- #1 The Black Heart
97% matchVery Positive96% of 338 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 25.5% ★, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Gothic 20.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Dark 8.3%
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% matchMixed65% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 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 116,007 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 58.1% ★, 2D Fighter 20.3%, Multiplayer 8.3%, 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 1,040 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.3 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 48%, Fighting 32% ★, PvP 7.4%, Action 6.7%, Multiplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: This collection includes the Darkstalkers series, which is the definitive gold standard for horror-themed 2D fighting games.
- #5 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
94% 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: Vampires 44.2% ★, Fighting 20.7% ★, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Modern 6.1%, PvP 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, vampire-centric aesthetic paired with tight, high-speed 2D fighting mechanics.
- #6 Fight of Gods
94% matchVery Positive84% of 868 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 37.9% ★, 2D Fighter 35.7%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Multiplayer 6%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core concept of pitting mythological and legendary figures against one another in a fighting arena.
- #7 Killer Instinct
93% 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 51.3% ★, 2D Fighter 30.2%, Multiplayer 7.6%, 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.
- #8 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 36.7%, Local Multiplayer 19.6%, Horror 17.7%, Dark 11.9%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Directly taps into the slasher-horror aesthetic and arcade-style action found in Terrordrome.
- #9 Umineko: Golden Fantasia
92% matchVery Positive91% of 534 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 38.4% ★, 2D Fighter 37.1%, Multiplayer 8.2%, PvP 5.6%, Psychological Horror 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fighting game deeply rooted in dark, supernatural, and gothic storytelling that mirrors the tone of the seed game.
- #10 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
91% matchVery Positive88% of 32,299 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 46.4% ★, 2D Fighter 35.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Multiplayer 5.7%, 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 50.7%, Gothic 23.1% ★, Horror 14%, Action 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.7%
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 2,634 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 50.7%, Fighting 22.7% ★, 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 24,503 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% ★, 2D Fighter 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Multiplayer 6.7%, 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 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 74.5% ★, Multiplayer 13.6%, Action 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same monster-brawler concept as the seed game, emphasizing supernatural combatants.
- #15 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,055 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
“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 51.5%, Fighting 42.3% ★, 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.
- #16 BlazBlue Centralfiction
86% 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 45.1% ★, 2D Fighter 41.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Action 3%
Why You'll Like It: A complex 2D fighter with a dark, occult-heavy narrative and a roster of supernatural characters.
- #17 Pocket Bravery
86% 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 40.1% ★, 2D Fighter 34%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D fighter that captures the classic arcade feel and competitive depth of the genre.
- #18 FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
84% 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: 2D Fighter 40.6%, Fighting 31.5% ★, PvP 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%, 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.
- #19 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
85% 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 51.5% ★, 2D Fighter 34.6%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Action 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its unique, dark, and gothic character designs and intense, high-octane combat.
- #20 Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi
84% 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: Vampires 54.2% ★, Gothic 17% ★, Werewolves 15.9% ★, Horror 6%, Demons 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Fits the gothic horror theme perfectly, providing a dark, atmospheric experience for horror fans.
- #21 Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age
83% 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 61.6%, PvP 17%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Action 6.1%, 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.
- #22 Rivals of Aether II
82% 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 36.4% ★, 2D Fighter 31.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Multiplayer 8%, PvP 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A polished indie fighter that captures the competitive depth and fluid movement fans of the genre expect.
- #23 SAMURAI SHODOWN
82% matchVery Positive81% of 1,720 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 46.7%, Fighting 25.8% ★, PvP 8.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, historical, and supernatural aesthetic that emphasizes deliberate, high-stakes combat.
- #24 RetroRealms Arcade
81% 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 50%, Action 44.1%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a nostalgic, horror-themed action experience that complements the retro-inspired nature of indie fighters.
- #25 Idol Showdown
79% 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 46.8%, Fighting 30.9% ★, PvP 10.8%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: While anime-focused, it shares the indie, community-driven fighting game spirit found in Terrordrome.
- #26 Battle of Guardians
80% matchMixed42% of 77 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 50.3% ★, Martial Arts 11.1% ★, Multiplayer 10.1%, PvP 8.8%, 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 Clash of Puppets
81% matchMixed65% of 68 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 84.9% ★, Action 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed action game that complements the monster-brawler aesthetic with a focus on supernatural enemies.
- #28 Fighting Fiends
78% 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 35.5% ★, 2D Fighter 27.5%, Action 15.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that leans into the horror-fighting niche with a focus on supernatural combat.
- #29 Vampire's Fall 2
74% matchVery Positive91% of 4,227 reviews2026
Dev: Early Morning Studio
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 57.9% ★, Dark 23.4%, PvP 15.3%, PvE 3.4%
- #30 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 35.5% ★, Gothic 23.5% ★, Horror 10.9%, PvP 9.8%, Dark 9.2%
- #31 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: Vampires 42.1% ★, Werewolves 23% ★, Demons 9%, Horror 8.7%, PvP 7.6%
- #32 Mortal Kombat 1
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 49,184 reviews2023
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 47.2 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 38.2% ★, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Martial Arts 13.1% ★, Multiplayer 7.3%, PvP 6.7%
- #33 Mortal Kombat X
76% matchVery Positive86% of 60,694 reviews2015
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 38.8 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 61.9% ★, 2D Fighter 16.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 4.3%
- #34 Bounty Battle
79% 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 36.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 15%, 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.
- #35 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: 2D Fighter 37.5%, Fighting 27.5% ★, Martial Arts 14.3% ★, Multiplayer 8.2%, PvP 7.3%
- #36 SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
75% matchVery Positive86% of 393 reviews2024
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 13.2 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 55.7%, Fighting 12.1% ★, Dark 9.3%, Action 8.2%, PvP 7.5%
- #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 52.9%, Action 47.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, mature, and experimental nature of indie horror fighters with a unique visual style.
- #38 BloodLust Shadowhunter
77% matchVery Positive81% of 355 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 96.7% ★, Action 3.3%
- #39 Invincible VS
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,432 reviews2026
Dev: Quarter UpPub: Skybound Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 38.1%, Fighting 36% ★, Multiplayer 8.9%, PvP 7.5%, Action 4.8%
- #40 NightSpawn
73% matchMixed62% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Blood Eater GamesPub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
NightSpawn is a FREE to PLAY multiplayer horror game where investigators explore cursed locations, complete objectives, and escape supernatural monsters. Play co-op with friends or control the monster in asymmetric multiplayer modes including intense 4v1 hunts and competitive team-based matches.
Why similar: Vampires 46.6% ★, Werewolves 22.3% ★, Thriller 7.9%, Dark 6.5%, Horror 6%
- #41 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
71% matchMixed63% of 1,256 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 46.9%, Martial Arts 24.7% ★, PvP 14.1%, Dark 9.7%, Action 4.7%
- #42 Holy Purge : Exorcist
73% 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 22.6% ★, Gothic 16.6% ★, Horror 10.7%, Demons 9.9%, Dark 9.8%
- #43 DreadMoon
72% matchMixed60% of 75 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: Vampires 36.4% ★, Werewolves 25.3% ★, Dark 9.3%, Horror 8.8%, PvP 8.5%
- #44 Roof Rage
72% 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 33.8% ★, 2D Fighter 31.9%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Martial Arts 10.5% ★, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #45 The Coma 3: Bloodlines
68% matchVery Positive87% of 406 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 21.1%, Action 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #46 From Shadows
74% matchMixed65% of 63 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: Vampires 48.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.7%, Horror 9.9%, Demons 9%, Action 3%
- #47 Deliverance & Reign
70% matchVery Positive84% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: One Up Plus
Windows
Join a gothic battle where Good confronts Evil using roguelike deckbuilding mechanics. Play as either side, invading Alaric's Castle, or as Alaric himself defending against the invading heroes!
Why similar: Vampires 40.4% ★, Gothic 25.2% ★, Werewolves 22.2% ★, Dark 8.3%, PvE 2.8%
- #48 TraumaCore Violence
70% matchVery Positive98% of 163 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 63.9%, Dark 16.8%, Action 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, PvE 3.7%
- #49 Scarlet Tower
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,385 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Vampires 76.4% ★, Gothic 13.2% ★, Demons 7.5%, Action 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #50 Cursed Deal
66% matchVery Positive96% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: Massive Crystal Studios
Windows
Forget all those other cooperative horror games. You never know who's going to win in this 4v1 game where teams and roles can change. The hunter can be the prey, and the prey can be the hunter. Complete the ritual and become a vampire or die as prey to cursed creatures.
Why similar: Vampires 40.7% ★, Werewolves 23.7% ★, Thriller 8.2%, Horror 7.5%, Dark 7.2%
- #51 MerFight
68% 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 38.2% ★, 2D Fighter 31.3%, PvP 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Martial Arts 8% ★
- #52 Shaolin vs Wutang Legends
67% matchVery Positive96% of 69 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 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, 3D 5.1%
- #53 Kings of Hell
66% matchVery Positive90% of 166 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 44.9%, Action 26.9%, 3D 23.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #54 Reign of Guilds
67% matchMixed61% of 1,418 reviews2025
Dev: Atlant Games ltd
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.7 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 29.2%, Dark 28.7%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Action 10%, PvE 8.4%
- #55 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 76.1% ★, Dark 16.7%, Action 7.2%
- #56 Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 262 reviews2020
Dev: Nomad Games
Windows
Dracula is ready to take over Europe and only four iconic vampire hunters can stop him, in this digital adaptation of the classic board game of deduction and gothic horror. Play locally with friends or with up to five players online. Will you be the hunter or the hunted?
Why similar: Vampires 54.3% ★, Gothic 29% ★, Horror 10.8%, PvP 5.9%
- #57 Netherworld Covenant
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 718 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Gothic 72.2% ★, Action 11.7%, 3D 11.6%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #58 Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
65% matchVery Positive93% of 233 reviews2025
Dev: George "EON" EadePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.2%, Vampires 27.5% ★, Fighting 25.1% ★, PvP 7.7%, Local Multiplayer 4.4%
- #59 Ashes of Immortality
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 113 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Vampires vs Werewolves vs Hunters... Guess which group you're playing with? Find out in this exciting 16-bit style RPG full of twists and colorful characters!
Why similar: Vampires 70.8% ★, Werewolves 21.2% ★, Horror 4.2%, Dark 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%
