Games Like Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Sandbox 25.2%, Strategy 22.3%, Action 15.1%, Simulation 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like YOMI Hustle, it turns combat into a step-by-step simulation where planning, physics, and replaying absurdly stylish exchanges are the real appeal.

A fighting game where the action only moves when you do. Plan your next move, then strike, evade and punish! Knock 'em down and press the advantage! Fight colorful hand-drawn characters, and challenge your friends to an epic battle of wits!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.9%, Spectacle fighter 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest pure matches on Steam because it also treats fighting like a turn-based duel built around reads, spacing, and big punish sequences.

A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 37.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, Strategy 22.9%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: It scratches a very similar itch of choreographing clean martial-arts sequences through turn-based planning and positional optimization.

Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 67.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 7.2%, 2D 5.6%, Anime 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its head-to-head combat is all about anticipating the opponent and committing to the right option under pressure, much like YOMI Hustle's layered mind games.

Chess meets Fighting games. Crush your opponents in the arena and on the chessboard in this online multiplayer competitive tactical fighting game that mixes the strategic elegance of Chess with the fast-paced execution of fighting games.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Minimalist 7.4%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes fighting-game reads with turn-based decision making, making every exchange feel like a prediction battle rather than a pure execution test.

Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 70.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action 6.5%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The one-on-one pacing, frequent reversals, and sandbox-like build experimentation give it a similarly creative duel energy.

Phantom Brigade 2.0 is a cinematic, tactical mech strategy game with a revolutionary timeline-based command system. See the future, predict enemy actions, and plot your counterattack on the timeline! Recruit and level up your squad of rebels to retake war-torn Fyrland from the Kaskad occupation.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 27.1%, Cinematic 19.1%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The timeline-planning system gives you that same satisfying 'predict, commit, then watch it all play out' structure, even though it's mechs instead of martial arts.

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 82.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 5.9%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It distills fighting games down to spacing, timing, and reads, which makes it a great fit if what you love most in YOMI Hustle is the mental battle.

Brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 50.1%, Strategy 46%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its simultaneous-turn tactics and heavy emphasis on outguessing another player mirror YOMI Hustle's prediction-first duel design.

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: The deliberate, physics-driven duels and emphasis on commitment make it feel closer to a combat simulator than a conventional mashy fighter.

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 80.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 3.9%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its expressive movement and combo freedom make it a strong pick for players who love labbing options and creating stylish conversions.

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 90.1%, Action 9.1%, 2D 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same kind of escalating, spectacular back-and-forth where positioning and prediction suddenly explode into highlight-reel moments.

Fraymakers is the ultimate customizable platform fighting game, featuring a cast of some of indie gaming's biggest icons. Duke it out with up to 4 players and call on assists to help out in the heat of battle. Create and play custom characters, stages, modes, and more for infinite fun!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 74.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 6.6%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-ended combo routes and emphasis on player expression make it a good fit for the part of YOMI Hustle that feels like building your own fight choreography.

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 87.2%, Action 7.7%, Colorful 2.9%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps that same highly expressive platform-fighter sandbox while adding even more room for matchup knowledge and creative offense.

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: 2D Fighter 94.2%, Action 3.8%, 2D 2%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its simplicity, it is almost entirely about hard reads and punishing commitment, which aligns surprisingly well with YOMI Hustle's turn-by-turn tension.

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 54.5%, Spectacle fighter 25.7% ★, Anime 6.1%, Action 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on pressure, resource mind games, and smart confirms makes every match feel more cerebral than many traditional fighters.

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 72.8%, Anime 9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 5.3%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers accessible but expressive anime-style fighting with plenty of room for stylish confirms and matchup learning.

Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 79%, Action 15.8%, Anime 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its stripped-down but highly deliberate duels focus on spacing and prediction in a way that feels very compatible with YOMI Hustle's tactical side.

Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. Free Edition out now!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 80.7%, Anime 10.3%, 2D 7%, Action 2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the intensity of short, high-stakes duels where a single correct read can instantly swing the whole exchange.

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: 2D Fighter 51.2%, Spectacle fighter 24.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: The pixel-art presentation and combo-driven 2D fighting make it a natural step if you want more stylish matches with a similar retro look.

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: 2D Fighter 73.9%, Anime 10.7%, Cinematic 8.4%, Action 3.6%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same big-screen spectacle and explosive punish sequences, just in a faster real-time format.

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: 2D Fighter 82.3%, Anime 8.7%, Colorful 5.2%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its clean, readable systems put the focus on prediction and decision-making rather than difficult inputs, echoing YOMI Hustle's accessibility.

--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: 2D Fighter 66.5%, Cartoon 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Anime 6.9%, 2D 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Few fighters reward creativity and lab work as much, making it ideal if YOMI Hustle's combo construction is what hooked you.

HYPERFIGHT is a fighting game where every hit is lethal, and every win counts. Lightning-fast 1-on-1 duels!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 61.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Cartoon 9%, Anime 7.5%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is another minimalist fighter where understanding options and making the right read matters more than mechanical complexity.

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 78.2%, Anime 9.1%, Action 4.8%, Cinematic 4.7%, Strategy 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It leans hard into huge, flashy conversions and oppressive momentum, appealing to the spectacle-fighter side of YOMI Hustle.

Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 58.7%, Cartoon 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Anime 6.8%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its strong neutral game and surprisingly technical combo system make it a great bridge from tactical reads to traditional fighter execution.

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 84.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 5.8%

Stick it to the Stickman is a physics-based brawler where you fight heaps of red stickmen to become the boss. Choose from hundreds of unique moves to construct the perfect combat machine and fight your way to the top of the corporate ladder.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.7%, Spectacle fighter 26.7% ★, Action 7.4%, Minimalist 5.3%, 2D 3.2%

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: 2D Fighter 80.5%, Anime 13.4%, Action 4.7%, Cute 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy outrageous combo freedom and deep character-specific tech, this offers a similarly expressive 'make something wild happen' vibe.

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: 2D Fighter 41.8%, Spectacle fighter 31.3% ★, Side Scroller 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Anime 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The whole game revolves around tense commitments, spacing, and punishing overextension, which makes its duels feel unusually thoughtful.

Rushdown Revolt is a platform fighter featuring 12 dazzlingly unique characters and best-in-the-business rollback netcode.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 75%, Cartoony 10.9%, Action 8.6%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its custom combo routing and movement-heavy offense reward experimentation in a way that should appeal to YOMI Hustle lab monsters.

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 61.8%, Cartoony 8.3%, Strategy 8.3%, Action 5.8%, Hand-drawn 5.7%

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: 2D Fighter 58.2%, Spectacle fighter 21.6% ★, Anime 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Action 4.5%

A fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent's tendencies. Strategic, turn-based card battling that lets you experience the nuances of fighting games like Street Fighter and Fantasy Strike by a lead designer who worked on both.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 50.4%, Strategy 18.7%, Anime 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Colorful 6.7%

The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 64.1%, Cartoon 13.9%, Anime 10.3%, 2D 6%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: For the sheer joy of over-the-top combat as a spectator sport, this comes closest to YOMI Hustle's 'play a match, then admire the chaos' appeal.

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 49.6%, Spectacle fighter 33% ★, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, 2D 3.8%

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 88.6% ★, Action 6.1%, Colorful 5.3%

One Turn Kill is a PvE card game where card drawing and deck control are the keys to victory. Engage in battles limited to a single turn for an exhilarating, suspenseful experience.Join the protagonist in a pixel art wasteland to face off with the strongest of enemies and see what story awaits.

Why similar: Solitaire 33.8% ★, Strategy 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 23%, 2D 8%, Anime 5.9%

Play the first mission of Fights in Tight Spaces for free! A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling fight sequences in action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Full game OUT NOW.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 40.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 34.3%, Strategy 17.4%, Action 7.7%

Unique turn-based sandbox strategy fighting game. Inspired by YOMI Hustle, TORIBASH and SPORE. Build your own character, fight AI or duel with friends online! FAS is a game for users who enjoy building, simulating, and casual fighting games with friends.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.9%, Spectacle fighter 16.7% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Strategy 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%

Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.7%, Spectacle fighter 36.4% ★, Cinematic 8.7%, Hand-drawn 5.9%, 2D 3.7%

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

Why similar: Action 100%

Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 80.4%, Anime 10%, Action 6%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%, Cute 0.8%

Fight your way to glory in this intense platform fighter. Master the manoeuvres of a unique roster of characters and utilise strategies to strike your opponent like Bam. Bam. Boom!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 76.4%, Action 12.6%, 2D 5.8%, Simulation 5.2%

Street Karate 3 is a thrilling beat 'em up game where you combat numerous foes in unequal duels. Wield improvised weapons, execute powerful strikes wisely, and utilize throws and jumps to conquer challenges. Revive strategically, prove your skill, and emerge victorious!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Spectacle fighter 29.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Sandbox 10.3%, Hand-drawn 6.2%

Start your journey as a boxer from the ground up, fighting your way to glory. Develop your character, collect fight cards, and face the challenges life throws your way. Train hard, manage stress, and give everything you've got to turn your championship dreams into reality.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 33.7%, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 7.6%, Colorful 6.2%

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

Why similar: Cartoon 37.5%, Action 22.4%, Anime 21.6%, Colorful 18.5%

Master your new earthbending powers and become the greatest martial artist the world has ever seen! Master the moves, craft your combos, and take to the arena to engage in one of the most intense and exciting 1-on-1 VR fighting games out there!

Why similar: Action 100%

As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.8%, Strategy 12.8%, Anime 9.4%, 2D 5.2%

Explore an ANGRY city, meet the WORST people, and beat 'em up with STYLE! Pick your fighter, FREEZE TIME, build custom combos, and knock out your enemies, all to save the president.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.3%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Cartoony 13.8%, 2D 13.5%

Work your way to the top of a cutthroat game studio in this retro roguelike deckbuilder! Crush the Industry features strategic combat with a unique twist and deep replayability.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.2%, Strategy 33.3%, 2D 16.7%, Colorful 10.8%

Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!

Why similar: Action 61.1%, Colorful 38.9%

Train, fight, and rise to the top in this knockout sequel to the smashing fighter management simulator! Mentor your fighter and guide him to become the ultimate champion: choose from different combat styles, control his routine, and watch him kick some butt like a proud sensei!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 62.5%, Pixel Graphics 37.5%

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 73.2%, 2D 26.8%

Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.

Why similar: Action 66.3%, Pixel Graphics 33.7%

Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.

Why similar: Action 50.4%, Cute 49.6%

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41.4%, 2D 20.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Cute 12.9%, Action 10.5%

It's either not for you or the best thing you ever played

Why similar: Anime 28.9%, Strategy 28.7%, Cartoony 18.9%, Action 18.8%, Colorful 4.7%

A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 66.4%, Cartoony 9%, Action 7.8%, 2D 7.2%, Cartoon 5.8%

A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

Why similar: Strategy 78.1%, 2D 21.9%