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Games like Street Fighter

1987PC

Capcom's original Street Fighter laid the groundwork for the genre with one-on-one duels against opponents from around the world, attack buttons and early command-input special moves. It is clunky and punishing, but historically important.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Street Fighter are Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting 2 and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Street Fighter special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Fatal Fury

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1991PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Street Fighter: melee combat with weapons or fists, combat with precise timing and action-packed real-time combat.

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

Art of Fighting 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic SNK 2D arcade fighter where a rage gauge limits the use of special moves. Large sprites, a distinctive spirit-based system and a tough single-player mode define the experience.

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D arcade fighter from SNK where you shift between a main line and a sway line to dodge attacks. Matches rely on precise timing and duels against friends or the AI.

Art of Fighting

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic 1992 SNK fighting game in which Ryo and Robert set out to rescue Yuri from Mr. Big. It stands out for its huge sprites, a spirit gauge that drains with special moves, and desperation attacks.

Street Fighter: The Movie

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 1995 arcade fighter based on the Street Fighter film, using digitized live actors instead of hand-drawn sprites in one-on-one duels with special moves. Its odd movie-photo look is the hook, while the play remains a classic versus fighter.

The King of Fighters '95

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic 2D SNK arcade fighter where you assemble a three-fighter team and battle in team-versus matches. Precise inputs and combos are the focus, and it shines in head-to-head play.

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D crossover fighter pitting SNK and Capcom characters against each other using King of Fighters-style controls. With no groove system or air guard, it focuses on quick, direct matches with a three-level super meter.

Real Bout Fatal Fury

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic SNK 2D fighter that builds on Fatal Fury with a plane-switching system between foreground and background lanes. Precise inputs and duels against friends or the CPU are the core of the experience.

Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic SNK 2D arcade fighter where duels play out across multiple depth lanes. Stepping between lanes lets you dodge attacks and throws, setting it apart from most of its genre peers.

Samurai Shodown II

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic SNK 2D weapon-based fighter where you pick one of 15 warriors and duel. Few, heavy hits, precise timing and spacing make every match tense.

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