- #1 Mortal Kombat 11
97% matchVery Positive88% of 112,808 reviews2019
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
Why similar: Fighting 38.9% ★, Blood 17.5% ★, Gore 11.5%, 2D Fighter 8.7%, Violent 7.6%
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 58,945 reviews2015
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 38.5 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 41% ★, Blood 17.6% ★, Gore 12.5%, Violent 7.4%, 2D Fighter 6.7%
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 23,880 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 62% ★, 2D Fighter 15.6%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 4%, Violent 2.6%
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 19,867 reviews2013
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.3 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 72.5% ★, 2D Fighter 8.4%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 3.6%, Competitive 1.9% ★
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 5,519 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 54.8% ★, 2D Fighter 20.6%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 3.6%, Competitive 3.1% ★
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 Positive84% of 72,109 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 117.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 40.2% ★, 2D Fighter 26.5%, Martial Arts 6.7% ★, Multiplayer 6.4%, 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% matchMixed55% of 68,432 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 31.3 hrsMean: 137.6 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 56.8% ★, Martial Arts 10.3% ★, Multiplayer 9.8%, PvP 7.9%, Competitive 4.1% ★
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 75,315 reviews2018
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.7 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 55.1% ★, 2D Fighter 21.8%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Competitive 5% ★, PvP 4.5%
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 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
91% 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 53.9% ★, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Action 11.6%, Multiplayer 9.3%, 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.
- #10 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
91% matchVery Positive88% of 64,043 reviews2021
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 81.3 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 45.9% ★, 2D Fighter 27.3%, PvP 7.5%, Multiplayer 6%, 2.5D 5.5%
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.
- #11 ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
90% matchVery Positive92% of 7,467 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.Pub: CAPCOM U.S.A., INC.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 57.2% ★, 2D Fighter 24.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Action 3.3%, Arcade 3.1%
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.
- #12 Street Fighter V
89% 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 61.7% ★, 2D Fighter 18.4%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Competitive 5.3% ★, Arcade 2.9%
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 8,846 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: Fighting 43.6% ★, 2D Fighter 28.8%, PvP 8.2%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 3.8%
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 TEKKEN 7
88% matchVery Positive83% of 94,467 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 75.0 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 73.1% ★, Multiplayer 8.9%, Competitive 6.3% ★, Action 3.5%, Arcade 3.4%
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.
- #15 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
89% matchMixed67% of 3,389 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 60.9% ★, 2D Fighter 19.9%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Competitive 4.1% ★, Action 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.
- #16 SOULCALIBUR VI
86% matchVery Positive83% of 14,091 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 70.9% ★, Multiplayer 8.2%, Character Customization 7.9%, Action 5.1%, Competitive 3.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Soulcalibur VI is a weapon fighter with flashy supers, strong character variety, and satisfying solo or versus play.
- #17 SAMURAI SHODOWN
86% matchVery Positive81% of 1,665 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.4%, Fighting 29.1% ★, Gore 11.1%, PvP 8.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%
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.
- #18 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
84% matchVery Positive83% of 6,795 reviews2023
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 54.4 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 40.5% ★, 2D Fighter 37.2%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Action 5.4%, Competitive 3.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: This modern fighter blends clean fundamentals, flashy supers, and approachable systems into a polished online-friendly package.
- #19 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
85% matchVery Positive88% of 31,987 reviews2013
Dev: Hidden Variable StudiosPub: Autumn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
--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 53.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Competitive 5.9% ★, Arcade 2.9%
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.
- #20 DNF Duel
84% matchMixed63% of 4,185 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 38.8% ★, 2D Fighter 34.2%, PvP 8.6%, 2.5D 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.1%
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.
- #21 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
82% matchVery Positive90% of 15,605 reviews2022
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 15.3 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 47.2% ★, 2D Fighter 19.6%, PvP 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.7%, 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.
- #22 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
83% matchVery Positive82% of 4,172 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 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% ★, 2D Fighter 19%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Arcade 4.5%, 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 Positive86% of 2,470 reviews2024
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 47.2 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 42.6%, Fighting 30.1% ★, PvP 7.3%, Action 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.6%
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 DEAD OR ALIVE 6
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 9,785 reviews2019
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 73.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is fast-paced 3D fighting game, produced by Koei Tecmo Games, featuring stunning graphics and multi-tiered stages that create a truly entertaining competitive experience.
Why similar: Fighting 47% ★, PvP 12%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Competitive 10.8% ★, Arcade 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Dead or Alive 6 is a fast 3D fighter built around striking, counters, and stage hazards, giving you another technical but accessible versus game.
- #25 Ultra Street Fighter® IV
81% matchVery Positive90% of 16,609 reviews2014
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
Why similar: Fighting 69.7% ★, 2D Fighter 13.5%, Competitive 5.5% ★, Multiplayer 4.2%, Arcade 3.8%
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.
- #26 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
80% matchVery Positive89% of 10,244 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 43.2% ★, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, PvP 7.1%, Competitive 6.5% ★
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.
- #27 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: Fighting 52.2% ★, 2D Fighter 36.3%, Action 4.2%, Multiplayer 4%, 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.
- #28 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
79% matchMixed52% of 498 reviews2025
Dev: SAFARI GAMESPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.7%, PvP 15.3%, Action 13.2%, Multiplayer 10.7%, 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 FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,064 reviews2026
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 35.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.6%, PvP 10%, Multiplayer 9%, Competitive 6.5% ★
- #30 BlazBlue Centralfiction
78% matchVery Positive94% of 11,789 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 58.3 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 53.8% ★, 2D Fighter 31.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Action 2.8%, Story Rich 2.2%
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.
- #31 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
77% matchMixed59% of 1,073 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 39.4% ★, 2D Fighter 33%, PvP 12.7%, Arcade 6.6%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #32 Them's Fightin' Herds
78% matchVery Positive81% of 4,485 reviews2020
Dev: Mane6, Inc.Pub: Gameplay Group International
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.6 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 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 29.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%, PvP 9.4%, Action 4.2%
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
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,165 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 26% ★, Multiplayer 11.2%, PvP 10%, Action 4.7%
- #34 DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
74% matchVery Positive88% of 69,746 reviews2024
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 36.0 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 40.5% ★, Martial Arts 24.6% ★, Multiplayer 10.8%, PvP 9.1%, Competitive 6.4% ★
- #35 WWE 2K24
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,911 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 59.3% ★, PvP 12.1%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Character Customization 9.1%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
- #36 Die by the Blade
75% 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 22.6% ★, Blood 19.3% ★, Martial Arts 14.9% ★, Gore 10.4%, Violent 6.9%
- #37 Marvel Contest of Champions
73% matchMixed70% of 1,332 reviews2025
Dev: Kabam Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 39.8% ★, Martial Arts 18.6% ★, 2D Fighter 18.1%, PvP 6%, Arcade 4.5%
- #38 Absolver
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 14,752 reviews2017
Dev: SloclapPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 46.7% ★, Martial Arts 31% ★, Multiplayer 7.7%, PvP 7.6%, Action 3.5%
- #39 Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 175 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 27%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Multiplayer 7.5%, PvP 6.9%
- #40 WWE 2K25
71% matchMixed69% of 6,339 reviews2025
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 44.8 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 30.1% ★, PvP 22.1%, Character Customization 18.7%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Local Co-Op 11.1%
- #41 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
70% matchVery Positive83% of 3,313 reviews2025
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado's battle will once again unfold…
Why similar: Multiplayer 37.7%, PvP 27.5%, Character Customization 17.6%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #42 First Cut: Samurai Duel
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,880 reviews2024
Dev: Night Eyes Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 24.1% ★, Martial Arts 21.3% ★, Blood 20.4% ★, 2D Fighter 17.3%, PvP 6.4%
- #43 Samurai GUNN 2
72% matchVery Positive93% of 746 reviews2021
Dev: Beau BlythPub: SCRAMBLER
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. Free Edition out now!
Why similar: Martial Arts 27.8% ★, 2D Fighter 20.2%, Fighting 20% ★, PvP 8.6%, Competitive 7.5% ★
- #44 Fantasy Strike
73% matchMixed61% of 2,090 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 22.7%, Martial Arts 15.5% ★, Multiplayer 7.8%, PvP 7.6%
- #45 Shadow Fight Arena
70% matchMixed58% of 1,778 reviews2025
Dev: Nekki Limited
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 37.2% ★, Martial Arts 26.3% ★, 2D Fighter 22.2%, PvP 6.9%, Character Customization 3.4%
- #46 FOR HONOR™
71% matchMixed69% of 160,237 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 57.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.
Why similar: Fighting 51.5% ★, Gore 14.2%, Multiplayer 13.5%, PvP 12.3%, Action 5.4%
- #47 Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
69% matchMixed61% of 3,804 reviews2024
Dev: Byking Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 31.9% ★, Gore 15.1%, Multiplayer 14.7%, PvP 13.3%, Violent 11.5%
- #48 Paint the Town Red
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,698 reviews2021
Dev: South East Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.
Why similar: Fighting 29.6% ★, Blood 28.1% ★, Gore 16.9%, Violent 10.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #49 DOOM: The Dark Ages
65% matchVery Positive88% of 37,810 reviews2025
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
Why similar: Blood 39.1% ★, Gore 32.1%, Action 9.9%, Mature 6.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #50 Taekwondo Grand Prix
69% matchVery Positive83% of 93 reviews2018
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 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 37% ★, Martial Arts 29% ★, 2D Fighter 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%, PvP 5.3%
- #51 AEW: Fight Forever
68% matchMixed57% of 1,734 reviews2023
Dev: YUKE'SPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 32.3%, Character Customization 20.9%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Violent 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #52 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
69% 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 53.8% ★, 2D Fighter 30.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 3.9%
- #53 Sifu
65% matchVery Positive92% of 25,764 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 46.7% ★, Fighting 22.7% ★, Blood 21.2% ★, Action 5.9%, Arcade 2.5%
- #54 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
66% matchMixed62% of 17,382 reviews2024
Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 22.4 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 44.5%, Violent 33%, Action 19.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #55 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
66% matchVery Positive87% of 19,600 reviews2021
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.5%, Multiplayer 18%, PvP 17.9%, Action 12.1%, 3D 2.6%
- #56 Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 35,955 reviews2023
Dev: Infinity WardPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 30.4%, Gore 18.9%, Violent 15.2%, PvP 12.4%, Action 12.2%
- #57 One Strike
68% 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 38.6% ★, 2D Fighter 22.4%, Violent 19.2%, Gore 12.2%, Action 7.5%
