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2018PC3.29 €

The Risers is a classic arcade-style fighting game with eight fighters, where you use the X-BREAKER system to land brutal counters. You can play through arcade mode to see each character's unique ending.

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

The closest matches for The Risers are Bloody Roar, Bloody Roar 2 and Bloody Roar 3. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Risers special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bloody Roar

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1997PlayStation

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

A 1990s 3D fighting game where combatants can transform into powerful beasts mid-fight. The transformation boosts strength and speed, giving the duels a distinctive, aggressive flavor.

Bloody Roar 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D arcade fighter on PlayStation where fighters transform into powerful beasts mid-match. Beast mode makes them faster and stronger, unlocks new attacks and restores some health.

Bloody Roar 3

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D fighting game where fighters fill a gauge to morph into beast forms that hit harder and move faster. Arcade-style bouts with two-player versus duels.

Fatal Fury

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Virtua Fighter 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A landmark 3D fighter from Sega AM2 that emphasizes grounded martial arts, precise timing and deep one-on-one duels instead of flashy special effects. Great for players who enjoy technical versus matches 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.

Battle Arena Toshinden

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An early 3D weapon-based fighting game for the PlayStation where ten fighters battle in a tournament using special moves. Its sidestep movement in 3D arenas was a hallmark of its time.

X-Men: Mutant Academy 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 3D fighting game on PlayStation where you battle as X-Men heroes or villains using signature moves from the comics. It also includes bonus material from the first X-Men movie, such as concept sketches and costumes.

Bloody Roar 4

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D fighting game where combatants transform into powerful beast forms to boost their attacks and power. Playable through a story-driven arcade mode or in versus duels with friends.

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 3D brawler where Marvel heroes like Spider-Man, the Punisher and Captain America face the new Imperfects in destructible arenas. It offers a story mode plus multiplayer duels.

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