- #1 Saveggies
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: melancode
Windows
Fight possessed vegetables that test your dexterity, reflexes, and patience to the limit. Slash and bash the juice out of their fleshy bodies to make your grandpa proud… or simply for the chaotic vibes and questionable life choices.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.2% ★, 2D Fighter 15.2%, Spectacle fighter 13.5% ★, Swordplay 13.3%, Arcade 5.5%
- #2 NanoApostle
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.7% ★, Souls-like 15.1%, Spectacle fighter 13.4% ★, Bullet Hell 6.7%, Top-Down 4.7%
- #3 The Trials of the Forsaken Knight
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clown Logic Games
Windows
A fast-paced medieval fantasy dueling game. Master your abilities, time each move with precision, and outmaneuver your enemies in brutal real-time combat.
Why similar: Boss Rush 28.7% ★, Swordplay 23.6%, Souls-like 21%, 2D Fighter 20.5%, Action 3.1%
- #4 EVERCHAINED
95% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Chief's Hammock
Windows
1 YEAR UPDATE IS OUT! A "souls-lite" inspired by early 2000s' Flash games. Defeat bosses & harvest trinkets. Feed it shards & get fed upgrades. For it is your Master. Rise and follow the path, Soul of the Great Hero.
Why similar: Boss Rush 62.5% ★, Souls-like 21.8%, Arcade 5.6%, Bullet Hell 3.9%, Action 2.8%
- #5 Nimbusfall
94% matchVery Positive89% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: GodziPixelPub: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac
Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?
Why similar: Souls-like 20.1%, 2D Fighter 17.5%, Spectacle fighter 14.1% ★, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Swordplay 13.6%
- #6 Boss Rush Delivery
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Mole Games
Windows · Mac
Battling beasts and bureaucracy, a newbie mailwoman must deliver a letter of utmost importance to a noble in a neighbouring nation. Shoot, slash, and dash to victory over 8 epic bosses in this fast-paced comedy boss rush action adventure! Delivery or Death!
Why similar: Boss Rush 55.5% ★, Souls-like 14%, Bullet Hell 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #7 Bananner Nababber
93% matchVery Positive94% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: LazroolPub: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.6% ★, Souls-like 20.8%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #8 WALTO
92% matchNo user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: KUKUKU GAMES
Windows
WALTO is a boss-rush game set in the land of rabbits, built around a combat philosophy where evasion and attack happen as one, demanding extreme reflexes. Cut down the encroaching predators and bring this world to its end.
Why similar: Boss Rush 66.2% ★, Souls-like 21.7%, Arcade 4.2%, Action 4.1%, 2D 2.6%
- #9 Ronin Heart
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArtofKingsgame
Windows
Ronin Heart is a pixel-art samurai fight inspired by samurai themed games. Take up your katana and challenge the five bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, 2D Fighter 21.3%, Boss Rush 20.6% ★, Swordplay 12.7%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #10 BLOOD=BULLETS
91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Slendykray
Windows
BLOOD=BULLETS is a bullet hell boss rush action platformer where you dash into bullets to refill ammo. In order to kill the blood itself, one must hack into the sequence.
Why similar: Boss Rush 65.9% ★, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Souls-like 9.5%, Arcade 4.8%, Action 3.9%
- #11 BROKEN SOUL : Boss Rush
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DoubleJLabs
Windows
BROKEN SOUL : Boss Rush is a 2D Souls-like boss rush action game where you move across a 5x2 grid, dodge, parry, and strike with precise timing. With 20+ unique boss-type monsters and 2 playable classes, it delivers short, dense battles and rewarding retries.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.1% ★, Souls-like 23.2%, Swordplay 17.5%, Action 2.5%, 2D 2.1%
- #12 Rubinite
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cup Dog Games
Windows · Mac
"Rubinite" is a dark fantasy boss rush action game that utilizes the unique mechanic "Focus" to pinpoint enemies' weaknesses and execute thrust attacks. Follow Ruby, a princess who has escaped from the Scarlet Kingdom, embarking on a journey of revenge to reclaim her kingdom.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56.4% ★, Souls-like 23%, Top-Down 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, 2D 2.8%
- #13 Hyper Shapes
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: BlindShot StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key.
Why similar: Boss Rush 69.2% ★, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 6.2%, Action 2.9%
- #14 Forsaken Ones
88% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Verossim
Windows
A soulslike action game focused on boss battles. Push your limits, learn from death, and overcome obstacles in a hostile world.
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.9% ★, Souls-like 21.8%, Spectacle fighter 17.6% ★, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Indie 2%
- #15 Titan Souls
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,561 reviews2015
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Why similar: Boss Rush 40.8% ★, Souls-like 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Top-Down 4.8%, Action-Adventure 2.3%
- #16 Boss Pit
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sticky Bit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Boss Pit is Punch-Out! with swords and shields instead of boxing gloves. Every fight is a boss fight against a fantasy monster. There is no world to travel, levels to traverse, or trash monsters to grind. Just encounter after encounter of deadly bosses in a Colosseum of death and destruction.
Why similar: Boss Rush 44.1% ★, Souls-like 30.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 6.9%
- #17 Iteration
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glitchcore
Windows · Mac · Linux
Iteration is a topdown 2D bossrush game where you hack-and-slash your way through different bosses in different environments. Fight your way through bosses using the fast-paced sword-fighting combat.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.5% ★, Souls-like 22.3%, Top-Down 8%, Bullet Hell 4.5%, 2D 3%
- #18 Mini GUNN
85% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: sirmilkmanPub: SCRAMBLER
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fan-made, fun-sized version of Samurai GUNN 2
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.7%, Swordplay 15.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #19 GOLIATH
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dawg
Windows
Twin-stick boss-rush bullet-hell with an emphasis on arcade-style scoring. Blast away Titans and dodge exciting attack patterns, all the while improving and upgrading your character. Compete with friends online for the high score, or grab a buddy and fight together in couch co-op.
Why similar: Boss Rush 62.9% ★, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Local Co-Op 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%, Top-Down 4.2%
- #20 ESCAVE
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MatchStick Studios
Windows
ESCAVE is a fast paced boss rush game that challenges your mastery of movement and timing. Every jump and dash drains mana, which is replenished by parrying. Face divine incarnations, claim their powers, and face the GOD himself in the final battle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53.6% ★, Souls-like 20.8%, Spectacle fighter 15.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 4%, Action 2.8%
- #21 Infernal Elements
83% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: JustMakeGames
Windows
A bullet hell, boss rush game, where you control the newest Fire Elemental on his journey fighting against the elements of the underground.
Why similar: Boss Rush 63.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Action-Adventure 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #22 Die Deep
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PINIX
Windows · Mac
Die Deep is an action game focused purely on the confrontation with your enemies. No exploration, no puzzles, The only core is Combat. One reckless move or greedy strike, and it’s all over. Answer the silent call of the abyss. Descend into the depths to find your forgotten desires.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.2% ★, Souls-like 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Arcade 5.1%, Action 2.4%
- #23 Unknown Entity
81% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: AngrioterGames
Windows
Step into the shoes of Unknown Entity, a strange being with no form or memories, who will fight trapped bosses in the hope of discovering where it is, who it is, and why it seems to be watched at all times, in this Free To Play game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 67% ★, Souls-like 12.6%, Arcade 5.9%, Bullet Hell 5.7%, Action 3.5%
- #24 Light Odyssey
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SSUN GAMESPub: GRAVITY
Windows
Light Odyssey is a soulslike boss rush where every battle is a test of mastery. Play as Bandi and fight to restore light to a world consumed by shadows. Face off against towering colossi in three deadly phases that demand precision, patience, and adaptation.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.1% ★, Souls-like 22.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Top-Down 7.3%, Action 2%
- #25 Illusive Domain
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kemomimic
Windows
Deflect, parry, and defeat your opponents through intense boss rush action. Fight for you and your allies’ freedom, lest you remain entombed forever more.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.9% ★, Souls-like 22.1%, Swordplay 9.9%, Action-Adventure 5%, Action 3.1%
- #26 TowerFall Ascension
80% matchVery Positive95% of 3,570 reviews2014
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.9%, Local Multiplayer 27.2%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Action 3.6%
- #27 Deep Dive
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninja Games
Windows
A man trapped in his own mind must face powerful beings shaped by fear, guilt, and memory. A minimalist action game focused on precision, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling through symbolic boss encounters.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.4% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 6.8%
- #28 Don't Push Me
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JakeypooPub: Jakeypoo Games
Windows · Mac
Square off against your friends in this life-or-death shoving simulator! 2 Player Local Competitive 1v1. Best played with gamepads.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.3%, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, Souls-like 17%, Spectacle fighter 16% ★, Arcade 8.8%
- #29 Ark:Release
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ocean mirror game
Windows
Ark: unleash" is a fan-made game based on the arknights IP.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.6%, Spectacle fighter 27.3% ★, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, Action 6.2%
- #30 Cyber Strike
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sprinkle Games
Windows
Cyber Strike is a butt clenching bullet hell dungeon crawler. Navigate through intense shootouts, strategic dodges, and cybernetic boss battles. Save a digital world from viruses and virtual foes. Rewrite destiny as you save cyber space in this thrilling adventure.
Why similar: Boss Rush 65.8% ★, Bullet Hell 11%, Arcade 8.6%, Indie 8.2%, Action 6.4%
- #31 Perennial Order
76% matchVery Positive93% of 733 reviews2024
Dev: Gardenfiend GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 52.3% ★, Souls-like 20.8%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, 2D 1.6%
- #32 Onikura
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Too Dark StudiosPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A frantic and challenging boss rush with options to customize your play style as you progress. Defeat all enemies in your path with attacks, specials, parries, and unique abilities.
Why similar: Boss Rush 62.9% ★, Souls-like 21.7%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Action 3%, 2D 2.7%
- #33 What A World
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jesse Bensen
Windows
A top-down pixel-art boss-fighter with skill-based combat, I-frame dodging, instant retries, and weird characters. Explore a compact world mocking modern society with puzzles, vehicles, and secrets lurking between absurd battles.
Why similar: Boss Rush 36.3% ★, Souls-like 21%, Swordplay 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #34 ABYSSAL BLADE
75% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Vifer Games
Windows · Mac
ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.1% ★, Souls-like 22%, Top-Down 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #35 Trickington Hollow
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIBBY PETE
Windows
A K-Pop, Halloween souls-like boss rush game. Swing your cleaver in stylish attacks, parry with candy, and trick or treat your way to victory. Take down bosses to original songs. Save the land of Trickington from the Grim Reaper and his minions.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53.9% ★, Souls-like 23.1%, Swordplay 15.7%, Action-Adventure 4.3%, Action 1.7%
- #36 Kantmis-Zero
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Kagawa
Windows
"Kantmis-Zero" is a boss rush action game. As the only chosen one on the Kantmis continent, you must follow the divine instructions and complete the trials.
Why similar: Boss Rush 77.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action 6.5%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 2.1%
- #37 Perish Song
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Leach Studios
Windows
Perish Song is a 2D action rogue-lite. Traverse through different environments as you battle unique enemies and bosses. Discover the secrets of the world as you dash and blast through anything standing in your path. Each death is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and overcome.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56% ★, Souls-like 19.4%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #38 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,094 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.1%, Swordplay 32.8%, Boss Rush 18.6% ★, Action 5%, Action-Adventure 4.7%
- #39 A Tiny Eternity
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jordi Milian Yamada
Windows
A Tiny Eternity is a bloody brutal and very cute boss-rush game with roguelike elements. Battle your way through endless arenas packed with relentless foes, sharpen your skills with every run, and uncover the strange mystery behind your endless fight for survival.
Why similar: Boss Rush 52.1% ★, Souls-like 21.9%, Swordplay 10.6%, Top-Down 6.7%, Arcade 4.5%
- #40 Towertale
74% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: MiSou Games
Windows · Linux
Fight your way up a Tower of bosses and unveil the mystery that lies up in its peak. Play four intertwined storylines and unlock multiple endings. Now with co-op up to 4 players!
Why similar: Boss Rush 56% ★, Souls-like 17%, Class-Based 14.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, 2D 2.9%
- #41 Imperfect Garden
72% matchMixed67% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Campus Cámara de Sevilla - Centro FP SuperiorPub: TimberFilms
Windows
Imperfect Garden is an action-packed boss rush with two levels, each culminating in a unique boss that tests your reflexes. You control a one-armed youth in a desolate world, fighting powerful Perpetuos—proving that determination can triumph over adversity.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.6%, Souls-like 20.4%, Swordplay 18.1%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #42 ProcW
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Pk
Windows
ProcW is a 2D Top Down Local Multiplayer shooter, with up to four players.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Top-Down 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 8.4%
- #43 A.N.N.
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grandeur Games
Windows
Defeat intelligent enemies developed using cutting-edge machine learning technology in this challenging, adrenaline-fueled boss rush.
Why similar: Boss Rush 55.6% ★, Souls-like 21.1%, Top-Down 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action-Adventure 4.2%
- #44 Plunder Panic
71% matchVery Positive84% of 635 reviews2022
Dev: Will Winn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Chaotic Party Arr-cade Action for up to 12 players! Be the first to plunder all the treasure, sink the enemy ship, or defeat their captain. Featuring local & online play, crossplay, 18 stages, 30+ modify-arrs, and a single-player campaign!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.2%, Swordplay 18.2%, Local Multiplayer 16.9%, Team-Based 16%, Local Co-Op 14.5%
- #45 Bourbon Risky
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HaJoonHeonPub: Jang Hajun
Windows
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 85.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 4%, Action 4%, Indie 3.9%, 2D 2.2%
- #46 Grand Class Melee 2
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Ogopogoid Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
GCM2 is fierce arena combat with an RPG job system for 1-4 players. Battle to the top of the class tree and get massively powered-up!
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 19.4%, Class-Based 18.1%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Swordplay 14.2%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #47 Lucid Dream
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ragdall_Pub: Ragdoll_
Windows · Mac
Lucid Dream is a top-down action shooter with intense combat and hard boss fights. Explore layered areas, collect powerful upgrades, and build your own playstyle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46% ★, Souls-like 33.4%, Top-Down 6.2%, Action 4.4%, Indie 4%
- #48 Dogfight Darlings
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: dull rat
Windows
Dogfight Darlings is a bite-sized, bullet hell boss rush featuring an aviation themed cast of plane girls! Take to the skies, unlock skills, and battle your way to victory through daring aerial combat in this game made entirely of boss fights.
Why similar: Boss Rush 63.7% ★, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Top-Down 6.3%, Arcade 5.3%
- #49 MC Chopped's Melee Mayhem
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axysyn Interactive
Windows · Linux
36 fighters. 16-round tournaments. Pure local chaos. MC Chopped’s Melee Mayhem is a massive 2D indie brawler built for competitive grit. Master an eclectic roster, track deep combat stats, and dominate the Champions Board. High-intensity combat meets deep stat tracking in the ultimate arena.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.9%, Local Co-Op 28.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Action 3.5%
- #50 Unsouled
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 357 reviews2022
Dev: Megusta GamePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.3%, Souls-like 23.3%, Swordplay 21.6%, Top-Down 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #51 SwingHard VR
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Grey Gods
Windows
Dodge with real footwork against challenging bosses. Move your arms as fast as you can to do damage. Swing hard, move often, you'll need to exercise your mind and body to win in this boss rush dark fantasy VR action game. Git Gud, Git fit, Workout guaranteed.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54% ★, Swordplay 22.6%, Souls-like 20.3%, Action 3.1%
- #52 Project BS
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DDish
Windows
Project BS is a 3D action RPG that explores a fantasy world. Take on a journey with Sienna, a dragonewt girl, and fight against formidable opponents and rivals.
Why similar: Boss Rush 62.8% ★, Souls-like 27%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Action 3.5%, Indie 0.6%
- #53 Gallery Nocturnea
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mazurka
Windows
Climb to the top of the spire in 'Gallery Nocturnea', a classic 2D action game focused on boss battles. Master a variety of actions like sword attacks, dodging, and parrying to defeat diverse bosses. Dive into mysterious painted worlds with charming pixel art characters.
Why similar: Boss Rush 67.4% ★, Swordplay 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Arcade 5.4%, Action 3.5%
- #54 Cadence
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: BitShift_Games
Windows
You'll need to read rhythmic cues, strike, and dodge in harmony with the beat. With every encounter, the music guides the flow of battle, creating an intense, immersive experience. Master the rhythm, adapt to dynamic patterns, and overcome difficult fights in this distinctive rhythmic boss-rush.
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.1% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Swordplay 12.4%, Top-Down 7.2%, Arcade 5.4%
- #55 SkyScrappers
70% matchMixed48% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: Ground Shatter
Windows · Mac · Linux
CO-OP ARCADE FIGHTER-CLIMBER. Run, jump, and fight your way to the top of a collapsing building. Compete with up to three of your friends in this 90s style competitive platform brawler.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.3%, Local Multiplayer 37%, Arcade 12%, Indie 7.2%, Action 6.5%
- #56 Shield Knight
67% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: UnderLight
Windows
Gain glory by defeating several leaders of a kingdom in ruins using only your shield as a weapon. Talk to the few remaining inhabitants and discover what secrets this kingdom holds.
Why similar: Boss Rush 75% ★, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, 2D 3.2%, Action 2.7%
- #57 Shroom Siege
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Upside Down Bird
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle for control of a fungus-infested Kingdom in 4v4 strategic multiplayer matches. Possess specialized insects, working together to reach a Shogun, Shrine, or achieve a Poop Victory (yes, you read that right .. Poop Victory). Shroom Siege is for both new and experienced fighters!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.8%, Team-Based 24.3%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Local Multiplayer 17%, Arcade 8.5%
- #58 Dojo Masters
66% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Pixeled Vision
Windows
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 36.9%, Spectacle fighter 24.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #59 Toys Cracker
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HYJAZI
Windows
Toys come to life to engage in epic battles!A unique 2D fighting game, skillfully blending elements of "Smash Bros" and "Mario Odyssey". Skillfully transfer the soul of your characters and gain advantage by creating the best possible synergies.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.6%, Spectacle fighter 21.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, Swordplay 15.6%, Class-Based 14.5%
- #60 HONORLESS!
65% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Budino Games
Windows
HONORLESS! is a 2D fighting game 1vs1 where trashtalking plays a key role. Insult your friends in local versus with custom phrases and then slice them to pieces.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.8%, Local Multiplayer 25.2%, Swordplay 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Spectacle fighter 7.6% ★