
Heatwave is a fast paced 2d fighting game with multiple fighting styles, characters, and assists to choose from, and a visual novel that details the story of those characters, in a distant, post apocalyptic future.
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Heatwave is a fast paced 2d fighting game with multiple fighting styles, characters, and assists to choose from, and a visual novel that details the story of those characters, in a distant, post apocalyptic future.

FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
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.

Idol Showdown
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.
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 39.7%, Fighting 30.3% ★, PvP 8.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
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 41%, Fighting 26.4% ★, PvP 9.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.3%, Fighting 26.6% ★, Arcade 11.8%, PvP 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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 38.3% ★, 2D Fighter 35.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 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 46%, Arcade 13.3%, Fighting 13.2% ★, Story Rich 7.7%, PvP 7%
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: 2D Fighter 41.5%, Fighting 41% ★, Cyberpunk 8.6%, Action 4.2%, Sci-fi 2.4%
A fighting game without fighting mechanism.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.8%, Fighting 33.2% ★, PvP 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action 5.3%
“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 46%, Fighting 37.1% ★, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5.3%
Combo, launch and juggle your enemy in this snappy 2D fighting game featuring online mode with GGPO's rollback netcode.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.9%, Fighting 24.4% ★, Arcade 10.6%, PvP 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
“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 44.7% ★, 2D Fighter 37.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 6.2%, 2D 2.1%
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 40.7% ★, 2D Fighter 37.8%, Action 7.3%, PvP 7%, 2D 3.3%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45%, Fighting 34% ★, Visual Novel 6.2%, Story Rich 5.5%, Action 4.7%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42%, Fighting 39.7% ★, PvP 9%, Arcade 5.1%, Action 4.2%
A legendary arcade game developed by Dimps in 2005. This fighting game gained popularity for its smooth visuals powered by S.M.A as well as the high level of strategy driven by its 2-gauge system. And with the addition of new current-gen features it's even easier to play.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.3%, Fighting 29% ★, Arcade 11%, PvP 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Why similar: Fighting 53.1% ★, 2D Fighter 28%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 2.8%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%
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: 2D Fighter 43%, Fighting 42% ★, Action 7.9%, Arcade 7%
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: 2D Fighter 41.8%, Fighting 41% ★, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 7.2%
Join the epic world of Atlas Wars, a fast-paced skill-based multiplayer brawler! Choose unique heroes, master awesome abilities, and battle in crazy and unique arenas. Atlas Wars offers an action-packed brawl experience!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.1%, Fighting 17.3% ★, Arcade 12%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Verdict Guilty is a 90's arcade-style fighting game with a cops vs robbers theme.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.1%, Fighting 41.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Action 5.4%, Retro 2.6%
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 44.5% ★, 2D Fighter 38.6%, PvP 7.7%, Action 6%, 2D 3.2%
◆What is SUPER FIGHTING HEROES? This is a fighting game where you can enjoy high-speed tactics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.6%, Fighting 45.7% ★, Action 4.7%
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 46.3% ★, 2D Fighter 36.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.1%
"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 43.1%, Fighting 38.4% ★, PvP 10.7%, Action 4.6%, 2D 3.2%
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 53.7% ★, 2D Fighter 32.8%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.3%
'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.
Why similar: Fighting 40.9% ★, 2D Fighter 37.5%, Visual Novel 8.2%, Arcade 4.5%, Story Rich 4.2%
Battle against other crabs with time tested arcade action! Form galactic partnerships and starlight rivalries in the story mode, or battle against other players locally with more than 20 unlockable crabs- some strange, many powerful.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.1%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Romance 11.9%, Arcade 9.5%, PvP 9.4%
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 34.7% ★, 2D Fighter 33%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%, PvP 6.8%, Arcade 6.2%
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 43.2% ★, 2D Fighter 39.2%, PvP 5.5%, Action 3.8%, Fantasy 2.9%
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
Why similar: Fighting 41.9% ★, 2D Fighter 39.6%, Visual Novel 7.3%, Arcade 3.7%, Story Rich 3.4%
"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 47.1% ★, 2D Fighter 42.2%, Action 10.8%
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 43.9% ★, 2D Fighter 40%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 3.9%, Retro 2%
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 44.8%, Fighting 40% ★, Visual Novel 4.3%, Action 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
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 43.3%, Fighting 41.1% ★, Arcade 7.4%, Action 5.3%, Fantasy 1.8%
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 33.1%, Fighting 29.6% ★, Arcade 9.7%, PvP 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
Why similar: Fighting 58.1% ★, 2D Fighter 27.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 3.5%, Story Rich 0.7%
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 42.7%, Fighting 40.4% ★, Arcade 8.4%, PvP 5.7%, Action 2.8%
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 46.4% ★, 2D Fighter 45.7%, Action 7.9%
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 52.6%, Fighting 34.5% ★, Action 12.9%
HYPERFIGHT is a fighting game where every hit is lethal, and every win counts. Lightning-fast 1-on-1 duels!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.4%, Fighting 32% ★, Arcade 9.6%, PvP 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
2D Fighting game
Why similar: 2D Fighter 57%, Fighting 23.6% ★, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
BattleBlade is a 2D Fighter game with Bullet Hell elements featuring a story-based campaign about Gods and Demons fighting for Earth. Read visual novel style dialogue to discover the truth! BattleBlade also features a local multiplayer versus mode allowing you to battle your friends!
Why similar: Fighting 25.8% ★, 2D Fighter 23.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12.4%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Action 6.7%
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.4%, Fighting 44.5% ★, Action 6.1%
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 33.3%, Fighting 32.1% ★, Arcade 9.1%, PvP 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Say goodbye to jumping and hello to intense, lightning-fast grounded battles! Arcus Chroma is an offline juggle combo fighting game where dodging and countering are the keys to victory. With a truly unique cast to choose from, let your mind run wild as you master the game's creative combo system.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.9%, Fighting 38.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, PvP 4.9%, Action 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 34.9% ★, 2D Fighter 33.1%, PvP 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Fantasy 4.2%
Pick your fighter, then strap in for an action packed nostalgia trip beat-down in this fast-paced 2D retro fighting game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.8%, Fighting 33.4% ★, Arcade 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, PvP 4.3%
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: 2D Fighter 46.7%, Fighting 45.1% ★, Action 8.2%
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 35.4%, Fighting 32.9% ★, Arcade 9%, PvP 6.1%, PvE 5.5%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.5%, Fighting 27.7% ★, PvP 9.6%, Action 6.8%, Arcade 3.4%
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 44% ★, 2D Fighter 39.7%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 5.7%
The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.7%, Fighting 41.3% ★, Arcade 5.2%, Action 3.9%, Visual Novel 3.4%
Tiny Knights is an arcade fighting game in medieval fantasy, with elements of management, trade and pumping up the fighter.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.9%, Fighting 28.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, PvE 7.8%, PvP 7.7%
SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL, which was the last game made for SNK’s NEOGEO back in 2004, finally makes its way onto Steam. It features everything fans expect from a fighting game such as training mode, online matches, etc.
Why similar: Fighting 44.3% ★, 2D Fighter 39%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 5.4%, 2D 2%
The newest riveting installment in the epic Under Night In-Birth saga rises from the Abyss! Improved visuals and battle system! Witness the curtain fall on the tale of the Hollow Night. Vie for supremacy through exhilarating combat and a deep, robust battle system!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.6%, Fighting 21% ★, Arcade 10.4%, PvP 6.1%, Action 6%
Drag Her! Failure to Launch Edition is a skinny version of our fast, fabulous and frenetic 2D fighter. Featuring a roster of real-life drag royalty, including the iconic Alaska 5000, Kim Chi & Laganja Estranja.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.4%, Fighting 26.6% ★, LGBTQ+ 25.9%, PvP 7.3%, Action 3.8%
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 48.6%, Fighting 15.5% ★, PvP 11%, Arcade 7.8%, PvE 5%
The second entry in the critically acclaimed BlazBlue franchise, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend adds a number of gameplay modes, story scenarios, new moves, and an all-new playable character to further enhance the BlazBlue experience and solidify its status as one of the all-time great 2D fighters
Why similar: Fighting 48.8% ★, 2D Fighter 37.1%, Arcade 5.7%, Action 3.5%, Story Rich 1.8%
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, Fighting 30.9% ★, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 5.9%
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
Why similar: Fighting 40.9% ★, 2D Fighter 37.4%, Action 10.6%, PvP 6.4%, Fantasy 2.4%