Games Like Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

Why similar: Fighting 31.3% ★, 2D Fighter 22.2%, Games Workshop 11.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, 4 Player Local 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it most closely preserves Rivals' movement-driven platform fighting, elemental roster design, and competitive multiplayer focus.

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 21.2% ★, Games Workshop 20.7% ★, 2D Fighter 16.1%, Competitive 8.9% ★, Moddable 6.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is a precision-focused indie platform fighter with strong workshop-style customization and a moveset philosophy very close to Rivals of Aether.

Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology.

Why similar: Fighting 48.3% ★, 2D Fighter 22%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%, Platformer 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its wavedash-heavy movement, edge-guarding, and freeform recovery game make it one of the closest mechanical cousins to Rivals.

A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!

Why similar: Fighting 29.7% ★, 2D Fighter 28.5%, Competitive 10.4% ★, 4 Player Local 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This smaller indie pick goes straight for fast 2D platform-fighter skirmishes with a similarly compact, competitive feel.

Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!

Why similar: Fighting 48.4% ★, 2D Fighter 29%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Platformer 5.9%, Competitive 3.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is a fast Steam-native platform fighter centered on aerial strings, knockback confirms, and aggressive offstage play.

Rushdown Revolt is a platform fighter featuring 12 dazzlingly unique characters and best-in-the-business rollback netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 50.8% ★, 2D Fighter 36.8%, Platformer 7.7%, Arcade 3%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This platform fighter leans hard into advanced air mobility, pressure, and combo expression in a way competitive Rivals players usually appreciate.

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

Why similar: Fighting 40.2% ★, 2D Fighter 23.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.7%, 4 Player Local 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its weapon-based platform-fighting system still captures the same stock-based, edge-focused multiplayer rhythm that makes Rivals so replayable.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with the biggest and best fighting character roster yet! Choose your favorite brawlers, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow with friends or across a unique, roguelike player campaign!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 70%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Arcade 5.5%, Multiplayer 5.5%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a modern platform-fighter ruleset with strong movement options, ring-outs, and a more competitive slant than most licensed brawlers.

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

Why similar: Fighting 33% ★, 2D Fighter 24.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, 4 Player Local 6.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its pixel-art presentation and knockback-focused rooftop duels make it feel especially close to Rivals' indie 2D fighting vibe.

Brawl it out with your Nickelodeon favorites in epic platform battles.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 61.5%, Multiplayer 19%, Beat 'em up 9.4%, Arcade 4.1%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original offers straightforward platform-fighter action with familiar knockback, recovery, and ledge-pressure fundamentals.

Indie Pogo is a platform brawler game for 2-4 players about bouncing, ricocheting, and pogoing your friends into oblivion! Gather your friends for 2-4 player local romps, or climb the online ladder in the bounciest of battles. Prepare yourself for a rompin' stompin' jumpin' good time!

Why similar: Fighting 61.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Platformer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This indie crossover platform fighter shares Rivals' fast aerial scrambles and love of distinct, gimmick-rich character kits.

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: Fighting 31.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26.7%, Competitive 10.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It turns reads, momentum, and arena positioning into an intensely competitive multiplayer contest with the same pick-up-and-master appeal.

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 36.4%, Local Multiplayer 18.5%, Fighting 9.9% ★, 4 Player Local 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Even without traditional fighting-game movesets, its razor-sharp platform movement and versus tension hit a very similar local-multiplayer sweet spot.

Icons: Legacy Edition is a Community Tribute Release that makes important product updates such as an input-delay-free offline mode and includes hundreds of unique cosmetics such as character skins, taunts, recovery platforms, victory poses and emotes at the modest price of $4.99.

Why similar: Fighting 72.2% ★, Multiplayer 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Platformer 6.2%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It was built squarely in the Smash-style mold, emphasizing dash movement, edge-guards, and clean competitive rules.

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: Fighting 36.3% ★, 2D Fighter 21.6%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Competitive 6.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: The original delivers the same core mind games and high-speed arena pressure in a simpler, equally rivalry-friendly package.

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: 2D Fighter 28.6%, Fighting 22.8% ★, Competitive 19.5% ★, 4 Player Local 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its lightning-fast 2D duels reward spacing, movement mastery, and lethal offstage moments much like a stripped-down platform fighter.

Super Slime Arena is a 16-bit style, party-fighting game embracing equal parts accessibility and chaos. One attack, one hitpoint, all slime! Use nearly any controller in fast and frantic 2-50+ multiplayer matches across the many lands of Planet Blorb!

Why similar: Fighting 30.4% ★, 2D Fighter 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, 4 Player Local 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers simple but effective stock-based platform brawling with hazards, recoveries, and chaotic multiplayer rounds.

A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.8%, 4 Player Local 20.5%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Creative ability interactions and platform-based skirmishes make it a great pick if you like Rivals' mix of systems depth and chaos.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 20.9%, Multiplayer 20.1%, 4 Player Local 15.1%, Competitive 13.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Fast pixel-art arenas, sharp movement, and constant scrambles for stage control give it a similar competitive-party balance.

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

Why similar: Fighting 38.4% ★, 2D Fighter 21.3%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, 4 Player Local 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its frantic 2D arena battles create the same kind of improvisational local and online rivalries Rivals players often enjoy.

Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all.

Why similar: Fighting 28.8% ★, 2D Fighter 21%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Competitive 9.1% ★, 4 Player Local 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This indie brawler sticks close to the platform-fighter formula with airborne knockback combat and party-friendly multiplayer structure.

The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!

Why similar: Fighting 27% ★, 2D Fighter 20.1%, Moddable 10.6% ★, Competitive 10% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top launches, wall bounces, and ring-out energy make it feel like a chaotic anime take on platform-fighter fundamentals.

Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.

Why similar: Fighting 37.6% ★, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Platformer 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its 1v1 knockback duels, aerial positioning, and constant adaptation make it surprisingly appealing to platform-fighter players.

A 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.5%, Competitive 17.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.2%, 4 Player Local 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact platform arenas and high-stakes head-hunting create tense rounds that reward spacing and quick reactions.

Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

Why similar: Fighting 34.6% ★, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Competitive 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: The original's minimalist rules put even more emphasis on reads, footsies, and stage control in a pure versus format.

Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

Why similar: Fighting 36.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, 4 Player Local 9.5%, Multiplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: Physics-driven platform combat, aerial improvisation, and ring-out chaos make it a strong adjacent pick for Rivals fans.

Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.

Why similar: Competitive 27.8% ★, Multiplayer 22.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.4%, 4 Player Local 13.2%, Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its movement mastery, cutthroat multiplayer, and constant platform pressure overlap nicely with the competitive side of Rivals.

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

Why similar: Fighting 41% ★, Local Multiplayer 19.5%, 2D Fighter 15.7%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though more duel-focused, it scratches a similar itch through tight movement, spacing battles, and relentless momentum swings.

Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!

Why similar: Fighting 40.3% ★, 2D Fighter 35.1%, Competitive 8.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%

Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.

Why similar: Multiplayer 26.1%, Local Multiplayer 23.5%, 4 Player Local 16.5%, Competitive 14% ★, Platformer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its hyper-short multiplayer rounds and escalating rules chaos match the same party-meets-competition energy that helps Rivals shine.

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 42.3% ★, 2D Fighter 36.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

Why similar: Fighting 39.6% ★, 2D Fighter 29%, Competitive 10% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Local Multiplayer 8%

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 38.3% ★, 2D Fighter 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.2%, Fighting 25% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Arcade 3.8%

Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!

Why similar: Fighting 49.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Competitive 5.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 4.8%

--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 44.7% ★, 2D Fighter 26.8%, Competitive 11.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 80.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 4%, Action 2.6%

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 42.6% ★, 2D Fighter 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.7%, Fighting 40.8% ★, Multiplayer 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Arcade 2.3%

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% ★, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Competitive 16.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Punch Planet is a Competitive Sci-Fi 2D fighter with a rich and immersive universe, spanning exotic planets, advanced cities, and alien races.

Why similar: Fighting 48.5% ★, 2D Fighter 38.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Indie 2.6%

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 53.5% ★, 2D Fighter 19.9%, Competitive 10.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Creatures of Aether is a free-to-play card battler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Play PvP ladder matches or PvE dungeons as you construct a deck with powerful elemental abilities.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 55.4%, Multiplayer 33.6%, Indie 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 33.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.7%, Multiplayer 4.2%

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 48.1% ★, 2D Fighter 23.7%, Competitive 10.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Dynasty Feud is a competitive, team-based, fast-paced platform brawler for 2-4 players. Play either local or online and show off your skills with 40 characters, one-hit kills, multiple fighting skills and a lot of style.

Why similar: Fighting 33.1% ★, 2D Fighter 23.7%, 4 Player Local 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.1%

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 45.1%, Fighting 25.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Fighting Fiends is a top-down fighting game. Play it 1 on 1 for intense matches or with up to 4 players for chaotic fun, both locally and online.

Why similar: Fighting 37.7% ★, 2D Fighter 23.1%, 4 Player Local 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.7%, Fighting 36.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Arcade 2.4%

KNIGHT CLUB + Is a casual 2-4 player action platform-fighting game that brings traditional fighting game elements into an unlocked, free form movement playstyle.

Why similar: Fighting 28.3% ★, 2D Fighter 27%, Competitive 15.7% ★, 4 Player Local 6.3%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%

Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

Why similar: Fighting 28.4% ★, 2D Fighter 22.1%, Competitive 11.9% ★, 4 Player Local 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 10%

The first hi-res 2D fighter from the creators of the Guilty Gear series! BlazBlue is a traditional 2D fighter where two characters participate in a duel.

Why similar: Fighting 61.2% ★, 2D Fighter 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Local Multiplayer 3%, Arcade 1.3%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Platformer 18%, Indie 7.6%, 2D 5%

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 54.4%, Pixel Graphics 33.2%, 2D 7.2%, Retro 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

SLAYERS FOR HIRE® is a free-to-play indie platform fighter with an emphasis on speed, precision, and creative characters. If you want something fresh to play with your friends, look no further. Playable online or locally with 2-16 players.

Why similar: Fighting 41.7% ★, 2D Fighter 29.3%, Competitive 15.7% ★, Indie 8.6%, Action 4.8%

Cross Impact is an Early Access free indie crossover platform fighting game, featuring a diverse cast of iconic characters, multiple modes, and a fully-fledged training mode to perfect your moves. Gather your friends for local & online matches! Prepare to Make Your Impact!

Why similar: Fighting 48.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.5%, 4 Player Local 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Indie 6.7%

A sandbox fighting game with built-in creation tools to create characters and stages. Animate pixel art characters using our 3D pixel art rotation technology, then battle with up to 8 players! Use our tools to export sprites for your own projects.

Why similar: Fighting 37.2% ★, 2D Fighter 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%

'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.

Why similar: Fighting 47.5% ★, 2D Fighter 33.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.6%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Delve into Dungeons of Aether, a turn-based dungeon crawler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Control four new heroes as they uncover the mysteries of the Julesvale Caverns in Story Mode or test your mettle in the grueling Challenge Dungeons.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 68.1%, Indie 15.5%, 2D 13.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%