- #1 Mortal Kombat 11
97% matchVery Positive88% of 114,747 reviews2019
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
Why similar: Fighting 44.6% ★, Gore 20.9%, 2D Fighter 9.6%, Violent 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The closest match on Steam, with the same NetherRealm pacing, brutal fatalities, cinematic story mode, and modern online/local fighting suite.
- #2 Mortal Kombat X
96% matchVery Positive86% of 60,022 reviews2015
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
Why similar: Fighting 46.9% ★, Gore 22.3%, Violent 8.3%, 2D Fighter 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A faster, more offense-driven MK that keeps the series' gore, X-Ray spectacle, and signature string-based combo design.
- #3 Injustice™ 2
96% matchVery Positive86% of 24,230 reviews2017
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.
Why similar: Fighting 61.6% ★, 2D Fighter 15.1%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Action 3.9%, Violent 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: NetherRealm's DC fighter shares MK1's dial-a-combo feel, cinematic supers, strong single-player content, and polished versus play.
- #4 Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
95% matchVery Positive86% of 20,008 reviews2013
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition enhances the bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios. Featuring six new playable characters, over 30 new skins, and 60 new S.T.A.R. Labs missions, this edition packs a punch.
Why similar: Fighting 71.6% ★, 2D Fighter 8%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 3.5%, Gore 2%
Why You'll Like It: The earlier Injustice entry is even closer to Mortal Kombat's older rhythm, with familiar juggle routes, stage interactions, and a similar defensive feel.
- #5 Killer Instinct
94% matchVery Positive87% of 5,606 reviews2017
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 54.6% ★, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 3.6%, Gore 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: If you want another violent, high-impact fighter with huge combo expression and dramatic finishers, Killer Instinct is an excellent fit.
- #6 Street Fighter™ 6
94% matchVery Positive83% of 76,019 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 25.5 hrsMean: 119.7 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 41.4% ★, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Martial Arts 6.7% ★, Multiplayer 6.3%, PvP 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Street Fighter 6 is the other big modern 2D fighter, pairing accessible fundamentals with flashy combo systems and a huge competitive player base.
- #7 TEKKEN 8
93% matchMixed56% of 70,839 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 31.3 hrsMean: 143.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!
Why similar: Fighting 56.2% ★, Martial Arts 10.3% ★, Multiplayer 9.3%, PvP 7.7%, Competitive 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Tekken 8 delivers blockbuster presentation, hard-hitting rounds, and a deep modern versus ecosystem for players who want another AAA fighter.
- #8 DRAGON BALL FighterZ
92% matchVery Positive90% of 76,213 reviews2018
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 55% ★, 2D Fighter 20.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Competitive 4.8%, PvP 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its team assists, explosive combo routes, and constant screen-filling spectacle make it a great match for MK1 players who enjoy Kameo-style pressure and big confirms.
- #9 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
91% matchVery Positive88% of 65,809 reviews2021
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 17.6 hrsMean: 82.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 45.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26.1%, PvP 7.1%, Multiplayer 5.8%, 2.5D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Strive offers weighty hits, excellent online play, and cinematic offense in a polished modern package, even if its anime style is very different.
- #10 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,708 reviews2019
Dev: nWay, INC
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 26.7 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 54.1% ★, 2D Fighter 24.7%, Action 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its assist-based team combat is one of the closest Steam equivalents to MK1's Kameo-driven offense, just at a faster pace.
- #11 TEKKEN 7
90% matchVery Positive84% of 94,900 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 75.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
Why similar: Fighting 72.7% ★, Multiplayer 8.7%, Competitive 6%, Action 3.5%, Arcade 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Tekken 7 is older than 8 but still a superb head-to-head fighter with great roster variety and a similarly intense PvP focus.
- #12 Street Fighter V
89% matchMixed68% of 44,141 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 63.9 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 61.8% ★, 2D Fighter 17.7%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Competitive 5.1%, Arcade 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Street Fighter V remains a strong traditional 2D option with solid footsies, combo structure, and plenty of competitive depth.
- #13 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
87% matchVery Positive84% of 8,972 reviews2024
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Why similar: Fighting 44.4% ★, 2D Fighter 28.2%, PvP 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Action 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: KOF XV offers fast movement, layered neutral, and team-based strategy for players who want another deep competitive 2D fighter.
- #14 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
89% matchMixed67% of 3,417 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.
Why similar: Fighting 61.2% ★, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Action 4%, Competitive 4%
Why You'll Like It: A more approachable Marvel team fighter that still scratches the assist-combo, cinematic-super, and roster-driven crossover itch.
- #15 ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
88% matchVery Positive92% of 7,664 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.Pub: CAPCOM U.S.A., INC.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.
Why similar: Fighting 57.7% ★, 2D Fighter 23.7%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Action 3.3%, Arcade 3%
Why You'll Like It: If the assist attacks and combo extensions are your favorite part of MK1, UMVC3 is one of the best high-speed tag fighters ever made.
- #16 SOULCALIBUR VI
86% matchVery Positive83% of 14,229 reviews2018
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
Why similar: Fighting 69.2% ★, Multiplayer 8%, Character Customization 7.3%, Action 4.9%, Competitive 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Soulcalibur VI is a weapon fighter with flashy supers, strong character variety, and satisfying solo or versus play.
- #17 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
85% matchVery Positive83% of 6,951 reviews2023
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Fighting 41.3% ★, 2D Fighter 36.4%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Action 5.2%, Competitive 3%
Why You'll Like It: This modern fighter blends clean fundamentals, flashy supers, and approachable systems into a polished online-friendly package.
- #18 SAMURAI SHODOWN
86% matchVery Positive81% of 1,702 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.8%, Fighting 28.7% ★, Gore 15.6%, PvP 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Samurai Shodown trades long combos for lethal weapon duels and tense pacing, but its brutality and arcade fighting roots line up well with MK fans.
- #19 DNF Duel
84% matchMixed63% of 4,187 reviews2022
Dev: NEOPLE Inc.Pub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Fighting 39.1% ★, 2D Fighter 33.1%, PvP 8.4%, 2.5D 5.9%, Multiplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: DNF Duel is all about explosive conversions, huge special moves, and easy-to-enjoy offense, making it a natural pick if you like spectacle.
- #20 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
82% matchVery Positive91% of 17,024 reviews2022
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Hirohiko Araki's masterpiece, brought to life as a fighting game! Battle with 50 colorful characters, wielding Stands, Hamon, and more! See how characters who could never meet in the story interact when they come face to face!
Why similar: Fighting 47.7% ★, 2D Fighter 18.9%, PvP 9.5%, Multiplayer 9%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top presentation, chunky hits, and fan-service-heavy roster make it a fun pick for players who enjoy flashy anime-styled duels.
- #21 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
84% matchVery Positive88% of 32,128 reviews2013
Dev: Hidden Variable StudiosPub: Autumn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
Why similar: Fighting 53.9% ★, 2D Fighter 24.9%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Competitive 5.7%, Arcade 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Skullgirls combines strong tutorials, assist-based team building, and expressive combo routes in a 2D fighter that's easy to recommend after MK1.
- #22 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
83% matchVery Positive82% of 4,194 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 64.8% ★, 2D Fighter 18.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: KOF XIV is a bit older and rougher than XV, but its team format and classic arcade competitive feel still make it a worthwhile alternative.
- #23 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
81% matchVery Positive87% of 2,534 reviews2024
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 41.3%, Fighting 30.3% ★, PvP 7.1%, Action 6.8%, Multiplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Under Night offers sharp one-on-one combat, strong character identity, and a rewarding modern anime-fighter take on 2D dueling.
- #24 Ultra Street Fighter® IV
81% matchVery Positive90% of 16,814 reviews2014
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
Why similar: Fighting 69.5% ★, 2D Fighter 13%, Competitive 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Arcade 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Still one of the best traditional 2D fighters ever made, with crisp fundamentals and a huge cast if you want to explore the genre's classics.
- #25 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
79% matchVery Positive89% of 10,418 reviews2021
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Lasengle Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
Why similar: Fighting 44.2% ★, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Multiplayer 7.3%, PvP 7%, Competitive 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Melty Blood is lighter and faster than MK1, but it delivers excellent 1v1 depth, strong mobility, and polished modern netplay.
- #26 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
80% matchVery Positive80% of 4,637 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 31.8 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: Fighting 52.4% ★, 2D Fighter 35%, Action 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Competitive 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Cross Tag Battle leans hard into assists, tags, and fast combo offense, which can appeal to MK1 players who love Kameo interactions.
- #27 BlazBlue Centralfiction
79% matchVery Positive94% of 11,934 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 54.1% ★, 2D Fighter 30.7%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Action 2.8%, Story Rich 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Centralfiction is a deeper, faster anime fighter, but its mechanical richness and roster variety reward players who want to branch out from MK.
- #28 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
78% matchMixed54% of 553 reviews2025
Dev: SAFARI GAMESPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.3%, PvP 15.3%, Action 13.4%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: KOF XIII Global Match brings gorgeous sprites and classic arcade team fighting, making it a strong old-school counterpart to modern fighters.
- #29 Invincible VS
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,207 reviews2026
Dev: Quarter UpPub: Skybound Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations.
Why similar: Fighting 33.9% ★, 2D Fighter 22.2%, Gore 13.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%, PvP 5.5%
- #30 FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
76% matchVery Positive81% of 3,371 reviews2026
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
Why similar: Fighting 36.6% ★, 2D Fighter 28.9%, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Competitive 6.4%
- #31 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
77% matchMixed62% of 1,188 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.
Why similar: Martial Arts 39.7% ★, 2D Fighter 32.8%, PvP 12.8%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 4.2%
- #32 Them's Fightin' Herds
78% matchVery Positive81% of 4,491 reviews2020
Dev: Mane6, Inc.Pub: Gameplay Group International
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!
Why similar: Fighting 44.8% ★, 2D Fighter 28.5%, Multiplayer 10.1%, PvP 9%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Despite the very different art style, it's a legitimate competitive 2D fighter with solid fundamentals, combos, and online play.
- #33 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,245 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!
Why similar: Fighting 38.7% ★, Martial Arts 25% ★, Multiplayer 10.8%, PvP 9.6%, Action 4.6%
- #34 WWE 2K25
75% matchMixed69% of 6,528 reviews2025
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 46.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Celebrate The Bloodline in Showcase. Compete online in MyGM. Expanded gameplay includes intergender wrestling, chain wrestling, barricade diving, the return of Promos + much more!
Why similar: Fighting 30.6% ★, PvP 21.2%, Character Customization 17%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
- #35 DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
73% matchVery Positive88% of 70,735 reviews2024
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 17.6 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!
Why similar: Fighting 40.3% ★, Martial Arts 23.8% ★, Multiplayer 10.4%, PvP 8.7%, Competitive 6.1%
- #36 WWE 2K24
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,934 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 20.6 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals in WWE 2K24, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
Why similar: Fighting 58.7% ★, PvP 11.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Character Customization 8.5%, Local Co-Op 6.9%
- #37 First Cut: Samurai Duel
72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,944 reviews2024
Dev: Night Eyes Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.
Why similar: Fighting 24.9% ★, Martial Arts 21.4% ★, Gore 18.6%, 2D Fighter 17.1%, PvP 6.4%
- #38 Die by the Blade
73% matchMixed60% of 166 reviews2024
Dev: Grindstone
Windows
Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!
Why similar: Fighting 26.9% ★, Martial Arts 17.4% ★, Gore 16.1%, Violent 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #39 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,420 reviews2018
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Capcom U.S.A, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 54.3% ★, 2D Fighter 29.6%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Arcade 4.3%, Action 3.8%
- #40 Fantasy Strike
74% matchMixed61% of 2,100 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 34.1% ★, 2D Fighter 21.8%, Martial Arts 15.2% ★, Multiplayer 7.6%, PvP 7.4%
- #41 Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 42,713 reviews2023
Dev: Infinity WardPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Experience a visceral Campaign or assemble your team in the ultimate online playground with multiple Special Ops challenges and a mix of Multiplayer maps and modes.
Why similar: Multiplayer 27.8%, Gore 24.3%, Violent 14.6%, PvP 11.4%, Action 11.4%
- #42 Shadow Fight Arena
71% matchMixed57% of 2,171 reviews2025
Dev: Nekki Limited
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Shadow Fight Arena is a fighting game in which you will take part in an epic Shadow Tournament. Choose your Hero and prove what you are capable of!
Why similar: Fighting 37.9% ★, Martial Arts 26.3% ★, 2D Fighter 21.6%, PvP 6.9%, Action 3.4%
- #43 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
69% matchVery Positive83% of 3,470 reviews2025
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado's battle will once again unfold…
Why similar: Multiplayer 35.1%, PvP 25.1%, Character Customization 15.6%, Action 13%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
- #44 Samurai GUNN 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 768 reviews2021
Dev: Beau BlythPub: SCRAMBLER
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lock in! Samurai GUNN 2 is a bloody and brutally fast platform fighter for players who like short rounds and intense action. Free Edition out now!
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.6% ★, Fighting 21.7% ★, 2D Fighter 20.1%, PvP 8.4%, Competitive 7.3%
- #45 Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
70% matchMixed62% of 3,955 reviews2024
Dev: Byking Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Master the Jujutsu of your favorite Sorcerers and Cursed Spirits! Bring a friend and dive into the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN in this action-packed, 2-on-2 fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 32.3% ★, Gore 18.6%, Multiplayer 13.9%, PvP 12.1%, Violent 10.6%
- #46 Absolver
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 14,780 reviews2017
Dev: SloclapPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.
Why similar: Fighting 47.4% ★, Martial Arts 30.7% ★, Multiplayer 7.6%, PvP 7.5%, Action 3.5%
- #47 Fraymakers
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,522 reviews2023
Dev: Team Fray
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Fraymakers is the ultimate customizable platform fighting game, featuring a cast of some of indie gaming's biggest icons. Duke it out with up to 4 players and call on assists to help out in the heat of battle. Create and play custom characters, stages, modes, and more for infinite fun!
Why similar: Fighting 38.6% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 7.7%, Competitive 6.8%
- #48 Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 183 reviews2024
Dev: Huracan StudioPub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
Terrordrome Reign Of The Legends is an indie fighting game set in a world where characters from horror literature, urban legends, cryptids, mythology exist within our modern world. This spiritual successor to Terrordrome Rise of the Boogeymen will be the perfect fighting game for all fans of horror.
Why similar: Fighting 37.9% ★, 2D Fighter 26%, Martial Arts 13% ★, Multiplayer 7.4%, PvP 6.7%
- #49 Quake Champions
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 38,885 reviews2022
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.
Why similar: Gore 42.2%, Multiplayer 26.9%, Violent 14.1%, Competitive 10.6%, Action 5.2%
- #50 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
67% matchMixed61% of 17,757 reviews2024
Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
From the creators of Batman: Arkham, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a genre-defying third-person action shooter where the ultimate band of misfits must do the impossible: Kill the Justice League.
Why similar: Multiplayer 38.6%, Violent 28.5%, Action 16.9%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #51 One Strike
69% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Retro Reactor
Windows · Mac
One Strike is a 2d fighting game with fast and furious gameplay, memorable characters, and a retro pixelart aesthetic! Choose between one of six unique fighters, travel to medieval Japan’s beautiful pixelated landscapes and fight to become the greatest warrior in history.
Why similar: Fighting 37.7% ★, 2D Fighter 21%, Violent 18.4%, Gore 15.7%, Action 7.2%
- #52 Marvel Contest of Champions
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,518 reviews2025
Dev: Kabam Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The ultimate Super Hero fighting game is now on Steam! Collect and upgrade iconic Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel Universe, engage in fast-paced 1v1 battles, and unleash powerful abilities in Marvel Contest of Champions!
Why similar: Fighting 40.5% ★, Martial Arts 18.5% ★, 2D Fighter 17.7%, PvP 6%, Arcade 4.4%
- #53 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
66% matchVery Positive87% of 19,623 reviews2021
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.1%, Fighting 19.9% ★, Multiplayer 14.6%, PvP 14.3%, Action 9.8%
- #54 Taekwondo Grand Prix
68% matchVery Positive82% of 95 reviews2018
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience authentic Martial Arts like never before in a game. Tactical action mixed with realism as you move like true professional fighters, thanks to motion-capture technology. Focus your mind, hone your skills and calibrate your reflexes. It’s time to fight.
Why similar: Fighting 36.9% ★, Martial Arts 28.3% ★, 2D Fighter 11.6%, Multiplayer 8.1%, PvP 5.1%
- #55 AEW: Fight Forever
67% matchMixed57% of 1,742 reviews2023
Dev: YUKE'SPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Developed by YUKE’S, AEW: Fight Forever combines nostalgic arcade-wrestling with All Elite Wrestling finishers and moves. Featuring a big roster of AEW talent, multiple match types, robust career mode, tons of customization options, more than 40 weapons, and so much more!
Why similar: PvP 31.6%, Character Customization 19.8%, Local Co-Op 10%, Violent 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%
- #56 Marvel's Spider-Man 2
64% matchVery Positive82% of 38,932 reviews2025
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC.
Why similar: Action 40%, Story Rich 21.2%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Singleplayer 8.9%, LGBTQ+ 7%
