- #1 Street Fighter™ 6
97% matchVery Positive82% of 80,098 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 25.4 hrsMean: 121.3 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 52.1% ★, 2D Fighter 22%, Competitive 9.3%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Arcade 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: The direct modern successor preserves Street Fighter’s footsie-driven 2D fundamentals while adding a deeper Drive System, excellent training tools, and an active competitive community.
- #2 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
96% matchVery Positive84% of 9,296 reviews2024
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 65.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Why similar: Fighting 54.6% ★, 2D Fighter 23.5%, Competitive 7.5%, Multiplayer 5%, Action 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This fast, refined 3v3 fighter rewards sharp movement, hops, confirms, and matchup knowledge in a highly competitive traditional 2D format.
- #3 Ultra Street Fighter® IV
96% matchVery Positive91% of 17,064 reviews2014
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
Why similar: Fighting 68.2% ★, Competitive 9.2%, 2D Fighter 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 3.5%, Arcade 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its focused one-on-one neutral game, familiar special-move inputs, and classic Street Fighter roster make it the closest older alternative to Street Fighter V.
- #4 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
95% matchVery Positive94% of 11,096 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 60% ★, 2D Fighter 16.9%, Competitive 4.9%, Local Multiplayer 3.1%, Multiplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: Its expressive anime presentation masks a deep, technical fighter with excellent movement options, deliberate neutral play, and rewarding execution.
- #5 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
94% matchVery Positive88% of 67,034 reviews2021
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 82.6 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 55.9% ★, 2D Fighter 21.6%, Local Multiplayer 4.5%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers polished rollback online play and accessible but explosive 2D combat built around strong spacing, counter-hits, and character-specific pressure.
- #6 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
93% matchVery Positive83% of 7,106 reviews2023
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 55.0 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 45.3% ★, 2D Fighter 27.4%, eSports 7% ★, Competitive 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A welcoming but strategically rich 2D fighter with Street Fighter-like spacing, simplified inputs, strong online features, and polished competitive play.
- #7 Killer Instinct
94% matchVery Positive87% of 5,697 reviews2017
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.7 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 62.1% ★, 2D Fighter 15.3%, Competitive 6%, Multiplayer 5%, Arcade 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its aggressive combo-breaker system creates constant mind games while retaining the responsive controls and varied character archetypes of classic arcade fighters.
- #8 DRAGON BALL FighterZ
92% matchVery Positive90% of 76,890 reviews2018
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 59.3 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 56.7% ★, 2D Fighter 14.8%, Competitive 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 5%, Multiplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This visually spectacular team fighter translates traditional 2D fundamentals into high-speed assists, air movement, and explosive combo routes.
- #9 TEKKEN 8
91% matchMixed57% of 72,800 reviews2024
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30.9 hrsMean: 146.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!
Why similar: Fighting 63.6% ★, Competitive 7.6%, eSports 7.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Although it is 3D, its huge roster, deep matchup learning, robust online competition, and high-stakes rounds make it a natural next step for fighting-game players.
- #10 FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
90% matchVery Positive81% of 3,830 reviews2026
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 41.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 44.6% ★, 2D Fighter 24.1%, Competitive 14.1%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Arcade 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: SNK’s modern Fatal Fury revival emphasizes grounded neutral, stylish offense, parries, and a mechanically rich one-on-one competitive structure.
- #11 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
91% matchVery Positive88% of 32,351 reviews2013
Dev: Hidden Variable StudiosPub: Autumn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
--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 56.5% ★, 2D Fighter 17.9%, Competitive 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A polished hand-drawn fighter with flexible team sizes, exceptionally fluid combos, and deep systems that reward both fundamentals and creativity.
- #12 ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
89% matchVery Positive92% of 7,905 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.Pub: CAPCOM U.S.A., INC.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 13.3 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 62.9% ★, 2D Fighter 17.8%, Competitive 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Arcade 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Capcom-style movement and attacks meet fast 3v3 team combat, assists, and endlessly expressive combos for players wanting a more chaotic variation on 2D fighting.
- #13 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
87% matchVery Positive87% of 2,708 reviews2024
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Fighting 37.7% ★, 2D Fighter 35.1%, Arcade 6.3%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: Its GRD tug-of-war system gives every exchange strategic weight, complementing a precise 2D neutral game and satisfying anime-fighter offense.
- #14 BlazBlue Centralfiction
88% matchVery Positive94% of 12,334 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 58.9 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 57.1% ★, 2D Fighter 22.1%, Competitive 3.6%, Local Multiplayer 3.1%, Multiplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: Its huge roster and elaborate character mechanics offer a very deep anime-fighter alternative for players who enjoy mastering distinctive combat systems.
- #15 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,498 reviews2018
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Capcom U.S.A, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.
Why similar: Fighting 60% ★, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Arcade 4.1%, Classic 3.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive set of foundational Street Fighter arcade games, ideal for experiencing the series’ classic mechanics, characters, and competitive history.
- #16 DNF Duel
86% 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 48.2% ★, 2D Fighter 27.9%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%, Arcade 3.8%, 2.5D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers striking visuals and easy-to-understand special moves while retaining heavy hits, resource management, and explosive fighting-game reads.
- #17 TEKKEN 7
86% matchVery Positive84% of 95,567 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 70.3% ★, Competitive 10.4%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Local Multiplayer 4.2%, eSports 2.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: Its enormous competitive legacy, punishment-heavy gameplay, and deep character knowledge make it an excellent 3D counterpart to Street Fighter V’s serious versus play.
- #18 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
85% matchMixed57% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: SAFARI GAMESPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 72.8%, Action 14.2%, Multiplayer 11.1%, 2D 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: This rollback-enabled edition of a beloved technical fighter offers beautiful sprite work, demanding combos, and fast 3v3 battles.
- #19 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
84% matchVery Positive89% of 10,634 reviews2021
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Lasengle Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 49.1% ★, 2D Fighter 19.5%, Competitive 12.4%, eSports 6.7% ★, Multiplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Fast mobility, shield interactions, and accessible combo routes give this fighter a brisk, offense-oriented take on competitive 2D play.
- #20 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
83% matchVery Positive86% of 1,023 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!
Why similar: Fighting 51.7% ★, 2D Fighter 26.8%, Arcade 6.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.9%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This collection brings together major arcade fighters including Capcom vs. SNK titles, offering a valuable window into the systems and rivals that shaped Street Fighter competition.
- #21 SOULCALIBUR VI
84% matchVery Positive83% of 14,386 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 73.9% ★, Competitive 7.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Action 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Weapon combat, ring-outs, and accessible 3D movement create a more positional but still highly competitive fighting-game experience.
- #22 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
82% matchVery Positive80% of 4,696 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 54.1% ★, 2D Fighter 24.7%, eSports 4.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 3.9%, Anime 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This accessible 2v2 fighter combines recognizable anime-fighting systems with simple controls, assists, and fast-paced crossover action.
- #23 Granblue Fantasy: Versus
82% matchVery Positive83% of 8,543 reviews2020
Dev: Cygames, Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 19.7 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 53.8% ★, 2D Fighter 20.2%, Competitive 9.9%, Action 6.5%, Multiplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original Granblue fighter offers deliberate pacing, clean fundamentals, and cooldown-based special moves that make it especially approachable for Street Fighter players.
- #24 SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
81% matchVery Positive86% of 398 reviews2024
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.2%, Fighting 28.2% ★, Action 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.6%, 2D 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: This crossover directly pits Street Fighter characters against SNK combatants in a classic arcade fighter built around familiar fundamentals and special-move play.
- #25 SAMURAI SHODOWN
81% matchVery Positive81% of 1,733 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
Why similar: Fighting 47.8% ★, 2D Fighter 36.2%, Multiplayer 7%, Action 5.4%, Arcade 2%
Why You'll Like It: Its weapon-based duels slow the pace down and make spacing, whiff punishment, and single high-damage reads intensely important.
- #26 Pocket Bravery
79% matchVery Positive89% of 738 reviews2023
Dev: Statera StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 22.2 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 43.7% ★, 2D Fighter 15.5%, Competitive 15.3%, eSports 8.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: This indie pixel-art fighter deliberately channels classic arcade design with parries, a power gauge, air movement, and satisfying traditional 2D match flow.
- #27 THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
80% matchVery Positive95% of 5,402 reviews2015
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 30.2 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 59.6% ★, 2D Fighter 19.1%, Arcade 4.3%, Competitive 3.6%, Multiplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its enormous roster and classic 3v3 combat provide a dense, highly replayable old-school alternative for players who enjoy mastering matchups.
- #28 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,060 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 53.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 53.3% ★, 2D Fighter 27.2%, Competitive 9.2%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A revered SNK classic with crisp animation, tightly designed one-on-one matchups, Just Defend parries, and a strong emphasis on fundamentals.
- #29 FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 575 reviews2020
Dev: HiFight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: Fighting 56.6% ★, 2D Fighter 30.5%, Arcade 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Action 3%
Why You'll Like It: Its minimalist presentation distills fighting games into spacing, whiff punishment, throws, and reads, making it ideal for appreciating Street Fighter-style neutral play.
- #30 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
77% matchVery Positive82% of 4,250 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 23.7 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 70.8% ★, 2D Fighter 13.9%, Arcade 4.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Action 2%
- #31 GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,731 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 50.1% ★, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Competitive 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%, eSports 3.7% ★
- #32 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
76% matchVery Positive94% of 3,865 reviews2018
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 43.8 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 52.4% ★, 2D Fighter 24.1%, Competitive 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 3.4%, eSports 2.6% ★
- #33 Mortal Kombat 11
74% matchVery Positive88% of 116,466 reviews2019
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
Why similar: Fighting 69.1% ★, 2D Fighter 10.2%, Competitive 6.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Local Multiplayer 3.9%
- #34 Mortal Kombat X
75% matchVery Positive86% of 60,925 reviews2015
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
Why similar: Fighting 71.1% ★, 2D Fighter 7.7%, Competitive 6.9%, Multiplayer 5.1%, Local Multiplayer 3.7%
- #35 Street Fighter X Tekken
77% matchMixed55% of 2,435 reviews2012
Dev: Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The long awaited dream match-up between the two titans of fighting is here!
Why similar: Fighting 82.1% ★, 2D Fighter 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 2.5%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Action 1.9%
- #36 GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,817 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 62.6% ★, 2D Fighter 16.8%, eSports 4.1% ★, Multiplayer 3%, Competitive 2.8%
- #37 Fantasy Strike
73% matchMixed61% of 2,105 reviews2019
Dev: Sirlin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 7.6 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 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 19.8%, Competitive 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Multiplayer 5.5%
- #38 Capcom Fighting Collection
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,052 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: Fighting 50.6% ★, 2D Fighter 31%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 4.8%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #39 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,001 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 58.3% ★, 2D Fighter 25.2%, Local Multiplayer 4%, Anime 3.5%, Action 2.4%
- #40 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
73% matchMixed67% of 3,461 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.
Why similar: Fighting 65.7% ★, 2D Fighter 14.3%, Competitive 7.6%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Arcade 3.2%
- #41 Injustice™ 2
71% matchVery Positive86% of 24,596 reviews2017
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.
Why similar: Fighting 70.3% ★, 2D Fighter 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Competitive 2.9%
- #42 Street Fighter® IV
74% matchMixed67% of 535 reviews2009
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Street Fighter® IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter® II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology.
Why similar: Fighting 82.3% ★, 2D Fighter 5%, Local Multiplayer 2.9%, Competitive 2.6%, Action 2.2%
- #43 BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
71% matchVery Positive91% of 2,881 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.3 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 59% ★, 2D Fighter 22.2%, Anime 3.7%, Local Multiplayer 3%, Multiplayer 2.5%
- #44 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
68% matchVery Positive91% of 17,993 reviews2022
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.4 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 62.5% ★, 2D Fighter 17.1%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Anime 4.8%, Action 3.7%
- #45 DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
72% matchMixed70% of 10,539 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 50.7% ★, Competitive 19.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Arcade 5.4%
- #46 FIGHTING EX LAYER
71% matchVery Positive83% of 922 reviews2018
Dev: ARIKA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 69.4% ★, 2D Fighter 17.6%, Action 3.8%, Arcade 3.3%, Multiplayer 3%
- #47 MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
67% matchMixed49% of 6,969 reviews2026
Dev: ARC SYSTEM WORKS CO., LTDPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Assemble your team of legendary Marvel characters in the ultimate 4v4 tag team fighter.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.6%, eSports 16.5% ★, Fighting 14.9% ★, Arcade 8.5%, 2.5D 6.6%
- #48 Lethal League Blaze
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,698 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 46% ★, 2D Fighter 20.3%, Competitive 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%
- #49 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
68% matchVery Positive88% of 4,724 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Why similar: Fighting 53.7% ★, 2D Fighter 28.9%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Action 3.4%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%
- #50 CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-
70% matchVery Positive90% of 356 reviews2017
Dev: FK DigitalPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 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 59.5% ★, 2D Fighter 27.1%, eSports 3.9% ★, Action 3.8%, Local Multiplayer 3.4%
- #51 Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
64% matchVery Positive85% of 3,570 reviews2026
Dev: Gameplay Group InternationalPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 51.1% ★, 2D Fighter 29.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Arcade 4.4%, Anime 3.1%
- #52 Phantom Breaker: Omnia
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 329 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 65.6% ★, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Action 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Anime 2.3%
- #53 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,516 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
Why similar: Fighting 40.9% ★, 2D Fighter 33.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 5.1%, Action 4.6%
- #54 BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
69% matchVery Positive86% of 3,234 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 72.4% ★, 2D Fighter 16.7%, Anime 3.1%, Arcade 2.5%, Local Multiplayer 1.9%
- #55 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,330 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!
Why similar: Fighting 60.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Arcade 4.6%, Action 4.1%
- #56 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
68% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Why similar: Fighting 67% ★, 2D Fighter 14.9%, Arcade 5%, Competitive 4.1%, Multiplayer 2.5%
- #57 Invincible VS
62% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,463 reviews2026
Dev: Quarter UpPub: Skybound Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations.
Why similar: Fighting 48.9% ★, 2D Fighter 21.7%, Competitive 12.4%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Arcade 5.3%
