- #1 ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
97% matchVery Positive92% of 7,837 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.Pub: CAPCOM U.S.A., INC.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.
Why similar: Fighting 56.7% ★, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Competitive 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Arcade 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its 3v3 teams, assists, explosive air combos, and reset-heavy offense are the closest match on Steam to Skullgirls' tag-fighter chaos.
- #2 Them's Fightin' Herds
96% matchVery Positive81% of 4,501 reviews2020
Dev: Mane6, Inc.Pub: Gameplay Group International
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 36.2% ★, 2D Fighter 25.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Cartoon 7.4%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Another indie 2D fighter with excellent rollback, strong visual identity, and deceptively deep mechanics that reward the same kind of lab work Skullgirls does.
- #3 BlazBlue Centralfiction
96% matchVery Positive94% of 12,269 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 47.3% ★, 2D Fighter 29.5%, Anime 7.2%, Local Multiplayer 3.8%, Competitive 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its airdash movement, wild character gimmicks, and lab-heavy combo routing make it a natural fit for Skullgirls players who enjoy high-expression anime fighters.
- #4 GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,710 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Why similar: Fighting 43.3% ★, 2D Fighter 27.3%, Competitive 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Anime 5%
Why You'll Like It: This is one of the deepest airdash fighters on Steam, with relentless offense, strong rollback, and the same kind of creative setplay Skullgirls fans appreciate.
- #5 DRAGON BALL FighterZ
94% matchVery Positive90% of 76,702 reviews2018
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 59.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 49% ★, 2D Fighter 20.7%, Competitive 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.4%, Anime 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: If you love Skullgirls for assist calls, long routes, and fast team synergy, FighterZ delivers that same tag-driven momentum in a bigger-budget package.
- #6 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
94% matchVery Positive94% of 11,071 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 52.6% ★, 2D Fighter 23.8%, Anime 6.4%, Competitive 5.5%, Local Multiplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast pace, inventive character kits, and combo freedom make it a strong next stop if Skullgirls' stylized offense is what hooked you.
- #7 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
93% matchVery Positive88% of 4,685 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Why similar: Fighting 42.3% ★, 2D Fighter 36.5%, Anime 6.4%, Multiplayer 5%, Story Rich 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its offense-focused systems, flashy combo structure, and stylish presentation line up well with Skullgirls' accessible-but-technical feel.
- #8 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
91% matchVery Positive87% of 2,634 reviews2024
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 42.9%, Fighting 28.5% ★, Anime 7.1%, Local Multiplayer 6.3%, Arcade 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes anime-fighter mobility with grounded spacing and very distinct characters, giving you the same rewarding sense of mastery and matchup knowledge.
- #9 Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
92% matchVery Positive94% of 4,857 reviews2016
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 46.9% ★, 2D Fighter 32.4%, Anime 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 3.4%, Arcade 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic airdasher with freeform movement, unique system layers, and explosive momentum swings that scratch the same high-speed 2D itch.
- #10 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
90% matchVery Positive94% of 3,864 reviews2018
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 43.9 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!
Why similar: Fighting 43.5% ★, 2D Fighter 32.3%, Competitive 9.1%, Anime 5.9%, Local Multiplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers strong character variety, sharp system mechanics, and a similarly methodical-but-explosive 2D duel flow.
- #11 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
89% matchVery Positive88% of 66,746 reviews2021
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 82.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 44.6% ★, 2D Fighter 27.8%, Anime 5.8%, Lore-Rich 5.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Strive is more grounded than Skullgirls, but it still delivers sharp match tempo, huge personality, and competitive depth with great modern online.
- #12 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
89% matchVery Positive89% of 10,571 reviews2021
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Lasengle Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
Why similar: Fighting 38.9% ★, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Competitive 12.5%, Lore-Rich 6.4%, Anime 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This modern Melty Blood keeps the rapid movement and anime-fighter pressure that Skullgirls fans tend to love while being easier to jump into online.
- #13 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
88% matchVery Positive80% of 4,682 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 31.0 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 45.4% ★, 2D Fighter 33.4%, Anime 7.2%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%, Competitive 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its assist-based team structure, crossover chaos, and fast offense make it an easy recommendation for anyone who likes Skullgirls' tag mechanics.
- #14 Idol Showdown
86% matchVery Positive94% of 5,840 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.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.4%, Fighting 37.6% ★, Anime 7%, Arcade 4.7%, Multiplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Despite its fan-made roots, it offers rollback, anime-fighter movement, and surprisingly real combo and setplay depth that overlaps with Skullgirls' appeal.
- #15 Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!
87% matchVery Positive81% of 470 reviews2015
Dev: EXAMU Inc.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
With its own unique battle system and a wide selection of characteristic angels, the girls are appearing on Steam for the first time in [Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!]!!
Why similar: Fighting 43.9% ★, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Competitive 7.5%, Anime 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: The all-female cast, aerial freedom, and highly customizable Arcana system make it one of the closest tonal and mechanical cousins to Skullgirls.
- #16 Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,156 reviews2016
Dev: EXAMUPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.
Why similar: Fighting 41.1% ★, 2D Fighter 29%, Anime 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6%, Multiplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This anime crossover fighter shares Skullgirls' female-heavy roster, flashy offense, assists, and love of character-specific nonsense.
- #17 Ultra Street Fighter® IV
85% matchVery Positive91% of 16,980 reviews2014
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
Why similar: Fighting 63.3% ★, 2D Fighter 13.3%, Competitive 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%, Arcade 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its heavier footsies and link timing are a different flavor, but the competitive mindset and long-term mastery curve still line up well.
- #18 Street Fighter™ 6
83% matchVery Positive82% of 78,886 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 25.3 hrsMean: 120.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.
Why similar: Fighting 44.9% ★, 2D Fighter 30.5%, Competitive 10.2%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Local Multiplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is less combo-crazy than Skullgirls, but its superb online, big personality, and deep system mechanics make it one of the safest competitive follow-ups.
- #19 Killer Instinct
84% matchVery Positive87% of 5,679 reviews2017
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 56.7% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Competitive 7%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Local Multiplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Between the emphasis on offensive momentum, character uniqueness, and combo-expression mind games, it captures a lot of the same competitive thrill.
- #20 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
82% matchVery Positive83% of 7,056 reviews2023
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
Why similar: Fighting 38% ★, 2D Fighter 37%, Anime 6.4%, Competitive 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is more restrained, but its polished online, readable neutral, and excellent roster design make it a good fit for competitive 2D fighter fans.
- #21 DNF Duel
84% matchMixed63% of 4,187 reviews2022
Dev: NEOPLE Inc.Pub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!
Why similar: Fighting 40.5% ★, 2D Fighter 37.9%, Anime 6.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%, Arcade 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This leans into explosive pressure, big conversions, and wildly specialized characters in a way that feels very familiar to Skullgirls lab monsters.
- #22 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
81% matchVery Positive84% of 9,157 reviews2024
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 68.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Why similar: Fighting 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 31.4%, Competitive 8.2%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Anime 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: KOF XV trades tag assists for team structure and movement-heavy neutral, offering another deep, matchup-driven competitive fighter.
- #23 Pocket Bravery
81% matchVery Positive90% of 728 reviews2023
Dev: Statera StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!
Why similar: Fighting 33.9% ★, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Competitive 15.1%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Lore-Rich 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its indie spirit, strong character identity, and mechanically rich 2D combat make it a great pick if you want something smaller but still serious.
- #24 THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
82% matchVery Positive95% of 5,318 reviews2015
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
Why similar: Fighting 52.2% ★, 2D Fighter 27.1%, Arcade 4.2%, Competitive 4%, Anime 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast, demanding classic with huge roster variety and team-based strategy, great for players who want old-school depth.
- #25 Granblue Fantasy: Versus
80% matchVery Positive83% of 8,543 reviews2020
Dev: Cygames, Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
Why similar: Fighting 44.4% ★, 2D Fighter 26.9%, Competitive 10.4%, Anime 7%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This earlier version keeps the same polished anime presentation and matchup depth, just with a slightly smaller online ecosystem than Rising.
- #26 CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-
79% matchVery Positive89% of 352 reviews2017
Dev: FK DigitalPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
Why similar: Fighting 49.8% ★, 2D Fighter 36.6%, Anime 5.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.2%, Action 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This cult fighter has customizable movesets and explosive combo potential, which makes it a fun lower-profile alternative for lab-focused players.
- #27 Fantasy Strike
79% matchMixed61% of 2,103 reviews2019
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 34.4% ★, 2D Fighter 24.2%, Competitive 15.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Multiplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: If you like Skullgirls' clarity of roles and want something immediately readable, this strips the genre down while staying firmly competitive.
- #28 Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
73% matchVery Positive84% of 3,155 reviews2026
Dev: Gameplay Group InternationalPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighter where you battle as your favorite characters from the Avatar franchise. Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.
Why similar: Fighting 29.6% ★, 2D Fighter 27.2%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Cartoon 7.3%, Lore-Rich 5.5%
- #29 Street Fighter V
78% matchMixed68% of 44,189 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 56.4% ★, 2D Fighter 17.9%, Competitive 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%
- #30 BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
77% matchVery Positive86% of 3,233 reviews2014
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 61.6% ★, 2D Fighter 22.9%, Anime 7.9%, Arcade 2.4%, Local Multiplayer 2.4%
- #31 Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-
78% matchMixed68% of 234 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Battle Fantasia", the fantasy RPG themed 2D Fighting game is now appearing on Steam, and "REVISED" with the latest balances and improved visual effects! Comes with FREE Soundtrack DLC!
Why similar: Fighting 46.8% ★, 2D Fighter 28.1%, Competitive 7.2%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Anime 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its Arc System Works pedigree, colorful cast, and old-school anime-fighter rhythm make it a solid curiosity pick for Skullgirls veterans.
- #32 GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,809 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 56.2% ★, 2D Fighter 24.4%, Anime 7.3%, Competitive 3.2%, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #33 BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend
76% matchVery Positive90% of 1,647 reviews2014
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The second entry in the critically acclaimed BlazBlue franchise, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend adds a number of gameplay modes, story scenarios, new moves, and an all-new playable character to further enhance the BlazBlue experience and solidify its status as one of the all-time great 2D fighters
Why similar: Fighting 52.3% ★, 2D Fighter 26.4%, Anime 7.2%, Competitive 5.9%, Multiplayer 2.5%
- #34 BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,879 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.
Why similar: Fighting 48.2% ★, 2D Fighter 29.3%, Anime 9%, Local Multiplayer 3.7%, Multiplayer 2.3%
- #35 Rivals of Aether
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,130 reviews2017
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 50.3 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 45.1% ★, 2D Fighter 26.8%, Competitive 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%, Multiplayer 5.1%
- #36 Vanguard Princess
77% matchMixed70% of 2,852 reviews2014
Dev: Tomoaki SugenoPub: eigoMANGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Vanguard Princess is a classic 2D fighting game that features an all-female cast each with its own unique fighting style. Choose from ten girls and pair them with a powerful partner to form an unstoppable team. Navigate their journeys in Story Mode or engage in head-to-head battles in Versus Mode.
Why similar: Fighting 39.2% ★, 2D Fighter 20.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Anime 7.5%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
- #37 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
72% matchVery Positive91% of 17,756 reviews2022
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Hirohiko Araki's masterpiece, brought to life as a fighting game! Battle with 50 colorful characters, wielding Stands, Hamon, and more! See how characters who could never meet in the story interact when they come face to face!
Why similar: Fighting 52.8% ★, 2D Fighter 23.1%, Anime 11.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 2.7%
- #38 SOULCALIBUR VI
74% matchVery Positive83% of 14,344 reviews2018
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
Why similar: Fighting 68.7% ★, Competitive 8.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Arcade 2.7%
- #39 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,000 reviews2016
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 48% ★, 2D Fighter 33.4%, Anime 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%, Action 1.7%
- #40 Rivals of Aether II
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,904 reviews2024
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 82.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 44.9% ★, 2D Fighter 26.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Competitive 8.3%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #41 Lethal League Blaze
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,681 reviews2018
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 39.6% ★, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Competitive 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%, Multiplayer 3.5%
- #42 Lethal League
73% matchVery Positive94% of 6,070 reviews2014
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 46.6% ★, 2D Fighter 23.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Competitive 7.7%, Multiplayer 5%
- #43 TEKKEN 7
72% matchVery Positive84% of 95,341 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 74.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
Why similar: Fighting 67.7% ★, Competitive 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Multiplayer 5%, Arcade 3%
- #44 FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
68% matchVery Positive81% of 3,691 reviews2026
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 42.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
Why similar: Fighting 35.6% ★, 2D Fighter 30.9%, Competitive 14.4%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Anime 3.4%
- #45 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
71% matchVery Positive82% of 4,225 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
Why similar: Fighting 63.8% ★, 2D Fighter 20.2%, Arcade 4.2%, Anime 3.6%, Multiplayer 3.6%
- #46 Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai
70% matchVery Positive90% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: UNKNOWN GAMESPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai is a comprehensive rebalance of the popular fighter Koihime Enbu, featuring 14 playable characters, with “Chōryō” and "assist" character “Kaku” joining their rivals on the battlefield for the first time!
Why similar: Fighting 33.9% ★, 2D Fighter 22.6%, Competitive 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
- #47 FIGHTING EX LAYER
70% matchVery Positive84% of 911 reviews2018
Dev: ARIKA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!
Why similar: Fighting 61.6% ★, 2D Fighter 25.2%, Anime 3.6%, Arcade 3.3%, Multiplayer 3%
- #48 Divekick
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,833 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 63.3% ★, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%, Competitive 2.5%, Indie 1.6%
- #49 Rushdown Revolt
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,502 reviews2020
Dev: Vortex Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Rushdown Revolt is a platform fighter featuring 12 dazzlingly unique characters and best-in-the-business rollback netcode.
Why similar: Fighting 56.3% ★, 2D Fighter 34.7%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 2.8%
- #50 Phantom Breaker: Omnia
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Phantom Breaker Omnia is a fast-paced 2-D anime fighting game that features 20 unique characters, pitted against one another to make their greatest wishes come true. The ability to choose between 3 fighting styles will appeal to seasoned gamers while making the game accessible to newcomers.
Why similar: Fighting 54% ★, 2D Fighter 31.1%, Anime 5.6%, Multiplayer 3.7%, Action 2.9%
- #51 Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND
69% matchVery Positive84% of 444 reviews2017
Dev: Team ArcanaPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!
Why similar: Fighting 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 31.6%, Anime 7%, Local Multiplayer 5%, Arcade 3.1%
- #52 Stardust Valkyries
67% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Nucko Games
Windows
1v1 anime fighter X platform fighter hybrid with rollback netcode!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.8%, Local Multiplayer 17.2%, Anime 13%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #53 Blueblood Arena
63% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: Team Blueblood
Windows
Simple controls, premium gameplay! Blueblood Arena features a variety of characters with wildly different playstyles, with a free-flowing combo structure where anything is possible!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.3%, Local Multiplayer 19.2%, Hand-drawn 11%, Arcade 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #54 Koihime Enbu
68% matchVery Positive86% of 316 reviews2016
Dev: UNKNOWN GAMESPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!
Why similar: Fighting 46.9% ★, 2D Fighter 34.2%, Anime 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Action 3.2%
- #55 Slap City
65% matchVery Positive95% of 2,889 reviews2020
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 60.3% ★, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%, Action 2.8%
- #56 Fraymakers
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,561 reviews2023
Dev: Team Fray
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.0 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 37.7% ★, 2D Fighter 24.3%, Competitive 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%
- #57 MerFight
64% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Mattrified Games, LLC
Windows
Dive into the depths of MerFight, a captivating 2.5D fighting game featuring 12 fin-tastic fighters inspired by the dazzling array of sea life. Experience the thrill of fast-paced combat in a game designed for both veterans and newcomers alike, with a focus on flexibility and approachability.
Why similar: Fighting 49.9% ★, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Female Protagonist 7%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Story Rich 3.2%
- #58 DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
68% matchMixed70% of 10,505 reviews2015
Dev: Team NINJAPub: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round!
Why similar: Fighting 39.2% ★, Competitive 19.3%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Anime 6.3%
- #59 KILL la KILL -IF
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,155 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!
Why similar: Fighting 59.4% ★, Anime 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Competitive 8.3%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
