- #1 The Black Heart
97% matchVery Positive97% of 327 reviews2021
Dev: Andrés BorghiPub: Saibot Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 24.9% ★, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Gothic 21.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Dark 8.5%
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 Mortal Kombat 11
96% matchVery Positive88% of 112,808 reviews2019
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
Why similar: Fighting 57.5% ★, 2D Fighter 20.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, 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.
- #3 Night Slashers: Remake
96% matchMixed64% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 78.6%, Horror 9.7%, Action 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
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.
- #4 Capcom Fighting Collection
95% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 48.2%, Fighting 31.6% ★, PvP 7.5%, 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 Fight of Gods
94% matchVery Positive84% of 863 reviews2019
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
Median: 2.8 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 37.4% ★, 2D Fighter 35.8%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Multiplayer 6.1%, 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.
- #6 Umineko: Golden Fantasia
94% matchVery Positive92% of 511 reviews2017
Dev: 07th ExpansionPub: MangaGamer
Windows
Median: 2.6 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 37.8% ★, 2D Fighter 37.2%, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 5.8%, Psychological Horror 5%
Why You'll Like It: A fighting game deeply rooted in dark, supernatural, and gothic storytelling that mirrors the tone of the seed game.
- #7 Killer Instinct
93% matchVery Positive87% of 5,519 reviews2017
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 50.6% ★, 2D Fighter 30.6%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%, Action 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark, gothic, and supernatural roster of monsters that fits the aesthetic of Terrordrome perfectly.
- #8 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
92% matchVery Positive89% of 10,244 reviews2021
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Lasengle Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 27.2 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 29.7% ★, 2D Fighter 29%, Vampire 17.3% ★, Modern 9.4%, PvP 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, vampire-centric aesthetic paired with tight, high-speed 2D fighting mechanics.
- #9 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
91% matchVery Positive88% of 31,987 reviews2013
Dev: Hidden Variable StudiosPub: Autumn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
--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 45.8% ★, 2D Fighter 35.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Action 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, gothic, and stylized aesthetic that aligns well with the horror-fighting genre.
- #10 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
91% matchMixed62% of 78 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 37.4%, Local Multiplayer 19.8%, Horror 18.2%, Dark 12.4%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Directly taps into the slasher-horror aesthetic and arcade-style action found in Terrordrome.
- #11 Mostroscopy
90% matchVery Positive96% of 83 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 50.3%, Gothic 23.5% ★, Horror 14%, Action 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.8%
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 Positive86% of 2,470 reviews2024
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 47.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 50.9%, Fighting 22.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, PvP 6.9%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, gothic atmosphere with sophisticated 2D combat that appeals to fans of niche fighters.
- #13 FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,064 reviews2026
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 40.8%, Fighting 30.5% ★, PvP 11.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%, 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.
- #14 Injustice™ 2
88% matchVery Positive86% of 23,880 reviews2017
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.7 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 54.4% ★, 2D Fighter 22%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Multiplayer 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.
- #15 Pocket Bravery
87% matchVery Positive90% of 667 reviews2023
Dev: Statera StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 39.5% ★, 2D Fighter 34.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D fighter that captures the classic arcade feel and competitive depth of the genre.
- #16 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% ★, Multiplayer 14%, Action 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same monster-brawler concept as the seed game, emphasizing supernatural combatants.
- #17 Idol Showdown
86% matchVery Positive94% of 5,782 reviews2023
Dev: Besto Game TeamPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.3%, Fighting 30.2% ★, PvP 11.1%, 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.
- #18 Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age
84% matchVery Positive91% of 177 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 61.3%, PvP 17.2%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique 2D fighter with a gritty, dark aesthetic that feels distinct from standard anime-style fighters.
- #19 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,031 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 55.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
“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 52.1%, Fighting 41.8% ★, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D fighter that defines the high-quality mechanics and tight controls expected in the genre.
- #20 BlazBlue Centralfiction
84% matchVery Positive94% of 11,789 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 58.3 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 44.3% ★, 2D Fighter 42%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Action 3%
Why You'll Like It: A complex 2D fighter with a dark, occult-heavy narrative and a roster of supernatural characters.
- #21 Rivals of Aether II
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,105 reviews2024
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 78.0 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 35.2% ★, 2D Fighter 32.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%, PvP 8.1%
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 10,910 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 32.4 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 51.1% ★, 2D Fighter 34.9%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Action 2.8%
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 1,665 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.2%, Fighting 24.8% ★, PvP 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Action 6.2%
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 Positive88% of 85 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 29% ★, Werewolves 26.8% ★, Vampire 22.5% ★, Horror 10.2%, Demons 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Fits the gothic horror theme perfectly, providing a dark, atmospheric experience for horror fans.
- #25 RetroRealms Arcade
80% matchVery Positive84% of 118 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 50.4%, Action 43.4%, Singleplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a nostalgic, horror-themed action experience that complements the retro-inspired nature of indie fighters.
- #26 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% ★, 2D Fighter 27.8%, Action 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Multiplayer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that leans into the horror-fighting niche with a focus on supernatural combat.
- #27 Battle of Guardians
79% 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 50.9% ★, Martial Arts 11.5% ★, Multiplayer 10.7%, PvP 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive fighter that focuses on mythological and supernatural character archetypes in a modern engine.
- #28 Bounty Battle
81% matchMostly Negative31% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Dark Screen Games
Windows
Bounty Battle is the ultimate indie fighting game: a new multiplayer 2D fighter, where you can pit your favourite indie heroes against one another! Indie heroes from games like Guacamelee! and Darkest Dungeon, to Dead Cells, Owlboy & more battle it out in this fighter frenzy.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.3%, Fighting 36% ★, Local Multiplayer 15%, Martial Arts 6.3% ★, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A crossover fighter that brings together various indie characters, similar to the "legends" crossover concept.
- #29 Mortal Kombat 1
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 44,891 reviews2023
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 37.9% ★, 2D Fighter 27%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Multiplayer 7.5%, PvP 6.9%
- #30 SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
76% matchVery Positive87% of 366 reviews2024
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 55.4%, Fighting 11.8% ★, Dark 9.8%, Action 8%, PvP 7.6%
- #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: Werewolves 29.7% ★, Vampire 25.4% ★, Demons 11.4%, Horror 11.3%, PvP 10%
- #32 Mortal Kombat X
77% matchVery Positive86% of 58,945 reviews2015
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 38.5 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 61.5% ★, 2D Fighter 16.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 4.3%
- #33 Deep Dark Fight
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: EncoderX
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 26%
♂The mighty master Van Darkholme is awakening! Defeat your opponents and arrange the order on this earth! ♂
Why similar: Illuminati 59.2% ★, Psychological Horror 22%, Action 18.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, mature, and experimental nature of indie horror fighters with a unique visual style.
- #34 Vampire's Fall 2
72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,963 reviews2026
Dev: Early Morning Studio
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Dark 39.3%, Vampire 35.5% ★, PvP 25.3%
- #35 Clash of Puppets
78% matchMixed64% of 67 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: Vampire 74% ★, Action 26%
Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed action game that complements the monster-brawler aesthetic with a focus on supernatural enemies.
- #36 TraumaCore Violence
74% matchVery Positive97% of 143 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 66.1%, Dark 17.8%, Action 8.3%, Psychological Horror 7.7%
- #37 Roof Rage
75% matchVery Positive88% of 692 reviews2019
Dev: Early Melon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 33.2% ★, 2D Fighter 32.2%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Martial Arts 10.6% ★, Multiplayer 7.1%
- #38 Holy Purge : Exorcist
75% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2022
Dev: Celeritas Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 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 22.9% ★, Gothic 17.1% ★, Horror 10.9%, Dark 10%, Demons 9.9%
- #39 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
73% matchMixed59% of 1,073 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 46.6%, Martial Arts 24.6% ★, PvP 14.3%, Dark 9.8%, Action 4.6%
- #40 The Alien Trials
74% matchVery Positive91% of 54 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 46.9% ★, Dark 16.4%, Multiplayer 13.6%, PvP 12.3%, Action 5.9%
- #41 Shaolin vs Wutang Legends
70% matchVery Positive98% of 56 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 56.2%, Martial Arts 17% ★, Action 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, 3D 5.2%
- #42 Kings of Hell
69% matchVery Positive91% of 150 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 45.2%, Action 26.2%, 3D 24%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #43 Kings of Kung Fu
73% matchMixed66% of 720 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 50.2% ★, Martial Arts 21.3% ★, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Action 7.4%
- #44 Fight of Animals
71% matchVery Positive94% of 468 reviews2019
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Animal memes such as Power Hook Dog, Mighty Fox, Magic Squirrel and more are now become Fighters!! Simple Controls & Funny Animals & Exciting Battles!!! Choose your favorite animal and join the fight!Players are able to fight through arcade mode become the King of Animals!
Why similar: Fighting 34.3% ★, 2D Fighter 32.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 4.1%
- #45 DreadMoon
70% matchMixed61% of 72 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% ★, Vampire 21.9% ★, Dark 11.5%, Horror 10.7%, PvP 10.5%
- #46 BloodLust Shadowhunter
72% matchVery Positive80% of 353 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 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: Vampire 88.2% ★, Action 11.8%
- #47 Dojo Masters
68% matchVery Positive95% of 146 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 51.7%, Martial Arts 17.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Action 9%, PvP 7.8%
- #48 Brawlout
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 810 reviews2018
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!
Why similar: Fighting 47.4% ★, 2D Fighter 36.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Action 4.3%, Local Multiplayer 2.8%
- #49 Halls of Torment
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Gothic 50.7% ★, Demons 19.8%, Dark 19.1%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #50 Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,213 reviews2019
Dev: 羽良麻セルフ
Windows
Ultra Fight Kyanta 2 is a fighting game with a frantic pace and easy to learn controls. You can perform special attacks using single button presses! Fight in 2D battles across various modes using teams of hand-drawn characters.
Why similar: Fighting 44.3% ★, 2D Fighter 40.8%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Demons 5.2%, Action 3.7%
- #51 Reign of Guilds
67% matchMixed62% of 1,341 reviews2025
Dev: Atlant Games ltd
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 32%, Dark 31.5%, Multiplayer 25.9%, Action 10.5%
- #52 NightSpawn
70% matchMixed61% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Blood Eater GamesPub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
NightSpawn is a 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: Werewolves 31.5% ★, Vampire 26.8% ★, Thriller 11.3%, Dark 9.3%, Horror 8.4%
- #53 Project Unknown
66% matchVery Positive83% of 893 reviews2025
Dev: PsychoRavensPub: Nightmare Studios
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 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 19.4%, Dark 17.6%, Demons 15.5%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Thriller 13.6%
- #54 From Shadows
71% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Revolt and RebelPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 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 39.3%, Vampire 31.8% ★, Horror 13.2%, Demons 11.9%, Action 3.9%
- #55 Folklore Hunter
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,427 reviews2026
Dev: Liquid Donkey Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You’re a world-renowned hunter of supernatural beasts. Track down urban legends from all over the world, set traps, solve disturbing puzzles, and defeat the beasts before you succumb to their otherworldly presence.
Why similar: Horror 41.9%, Multiplayer 30.9%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Action 7.9%
- #56 Demonologist
64% matchVery Positive85% of 23,523 reviews2023
Dev: Clock Wizard Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Demons 16.7%, Dark 16.6%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Thriller 13%
- #57 Shadownest
69% matchMixed55% of 507 reviews2021
Dev: Briny Boi StudiosPub: Briny Boi Studios
Windows
Asymmetric multiplayer meets atmospheric horror
Why similar: Multiplayer 44.2%, Dark 31.9%, Action 18.4%, 3D 5.5%
- #58 Lucah: Born of a Dream
67% matchVery Positive94% of 506 reviews2018
Dev: melessthanthreePub: Syndicate Atomic LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER
Why similar: Horror 37.6%, Demons 31.1%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Action 11.8%
- #59 Vade Retro : Exorcist
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,073 reviews2022
Dev: Forceight
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Vade Retro is a PvP exorcism game up to 4 player. Play as Demon and make your opponents go through hell, or join the exorcist team by choosing a specialty to save victims from the devil's grip in this action-packed experience.
Why similar: Horror 27.1%, PvP 21.2%, Multiplayer 20.4%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, 3D 9.7%
