Games Like TowerFall Ascension

Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.3%, Local Multiplayer 19.6%, 4 Player Local 15.6%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Fighting 6.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same intense, one-hit-kill, fast-paced 2D platforming combat that makes TowerFall so addictive.

Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 36.4%, 2D Fighter 24.4%, Fighting 8% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Why You'll Like It: Like TowerFall, it focuses on high-tension, skill-based dueling where every movement and decision can lead to an immediate victory or defeat.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 31.8%, 4 Player Local 17.5%, Multiplayer 11%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This chaotic party game captures the same hilarious, high-stakes competitive energy with a focus on quick rounds and diverse weaponry.

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: 2D Fighter 40.9%, Local Multiplayer 22%, Fighting 9.1% ★, 4 Player Local 7.4%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly high-speed, reflex-heavy competitive experience that rewards precision and mastery of movement.

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.4%, Local Multiplayer 18.5%, Fighting 9.9% ★, 4 Player Local 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A polished platform fighter that emphasizes movement and spacing, appealing to the same competitive crowd as TowerFall.

Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 33.9%, 4 Player Local 18.2%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly matches the frantic, short-round nature of TowerFall, constantly changing rules to keep players on their toes.

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.2%, Local Multiplayer 24.9%, 4 Player Local 16%, Platformer 10.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends platforming with competitive strategy, forcing players to build the level while trying to outsmart their opponents.

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.4%, Local Multiplayer 22%, 4 Player Local 14.4%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The physics-based combat and platforming create the same kind of unpredictable, funny, and intense moments found in local multiplayer sessions.

Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 29.3%, 4 Player Local 22.9%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Party Game 8.8% ★, Fighting 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It features fast, lethal, and physics-based combat that is easy to pick up but offers surprising depth for competitive play.

Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 35.2%, 4 Player Local 20.8%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique asymmetric local multiplayer experience that captures the same pixel-art aesthetic and competitive spirit.

Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.1%, Local Multiplayer 25.5%, 4 Player Local 12.5%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Fighting 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based brawler features fast-paced, lethal combat that feels like a spiritual cousin to TowerFall's archery mechanics.

Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 34.6%, 4 Player Local 17.1%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Platformer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines platforming and competitive combat, requiring players to use their environment and items to outpace opponents.

Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the Middle Ages… and laser guns… and miniguns.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 25.3%, 4 Player Local 19.9%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Party Game 6.7% ★, Co-op 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a top-down, arena-based multiplayer experience that is highly accessible and packed with varied game modes.

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: 2D Fighter 32.3%, Local Multiplayer 22.5%, 4 Player Local 15.8%, Fighting 8.6% ★, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel brings the series' signature tight combat into 3D, maintaining the high skill ceiling and competitive focus of the original.

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 40.5%, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Fighting 9.6% ★, Multiplayer 5.9%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the original's tense dueling mechanics with more weapon variety and vibrant, expressive art.

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, 4 Player Local 12.7%, Fighting 8.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play platform fighter that excels in local multiplayer, offering a massive roster and tight, responsive controls.

Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 37.1%, 4 Player Local 19.3%, Party Game 11.9% ★, Fighting 11.3% ★, Multiplayer 11%

Why You'll Like It: While more physics-focused, it provides the same chaotic, hilarious couch-multiplayer experience that makes party games memorable.

Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.3%, Local Multiplayer 20.4%, 4 Player Local 10.7%, Fighting 7.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: This platform fighter focuses on fast movement and projectile combat, closely mirroring the feel of TowerFall's archery battles.

The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 49.8%, 4 Player Local 11.1%, Local Co-Op 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The unique, wobbly physics-based movement makes for a hilarious and surprisingly deep competitive experience.

Heave Ho is a riotous multiplayer party game for up to four players in couch co-op and versus play, or online with Steam Remote Play. Reach out, get a grip, and swing to victory — or meet your messy end!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 26.6%, Local Co-Op 21.2%, 4 Player Local 19.2%, Co-op 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: While primarily co-op, the physics-based movement and potential for accidental sabotage create the same kind of laughter-filled party atmosphere.

A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.1%, 4 Player Local 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.5%, Fighting 7.1% ★, Local Co-Op 6%

Dynasty Feud is a competitive, team-based, fast-paced platform brawler for 2-4 players. Play either local or online and show off your skills with 40 characters, one-hit kills, multiple fighting skills and a lot of style.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.9%, Local Multiplayer 22.2%, 4 Player Local 17.6%, Action 10.2%, Indie 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A platform-based fighter where players control teams of characters, emphasizing quick, lethal combat and strategic character swapping.

Super Slime Arena is a 16-bit style, party-fighting game embracing equal parts accessibility and chaos. One attack, one hitpoint, all slime! Use nearly any controller in fast and frantic 2-50+ multiplayer matches across the many lands of Planet Blorb!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 23.6%, 2D Fighter 20%, 4 Player Local 17.6%, Action 7.4%, Fighting 6.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, one-hit-kill arena fighter that captures the same 'easy to learn, hard to master' philosophy.

Stikbold is a glorious and intense sport which will put your friendships to the test with fast-paced, hard-hitting and occasionally hilariously unfair action! Or play the co-op story mode to unlock the full roster of quirky sporting heroes and earn achievements.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 33.2%, Local Co-Op 24.8%, 4 Player Local 18.5%, Action 8.8%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sports-themed party game features chaotic, physics-driven combat that is perfect for local multiplayer groups.

Hot Shot Burn is the hilariously violent party brawler that lets you compete in the galaxy's ultimate televised blood sport. Experience crazy couch battles full of ridiculous flukes and insane skill shots for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 29.2%, 4 Player Local 23.3%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Co-op 6.6%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down arena shooter that focuses on fast, lethal combat and unique character abilities for competitive play.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.1%, 4 Player Local 23.4%, Co-op 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more structured, co-op focused experience that retains the high-quality pixel art and tight combat feel.

Ninza is a free multiplayer game like no other! Instead of directly attacking your opponents, you crush them by pushing pieces of the level. Embrace chaos and dive into an entirely new level of frenzied and creative gameplay, where the environment itself becomes both your weapon and your enemy.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 23.8%, 2D Fighter 20.8%, 4 Player Local 15.1%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Platformer 6.8%

A fast and skill based party game where all of the focus lies in fun and engaging gameplay.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 44.7%, 4 Player Local 31.6%, Action 15.1%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced arena fighter that strips combat down to its essentials, much like TowerFall.

Control your hands and destroy friendships in this physics-based couch/online fighting game. Use your elastic arms to swing, slingshot, and parkour around the highly dynamic maps. Wield powerful weapons or use your bare fists to bonk your opponents!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33%, Local Multiplayer 19.4%, 4 Player Local 14.9%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Fight with grappling hooks in this party brawler for one to four players. Play as a treasure hunting cat or a land swimming shark as you swing around the stage taking out your opponents.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.6%, 4 Player Local 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Fighting 7.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It features 2D platforming combat with a focus on grappling hooks, adding a unique layer of movement to the fighting.

Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.2%, Local Multiplayer 25.6%, Fighting 9.5% ★, 4 Player Local 9.3%, Local Co-Op 5.6%

Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.1%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, 4 Player Local 12.2%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, fun platform fighter that focuses on accessibility and chaotic, fast-paced combat.

Jet Set Knights is an old-school arcade action platformer inspired by classics from the golden age such as Mario Bros, Snow Bros or newest Super Crate Box. If You love retro 2D platformers mixed with tower defense and RPG elements, Jet Set Knight is for You!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 25.9%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, 4 Player Local 18.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends platforming with tower-defense elements, providing a great local co-op experience with a classic arcade feel.

ROCKETS fire ROCKETS at ROCKETS in this action-arcade, arena-combat, gorgeous festival-of-fireworks! It's dogfighting meets figure-skating in space with local multiplayer and single-player fast-paced action modes plus a ZEN MODE where ROCKETS learn to LOVE.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 35.6%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, 4 Player Local 16.7%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.8%

TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Indie 16.9%, Action 14.3%, Difficult 8.3%

In the Arclight Arena, you fend off Glass Drones and other Player Pilots by swiping and slashing them away in glorious 4-way Sabre clashing combat!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 38.4%, 4 Player Local 30.6%, Action 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Indie 8%

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Local Multiplayer 13.7%, 4 Player Local 11.8%, Co-op 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Overruled is a multiplayer brawler like no other - players change the rules and objectives as they play, directly influencing the dynamics of the game. No two games are ever the same!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.4%, Local Multiplayer 17.5%, 4 Player Local 10.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Fighting 9.1% ★

No Heroes Here is a frantic co-op game for 1 to 4 players, available in local and online modes. Craft and use several items effectively whilst coordinating your ragtag band of non-heroes to defend castles and survive! ...Oh, as well as saving the Kingdom in the meantime!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 26.7%, Local Co-Op 22%, 4 Player Local 19.4%, Platformer 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

FORCED is a challenging 1-4-player game with co-op at its heart! A mix of tactical arcade action, RPG elements and puzzles will forge you and your friends together. As slaves in the toughest gladiator school of them all, you will face a plethora of unique trials - designed to be your death!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.3%, 4 Player Local 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 20.1%, Co-op 9.3%, Multiplayer 6.4%

A party game / arena fighter where balding porcupines with only a single quill left fight to the death for honour, glory, and their enemies' skulls!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 33.3%, 4 Player Local 29.7%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.8%

Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 17.5%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, 4 Player Local 12.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.8%, Local Multiplayer 27.3%, 4 Player Local 20.7%, Co-op 7.2%, Multiplayer 6%

Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.8%, Fighting 15.3% ★, Platformer 11.2%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.4%

Tumblestone is the first original action-puzzle game of the past fifteen years -- completely reinventing the genre into a deep and cerebral puzzle solving experience that you won't forget.

Why similar: Indie 65.8%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, 4 Player Local 7.2%, Action 3.6%

Galactic Thunderdome is a 2D sci-fi platform brawler with a focus on physics-based mayhem. Best your friends with a vast array of weapons and gadgets in a world rich with emergent gameplay, explosive antics, and bloody remains.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.2%, Local Multiplayer 21.8%, 4 Player Local 15.8%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Fighting 5.9% ★

You are an overpowered gladiator with the skills to destroy all who stand before you. The only problem is, so is everyone else! Enter the Domiverse for fast and frantic fun in this party brawler made for up to four players in local play.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.4%, Local Multiplayer 23.1%, 4 Player Local 15.1%, Fighting 6.1% ★, Platformer 5.9%

INVERSUS is is a competitive and cooperative arcade shooter for 1 to 4 players online or on the couch. Fight for territory in a dynamic negative-space map where open paths for your team are the walls of your opponent's team. Strategize and trap the enemy to win!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 31.9%, Local Co-Op 23.7%, 4 Player Local 21.7%, Party Game 9.1% ★, Arcade 4.7%

Griefhelm is an award-winning party game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your friends, deflect their blows, and push your advantage in local and online multiplayer. Find some friends and cut off their heads!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 21%, 2D Fighter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, 4 Player Local 14.8%, Party Game 6.2% ★

A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.6%, 4 Player Local 18.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.8%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Indie 8.3%, Retro 7.5%

Warm up your boomerang throwing skills in the free duel mode of Bämeräng, the fast paced boomerang fighting game. Fight for the favor of the goddess in an outlandish, colorful world in this local multiplayer game.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.9%, Local Multiplayer 23.1%, 4 Player Local 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Fighting 6.3% ★

RUIN FRIENDSHIPS. ON ROCKETS. Challenge your friends to a GLORIOUS tournament of rocket jousting! Up to 4 players can fight each other locally – but only one will be left standing when the dust settles.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 45.2%, 4 Player Local 35.9%, Action 10.2%, Indie 8.7%

Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 38.3%, 4 Player Local 17.9%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Arcade 7.6%, Indie 6.8%

Astro Duel is a competitive local multiplayer party game. Rounds are quick and death is sudden. Blast your friends into space. Run over their helpless bodies for good measure.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 23%, 4 Player Local 22.4%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

STARDUST VANGUARDS is a local four-player dueling game combining arcade-style battling with the ability to summon your own NPC army as support! But be careful: a random event system dynamically alters the flow of battle with NPC space pirates gunning for victory themselves!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 23.8%, 4 Player Local 18.5%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.4%, Local Multiplayer 27.9%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Co-op 7.4%

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Platformer 66.4%, 2D 17.2%, Local Co-Op 6.6%, 4 Player Local 4.3%, Action 2%

Chaotic Party Arr-cade Action for up to 12 players! Be the first to plunder all the treasure, sink the enemy ship, or defeat their captain. Featuring local & online play, crossplay, 18 stages, 30+ modify-arrs, and a single-player campaign!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.5%, Local Multiplayer 22.5%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Party Game 6.4% ★, Platformer 6.2%