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Mascot Mayhem is a 4-player local multiplayer brawling game with zany fighters and ultra powerful Mayhem attacks. Fill the screen with Mayhem and have a party! Easy to learn with simple controls, meaning anyone can join in on the fun. The game is in Early Access.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.7%, 3D Fighter 28.4%, 2.5D 19.6%, Cartoon 11.6%, Action 4.7%

2.5D side-scrolling beat-'em-up where players experience the thrill of multiple unrivaled heroes, each with unique abilities. Master martial arts, unleash powerful skills, and conquer epic bosses. With local co-op for up to 4 players, team up for intense combat and a truly unforgettable adventure.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.9%, 3D Fighter 24.3%, 2.5D 17.8%, Cartoon 9.5%, Cartoony 7.2%

A party game that supports up to 4 players playing on the same screen. You will control cats in a paper world and win by defeating other players. Proficient use of different skills will make your little cat claws more effective!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.3%, 2.5D 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Cartoon 9.4%, Top-Down 7%

Get WILD in this fun arena game! Filled with cute animals and arcane magic, choose your wizard and battle your friends to show everyone who the most powerful wizard is! Ranging from fire wands to poison wands, and explosions in between, join in on the fun in this WILD game!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 35.3%, Arena Shooter 21%, Cartoon 12.4%, Action 8.6%, Cartoony 8.4%

A 2D/3D hybrid medieval action-adventure game where you fight, block, and outwit enemies in real-time combat while navigating arenas, pirate towns, and cult strongholds on a quest to reclaim your honor.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.9%, 3D Fighter 33.7%, Action 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, 3D 4.2%

A sequel to the Steam Awards finalist top-down shooter. Step into classic movie worlds inside your hard drive and become the hero who destroys the alien virus spreading through the digital realm. It has evolved — and it’s binge-watching your files.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.6%, 3D Fighter 29.1%, Arena Shooter 14.3%, 2.5D 12%, Action 6.9%

Hell Blast: The Ultimate Classical-Modern FPS Experience Step into the world of Hell Blast, a thrilling blend of classic games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D with a cutting-edge FPS twist.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.4%, 3D Fighter 28.1%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, 2.5D 16.7%, Sci-fi 4.7%

Neon: Eternal is a 2D Retro-styled Arena shooter. Blast your way through seamlessly never-ending action-packed levels of radiating colors while eliminating over 50 unique enemies!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.7%, Arena Shooter 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down 6.3%, Action 5%

Healthy Competition is a quick, simple, casual-friendly, PvP, 1v1, isometric melee-slasher game. That was a lot of words, so to keep it simple, hit your friend with a sword! Featuring a unique combat system, you are invited to play casually or spend hours improving your skills.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 39.8%, 2.5D 25.7%, Cartoony 11%, Action 8.8%, Top-Down 6.6%

Cabbagers is a multiplayer combat game with a crazy humor.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 44.3%, Cartoon 18.1%, Cartoony 12.1%, Action 9.8%, 3D 6.6%

The continuation of the Shaolin vs Wutang series, this game is yet another indie love letter to martial arts and classic Kung Fu films. Designed for casual gaming fans, it’s not aimed at hardcore fighting game players.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.3%, 3D Fighter 32.3%, 2.5D 18.5%, Action 8.1%, 3D 3.7%

Rollback netcode physics-based fighting game made by a solo developer.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 46%, 2.5D 31.6%, Action 10.1%, Colorful 6.5%, 2D 5.7%

A sequel to the Steam Awards finalist. Tiny, glossy micro-orbs slipped through space, firewalls and pixels landing straight into your CPU. Your desktop is no longer a workspace: it’s a bouncing arena of orbital chaos. Interact with your desktop while playing as you purge the Micro Spheres!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.8%, 2.5D 22.3%, 3D Fighter 21.7%, Arena Shooter 20.4%, Action 5.3%

The zombie apocalypse has begun! Choose your animal hero – a cat with a pistol, a crocodile with a bazooka, or a chicken with a revolver! Survive endless zombie waves, collect coins, upgrade weapons, and unlock new heroes. How long can you last?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Arena Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Cartoony 7.3%, Top-Down 6.7%

A fascinating couch-multiplayer versus game where you embody a wizard mixing, sipping and unleashing magical potions to blast your opponents with a mesmerizing array of spells. Only the craftiest, luckiest, and most skilled wizard will emerge victorious!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.5%, 3D Fighter 30.8%, 2.5D 21.5%, Colorful 4.4%, Mystery 4.3%

A traditional 1v1 indie fighter that takes place in the Sghetti Universe. Play as characters from The Sauce Monsters, and Freddy Sghetti, with more characters coming soon! Combos, air fighting, and special moves make this a fun, strategic game. Play online with friends too!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.3%, 2.5D 26.3%, Cartoon 13.5%, Action 8.3%, 3D 5.3%

MannaWars is a fast top-down arcade space shooter. Fight PVP battles with up to 32 players, or try your luck in CO-OP mode against waves of enemies! As long as one of your team survives, the whole team survives! All modes are available in single-player as well!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down 5.6%, Action 4.5%

Omen of Sorrow brings monsters of horror, literature and mythology together for a fighting game experience unlike any other. Inspired by numerous arcade classics but offering its own unique innovations and mature aesthetics, Omen of Sorrow positively bleeds style!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.1%, 3D Fighter 30%, 2.5D 22.6%, Mystery 6.3%, Action 4.2%

SUPERHERO-X [Alpha Edition]: is the only create your own fighter fighting game of its kind. With an all NEW Costume build formula that lets players mix and match different fighting styles with different "POWER-UPs" to create FIGHTING VARIATIONS.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.2%, Superhero 25.7% ★, 3D Fighter 22.8%, 2.5D 16.3%, Action 4.6%

After being abducted by a maniacal cyberbot, you must fight your way through a hundred levels of nebulous arenas in your spacecraft to escape. A mouse-controlled, 1366 x 768 indie-game adventure. Prepare to face turrets, mines, asteroids and mechanical krabs intent on thwarting your escape!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.3%, Arena Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Action 8.4%, Top-Down 6.6%

Turleon is a beat 'em up with platforming sections. Explore different levels, face powerful bosses, and test your skills as you decide what kind of monster... or hero, you want to be.

Why similar: Superhero 28% ★, 2D Fighter 20.4%, 2.5D 19.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.9%

ECCLESIASTES, Mistress of Souls is an upcoming fighting game based on the comic book series by Leon C.L.Dawes. A new fighting game, That deals in magic , spells,Djinn and the Nephilim!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33%, 3D Fighter 31.4%, 2.5D 17.7%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Action 4.3%

A retro vector space shooter with classic arcade combat, seamless 2D and 3D perspective shifts, evolving enemy formations, and a haunting cosmic narrative.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, 3D Fighter 37.7%, Action 7.5%, Combat 4.9%, Colorful 3.3%

2D Traditionally Hand Animated Fighting Game based on the Animated Adventures of Zack in Time project

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.4%, Cartoon 18.9%, Cartoony 12.7%, Action 10.2%, Mystery 6.5%

You are the last survivor. Your friends and allies got killed during a raid. Can you survive the endless waves of enemies?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.6%, Arena Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down 6.7%, 2D 4.3%

A three-dimensional street brawler, expanding the way you fight. Featuring atmospheric side scrolling arenas with unique depth and camera style. An immersive and fast paced gang busting experience. Running at your opponents will help you own the streets and increase your martial arts ability.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28%, 3D Fighter 28%, 2.5D 19.1%, Cartoony 7.3%, Top-Down 5.4%

Clash of the Metal is a 2.5D anime styled arcade fighting game. Putting you in control of a variety of Mechs and Robots, compete across a range of environments against the CPU, another local player, or a two player battle online.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.4%, 2.5D 29.8%, Cartoon 13.2%, Action 9.7%, 2D 4.9%

A post-apocalyptical, beat 'em up game where you learn new combat moves as you advance through challenging levels and fight increasingly difficult boss battles as you try to make your way Downtown.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.6%, 3D Fighter 30.6%, 2.5D 16.8%, Combat 7.3%, Cartoony 6.8%

Tartaron is top-down shooter with an old-school art style and a variety of levels to beat. Engage in close-range combat, or snipe your enemies from afar, it's up to you.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, 2D Fighter 27.5%, Arena Shooter 27.1%, Action 7.6%, Top-Down 4.7%

A crazy zombie shooter with upgrades, quests and 20+ weapons that can be earned from fighting different zombie types across 10+ unique worlds.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Action 10.4%, Top-Down 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

The Flames is a top down shooter where you fight a powerful boss called Hodaya and help save the Wisp the leader of the planet.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.8%, Arena Shooter 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Cartoony 8.2%, Action 6.2%

Paper War is a roguelite adventure where you play as "Little Blue," a character brought to life from an artist’s dreams. Battle failed sketches, upgrade skills, and weapons, and fight for survival on a living paper sheet filled with chaos and bombs.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.5%, Arena Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action 9.4%, Top-Down 5.5%

Are you ready to join the Plan and help shape Earth’s future?

Why similar: 3D Fighter 25.8%, 2D Fighter 25.7%, 2.5D 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down 5.8%

Plants in rush is a multiplayer and single player game. Its fun, fast paced, and simple. You have to chose between 4 fruits throw projectiles spawn lasers turrets and more! it has 3 modes deathmatch team deathmatch and soccer!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.1%, Arena Shooter 22.2%, Nature 12%, Cartoon 7.4%, 2.5D 7.3%

Signy & Mino: Against All Gods is a Tag-Team Battle RPG where every move combos together! Discover your hidden powers as you find yourself hurtled into a conflict amongst the gods.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.2%, 2.5D 24.4%, Cartoon 14.2%, Colorful 5.7%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Become the ultimate online smasher & brawl it out with friends online

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.5%, 2.5D 28.1%, Cartoony 11.8%, Action 6.5%, Colorful 5.9%

Saddle up, spell-slinger! Western Wizards combines the chaotic fun of top-down arena brawlers with the wild west charm of cowboy wizardry. Blast your rivals with bullets and magical mayhem in this high-octane battle where every shot and spell, could send your foes flying out of the arena!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.8%, Arena Shooter 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Action 5.6%, 2D 3.8%

Animaddicts 2 is a Beat Em Up Game based on the 80s Cartoon for 1-4 players.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.2%, 2.5D 21.9%, Cartoon 12.2%, Action 9.6%, Cartoony 8.2%

This is an independent game! It's quite difficult! You need to have love, courage, and wisdom to pass the level! It has a unique gameplay. I hope you can experience endless fun from it! This is definitely worth it! Hope everyone likes it! I will do better!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.2%, Cartoon 18.6%, Cartoony 13.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action 6.6%

A difficult top-down shooter with 4 bosses (featuring Big Jean). Each boss will try to stop you with their unique abilities. Despite this, you are still gunning for Jean.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Arena Shooter 26.4%, Cartoon 12%, Top-Down 9.5%, Cartoony 7.6%

"In an age of guns, swords, and magic, the Philosopher's Stone, which maintains the balance of Dungeons and Dragons, has been stolen. The world hangs in the balance. It's all up to you..."Honestly, we can't make it all up all the time. Let's have an adventure together!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.5%, Underground 30.9% ★, Mystery 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 5.7%

Shadow Walker is a rougelite where you have to survive the night and kill a bunch of bad guys. Will you end up dead, or will you blow everyone up with a holy banana gernade?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arena Shooter 18.6%, Nature 8.2%, Top-Down 7.8%

Clodhoppers is an online and local single/multiplayer brawler designed around quick games and big laughs. All the artwork is created using clay models and stop motion animation to give a unique aesthetic.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.9%, 2.5D 21%, Arena Shooter 20.8%, Cartoon 9.9%, Cartoony 8%

Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, 2.5D 22.7%, Action 9.5%, Top-Down 7.1%

Head 2 Head is a one of a kind fighting game experience. You fight through a gauntlet of enemies, using ALL HEAD JUTSU to prove that you are the best. Collect Skulls and Roguelike stat buffs each time you defeat an enemy to get further along the road to becoming the HEAD MASTER.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.1%, 2.5D 27.5%, Cartoony 10.4%, Action 9.7%, Colorful 5.1%

Street Totocher aims to showcase Reunion's culture and rich cultural diversity through a fighting video game.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.2%, 3D Fighter 40.5%, 3D 6%, Colorful 5.5%, Combat 4.8%

Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 36.9%, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Cartoon 12.2%, Action 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

In the Blue Sky Academy school, where chaos reigns among the students, they will be involved in sometimes ironic and sometimes conflictive situations in order to achieve their goal, to gain total control of this chaotic school.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.1%, 3D Fighter 28.7%, 2.5D 23.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Combat 6.1%

Dive into a world filled with fungus demons, where a deadly fungal infestation has overrun a secret lab, Play as a agent sent by the government to clear the area for investigation, while messing with monsters and fungus smell.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 31.4%, Arena Shooter 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down 6.3%, Action-Adventure 4.8%

A hand-crafted 2.5D action-adventure RPG built with pixel-perfect love. Explore colossal castles, battle in real time, and solve intricate puzzles—all in a gorgeous HD pixel world. Support and help bring Saqer’s Paradox to life!

Why similar: 2.5D 37.1%, 2D Fighter 21.7%, 3D Fighter 20.1%, Action 6.8%, Story Rich 6.2%

A mining simulator where you dig deeper and deeper to find the rarest gems and ores to sell, upgrading your gear while meeting the company's increasing weekly profit quota.

Why similar: Underground 55.2% ★, 2D Fighter 20.1%, Top-Down 9.8%, Combat 5.8%, 2D 5.8%

Korean Political Figures: 2ND is a fighting game featuring a Korean politician who inherited a mobile game of the same name. Choose the politician you support and be reborn as the strongest.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.8%, 3D Fighter 31.1%, 2.5D 21.3%, Story Rich 5.2%, Action 5.1%

Fast-paced top-down combat with nonstop action, unique characters, and chaotic enemy waves and camps.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, 2D Fighter 17.2%, Cartoon 12.7%, 2.5D 11.6%, Top-Down 9.8%

Hexagon Knockout is a multiplayer bumper car game where the objective is to knock out your opponents. You control a vehicle capable of firing rockets using its cannon at the rear. Play all the different game modes, offline as well as online.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 27.2%, Underground 24.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down 7.3%, Cartoony 6.4%

Mini Arenas is a fast-paced PVP arena shooter in which you and your friends can play and fight together. Play on a variety of stages and choose to play as one of four classes as you fight to be the last player alive!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.6%, Arena Shooter 27.3%, Action 11.5%, Combat 5.9%, 2D 5.7%

Unlike any other fighting game before, FrightShow Fighter delivers a creepy-fun experience that will leave you curious as to what else these strange characters can do. If you enjoy something different, THIS is the game for you!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.6%, 2.5D 29.1%, Action 11.3%

Spellbound Stumble is a 2v2 arena shooter with an active ragdolls. It uses a host and join multiplayer system to find games.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 48%, Arena Shooter 28.3%, Action 11.1%, 3D 6.5%, Combat 6%

In Attack of the Toy Tanks, across the game’s 60 levels in the main campaign, players must take control of the provided vehicle of war and battle it out across different arenas and be the last tank standing.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Cartoon 15.8%, Cartoony 10.7%, Action 7.2%

Use movement and your spear gun to take down underwater baddies. The goal? Treasure of course!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.9%, Arena Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action 9.1%, Top-Down 6.4%

Dive into the depths of MerFight, a captivating 2.5D fighting game featuring 12 fin-tastic fighters inspired by the dazzling array of sea life. Experience the thrill of fast-paced combat in a game designed for both veterans and newcomers alike, with a focus on flexibility and approachability.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.1%, 3D Fighter 29.6%, 2.5D 20.8%, Combat 6.8%, Story Rich 4.2%