83% of 876 reviews2018
Dev: ARIKA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!
Why similar: Fighting 57.1% ★, 2D Fighter 33.3%, Action 9.5%
- #37 Lethal League
74% matchVery Positive94% of 6,070 reviews2014
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Why similar: Fighting 40.3% ★, 2D Fighter 29.4%, Local Multiplayer 21.8%, Action 4.2%, Indie 4.2%
- #38 Slap City
72% matchVery Positive95% of 2,876 reviews2020
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology.
Why similar: Fighting 48.5% ★, 2D Fighter 27.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Action 8.1%, Indie 6.7%
- #39 Ultimate Fighters
73% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
2D Fighting game
Why similar: 2D Fighter 56.2%, Fighting 24.3% ★, Action 19.5%
- #40 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,031 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 55.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.5%, Fighting 41.9% ★, Action 8.6%
- #41 PsyBurst
73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Hakagame
Windows
Psyburst is an action side scroller, featuring 8 unique characters with many different skills. It's a hybird between sidescroller and fighting game. Play as hunters and slash your way trough your opponent.
Why similar: Fighting 34.5% ★, 2D Fighter 25.5%, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, Action 12.5%, Indie 10.3%
- #42 Street Fighter V
72% matchMixed68% of 44,069 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 57.4% ★, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Action 4.6%
- #43 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,678 reviews2019
Dev: nWay, INC
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Generations of Power Rangers collide across the multiverse’s 25 year history. Experience authentic, but reimagined Power Rangers gameplay. This easy to learn, but hard to master fighting game is designed to welcome players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Fighting 48% ★, 2D Fighter 33.6%, Action 18.4%
- #44 Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena
71% matchVery Positive82% of 254 reviews2016
Dev: Studio Saizensen
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Fighting 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 39%, Action 15.7%
- #45 THE LAST BLADE
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 235 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
“THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 49.9% ★, 2D Fighter 40.2%, Action 9.9%
- #46 GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,538 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Why similar: Fighting 42.4% ★, 2D Fighter 38.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Action 4.2%
- #47 Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai
70% matchVery Positive90% of 180 reviews2018
Dev: UNKNOWN GAMESPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai is a comprehensive rebalance of the popular fighter Koihime Enbu, featuring 14 playable characters, with “Chōryō” and "assist" character “Kaku” joining their rivals on the battlefield for the first time!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.6%, Fighting 38.6% ★, Action 20.8%
- #48 Stickfigurez
70% 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 38.5%, Fighting 33.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Action 5.9%, Indie 3.5%
- #49 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
66% matchVery Positive84% of 8,846 reviews2024
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.1%, Fighting 44.7% ★, Action 6.8%, Local Multiplayer 3.4%
- #50 SkyScrappers
70% matchMixed48% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Ground Shatter
Windows · Mac · Linux
CO-OP ARCADE FIGHTER-CLIMBER. Run, jump, and fight your way to the top of a collapsing building. Compete with up to three of your friends in this 90s style competitive platform brawler.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.5%, Local Multiplayer 36.7%, Indie 11.5%, Action 11.3%
- #51 Koihime Enbu
69% matchVery Positive86% of 312 reviews2016
Dev: UNKNOWN GAMESPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.9%, Fighting 43.6% ★, Action 10.5%
- #52 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,342 reviews2018
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Capcom U.S.A, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.
Why similar: Fighting 47% ★, 2D Fighter 40.9%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 6%
- #53 Killer Instinct
67% matchVery Positive87% of 5,519 reviews2017
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.
Why similar: Fighting 54.7% ★, 2D Fighter 31.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%, Action 6.4%
- #54 Bubble Battle
66% 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 35.5%, Fighting 32.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 21.7%, Action 6.8%, Indie 3.8%
- #55 SLAYERS FOR HIRE
67% matchVery Positive89% of 133 reviews2020
Dev: Meta Games
Windows
SLAYERS FOR HIRE® is a free-to-play indie platform fighter with an emphasis on speed, precision, and creative characters. If you want something fresh to play with your friends, look no further. Playable online or locally with 2-16 players.
Why similar: Fighting 34.1% ★, 2D Fighter 29.5%, Action 20.3%, Indie 16.1%
- #56 Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!
68% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2015
Dev: EXAMU Inc.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 44.3% ★, 2D Fighter 35.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, Action 5.1%
- #57 Guilty Gear Isuka
69% matchMixed56% of 546 reviews2014
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A new Gear arises, its name Leopaldon. As they threaten to lay waste to the world, you prepare to mount your offense. The good news? You won't have to face them alone. Guilty Gear Isuka introduces the brand new mechanic of cooperative gameplay to the tried and true fighting madness of the Guilty Gear XX series.
Why similar: Fighting 63.6% ★, 2D Fighter 26.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%, Action 4.5%
- #58 Phantom Breaker: Omnia
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 290 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 49.4% ★, 2D Fighter 41%, Action 9.6%
- #59 You shall not pass!
68% 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 34.8% ★, 2D Fighter 30.8%, Local Multiplayer 26%, Action 8.4%