- #1 Veridus The Walking Nightmare
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: MagicCraft
Windows
Battle through fifteen escalating waves in a dark-fantasy action roguelite. Wield seven distinct weapons, combine abilities and imbuements, collect powerful equipment, rescue Abigail, and confront Lord Veydris before entering Nightmare Mode.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.2%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Action 13.7%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Indie 1.2%
- #2 Cyber Chaos
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RetroMuse StudiosPub: Lunatic Studios
Windows
Cyber Chaos is a fast-paced roguelite 2D action-platformer set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. Battle through randomized levels filled with enemies and challenges, while collecting powerful weapons and perks to survive the chaos. Every run is different—prepare, upgrade, and conquer the cyber maze.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 56.7%, Cyberpunk 27.4%, Action 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #3 Wrath of the Roothless
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: DKat Games
Windows · Linux
Wrath of the Roothless is a 2d melee roguelike, where you play as jacob wielding his trusty Drumstick and Trashcan Lid to fight your way through hordes of monsters. Fight your way through to exact revenge and teach those monsters a lesson!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.4%, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action 10%, Stylized 9.6%, Indie 1%
- #4 Infernal Crusader: Metal of the Damned
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mathew Mander
Windows
A 2D Hack and slash game where you fight your way through hell as a fallen knight to the sound of heavy metal. A 2d hack and slash platformer to rip the roof off. Armed with your sword and shield which can be thrown at enemies you must destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54%, Hack and Slash 33.3%, Action 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #5 Project Slime
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Logan BrownPub: Lillious Networks
Windows
In Project Slime: Outbreak, you'll battle against an army of infected slimes to save the world. Collect items, unlock special abilities, and upgrade your skills as you take on challenging bosses and explore a variety of environments. Can you emerge victorious in this fast-paced action game?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 55.2%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action 14.6%, Atmospheric 3.3%, Colorful 3.1%
- #6 Ultimate Fighters
94% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: HUNTERS
Windows
2D Fighting game
Why similar: 2D Fighter 76.5%, Action 23.5%
- #7 MuteX+
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Gassbuster StudiosPub: Eelpunk Studios
Windows
MuteX+ is a challenging hack-and-slash that focuses on enemies that merge mid-fight. Make the most out of an unconventional moveset built around a slash, punch, and dash to cleave through the six Anobrite nests -- each ending with their own boss -- while mastering smooth mouse-controlled movement.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.8%, Hack and Slash 38.9%, Action 9.6%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #8 The Ghost of Lake
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Molarvy Studio
Windows
The Ghost of Lake is an atmospheric 2D action game where you control two characters across two worlds: a ghost in the Lake World and a human in the Real World. Master tactical combat, manage your Soulna, and extract floating souls to survive this hauntingly beautiful, dual-reality journey.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 58.9%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action 15.8%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #9 Slash
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Bestest Games
Windows
A skill based game with lots of customizability, where you slash bullets with a sword before they hit the ground, to earn money and get new cosmetics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 58.8%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action 15.8%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #10 Shape Showdown
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ZellyDev
Windows · Linux
SHAPE SHOWDOWN is a arcade style fighter where enemies present with unique mechanics that increase in complexity as you progress. Attack, parry, and dodge with precise timing while learning each enemies patterns to win. Learn tight windows and increasingly interesting patterns to win fights faster.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 57%, Cyberpunk 22.8%, Action 14.7%, Colorful 3.9%, Indie 1.1%
- #11 War of Blobs
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Modest Catastrophe Games
Windows
Massive multiplayer slasher combat, reduced to circles and sticks. Directional swings, real parries, two hits to die...and 60+ other blobs in the lobby trying to kill you first. Everything that doesn't sharpen the fight has been cut.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.2%, Hack and Slash 36.9%, Action 9.8%, Indie 1.2%
- #12 Cooking MeoMeo
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HomeMade Studio
Windows
In Cooking MeoMeo, you as a small cat explore the world the find the ingredient for the bread. A roguelike game with close combat and procedurally generated levels.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 56.1%, Hack and Slash 29.7%, Action 10.2%, Colorful 3.2%, Indie 0.4%
- #13 Alchemist Arena
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Thricefold Studios
Windows
Battle through a series of arenas as the alchemist; a potion hurling fighter who seeks to overcome his foes. Fight a horde of varied and deadly enemies to increase your high score, unlock items, grow your stats and become master of the alchemist arena.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 57.7%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action 14.1%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #14 Shadow Brawl
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Pancakes3
Windows
Shadow Brawl goes through the story of you as a character who got pulled into another dimension by a powerful crystal the first thing you see in this strange land is a talking pancake! who tells you that a group of evil robots are the ones responsible and your mission is to retrieve the crystal.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.9%, Hack and Slash 36.2%, Action 9.2%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #15 Parasitism
86% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: ParasitismPub: SpartaCodingClub
Windows
A 2D soulslike action game built around real-time Protocol Switching. Change stances mid-combat to alter attack tempo and defense options, and counter enemy patterns.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47%, Cyberpunk 39.2%, Action 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 1%
- #16 QuickFighter
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Prime
Windows
A fast, stylish 2D fighting game with rollback online play, clean pixel art, and modern mechanics — supers, ultras, EX specials, air dashes, launchers, and team battles. Quick, responsive, and built for pure fun.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.1%, Cyberpunk 22.8%, Action 9.9%, Stylized 7.3%, Indie 0.9%
- #17 FrightShow Fighter
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: 3 Fright
Windows · Mac
Unlike any other fighting game before, FrightShow Fighter delivers a creepy-fun experience that will leave you curious as to what else these strange characters can do. If you enjoy something different, THIS is the game for you!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 77.3%, Action 16.1%, Indie 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #18 Until Death
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: OPBros
Windows
Fight, survive, and defy death itself. “Until Death” is a fast-paced 2D action game where every second counts and every hit could be your last.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.7%, Hack and Slash 35%, Action 10.1%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #19 Kra-Ken
84% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: DGTL DojoPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Fight intense 1-on-1 battles with your friends! Kra-Ken is a 2.5D fighting game that will make you grip your controller ever more tightly as you beat your opponent.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 75.4%, Action 24.6%
- #20 Gunpowder Punk
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Electric Moose
Windows
Gunpowder Punk is a game in pixel art cyberpunk world. You play as unnamed hero who fights against hordes of psycho gangers and their bosses.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.5%, Cyberpunk 23.5%, Action 13.4%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Indie 1.1%
- #21 The Good Chicken
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David Crawford
Windows
Chickens fighting chickens, in 2D! Chicken based PvP platform combat.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 63.5%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action 8.2%, Indie 1.1%
- #22 Subscribe & Punch!
82% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Hashieve
Windows
Subscribe & Punch! is an easy to play versus fighting game based on the wacky YouTubers universe. Roast the face of your opponents and experiment various humorous interactions inside with YouFight: the virtual platform hosting the craziest fights!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 71.9%, Action 22.1%, Indie 6%
- #23 The Icon Battles: Game
81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Yenot Software
Windows
Fight your desktop icons! Play as any of your desktop icons, choose one of different classes, dodge the attacks and strike back!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.8%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action 8.8%, Stylized 8%, Atmospheric 3.7%
- #24 Radical Striker
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArchOfPhantom
Windows
A 2D fighting action game based on fighting game combat. In addition to the elements of athletic action stages where you climb slopes, steps, and walls, it is also possible to cancel consecutive attacks that are common in fighting games, and the game progresses in a wide range of situations.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 80.1%, Action 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 1.5%
- #25 Virtual Violence
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vampire Cat Studios
Windows
Virtual Violence is a 2d, hand animated 3 Button style fighting game where you play as various indie v-tubers throwing down and doing battle using their own unique Drive mechanics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 67.3%, Action 16.7%, Stylized 8.7%, Colorful 5%, Indie 1.3%
- #26 REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
78% matchVery Positive84% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
1998 arcade fighter REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS is now on Steam! Featuring the largest roster in the series, 23 characters are back and ready to GET IN THE RING! Also with rollback netcode and a host of new features!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 73.8%, Action 19%, Colorful 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #27 Dead Rose
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Human World StudioPub: HumanWorld
Windows · Mac
Hand-crafted 2D pixel art action-adventure. Play as Lucky, a skeleton lost in the world of spirits, and look for Rose through a dark and magical world that blends Metroidvania exploration with Zelda-like adventure. A story inspired by my father’s, to whom I pay tribute through this project.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.5%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action 13.9%, Stylized 7%, Indie 1.6%
- #28 TSE: Reloaded
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: GIII Holdings LLC
Windows
In this new 2d action platformer, roll around as an oblong shape as you traverse the level geometry. In 'The Sleek Ellipsoid: Reloaded' (TSE: Reloaded) you can roll, jump and move around the level with total freedom!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 76.8%, Action 20.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #29 Sugar Shatter
77% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: SpicyTrain Games
Windows
Smash through your competition in Sugar Shatter, a brick breaker fighting game where you have to hit a candy ball to break more bricks than your opponent. Meet a variety of characters in campaign mode, or challenge your friends to a test of skill in versus mode with online or local multiplayer!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 79.4%, Action 9.8%, Stylized 6.7%, Colorful 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #30 Mission Twentynine
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PatrickRMC
Windows
You've got weapons, you've got enemies, you've got an arena. You'll figure out the rest.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 42%, Hack and Slash 33.6%, Action 20.9%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #31 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
75% matchMixed57% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: SAFARI GAMESPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 80.3%, Action 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #32 SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
75% matchVery Positive86% of 398 reviews2024
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 83.1%, Action 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #33 Stick Slasher
76% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Beruke Games
Windows
Stick Slasher is an epic 2D fighting game where you combat relentless waves of adversaries armed with shields, swords, or guns. Confront a range of enemy types, secure the highest scores, and ascend to the title of the ultimate warrior!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.6%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Action 13.4%, Colorful 3.2%, Indie 1.6%
- #34 Psyolence
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: Fasu Studio
Windows
Psyolence - A neon-drenched cyberpunk top-down slasher. Wield your katana, slash enemies in fast-paced action, and face the ultimate boss. Get ready for a visually stunning hardcore arcade experience!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.3%, Cyberpunk 25.8%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action 6.4%, Colorful 3.5%
- #35 Lone Warrior's Fist
74% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: CreatiCell Games
Windows
Transform into a powerful superhero and rescue a city ruled by the Dark Empire. A variety of skills, fist to flesh impact, ultimate smooth combo, bring you a unique gaming experience.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.6%, Hack and Slash 22%, Cyberpunk 18.1%, Action 7.5%, Indie 0.8%
- #36 Stick Ninja
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Ryan Bissonnette
Windows
2 to 15 ninjas can fight at once. In this black and white world seek out and destroy your opponents. Travel to three different lands. Kill your enemies as you leap from tall trees, hide behind a simple house, even a snowman, as you chill out in winter wonderland. Finish the job with a shuriken or do it with your deadly sword.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 57.7%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action 14.1%, Indie 3.3%
- #37 Blazing Strike
73% matchMixed55% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: RareBreed Makes Games LLCPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Challenge fighters from all dimensions with Blazing Strike! In this dystopian world run by a corrupt and murderous government, a resistance group is ready to stand up for the people. Will they succeed in overthrowing these evil autocrats?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 91.9%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 2%
- #38 The Wackytown Game
72% match7 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Wackytown
Windows
Survive 14 waves of escalating absurdity. Defend the base, bank the cash, buy stupid upgrades. Bring a friend if you're brave.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 73.1%, Action 18.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #39 BlazingAngel Mistletear
74% matchMixed63% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: mille-feuillePub: DLsite
Windows
Become a transforming heroine and use various attacks and sweet combos to defeat enemies and monsters, and save your younger sister in this side-scrolling action game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.7%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Cyberpunk 23.6%, Action 5.4%
- #40 Cryotank Rogue
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Fishtank Tales
Windows
Cryotank Rogue is a fast-paced 2D sideview twin-stick roguelike shooter set in a brutal cyberpunk apocalypse. Fight through procedurally generated levels, loot weapons and augments, and evolve into a deadly machine to survive permadeath runs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.5%, Cyberpunk 32.7%, Action 12.8%
- #41 Heavenly Parasite
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chance OberlanderPub: Invasive Labs
Windows
Heavenly Parasite is a 2D, hand drawn assist fighting game and will hopefully be available early 2025.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 77.4%, Action 14.7%, Colorful 5.4%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #42 ZWAARD
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Beleef StudiosPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Explore a post-apocalyptic world overrun by dangerous technologies and whatever is left of humanity. Scavenge for parts to upgrade your modular sword and uncover why you are here.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.2%, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Colorful 3.4%
- #43 Squad Survivors - Rule-breakers
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DevJunior
Windows
Co-op top-down horde survival. Pick from 10 elemental heroes, stack game-breaking roguelite builds, and mow down endless swarms — solo or with friends online. Bosses, daily runs, endless mode. No pay-to-win.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 76.7%, Action 20.1%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #44 Light Fighter
72% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: beans rolls
Windows
Light Fighter is an arcade survival game and scoring.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 68%, Hack and Slash 29.7%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #45 Rustborn
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NoverianGames
Windows
Fight endless machine hordes, salvage scrap, build powerful weapon combinations, and survive in this fast-paced mech survivor roguelite.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 78%, Action 20.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #46 Platformer Helmet
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: RPN Indie Developer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Achaapur is taken hostage by a local gangster Gundam. You are the only hope left. Each helmet has a unique super power. Switch between different helmets to use those powers. Fight against different goons of Gundam. A Platformer game that has fights and platforming action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 60.9%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action 15.8%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #47 Astro Knight
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: House Rogue
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astro Knight is a Single-player Synthwave Smash-inspired Space Adventure. Wield your sword through a stylized dream world as you battle swarms of monsters. But throughout your journey you'll have to deal with the loss of your favorite move each stage. Can you let go?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.3%, Hack and Slash 33.6%, Action 9.3%, Stylized 6.3%, Colorful 3%
- #48 ProcW
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Pk
Windows
ProcW is a 2D Top Down Local Multiplayer shooter, with up to four players.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 79.4%, Action 20.6%
- #49 Urban Struggle
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: PIRITUBA HILLS STUDIO
Windows
The city of São Paulo is threatened by a military leader who wants to control everyone, and the freedom fighters will fight to defend their tribes and beliefs in this urban civil war. Retro 2D fighting game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 81.9%, Action 16.6%, Indie 1.6%
- #50 Washed Up
71% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Anthony LaVigna
Windows
An arcade-style top-down shooter game. See how long you can survive in a zombie-infested abandoned town.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 60.5%, Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action 14.4%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #51 Imoto
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: KL STUDIO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Forge your own path throw the BLACK SWAN corporation branches to destroy their monstrous monsters creations and revenging your clan also your innocent little sister
Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.7%, Cinematic 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 9.3%, Atmospheric 5%
- #52 Brainrot Showdown
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hooded Crow Games
Windows
Brainrot Showdown is a fast-paced 1v1 fighting game where you battle as your favorite Brainrot against other players. The game features high-octane 2-player action in Online and Local Versus multiplayer modes, where you fight using a variety of attacks and special moves.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 73.4%, Action 14.5%, Stylized 12.1%
- #53 Spellbinders: Fight for the Arcane
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SteamyDev
Windows
Spellbinders is a fast-paced airdasher fighting game where each character has a unique set of powerful spells with a huge variety of effects and mechanics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 68.9%, Action 17%, Stylized 11.9%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #54 SIMPLE ACTION
66% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Untiteld Folder
Windows
A dodge-and-counter action game. Survive as the gameplay grows increasingly faster, rack up high scores, and compete with others by checking your rank on both the global and friend leaderboards.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 75.1%, Action 21.4%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #55 Astro Hop: Moon
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Rawi Studio
Windows
Try to complete 30 challenging levels in this platformer set on the Moon! Dodge moving saw, watch out for deep craters, and reach the exit gate by mastering your timing. With its simple design and fluid gameplay, will you be able to finish every level in this moon adventure that tests your reflexes?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 78.4%, Action 20.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #56 FukTopia 5
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: PixelArtGames
Windows · Linux
FukTopia 5 is a frantic post apocalyptic Top Down game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.5%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Cyberpunk 9.7%, Action 9.3%, Colorful 3%
- #57 Korona:Nemesis
69% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Nevermind Creations
Windows
Korona:Nemesis is a fast-paced physics-based platform fighter that challenges you to counter your opponents' projectiles on the fly and to adapt to the everchanging interactive environments.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 77.3%, Action 22.7%
- #58 NINJA MASTER'S
65% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
The 1996 arcade classic NINJA MASTER'S returns—upgraded and coming to Steam! Switch between armed and unarmed combat in an instant for high-speed,
Why similar: 2D Fighter 78.4%, Action 20.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #59 Journey To Dawn
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 月下辉煌
Windows
This game is a classic 2D action-adventure game where you can choose from four unique heroes. The game features five major levels, over 100 different enemies, and RPG elements, with each hero having three independent skills. It offers an immersive combat experience!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 55.1%, Hack and Slash 34.3%, Action 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%