Games Like VYDER

Swordmin'z Dream is a lovely little mini-maximalist fighting game for two-to-four players. Quick matches, high stakes, unique characters and strong parry mechanics. Will you follow your dream?

Why similar: Fighting 27.3% ★, 2D Fighter 23%, Swordplay 16.5%, 2.5D 9.7%, PvP 6.9%

Multiplayer. Versus. Co-op. Achievements. Stage-making. Swords. These are all words. And by random chance they also happen to describe all the major features of Sword Game, a free Action-Party game where up to 4 players can have a grand old time slashing and stabbing each other or CPUs.

Why similar: Fighting 23.2% ★, Swordplay 20.9%, 2D Fighter 19%, Party Game 16.2%, Platformer 6.4%

Bubble Battle is a retro online/local multiplayer fighting game inspired by arcade classics. Players fly around with one simple objective: burst opponents’ bubbles before they burst yours. Collect powerups and out-maneuver opponents for fast-paced, addictive fun!

Why similar: Fighting 25.1% ★, 2D Fighter 23.2%, Party Game 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Platformer 7.1%

The Grand Slamboree is a 2D Platform Fighter where every hit is lethal for chaotic, lightning fast rounds! Join the fight with 6 unique characters across 120+ stages. Play locally or online with friends using Steam Remote Play Together!

Why similar: Fighting 30.6% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Party Game 17.9%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Local Multiplayer 4.7%

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

Why similar: Fighting 25.9% ★, Swordplay 23.4%, 2D Fighter 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Party Game 9.8%

YSNP! is a local couch multiplayer 2D shooter. You and a friend try to win a tug-of-war across multiple screens in a 1 vs. 1 battle. Eliminate your opponent with your weapon and interactive level objects, gain your turn, and try to get past him to the other side of the screen.

Why similar: Fighting 29.2% ★, 2D Fighter 21.6%, Party Game 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 7%

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: Fighting 24.5% ★, 2D Fighter 19.6%, Swordplay 17%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Party Game 6.5%

Dashwalk Dueling is a pixel-perfect fighting game with ninja fast swordplay. Whether you're dueling online, battling dojo traitors, or honing your skills in training, can you keep your feet on the ground and find that deadly blow? Show off your skills, strategy, and style in this platform fighter!

Why similar: Fighting 25.8% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Swordplay 21.8%, PvP 6.5%, Platformer 6.3%

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 30% ★, 2D Fighter 21.3%, 2.5D 9.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%, PvP 5.9%

Hammer Dudes is a casual 2D platform fighter. Dodge, throw and strike with your hammer to defeat your opponent and reach their final scene! Play on the couch with a buddy or even online in this competitve and crazy 1v1 game.

Why similar: Fighting 25.8% ★, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Party Game 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.2%, Platformer 6.3%

Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology.

Why similar: Fighting 42.4% ★, 2D Fighter 19.9%, 2.5D 13%, Platformer 7.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Rolling With Swords is a chaotic 2D arena brawler set in random levels. Chain attacks, roll through danger, and collect absurd power-ups in a tug-of-war system where control constantly shifts until one player claims the entire arena.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.9%, Swordplay 21.6%, Party Game 12.1%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%

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: Fighting 31.9% ★, Swordplay 17.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, 2D Fighter 12.6%, Party Game 7.2%

Rift Rumble is a lightning fast, platform party fighter where fighters from across the universe have come to battle for control of The Rift. Play with unlimited players locally across numerous unique maps.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.7%, Fighting 22.8% ★, Party Game 15.4%, 4 Player Local 6.4%, PvP 5.6%

Jump into the action as a member of 1 of 6 gangs and fight your friends in exciting party combat! Each time you play, you'll be fighting to push your rival gang memeber out of the map! KO them and move towards one side of the arena and claim the world of Rumble City as your own!

Why similar: Fighting 21.7% ★, 2D Fighter 20.9%, Party Game 17.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Bunraku is a fast-paced multiplayer brawler where you clash with friends in frantic ninja fights. Up to 8 players can join the Bunraku Theater arenas, online (P2P) or local, mastering ninja dashing skills to become the ultimate battle puppeteer!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 18.9%, Party Game 16.6%, Swordplay 15%, 2.5D 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%

Punch Upon a Time is a team-based party fighter inspired by Smash Bros where you take on rounds of modes, mini-games, and combat alongside your friends. Assemble a squad of the biggest fairy tale names to punch, dunk, fly, score, and sumo your way to victory as the LAST TEAM STANDING.

Why similar: Fighting 33.4% ★, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Party Game 20.1%, 2.5D 7.8%, PvP 5.6%

Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.7%, Fighting 29.9% ★, 2.5D 11.4%, PvP 7.5%, Local Multiplayer 5.1%

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

Why similar: Fighting 46.4% ★, 2D Fighter 28.6%, Platformer 10%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 2.2%

What if your most dangerous weapon was your head? Launch upward and spike your friends from below in this fast-paced local multiplayer party game. Tight controls, quick rounds, and chaotic matches all built around one simple twist: the low ground has the advantage.

Why similar: Party Game 22.9%, 2D Fighter 22.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%, PvP 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

Party Pooper is a chaotic 4-player battle platformer where everyone is fighting, flying, and flinging each other to be the first to poop in the sacred toilet before their time runs out. Poop to survive, fail to poop and explode, last butt standing wins.

Why similar: Fighting 36.6% ★, 2D Fighter 19.2%, Party Game 13%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

Why similar: Fighting 41.2% ★, 2D Fighter 34.5%, PvP 8.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Arcade 2.9%

Starkheim Tournament is a 2D fighting game set in a fantasy universe with a pixel-art style. Featuring simplified, easy-to-learn controls, it’s designed to be instantly accessible and quick to master.

Why similar: Fighting 34% ★, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, PvP 8.3%, Platformer 7.5%

Made to be Crushed is a strategic and fast local multiplayer fighter. Be the first to activate one of the 3 traps or be destroyed by the one-shot ammo! Play with up to 4 friends locally or online with Steam Remote Play Together!

Why similar: Fighting 29.7% ★, 2D Fighter 25.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Party Game 7.4%, 4 Player Local 7.1%

A momentum-driven 2.5D anime fighting game. Build velocity, adapt on the fly, and always be on the move! Easy to pick up, hard to master, with rollback netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 38.6% ★, 2D Fighter 24.7%, 2.5D 12%, PvP 6.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%

In this chaotic party platformer, you must hold onto the sacred Lunara Mask as long as you can, while your rivals try to beat it out of your hands. Move with agility to chase down or escape from your opponents, and sabotage their attacks with precise parries. Who can complete this hilarious ritual?

Why similar: Fighting 20.8% ★, 2D Fighter 19.6%, Party Game 18.8%, Platformer 7.6%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%

Sprite Fight is an action-packed 2D platform fighter with the use of long-ranged combat and the ability to battle your friends. With a series of unique game modes to brawl out together, acquire a variety of weapons through plenty of stages to fend off your opponents and come out victorious.

Why similar: Fighting 32% ★, 2D Fighter 24.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Multiplayer 7%, PvP 6.7%

Soar to new heights in Aria Skies, a non-traditional, 2.5D indie fighting game featuring free-flying movement that anyone can pick up and enjoy!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.6%, Fighting 18.3% ★, 2.5D 15.8%, PvP 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%

Start as Santa. Unlock a pig, a cop and more. Beat each other senseless in a chaotic 2.5D brawler, with proximity chat, so you can hear them suffer. New fighters every season with a free season pass. Best of five. May the most unhinged player win.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.1%, Fighting 20.4% ★, 2D Platformer 13.1%, 2.5D 12.1%, Platformer 9.7%

The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!

Why similar: Fighting 36.2% ★, 2D Fighter 27.3%, 2.5D 10.1%, PvP 6.4%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%

Master the art of the duel in Hastilude Clash, a high-speed, 4-player party fighter. Inspired by classic directional combat, you’ll clash blades, parry projectiles, and outsmart rivals in a tense dance of steel. It’s easy to strike, but can you block the coming blow?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.3%, Swordplay 22.6%, Party Game 17.3%, PvP 9.9%, Platformer 5.6%

Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.

Why similar: Swordplay 22%, Fighting 21.3% ★, 2D Fighter 21%, 2.5D 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%

Charge Champs is a 2D platform fighter with a unique combat system where players charge their character to temporarily unlock abilities and gain an advantage over their opponents.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26%, Fighting 15.5% ★, 2.5D 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, PvP 8.1%

After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!

Why similar: Fighting 55.2% ★, 2D Fighter 27.3%, 2.5D 5.9%, Arcade 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.9%

Say your moves out loud, trash-talk your friends, and fight to win. Smack Talk is a 1–8 player online PvP platform fighter where your voice controls your attacks. Call moves, land one-liners, and finish foes with wild ultimates.

Why similar: Fighting 28.5% ★, Party Game 23.9%, 2D Fighter 19.1%, 2.5D 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Shield Strike is a competitive game where players use shields as projectiles, in addition to the unique abilities of each of the 8 characters. Made for up to 4 players, VS or Coop, and with a challenging journey in story mode.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.3%, Party Game 19.2%, Fighting 15.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Platformer 9%

A traditional, ground-based 2.5D fighting game (with skeletons) that takes a lot of inspiration from anime/hyper fighters. A nice balance between eccentric mechanics and slower, footsies-based neutral.

Why similar: Fighting 32.8% ★, 2D Fighter 28.9%, 2.5D 13.6%, PvP 8.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%

CHOPSTICKS is a stick figure fighting game set across the globe. With just one attack button and a focus on parrying, strategy is key. Each map opens up unique gameplay opportunities with map specific elements: from giant lasers to sticks that can be used as swords!

Why similar: Fighting 31% ★, 2D Fighter 26.3%, Party Game 12%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%

SkullStars: Supernova looms over us in the funk of outer space! A 2D anime fighting game with stylish 3D models. Fight your way to become a SkullStar with an electrifying soundtrack. The five points of the universe will reconnect!

Why similar: Fighting 44.8% ★, 2D Fighter 32.5%, 2.5D 8.2%, PvP 5.3%, Multiplayer 2.9%

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: Fighting 26.4% ★, 2D Fighter 22.2%, Swordplay 19.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, PvP 6.3%

Say goodbye to jumping and hello to intense, lightning-fast grounded battles! Arcus Chroma is an offline juggle combo fighting game where dodging and countering are the keys to victory. With a truly unique cast to choose from, let your mind run wild as you master the game's creative combo system.

Why similar: Fighting 38.8% ★, 2D Fighter 35.2%, 2.5D 12.9%, Multiplayer 4.6%, PvP 4.6%

A Couch-Play Platform fighter with Traditional fighting game aspects that focuses on using your stage against your opponent, with each character taking advantage of the stages in unique and different ways

Why similar: Fighting 36.2% ★, 2D Fighter 16.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 7.7%

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: Swordplay 20.1%, 2D Fighter 19.9%, Party Game 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.7%, Fighting 36.8% ★, PvP 10%, Arcade 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.4%

A casual 2-4 player rogue-lite round based fighting game. The losing players of each round vote on a unique debuff for the winner of the round to even the odds.

Why similar: Party Game 25.4%, 2D Fighter 21.7%, Fighting 14.7% ★, PvP 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

INFEST YOUR FRIENDS! Neon Parasite is a game of chaotic critter combat where you'll be hovering, shooting, and dashing your way around the competition to reign the most infested bug of all. This 4-player local party game boasts crazy strategic battles across a multitude of different arenas.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.6%, Fighting 21.2% ★, Party Game 17%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%, PvP 7.6%

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 52.3% ★, 2D Fighter 25.1%, Multiplayer 6.8%, 2.5D 5%, Arcade 3.7%

Create and throw rocks at up to six friends or bots in this chaotic physics-based couch brawler. Collect and combine power-ups to become the ultimate earth-bender.

Why similar: Fighting 26.9% ★, Party Game 20.1%, 2D Fighter 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%, Platformer 7.8%

A complex fighting game with one attack. Features fast-paced, expressive movement and rollback netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 32.1% ★, 2D Fighter 28.3%, PvP 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%

With multiple character archetypes to choose from, beautifully crafted 2D art, and a simplified attack system, Dextrissimi allows beginners to face-off against veteran fighters on an even playing field in a true test of instinct and skill!

Why similar: Fighting 32.1% ★, 2D Fighter 30.2%, Swordplay 26.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%, Action 2.6%

"剣撃クロスゾーン" (KenGeki CrossZone) An original 2D fighting game. Strong attack! There are many offsets! The more buttons you press, the better! Easy operation with special move button!

Why similar: Fighting 41.1% ★, 2D Fighter 36.8%, PvP 10.5%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 2.6%

One kick, one survivor. HELLKICK is an early 2000s inspired lightning-fast two-button fighter: divekick your way down the circles of Hell, snap spines in x-ray FATAL KICKS, and duel on arenas that fight back. No combos to memorize! Every single hit is death, yours or theirs.

Why similar: Fighting 33.7% ★, 2D Fighter 24.8%, 2.5D 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, Multiplayer 6%

A crazy, explosive fighting game with an expressive combo system and a diverse character roster! Play as superhumans, skeletons, aliens, and even stick figures! Battle dangerous foes, take part in lots of exciting singleplayer modes, throw your opponents into the sun, and so much more!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.6%, Fighting 24.3% ★, 2.5D 14.7%, PvP 10%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%

Chaotic 2v2 action where all 4 players clash at the exact same time! Master the frame-perfect parry mechanic and equip one of 6 powerful Gems to alter your team's playstyle. Play with 3 friends in smooth online matches powered by GGPO rollback netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 27.2% ★, 2D Fighter 24.7%, 2.5D 13.1%, PvP 8.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%

A simple fighting game with one attack. Features fast-paced, expressive movement and rollback netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 32.5% ★, 2D Fighter 28.1%, PvP 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%, Multiplayer 6.1%

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

Why similar: Fighting 59.5% ★, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Arcade 5.7%, 2.5D 5.4%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Counterpick Labs is a free platform fighter where you mix and match gear to build your perfect loadout. Featuring a single player story mode, a roguelike PvP mode where you earn powerful upgrades as you fight, and a classic no-frills PvP mode.

Why similar: Fighting 34.2% ★, 2D Fighter 28.3%, PvP 8.1%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Strongkid presents Super Bout: Champion's Tour, a 1v1 fighting game features state of the art 8-bit graphics and sound effects, 5 playable characters, online and offline versus modes, a single player arcade mode, and more!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.4%, Fighting 26.4% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.1%, PvP 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Meme animals strike again!! Let the meme battle goes into NEXT LEVEL!! With varied stages, items and support up to 4 players local and online, “Fight of Animals: Arena” will bring you a brand new Brawler experience!! Let the fight begin!!

Why similar: Fighting 26.6% ★, 2D Fighter 20.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%, PvP 8.3%, 2.5D 7.3%

Chickens fighting chickens, in 2D! Chicken based PvP platform combat.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36%, Fighting 26.1% ★, 2D Platformer 12%, PvP 10.7%, Platformer 7.5%