- #1 The Black Heart
97% matchVery Positive96% of 344 reviews2021
Dev: Andrés BorghiPub: Saibot Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Black Heart is a VS 2d fighting game in the tradition of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, where 6 creatures face each other in cruel battles with gothic aesthetic.
Why similar: Fighting 25.6% ★, 2D Fighter 24.7%, Gothic 20.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Dark 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This indie fighting game is the closest thematic match, featuring a dark, surreal, and horror-inspired roster of characters.
- #2 Night Slashers: Remake
96% matchMixed64% of 200 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 78.5%, Horror 9.8%, Action 9%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the horror-themed action vibe of the seed game in a high-intensity, side-scrolling beat-em-up format.
- #3 Mortal Kombat 11
96% 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 58.2% ★, 2D Fighter 20.4%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: As a titan of the genre, it perfectly captures the visceral, horror-adjacent violence and iconic monster character archetypes.
- #4 Capcom Fighting Collection
95% 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: 2D Fighter 47.7%, Fighting 32.7% ★, PvP 7.2%, Action 6.7%, Multiplayer 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This collection includes the Darkstalkers series, which is the definitive gold standard for horror-themed 2D fighting games.
- #5 Fight of Gods
94% matchVery Positive84% of 870 reviews2019
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Your prayers have been answered! For the first time ever, gods, holy spirits and mythological characters from around the globe and throughout history will clash in an explosive 2D fighter where the entire world is at stake!
Why similar: Fighting 38.1% ★, 2D Fighter 35.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core concept of pitting mythological and legendary figures against one another in a fighting arena.
- #6 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 51.4% ★, 2D Fighter 30.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark, gothic, and supernatural roster of monsters that fits the aesthetic of Terrordrome perfectly.
- #7 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
92% 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 30.7% ★, 2D Fighter 29%, Vampires 17.4% ★, Modern 9%, PvP 6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, vampire-centric aesthetic paired with tight, high-speed 2D fighting mechanics.
- #8 Umineko: Golden Fantasia
93% matchVery Positive91% of 535 reviews2017
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The tag-team fighting game based on the original "Umineko When They Cry" series, finally released on Steam, in English and with improved rollback netplay!
Why similar: Fighting 38.5% ★, 2D Fighter 37.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%, PvP 5.6%, Psychological Horror 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fighting game deeply rooted in dark, supernatural, and gothic storytelling that mirrors the tone of the seed game.
- #9 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
91% matchMixed64% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: RelevoPub: Selecta Play
Windows
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.9%, Local Multiplayer 19.5%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 11.8%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Directly taps into the slasher-horror aesthetic and arcade-style action found in Terrordrome.
- #10 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 46.6% ★, 2D Fighter 35.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Action 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, gothic, and stylized aesthetic that aligns well with the horror-fighting genre.
- #11 Mostroscopy
90% matchVery Positive96% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Oribe Ware GamesPub: Oribe Ware games
Windows
Mostroscopy is a fighting video game that takes up the aesthetics of the horror and Luchador films of Mexican cinema from the 1950s, with an eclectic roster of monsters and masked Luchadores and a simple gameplay style with a retro presentation.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.2%, Gothic 23.8% ★, Horror 13.9%, Action 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that leans heavily into horror and comic-book aesthetics to create a unique brawling experience.
- #12 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
89% 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: 2D Fighter 50.7%, Fighting 22.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, PvP 6.7%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, gothic atmosphere with sophisticated 2D combat that appeals to fans of niche fighters.
- #13 Injustice™ 2
88% 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 55.1% ★, 2D Fighter 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features dark, supernatural, and horror-adjacent characters like Hellboy and Enchantress within a polished fighting engine.
- #14 Pocket Bravery
87% 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 40.3% ★, 2D Fighter 34%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D fighter that captures the classic arcade feel and competitive depth of the genre.
- #15 Clash of the Monsters
89% matchMixed53% of 384 reviews2016
Dev: Cadence Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Clash of the Monsters brings the most classic and iconic horror film and literature figures together in the traditional 3D fighting game style! What would happen if the Living Dead faced off with Nosferatu? Or what about the Headless Horseman vs the Phantom of the Opera? It's time to find out!
Why similar: Fighting 74.7% ★, Multiplayer 13.3%, Action 12%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same monster-brawler concept as the seed game, emphasizing supernatural combatants.
- #16 Idol Showdown
86% matchVery Positive94% of 5,856 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 46.8%, Fighting 31.1% ★, PvP 10.6%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Action 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: While anime-focused, it shares the indie, community-driven fighting game spirit found in Terrordrome.
- #17 FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
84% 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: 2D Fighter 40.9%, Fighting 31.7% ★, PvP 10.5%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the classic 2D fighting formula that maintains a high level of competitive polish.
- #18 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
86% 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: 2D Fighter 51.4%, Fighting 42.4% ★, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D fighter that defines the high-quality mechanics and tight controls expected in the genre.
- #19 BlazBlue Centralfiction
85% 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 45.2% ★, 2D Fighter 41.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Action 3%
Why You'll Like It: A complex 2D fighter with a dark, occult-heavy narrative and a roster of supernatural characters.
- #20 Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age
84% matchVery Positive91% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: Maximum EntertainmentPub: Gameplay Group International
Windows
Diesel Legacy is a 2v2 fighting game where four players battle on the same stage at the same time. This unique twist on the traditional fighting game formula adds an entirely new layer of strategy where cooperation will become the key to success.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 61.9%, PvP 16.8%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique 2D fighter with a gritty, dark aesthetic that feels distinct from standard anime-style fighters.
- #21 Rivals of Aether II
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,025 reviews2024
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 84.0 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 36.7% ★, 2D Fighter 31.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%, PvP 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished indie fighter that captures the competitive depth and fluid movement fans of the genre expect.
- #22 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
83% 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 51.6% ★, 2D Fighter 34.6%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Action 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its unique, dark, and gothic character designs and intense, high-octane combat.
- #23 SAMURAI SHODOWN
82% 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: 2D Fighter 46.8%, Fighting 25.9% ★, PvP 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, historical, and supernatural aesthetic that emphasizes deliberate, high-stakes combat.
- #24 Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi
81% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Tezcatek
Windows
Bela Lugosi returns as Prince Dracula in this classicvania horror platformer! Battle your way through the monster plagued countryside, evade deadly traps and pitfalls, overcome Dracula’s commanders in single combat, and discover the secret history of your monstrous foes.
Why similar: Gothic 28.4% ★, Werewolves 26.8% ★, Vampires 23.2% ★, Horror 10.1%, Demons 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Fits the gothic horror theme perfectly, providing a dark, atmospheric experience for horror fans.
- #25 RetroRealms Arcade
79% matchVery Positive84% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: WayforwardPub: Boss Team Games
Windows
The RetroRealms Arcade connects select RetroRealms games with other titles in the series that you own (games and DLC sold separately) to unlock new access and abilities and create the ultimate mash-up of horror legends!
Why similar: Horror 49.8%, Action 44.3%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a nostalgic, horror-themed action experience that complements the retro-inspired nature of indie fighters.
- #26 Battle of Guardians
80% matchMixed42% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: Miracle Gates EntertainmentPub: Battle of Guardians
Windows
Forgotten Guardians returned to save humanity from a demonic invasion. Battle of Guardians, is a real-time online multiplayer PVP and PVE free-to-play fighting game.
Why similar: Fighting 50.6% ★, Martial Arts 11.1% ★, Multiplayer 10%, PvP 8.7%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive fighter that focuses on mythological and supernatural character archetypes in a modern engine.
- #27 Fighting Fiends
79% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: Lex de Kogel
Windows
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 35.6% ★, 2D Fighter 27.5%, Action 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that leans into the horror-fighting niche with a focus on supernatural combat.
- #28 Bounty Battle
81% matchMostly Negative30% of 64 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: 2D Fighter 36.9%, Fighting 36.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Martial Arts 6.2% ★, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A crossover fighter that brings together various indie characters, similar to the "legends" crossover concept.
- #29 KNOCKOFF
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: PLUSHCATBOY
Windows · Mac
It's ~KNOCKOFF~! Fight through a haunted mall in this isometric brawler that combines bullet hell with combo heavy combat!
Why similar: Fighting 35.8% ★, Gothic 23.4% ★, Horror 10.9%, PvP 9.7%, Dark 9.2%
- #30 Invincible VS
74% 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: 2D Fighter 38.2%, Fighting 36.1% ★, Multiplayer 8.8%, PvP 7.4%, Action 4.9%
- #31 SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
76% 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 55.8%, Fighting 12.2% ★, Dark 9.3%, Action 8.3%, PvP 7.4%
- #32 Vampire's Fall 2
73% matchVery Positive91% of 4,559 reviews2026
Dev: Early Morning Studio
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Rise as a vampire in a handcrafted 2D dark-fantasy RPG. Master devastating powers, confront horrific enemies, and forge your destiny in a world shattered by a brutal civil war between humans and vampires.
Why similar: Vampires 42% ★, Dark 32.8%, PvP 20.7%, PvE 4.5%
- #33 Mortal Kombat 1
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 49,646 reviews2023
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
Why similar: Fighting 38.4% ★, 2D Fighter 25.5%, Martial Arts 13.1% ★, Multiplayer 7.2%, PvP 6.7%
- #34 Horror Legends
77% matchVery Positive90% of 138 reviews2021
Dev: October Games
Windows
Hack, slash, sneak, stalk, and scavenge through this asymmetrical player versus player nightmare as a deadly supernatural Legend or scrappy member of the cast.
Why similar: Werewolves 29.7% ★, Vampires 26% ★, Demons 11.5%, Horror 11.2%, PvP 9.6%
- #35 Mortal Kombat X
77% 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 62.1% ★, 2D Fighter 16.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 4.3%
- #36 Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
73% 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: 2D Fighter 37.7%, Fighting 27.7% ★, Martial Arts 14.3% ★, Multiplayer 8%, PvP 7.1%
- #37 Deep Dark Fight
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 153 reviews2017
Dev: EncoderX
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 26%
♂The mighty master Van Darkholme is awakening! Defeat your opponents and arrange the order on this earth! ♂
Why similar: Psychological Horror 52.7%, Action 47.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, mature, and experimental nature of indie horror fighters with a unique visual style.
- #38 Clash of Puppets
78% matchMixed65% of 69 reviews2014
Dev: Drakkar DevPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Clash of Puppets is a 3D hack’n’slash platformer, featuring classic b-movie style.
Why similar: Vampires 73.9% ★, Action 26.1%
Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed action game that complements the monster-brawler aesthetic with a focus on supernatural enemies.
- #39 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
73% matchMixed63% of 1,284 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47%, Martial Arts 24.7% ★, PvP 14%, Dark 9.6%, Action 4.7%
- #40 Holy Purge : Exorcist
75% matchMixed69% of 249 reviews2022
Dev: Celeritas Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Holy Purge is a co-op horror game where players play as priests who exorcise demons in various scenarios.
Why similar: Werewolves 22.7% ★, Gothic 16.6% ★, Horror 10.8%, Demons 9.9%, Dark 9.7%
- #41 Roof Rage
74% matchVery Positive89% of 698 reviews2019
Dev: Early Melon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.
Why similar: Fighting 33.9% ★, 2D Fighter 31.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Martial Arts 10.5% ★, Multiplayer 6.8%
- #42 TraumaCore Violence
72% matchVery Positive98% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: Discade Project
Windows
TraumaCore Violence is a 2D Action Game with a focus on intense, snappy combat and in-depth movement mechanics; set within the psyche of a woman who has just had her mind snap.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 64%, Dark 16.8%, Action 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, PvE 3.6%
- #43 The Coma 3: Bloodlines
68% matchVery Positive87% of 421 reviews2026
Dev: Dvora Studio Co., Ltd.Pub: Headup
Windows
Welcome to the world of The Coma 3: Bloodlines. In this realm of shadows rumors and urban legends become reality, and danger lurks around every corner. If a living intruder dies here, their body will be severed from their spirit and never wake again ...
Why similar: Horror 46.5%, Dark 21%, Action 15.3%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #44 The Alien Trials
71% matchVery Positive91% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: Heypid
Windows
The ultimate multiplayer extraterrestrial showdown. Pass the combat trial by pummeling, bashing, and mauling your foe in a dark, intense, immersive environment.
Why similar: Fighting 48.2% ★, Dark 15.9%, Multiplayer 13.2%, PvP 11.9%, Action 6%
- #45 WORLD HEROES PERFECT
68% matchVery Positive87% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
The 1995 arcade fighting classic WORLD HEROES PERFECT returns—now enhanced and coming to Steam! Enjoy smooth online with rollback netcode, and up your game in the full-featured Practice Mode! Solo thrills and high-level online battles await you in this definitive version of the game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.8%, Fighting 20.8% ★, Action 10.6%, PvP 8.3%, Multiplayer 5.2%
- #46 MerFight
70% 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 38.4% ★, 2D Fighter 31.4%, PvP 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Martial Arts 8% ★
- #47 Reign of Guilds
69% matchMixed61% of 1,418 reviews2025
Dev: Atlant Games ltd
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Reign of Guilds — the spiritual successor to the old-school fantasy where steel, magic, and skill decide your fate. Inspired by the legacy of Ultima Online and EverQuest.
Why similar: PvP 29.1%, Dark 28.8%, Multiplayer 23.6%, Action 10.1%, PvE 8.3%
- #48 DreadMoon
71% matchMixed61% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: FatalFox Studios LLC
Windows
Take the form of a powerful werewolf and right the wrongs your people made to free the land from the vampire lord Balthazar’s deadly clutches.
Why similar: Werewolves 31% ★, Vampires 22.5% ★, Dark 11.3%, Horror 10.7%, PvP 10.2%
- #49 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
67% 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: 2D Fighter 38.5%, Fighting 37.6% ★, PvP 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Action 4%
- #50 Kings of Kung Fu
72% matchMixed66% of 721 reviews2015
Dev: Jae Lee ProductionsPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Inspired by classic Kung Fu films, this passion fueled fighter provides fun 1 vs. 1 gameplay for gamers of all skill levels. Take on the role of one of 14 martial arts stunt masters as you fight to show your style cannot be beat. Fight it out in the Single Player Arcade Mode or Local Two Player VS. Matches.
Why similar: Fighting 50.8% ★, Martial Arts 20.9% ★, 2D Fighter 20.7%, Action 7.5%
- #51 Kings of Hell
67% matchVery Positive90% of 176 reviews2025
Dev: StrawberryOctopus Productions
Windows
Enter the World of Kings of Hell; set during 2112, 100 years after the rapture, the world as we know it is now literally Hell on Earth as Demons now rule the planet. Follow the adventures of Lutin, Enfer, Gremile and Mal as they fight the current 5 Dukes of Hell to claim the title of King of Hell!
Why similar: Multiplayer 44.6%, Action 27.3%, 3D 23.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #52 BloodLust Shadowhunter
71% matchVery Positive81% of 355 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.
Why similar: Vampires 88.2% ★, Action 11.8%
- #53 Spooky Survivors
68% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Aligned Games
Windows
Spooky Survivors puts you in the shoes of Van Hobo, a quirky hero battling the supernatural! Start with all unlocks BUT choose which to level up as you face endless waves. Equip powerful gear and unlock unique abilities. Outlast the nightmare and prove yourself as the ultimate spooky survivor!
Why similar: Vampires 61.7% ★, Dark 26.6%, Action 11.7%
- #54 BAYANI - Fighting Game
70% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2019
Dev: Ranida Games
Windows
BAYANI is a 1-on-1, indie fighting game that is heavily inspired by the Philippines’ rich history, culture, and mythology. The game features a combination of 2D fighting and full 3D graphics and simplified 6 button controls with fast-paced gameplay.
Why similar: Fighting 48.4% ★, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, PvP 13.4%, Multiplayer 7.4%, 2D Fighter 6.8%
- #55 Dojo Masters
66% matchVery Positive93% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: Pixeled Vision
Windows
DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.8%, Martial Arts 17.6% ★, Action 9.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, PvP 7.5%
- #56 Brawlout
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 815 reviews2018
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!
Why similar: Fighting 48.2% ★, 2D Fighter 36.3%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 4.4%, Local Multiplayer 2.7%
- #57 From Shadows
70% matchMixed64% of 64 reviews2017
Dev: Revolt and RebelPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell! Play solo or with your friends in split-screen, upgrade your beast, and mow down hordes of enemies and their towering lieutenants.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39%, Vampires 32.2% ★, Horror 13%, Demons 11.9%, Action 3.9%
- #58 Shaolin vs Wutang Legends
65% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: J.Bowman
Windows
The continuation of the Shaolin vs Wutang series, this game is yet another indie love letter to martial arts and classic Kung Fu films. Designed for casual gaming fans, it’s not aimed at hardcore fighting game players.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 55.8%, Martial Arts 17.6% ★, Action 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, 3D 5%
- #59 Shadownest
69% matchMixed55% of 507 reviews2021
Dev: Briny Boi StudiosPub: Briny Boi Studios
Windows
Asymmetric multiplayer meets atmospheric horror
Why similar: Multiplayer 43.6%, Dark 31.7%, Action 19.2%, 3D 5.5%
- #60 Project Unknown
64% matchVery Positive83% of 925 reviews2025
Dev: PsychoRavensPub: Nightmare Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An online co-op horror game featuring unique playable characters and RPG mechanics. Exorcise ghosts using your special abilities and tools while surviving the supernatural onslaught
Why similar: Horror 19.6%, Dark 17.4%, Demons 15.8%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Thriller 13.5%
