Games Like Windjammers 2

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: Fast-Paced 38.6%, Sports 32.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Arcade 7.7%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Windjammers 2, this game turns a simple sport-like concept into a high-speed, competitive fighter where reaction time is everything.

A fast-paced action-sports game that pits 2-4 players against each other in a frantic combination of air hockey and tennis. Players scramble to retrieve and throw a glowing disc while unleashing devastating abilities and defending their end zone.

Why similar: Sports 71.1%, Multiplayer 22.1%, Arcade 5.9%, Indie 1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual successor to the Windjammers formula, focusing entirely on competitive flying-disc gameplay.

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

Why similar: Arcade 34.7%, Multiplayer 24.2%, Local Multiplayer 17.6%, Retro 7.6%, Hand-drawn 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the beautiful hand-drawn 2D aesthetic and satisfying, punchy arcade combat feel found in Windjammers 2.

TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 35.9%, Multiplayer 31.7%, Arcade 19.4%, Retro 4%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An essential local multiplayer game that mirrors the fast-paced, skill-based combat and arcade feel of the seed game.

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: Multiplayer 36.1%, Local Multiplayer 29.5%, PvP 19.5%, eSports 10.6% ★, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same intense, high-stakes, one-on-one competitive energy in a 2D space where every movement counts.

Super Volley Blast brings back the spirit of the old-school super-fun sport games. Set your friends at the court with the powerful character editor and play with or against them in the story mode or in custom matches and tournaments. It's time to have a blast!

Why similar: Sports 55.6%, Fast-Paced 21.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 5.9%, Family Friendly 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, arcade-style sports game that focuses on accessible, fast-paced multiplayer matches with a lighthearted tone.

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: Multiplayer 38.9%, Fast-Paced 37.6%, Local Multiplayer 13.7%, Retro 3.6%, Shooter 3%

Why You'll Like It: This chaotic, high-skill-ceiling 2D platformer offers the same frantic, competitive fun that makes local multiplayer sessions memorable.

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: Fast-Paced 41.2%, Multiplayer 26.6%, Sports 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Arcade 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, competitive platformer that rewards quick reflexes and mastery of movement, much like the flow of a Windjammers match.

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: Arcade 56.1%, Multiplayer 42.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic arcade fighting mechanics that rewards aggressive play and quick thinking.

Killer Queen Black is a fast-paced, team-based action strategy game where two teams battle for victory in a frantic arcade arena. Coordinate with your queen and workers to outmaneuver the enemy, riding snails, collecting berries, and fighting for military dominance across multiple win conditions.

Why similar: Sports 36%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Strategy 12.8%, eSports 10.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A highly strategic, team-based arcade game that emphasizes objective control and fast, twitch-based decision-making.

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: Multiplayer 73.9%, Local Multiplayer 19.8%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, arcade-style platform fighter that prioritizes fluid movement and competitive depth over complex inputs.

RetroMania Wrestling is a throwback arcade game inspired by classics of the past, with great 2D action and an eclectic roster of wrestlers past and present!

Why similar: Sports 50.3%, Arcade 20.7%, PvP 17.8%, Retro 7.6%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A throwback to classic arcade wrestling games that emphasizes simple controls and fast-paced action.

Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 35.9%, eSports 28.4% ★, Multiplayer 19.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game distills the fighting genre down to its most essential elements, mirroring the 'every second matters' tension of Windjammers.

Lock in! Samurai GUNN 2 is a bloody and brutally fast platform fighter for players who like short rounds and intense action. Free Edition out now!

Why similar: PvP 32.5%, Arcade 21.3%, Fast-Paced 19.6%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast, 2D competitive game where precision and speed are the keys to victory in local multiplayer bouts.

Drop in to Olliwood and prepare for finger-flippin’ mayhem in this follow up to cult skateboarding smash OlliOlli.

Why similar: Sports 84.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A skill-based, high-speed sports game that demands precision and rhythm, appealing to the same competitive drive as Windjammers.

“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: Arcade 100%

Why You'll Like It: A pinnacle of 2D fighting game animation and mechanics that shares the same retro-arcade pedigree and competitive focus.

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

Why similar: PvP 47.2%, Arcade 33.1%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Retro 7.1%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An addictive, high-speed arcade game that focuses on pure, twitch-based survival and score-chasing.

The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!

Why similar: Arcade 50.2%, Fast-Paced 35.4%, Retro 9.4%, Difficult 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It takes a classic arcade concept and injects it with modern, high-speed intensity and visual flair.

The ultimate top-down racing game is back! Ultimate Racing 2D 2 includes new cars, new tracks, car/track editor, time-trial mode, improved online multiplayer and career mode, new settings and more.

Why similar: Sports 33.8%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, 1990's 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, retro-inspired 2D racing game that focuses on accessible, arcade-style competition.

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: Multiplayer 37.4%, PvP 36.9%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: While physics-based, it provides the same hilarious, high-energy, and chaotic local multiplayer experience as the best arcade games.

Super Woden GP 2 is a love letter to the world of motor sports, offering a unique experience. Arcade-style isometric racing meets unrivaled campaign depth and a huge variety of vehicles to buy, sell and unlock.

Why similar: Sports 48.1%, Arcade 20.8%, PvP 12%, 1990's 7.3%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down racing game that emphasizes arcade-style handling and a retro aesthetic.

Dynamic arcade football game with medium-sized fields, no fouls, and offsides whistled. Add street gameplay to this mix to have just pure fun & action!

Why similar: Sports 36.7%, Arcade 19.6%, PvP 18.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, arcade-style soccer game that ignores simulation rules in favor of fast, end-to-end action.

Join the fight and command your worm warriors into battle in the iconic 2D arcade artillery shooter where serious strategy and silly weaponry decide who swims or sinks.

Why similar: Multiplayer 48.3%, Strategy 30.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Shooter 3.2%, 2D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it offers the same competitive, high-stakes, and humorous local multiplayer experience that defines the genre.

Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!

Why similar: Multiplayer 47.5%, eSports 30.6% ★, PvP 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.5%, Singleplayer 2%

Exoblast is a mix of shoot’em up and arcade game, pimped with synthwave and pixelart. Choose your pilot, your ship and join the arena to confront other players in nervous and punitive matches. Impose your gameplay and reach the top of the tower!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.1%, Sports 16%, PvP 12.4%, Arcade 10.7%, eSports 7.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade game that focuses on fast, competitive action and high-speed gameplay loops.

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: Sports 30.9%, Fast-Paced 28.4%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style combat game that is built specifically for intense local multiplayer sessions.

Explosive retro arcade action is back! Active Soccer 3 is an exciting retro arcade football game providing a fast-paced arcade experience, implementing amazing playability and responsive easy-to-learn/hard-to-master controls.

Why similar: Sports 55.5%, Arcade 17.4%, PvP 13.1%, 1990's 7.2%, Multiplayer 6.4%

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: Multiplayer 37.8%, Arcade 23.2%, eSports 15.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Difficult 7%

The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.

Why similar: Sports 35.2%, Arcade 15.3%, PvP 13.9%, eSports 11.4% ★, Multiplayer 7.7%

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: Multiplayer 48.7%, Arcade 32.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, PvP 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

The first official floorball video game is back! Play real teams, enter tournaments, and relive the fast-paced action of 2010.

Why similar: Sports 36.7%, PvP 21.3%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%, Strategy 7.9%

The king of breakout games is back in a special 20th Anniversary Edition with high-res boards, new power-ups, online leaderboards, a boardset editor and more!

Why similar: Arcade 71.7%, Retro 18.9%, Indie 5.2%, 2D 4.2%

A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.

Why similar: PvP 29.9%, Multiplayer 22.3%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%

The greatest rock-racing, tower defense, art history game is back! Like the title says, Bigger & Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay with chaotic 4P multiplayer, new time periods, and improved graphics, physics, and destructibility powered by UE4 to be, well… BIGGER AND BOULDER.

Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Multiplayer 43.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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: Fast-Paced 29.6%, PvP 28.9%, Multiplayer 26.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Indie 1.2%

Experience pool and snooker like never before, thanks to the stunning HD graphics, fantastic playability and ultra realistic ball physics. Challenge a variety of stylish new opponents of different ability from beginner right up to pro level!

Why similar: Sports 37.5%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Arcade 14.7%, PvP 13.5%, eSports 12.4% ★

The lightweight champion of wrestling comes full circle with higher resolution visuals and a smoother frame rate - whilst still retaining the retro style that puts the fun first! Now featuring whole other booking & roaming modes at no extra cost for the biggest Triple Threat in wrestling.

Why similar: Sports 81%, Multiplayer 10%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!

Why similar: Arcade 54.2%, Multiplayer 35.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, 2D 1.4%

The arcade-style classic is back - and it's leveling up. With enhanced gameplay, new game modes, and all the humor & charm of the original, this is Backyard Baseball like it was always meant to be played. Are you ready to play like a kid again?

Why similar: Sports 39.7%, PvP 24.9%, Arcade 16.8%, eSports 14.5% ★, Family Friendly 4.1%

Action Sports is about to get a shot of pure fire. Run, jump, and Airdash your way to victory in this hand animated, high speed, punk-inspired ball game set against backgrounds of urban decay. Get ready for an absolutely electric experience.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.8%, Sports 21.9%, PvP 13%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Arcade 7.4%

The greatest grappling game returns to take on the world! Customize every aspect of the match, from your wrestler to the ring itself, in your fight for the championship belt.

Why similar: Sports 81.2%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Retro 3.3%, 2D 1.6%

Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997, now updated for modern systems! Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids, aim for those home runs, and various game modes. Relive the magic of this classic baseball game!

Why similar: Sports 62.6%, Arcade 20.8%, 1990's 9%, Retro 5.6%, Family Friendly 0.9%

The spin-off of the acclaimed Super Woden saga, blending classic arcade essence with great depth and a genuine love for car culture. With a unique personality, Rally Edge takes you back to an era where fun goes beyond realism.

Why similar: Sports 43.7%, PvP 27.3%, Arcade 19.2%, 1990's 6.1%, Retro 3.6%

After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

Why similar: Arcade 61%, Multiplayer 25.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%, Retro 4.8%, 2D 2.5%

--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: Multiplayer 34.2%, Arcade 27.5%, Local Multiplayer 16.8%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, 2D 3.7%

The acclaimed bridge-building indie-hit is back! More levels, more features, more physics fun!

Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Difficult 29.1%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%, Indie 3.5%

The original cult classic returns. A blast from the past, better than ever. Are you ready?

Why similar: Sports 97.5%, Indie 2.5%

The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

Why similar: Arcade 61.6%, Difficult 17.1%, Shooter 13.6%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

The original rhythm platform game is back! Test your skills with all-new levels, online battle royale and more.

Why similar: PvP 49.8%, Multiplayer 33.1%, Difficult 13%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

SUPER ARCADE SOCCER 2021 combines the best of today’s technology and classic retro games.Use your best skills and tailor your strategy to beat the competition.If you loved games like Sensible Soccer or Kick-Off, this game is a must-have.

Why similar: Sports 37.4%, Arcade 16.4%, PvP 15%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%

Fast-paced, arcade-style football fun with a humorous story mode, local & online multiplayer, global leaderboards, custom tournaments, and crazy modifiers like meteor showers and bears on the pitch... Simple controls will keep you focused on excitement! OST by the great Barry Leitch!

Why similar: Sports 28%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Arcade 17.7%, PvP 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%

Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

Why similar: Arcade 29.7%, Multiplayer 16.2%, eSports 14.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Difficult 10%