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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Pixel Graphics, 2D.

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Enter a world of never-ending battle! Duel with up to 4 local challengers and scramble after gems, or take control of your favorite characters, many playable for the first time ever, in Story Mode. Master every move, explore a vast array of items and locales, and discover new revelations.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 95 reviews
Released: 2019-12-10
Developer: Yacht Club Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive91% of 609 reviews2021
    Dev: VINEPub: Yacht Club Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!

    Why similar: Adventure 33.3%, Action 31.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Indie 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

  2. #2 Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 485 reviews2017
    Dev: Yacht Club Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!

    Why similar: Action 33.9%, Adventure 30.6%, Indie 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

  3. #3 Shovel Knight Dig
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 867 reviews2022
    Dev: NitromePub: Yacht Club Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

    Why similar: Action 45.7%, Adventure 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Indie 5.4%

  4. #4 Bounty Battle
    96% matchMostly Negative31% of 62 reviews2020
    Dev: Dark Screen Games
    Windows

    Bounty Battle is the ultimate indie fighting game: a new multiplayer 2D fighter, where you can pit your favourite indie heroes against one another! Indie heroes from games like Guacamelee! and Darkest Dungeon, to Dead Cells, Owlboy & more battle it out in this fighter frenzy.

    Why similar: Fighting 50.1%, Local Multiplayer 19.8%, Action 18.8%, Indie 11.3%

  5. #5 Shovel Knight: King of Cards
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 193 reviews2019
    Dev: Yacht Club Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards!

    Why similar: Action 32.4%, Adventure 30.5%, Indie 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%

  6. #6 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,570 reviews2014
    Dev: Yacht Club Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

    Why similar: Indie 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.2%, Adventure 24.7%, Action 23.2%

  7. #7 Rivals of Aether
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 37,434 reviews2017
    Dev: Aether Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 57.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Indie 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 6.8%

  8. #8 A Few Quick Matches
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 2,523 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Bidou
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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 43.7%, Indie 18.5%, Action 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  9. #9 Super Treasure Arena
    92% matchMixed64% of 80 reviews2018
    Dev: Vennril
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Super Treasure Arena is a frantic, retro-inspired arena shooter for up to 4 players, where collecting and stealing loot from your opponents is the key to victory.

    Why similar: Action 48.2%, Indie 36.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%

  10. #10 Fraymakers
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,472 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Fray
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 44.7%, Action 16.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.7%, Indie 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  11. #11 Knight Club +
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 353 reviews2020
    Dev: Gutter Arcade
    Windows

    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 51.6%, Action 19.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 7%

  12. #12 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 951 reviews2019
    Dev: Yacht Club Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!

    Why similar: Action 33.8%, Adventure 33.2%, Indie 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  13. #13 Lance A Lot: Enhanced Edition
    89% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2017
    Dev: Brimstone
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Challenge your friends to a glorious duel of rocket jousting for up to four players! Settle rivalries and become the last knight standing in this fast-paced local multiplayer!

    Why similar: Action 46.1%, Indie 34%, Local Multiplayer 19.9%

  14. #14 Grand Class Melee 2
    88% 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: Action 31.7%, Local Multiplayer 29.9%, Indie 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%

  15. #15 Idol Showdown
    85% matchVery Positive94% of 5,782 reviews2023
    Dev: Besto Game TeamPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    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.

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  16. #16 Stardust Vanguards
    87% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2015
    Dev: Zanrai Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    STARDUST VANGUARDS is a local four-player dueling game combining arcade-style battling with the ability to summon your own NPC army as support! But be careful: a random event system dynamically alters the flow of battle with NPC space pirates gunning for victory themselves!

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  17. #17 Dynasty Feud
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2017
    Dev: Kaia Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  18. #18 Scott Pilgrim EX
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    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Windows · Mac

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    86% matchMixed64% of 133 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac
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    84% matchVery Positive84% of 259 reviews2015
    Dev: Pillow Pig Games
    Windows · Mac
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    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 65 reviews2019
    Dev: MABManZ
    Windows · Mac

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    81% matchVery Positive96% of 76 reviews2020
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    Windows

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  24. #24 TowerFall Ascension
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 3,549 reviews2014
    Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  26. #26 Bravery and Greed
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,021 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
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    80% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2018
    Dev: JellyTeam
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  29. #29 Indie Pogo
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 348 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    Windows

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  31. #31 Knights of Braveland
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive96% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Haunted Tie
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    78% matchMixed65% of 105 reviews2016
    Dev: Frogshark
    Windows

    Swordy is a local party brawler with chaotic physics-based action. Master the weapons of war, using momentum and timing to fight for your life in a world built on the bones of a ruined empire.

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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive85% of 143 reviews2016
    Dev: Megastorm Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2022
    Dev: Guilda Entertainment
    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive87% of 406 reviews2015
    Dev: Chainsawesome Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the Middle Ages… and laser guns… and miniguns.

    Why similar: Fighting 32.1%, Action 26.4%, Local Multiplayer 25.2%, Indie 16.3%

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    Dev: Cowboy Color
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    Why similar: Action 41.8%, Indie 31.7%, Local Multiplayer 26.5%

  39. #39 HyperBrawl Tournament
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 157 reviews2020
    Dev: Milky Tea Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    70% matchVery Positive86% of 2,649 reviews2024
    Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Why similar: Action 53%, Pixel Graphics 30.9%, Local Multiplayer 16.2%

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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 463 reviews2013
    Dev: Beau BlythPub: SCRAMBLER
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,942 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    75% matchMixed53% of 59 reviews2014
    Dev: Chromatic Dream
    Windows
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    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 850 reviews2015
    Dev: Guard Crush
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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    71% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2021
    Dev: Lex de Kogel
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive96% of 196 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    68% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    71% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2017
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    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 949 reviews2019
    Dev: Magic Design Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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  51. #51 Slam Bolt Scrappers
    72% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2013
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    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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  52. #52 Full Metal Furies
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  53. #53 Megabyte Punch
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,123 reviews2013
    Dev: Team Reptile
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 3,836 reviews2018
    Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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!

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    Dev: Digital Crafter
    Windows

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    65% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2023
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    Windows

    A crazy, explosive fighting game with an expressive combo system and a diverse character roster! Play as superhumans, skeletons, aliens, and even stick figures! Battle dangerous foes, take part in lots of exciting singleplayer modes, throw your opponents into the sun, and so much more!

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    65% matchMixed64% of 961 reviews2025
    Dev: RangatangPub: Glowfish Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 20%

    As a true chaotic Nub warrior, your skills will be put to the ultimate test in a trap-filled arena. Arm yourself with a Can-o-Beanz, Burny-Hogz-Stick, or a Fish as you battle your way to the top in short fast-paced multiplayer brawls.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  58. #58 Square Brawl
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 187 reviews2015
    Dev: landfall
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    A fast and skill based party game where all of the focus lies in fun and engaging gameplay.

    Why similar: Action 49.9%, Indie 26.1%, Local Multiplayer 24%

  59. #59 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
    66% 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 64.2%, Action 23.2%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

  60. #60 Mighty Fight Federation
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2021
    Dev: Komi Games Inc.Pub: Forthright Entertainment
    Windows

    Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all.

    Why similar: Fighting 62.5%, Action 22.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%

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