Games Like One Finger Death Punch

The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.6%, Beat 'em up 23.3%, 2D Fighter 15.1%, Martial Arts 11.9% ★, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the original's addictive, rhythm-based combat with even more speed and cinematic flair.

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: Beat 'em up 32.9%, Martial Arts 29.9% ★, Fighting 14.2% ★, Action 7.2%, Difficult 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, rhythmic martial arts combat where timing and flow are essential to surviving against overwhelming odds.

Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.1%, Fighting 20.6% ★, Fast-Paced 10.2%, Beat 'em up 7.9%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, fast-paced, and highly addictive brawler that focuses on reacting to enemies from both sides of the screen.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 50.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Action 12.4%, Difficult 7.6%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features fast, one-hit-kill combat that feels like a cinematic dance, perfectly mirroring the intensity of the seed game.

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.2%, Fast-Paced 25.5%, Fighting 23.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This high-speed projectile fighter relies on rhythm and reaction time, creating a frantic flow similar to the seed game.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 44.9%, Action 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Gore 6.8%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines stylish, cinematic gunplay with fluid movement, making every encounter feel like a choreographed action sequence.

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Action 24%, Gore 16.3%, Indie 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Difficult 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity arena slasher that demands the same split-second reaction times and rhythmic focus.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 42.6%, Addictive 17.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 8.5%, Gore 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The brutal, fast-paced, and rhythmic top-down action creates a similar sense of urgency and flow.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.2%, Addictive 30.3% ★, Difficult 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Rhythm 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it is the gold standard for pure, rhythmic, twitch-based gameplay that demands total focus.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 41.6%, Beat 'em up 32.7%, Difficult 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity boss-rush game that requires perfect timing and pattern recognition to survive.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.2%, Rhythm 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Action 8.9%, Difficult 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense rhythm-action game that provides the same high-speed sensory feedback and rhythmic engagement.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 71.6%, Action 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast speedrunning game that rewards rhythmic, twitch-based movement and precise execution.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Rhythm 43.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Difficult 14.1%, Indie 7.4%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Combat is strictly tied to a musical beat, requiring the same rhythmic discipline found in the seed game.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 56.1%, Fighting 18.9% ★, Action 9.1%, Difficult 8%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on high-speed, one-hit-kill combat that requires perfect timing and rhythmic movement through dangerous environments.

Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.4%, Fighting 26.2% ★, Martial Arts 26.1% ★, Action 9%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic martial arts brawler that focuses on fluid, combo-based combat against multiple opponents.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 52.6%, Difficult 12%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 7.9%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist action game that rewards twitch reactions and rhythmic jumping and shooting.

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: 2D Fighter 40.8%, Fighting 32.4% ★, Action 12.3%, Indie 6.9%, Casual 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, one-hit-kill dueling game that distills fighting mechanics down to pure timing and reaction.

Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.2%, Fighting 34.8% ★, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: The original high-speed projectile fighter that set the stage for rhythm-based competitive action.

REDEEMER is a intense Brawler where you will punch, hack and blast your way through enemies using fists, hammers, fire arms and even the environment.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.4%, Fighting 21.5% ★, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Martial Arts 14.3% ★, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced brawler that emphasizes visceral, close-quarters combat.

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 46.5% ★, 2D Fighter 38%, Action 6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Arcade 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, combo-heavy fighting game that rewards players who can maintain a rhythmic flow during attacks.

Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own!

Why similar: Fighting 27.6% ★, Fast-Paced 27.5%, Martial Arts 27.2% ★, Action 7.5%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, physics-based martial arts combat that emphasizes momentum and timing.

A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, 2D Fighter 23.3%, Fighting 15.8% ★, Martial Arts 10% ★, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, high-speed arcade beat-em-up that captures the spirit of retro martial arts brawlers.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.4%, Action 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Difficult 11.4%, Gore 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Brutal, fast-paced, top-down combat that emphasizes quick dashes and precise strikes.

In this turn based tactical card fighter, you will learn the secrets of Kung Fu, master control of your formidable Chi Energy and perfect the legendary Dim Mak death touch.

Why similar: Martial Arts 43.1% ★, Fighting 41.9% ★, Indie 5.7%, Action 4.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused martial arts game that captures the aesthetic and intensity of classic kung-fu films.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 72.5%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Arcade 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast, cinematic shooter that prioritizes high-octane movement and aggressive combat.

Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.3%, Fighting 26.2% ★, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Martial Arts 12% ★, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, platform-fighting game that emphasizes quick movement and precise strikes.

It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 52.8%, Rhythm 17.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Action 6%, Arcade 4.3%

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Why similar: Fighting 76.5% ★, Action 15.2%, Indie 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 2%

Why You'll Like It: A skill-based, timing-focused sword combat game that rewards patience and precise reactions.

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Fast-Paced 24.5%, Difficult 19.4%, Indie 11%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: The precision movement mechanics feel like a rhythmic dance, rewarding players for maintaining flow and speed.

Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.4%, Fighting 24% ★, Action 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, arcade-style beat-em-up that focuses on accessible, fast-paced combat.

A Wuxia-themed action game featuring one-hit-kill martial arts combat.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.9%, Martial Arts 29.6% ★, Action 13.6%, Rhythm 8.9%, 2D 3.9%

Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.

Why similar: Addictive 38.8% ★, Indie 14.2%, 2D 13.4%, Action 12.7%, Casual 9.4%

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 32.4%, Fast-Paced 23.6%, Action 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Difficult 7.8%

This is a Roguelike Horizontal Action game that players need to follow the beat to defeat opponents. Beat to follow, fist to the bone. Face the foe, and dance to kill!

Why similar: Rhythm 35%, Action 21.8%, Difficult 21.1%, Indie 11.3%, Singleplayer 5.7%

The legendary “two click” fighting technique returns! Get ready for even more explosive martial action with lavish, detailed graphics, stunning special effects, diverse enemies and environments.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 44.4%, Beat 'em up 33.6%, Action 14.9%, Indie 7.2%

Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!

Why similar: Fighting 53.1% ★, Martial Arts 30.3% ★, Action 5.5%, Casual 3.4%, Arcade 2.9%

Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.1%, Fighting 18.4% ★, Action 10.5%, Blood 7.2% ★, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast, touch-based ninja action game that focuses on quick, rhythmic slashes.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 49%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Difficult 7.9%, Action 7.6%, Gore 7.3%

Inspired by classic Kung Fu films, this passion fueled fighter provides fun 1 vs. 1 gameplay for gamers of all skill levels. Take on the role of one of 14 martial arts stunt masters as you fight to show your style cannot be beat. Fight it out in the Single Player Arcade Mode or Local Two Player VS. Matches.

Why similar: Fighting 40% ★, Martial Arts 24.5% ★, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Action 9.1%, Indie 3.6%

Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.

Why similar: Rhythm 54.8%, Indie 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Arcade 7%, Casual 5.5%

Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 68.8%, Action 8.5%, Gore 5.8%, Arcade 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

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 41.4% ★, Martial Arts 28.1% ★, Blood 10.8% ★, Action 6.7%, Gore 6.6%

The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.2%, 2D Fighter 27.2%, Fighting 19.6% ★, Action 5.6%, Difficult 4.3%

Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!

Why similar: Fighting 53.2% ★, 2D Fighter 40.3%, Indie 3%, Action 2.2%, 2D 0.6%

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 67.6%, Blood 13.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Difficult 5.6%, Action 4.3%

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: Action 32.2%, Fast-Paced 31.3%, Indie 12.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Singleplayer 7.7%

Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.9%, Fighting 35.7% ★, Action 7.7%, Difficult 2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.4%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Fast-Paced 20.7%, Fighting 19.4% ★, Action 6.8%

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.8%, Fighting 37.1% ★, Action 9%, Martial Arts 3.6% ★, Gore 3.6%

DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 57.5%, Martial Arts 20.8% ★, Action 11.4%, Arcade 4.5%, 2D 3.1%

Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.5%, Fighting 37.7% ★, Action 11.9%, Gore 3.9%, Indie 1.8%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Action 43.3%, 2D 17%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Gore 11.5%, Singleplayer 7.5%

This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.9%, Action 16.6%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow is a fighting game that mixes elements of RPG, simulation and arcade, in an explosive combination to relieve the Beat'em up genre!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, Fighting 22% ★, Martial Arts 17.2% ★, Beat 'em up 13.7%, Action 4.2%

Fighters Legacy is a 1 on 1 INDIE CASUAL combat game. No flashy over the top effects, just good old fashioned fisticuffs!

Why similar: Fighting 37.4% ★, Martial Arts 34.9% ★, Action 18.1%, Indie 9.6%

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 36.9% ★, 2D Fighter 31.7%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Beat 'em up 9.2%, Action 4.4%

Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 65.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Action 9.4%, Indie 5.4%, Arcade 2.6%

Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.2%, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Martial Arts 14.6% ★, Action 6.6%, Arcade 3.7%

Ever wanted to punch a bear IN THE MOUTH? FIST OF AWESOME asks the eternal question "what would happen if bears took over the world?" and answers it with the epic tale of a lumberjack travelling through time punching bears in the face to save humanity.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 67.3%, Action 15.8%, Indie 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Forestrike is a martial arts roguelite where every death brings you closer to winning the fight before it begins. Use your ‘Foresight’ ability to experiment without consequences before fighting for real until earning the ultimate reward - victory without ‘Foresight’.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 56.3%, Martial Arts 24.8% ★, Action 11.9%, 2D 3.4%, Indie 2.4%