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2018PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable81 % positive16.79 €

A classic 2D arcade fighter with simple four-button controls that welcome newcomers while rewarding veterans with deep combo systems. Its crossover guest cast from other indie games, such as Shovel Knight and Isaac, sets it apart.

Competing against other players
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Co-op or multiplayer
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Best alternative overall: Nidhogg 2 96% match – Competing against other players
Newest alternative: Pocket Bravery 95% match – released 2023

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Nidhogg 2

96 %Match

2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable81 % positive14.79 €

A frantic 2D sword-fighting duel where two players tug-of-war their way across bizarre, ever-changing arenas. Quick reflexes, weapon switching and a garish art style make it a great couch rivalry game.

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Divekick

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A one-hit fighting game boiled down to two buttons: jump and dive. It parodies fighting game tropes and tournament culture with plenty of humor, and duels hinge on precise timing and spacing.

Dead or Alive 6

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 3D fighter built around counters, timing and flowing combos. Dynamic multi-tiered arenas and its hold system make for accessible duels with real tactical depth.

Fighting EX Layer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You fight in this successor to the Street Fighter EX series, a 2.5D brawler that adds chain combos, running, and the Gougi system, which lets you bend your character's abilities or even the match rules mid-fight. The roster is carried over from Street Fighter EX2 Plus.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

Competing against other players

A frantic 2-on-2 crossover brawler where Marvel heroes and Capcom icons clash with flashy super moves and tag-team combos. Easy to pick up, with plenty of room for combo mastery, best enjoyed in duels against friends.

Pocket Bravery

Competing against other players

A 90s-style 2D fighting game with cute SD characters, vivid colors and a combat system built for skilled players. It shines in head-to-head duels, both local and online.

Lethal League Blaze

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A blisteringly fast arcade brawler where a ball speeds up with every hit and is smashed into opponents to knock them out. It rewards timing and reflexes, wrapped in a bold comic look and driving beats.

Nidhogg

Competing against other players

A minimalist fencing tug-of-war where two players lunge, parry and hurl swords to push through to the end of the stage and be devoured by the Nidhogg. Lightning-fast, chaotic and ideal for local head-to-head rivalries.

Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter

Competing against other players

A flashy 2D arcade fighter where Marvel heroes and Street Fighter characters clash with tag-team swaps and over-the-top combos. Best enjoyed in head-to-head matches with friends.

The King of Fighters 2002

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 2D team-based fighter where you build three-character teams and use systems like Max Mode and Free Cancel for fast, precise combos. Widely regarded as one of the most balanced entries in the series.