Games Like ROUNDS

A frantic, online PvP shooter that combines combat and deck building. Choose a character, customize your card-based loadout, and get ready for the fights of your life!

Why similar: Card Game 44.1%, PvP 21.4%, Multiplayer 21.2%, Action 9%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest modern match to ROUNDS, combining fast head-to-head shooting with card-based upgrades and constant counterplay between rounds.

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

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.1%, Card Battler 19.4%, Fighting 12.5%, Deckbuilding 11%, Card Game 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another intense 1v1 action game built around deck-driven builds, quick adaptation, and outplaying an opponent in real time.

Face your friends in UpGun! Use each round to accumulate skills and overtake your opponents in this crazy deathmatch!

Why similar: Multiplayer 40.3%, PvP 33.2%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its round-based PvP structure and between-round upgrade drafting recreate the same escalating build-versus-build tension in a 3D shooter format.

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 39%, Local Multiplayer 18.9%, Multiplayer 18.8%, PvP 8.2%, Physics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its absurdly stackable abilities, physics interactions, and tiny arena duels capture the same broken-combo party-fighter energy.

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 31.4%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, PvP 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Fast 2D physics firefights, chaotic weapons, and instant momentum swings make it one of the best pure-feel alternatives.

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 27.2%, 2D Fighter 23.5%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Physics 10.4%, PvP 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers acrobatic arena combat, lethal weapons, and hilarious physics-driven reversals that scratch a very similar versus itch.

Battle it out local and online in this neon-soaked arena brawler full of lethal weapons, stackable perks, furious combat and a killer synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Fighting 30.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Multiplayer 13.7%, PvP 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like ROUNDS, it turns short arena matches into evolving perk-loaded battles where each round changes how players approach the next one.

Battle 1-3 friends in the fast-paced & frantic arenas of Zero-G Gunfight. Pickup different guns that change how you move & fight. Dodge enemy bullets & avoid unique hazards as you strive to be the last one standing!

Why similar: Fighting 30.3%, 2D Fighter 25.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.2%, PvP 8.8%, Physics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a minimalist 2D duel game focused on mobility and precision, giving you the same stripped-down competitive intensity.

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 33.3%, Local Multiplayer 26%, Fighting 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Platformer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a classic round-based arena duel game where tight movement, pickups, and split-second reads create the same clutch comeback feel.

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 39.2%, Multiplayer 35%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D 6.1%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact 2D gunfights, ridiculous weapon variety, and instant rematch flow feel very close to ROUNDS at its most chaotic.

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

Why similar: Fighting 37.8%, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Multiplayer 10%, Platformer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its tight 1v1 platform-fighter fundamentals and clean, replayable duel structure line up well with ROUNDS' competitive side.

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 35%, 2D Fighter 31.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Even though it is built around a ball instead of guns, its escalating projectile mindgames and competitive pacing are a great fit.

Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.

Why similar: Multiplayer 57.4%, Physics 14.5%, 2D 13.8%, Action 10.1%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its 1v1 weapon duels, unlocks, and constant attempt to counter the other player's loadout make it a strong adjacent pick.

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 29.5%, Fighting 22.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.5%, PvP 14.1%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its ultra-fast one-hit duels emphasize movement, timing, and read-based counterplay in a way ROUNDS players usually love.

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

Why similar: Card Battler 28.8%, Deckbuilding 27.5%, Card Game 17.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is not a platform shooter, but its frantic real-time deckbuilding and adaptation-heavy combat hit a lot of the same strategic notes.

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 30.8%, 2D Fighter 23.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Multiplayer 10%, PvP 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: If you want a more modern platform-fighter take, this offers similarly sharp duels and strong local/online versus play.

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Multiplayer 24.9%, Local Multiplayer 23.4%, Physics 13%, Platformer 12%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes platform shooting, brawling, physics, and environmental chaos into scrappy duels full of emergent nonsense.

Join BAPBAP, the Roguelike Party game where no two matches are ever the same. Round up your homies, pick a character, and build a giga-unfair build that'll make them hate you - then do it all over again!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 22.3%, Party Game 20.2%, Card Battler 16.5%, PvP 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its PvP format, build experimentation, and action-roguelike flavor make it a worthwhile pick if you like evolving competitive loadouts.

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 33.6%, Local Multiplayer 32.5%, Party Game 9%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The micro-round format and nonstop rule shifts deliver the same frantic 'adapt immediately or lose' party-versus energy.

Clone Drone in the Danger Zone is a robot voxel slice-em-up where any part of your body can be sliced off. With your mind downloaded into a robot gladiator, you must survive the sinister trials of the arena.

Why similar: Fighting 63.6%, Multiplayer 24.1%, Action 8%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its lethal duel modes and instant punishability appeal to players who enjoy high-stakes competitive rounds.

Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.

Why similar: Fighting 31.1%, Party Game 24.3%, Local Multiplayer 19.8%, PvP 10.1%, Physics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Short arena rounds, sharp movement, and goofy but deadly weapon interactions make it a great lighter alternative.

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 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 24.5%, 2D Fighter 12.8%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Party Game 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more stripped-down duel game, but the spacing battles and momentum swings feel excellent for players who like intense rematches.

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: Party Game 27.9%, 2D Fighter 25.5%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Multiplayer 12.6%, PvP 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is another focused arena fighter where quick reads, reversals, and sudden deaths create strong one-more-match appeal.

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 31.4%, 2D Fighter 25%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Platformer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This compact indie platform fighter offers fast matches, projectile pressure, and local-versus focus in a similarly scrappy package.

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: Multiplayer 34.6%, Local Multiplayer 34.4%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D 4.8%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades shooting for racing-platform combat, but the relentless versus pacing and trap-heavy mindgames feel very compatible.

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 29.4%, 2D Fighter 23.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Multiplayer 10.7%, PvP 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top 2D fighting, environmental destruction, and fast round flow match the same chaotic local-multiplayer spirit.

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: 2D Fighter 33.1%, Fighting 32%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.2%, PvP 7.3%

The worms are back in their most destructive game yet. With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best worms experience ever.

Why similar: Multiplayer 41.1%, Local Multiplayer 38.7%, Action 7.8%, 2D 6.6%, Platformer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is slower and turn-based, but the destructive arenas, wild weapon variety, and versus scheming make it a solid crossover pick.

A wizard brawler about spell drafting and beard envy, MageQuit allows up to 10 mages to battle online or locally. Beards grow longer with each kill; the wizard with the longest beard after 9 rounds wins!

Why similar: Party Game 28.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.1%, Physics 17.1%, Multiplayer 16.4%, PvP 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: Spell-loadout experimentation and chaotic wizard duels give it a similar build-crafting-meets-party-combat charm.

Screencheat is a ridiculous competitive split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, so players are forced to look at each other’s screens to win. Supporting both local and online multiplayer, combat in Screencheat is fast and furious with a wide variety of one-hit kill weapons.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 56.1%, Multiplayer 34.8%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This inventive arena shooter leans hard into mindgames and laughing through absurd deaths, much like the best ROUNDS sessions.

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 70.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action 6.5%, 2D 6.2%

Knight Squad 2 is a chaotic arcade multiplayer game for up to 8 players. Pick an eccentric knight and fight for glory with wacky weaponry. Triumph over your friends in a ridiculous amount of game modes, both offline and online.

Why similar: Party Game 41.4%, Multiplayer 19.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, PvP 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: For a broader party-arena option, it offers fast weapon-based PvP rounds with the same easy-to-rematch, hard-to-put-down energy.

Counterpick Labs is a free platform fighter where you mix and match gear to build your perfect loadout. Featuring a single player story mode, a roguelike PvP mode where you earn powerful upgrades as you fight, and a classic no-frills PvP mode.

Why similar: Fighting 28.9%, 2D Fighter 24.7%, PvP 9%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Roguelite 7.7%

Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Multiplayer 8.1%

A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.

Why similar: Multiplayer 67.5%, Action 18.8%, Indie 13.7%

Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 57.4% ★, Roguelite 21.6%, 2D 7.2%, Deckbuilding 7.1%, Arcade 3.9%

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

Why similar: Party Game 28%, Multiplayer 19.4%, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, PvP 12.8%, Platformer 11.1%

Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

Why similar: Multiplayer 30.1%, Roguelite 24.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 7.3%

Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner!

Why similar: Multiplayer 47.7%, Arcade 20.9%, PvP 18.5%, Action 9.5%, Indie 3.3%

Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!

Why similar: Multiplayer 39.1%, Physics 38.6%, 2D 9.1%, Action 8%, Indie 5.2%

Two knights, a strong bond, and a long journey. Take up the race for the rose, ride from town to town and take shelter before nightfall by any means necessary! If your bond is strong and your horse drifts well, you can be the recipient of the fabled rose. Luckily you brought guns!

Why similar: PvP 47%, Multiplayer 28.2%, Action 13%, Indie 11.8%

Pummel Paladins is a 1v1 brawler with a creative twist. Don't be mistaken, just because the knights lost their weapons doesn't mean they are going to stop their destined duel. Push, parry, utilize the environment and items to outplay your opponent in this retro, dungeon arena!

Why similar: Fighting 30.3%, 2D Fighter 27.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.5%, PvP 12.1%, Arcade 7.4%

SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 37.5%, Roguelite 25.4%, Physics 14.5%, Arcade 12.2%, 2D 5.6%

Deckbuilding empowers this challenging bullet hell adventure! Each character is a unique experience: Choose a deck of unlockable cards to boost you in new ways every battle - "My whirlwind shoots fireballs!?". Battle hordes of brutal foes to become a superstar in C-SAR’s ever-changing game show.

Why similar: Deckbuilding 35.7%, Card Game 24.5%, Roguelite 19.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.1%

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

Why similar: PvP 42.6%, Multiplayer 40.2%, Action 14.1%, Indie 3.1%

Haxity is a cyberpunk, PvP, action deck-builder. Draft your deck, modify your fighter and outsmart your opponent in intense Head-to-Head battles. Fight online, challenge your friends or terminate the AI. Slot, hack and execute, welcome to Haxity!

Why similar: Roguelike Deckbuilder 31.1% ★, Card Battler 27.8%, Card Game 10.6%, Deckbuilding 10.6%, Multiplayer 7.1%

A fancy party brawler for proper scoundrels! Sling traps, swing bats, and fire cannons in destructible arenas as you scramble for absurd perks and weapons. Outlast your so-called peers by any gentlemanly means necessary - all in the name of good sport, of course.

Why similar: Fighting 27.4%, Party Game 19.2%, Deckbuilding 15.5%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Physics 9.6%

Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

Why similar: Deckbuilding 36.5%, Roguelite 32.1%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 9.6%, Indie 7%

Guns N’ Boxes is a top-down single screen arena-style multiplayer shooter where you shoot boxes, get random weapons and use them to blast everything that moves! Choose your favorite character and duke it out with rifles, hot dog launchers, rail guns, arrows and tons of other weapons.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Local Multiplayer 23.7%, Multiplayer 21.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action 8.8%

A spellslinging dueling game for up to 4 players. Choose among seven cracked mages and use their unique abilities to shoot down your opponent’s magical flask while defending yours! Destroy your friends (and loved ones) in local or online modes!

Why similar: Fighting 25.6%, 2D Fighter 22%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, PvP 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!

Why similar: Party Game 39.1%, Local Multiplayer 28.9%, PvP 11.7%, Arcade 8.7%, 2D 5.3%

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 32.7%, 2D Fighter 21.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Action 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.4%

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 29.5%, 2D Fighter 22.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Platformer 8.4%

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 38.3%, 2D Fighter 23.9%, Local Multiplayer 18.8%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Arcade 3%

Double Down is a roguelike FPS for high-octane high rollers. Smash robots and spin slots to win powerful upgrades, and make your way through growing waves of enemies to face The House and take back the casino.

Why similar: Action 76.6%, Indie 23.4%

Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?

Why similar: Deckbuilding 39.2%, Roguelite 30.9%, Arcade 15.2%, 2D 7.5%, Action 7.1%

EndCycle VS is a grid-battle adventure that challenges you to create the ultimate deck. Battle against the oncoming Noise or prove yourself in epic online battles - now with ROLLBACK NETCODE!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.7%, Card Battler 22.2%, Deckbuilding 21.1%, PvP 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.3%

Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

Why similar: Physics 52.2%, PvP 32.7%, Indie 8.9%, Action 6.3%

Polygunners is a cross between a twin-stick shooter and an RPG. Upgrade abilities, explore dungeons and towns, and fight bosses to progress through the world. Playing with your friends with local co-op cranks the experience up to 11 for satisfying dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 52%, Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Action 7.3%, 2D 4.3%, Indie 0.6%

A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 24.4%, Roguelite 19.5%, Multiplayer 17%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%