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Games like Pro Wrestling

1986

An early Nintendo wrestling game for the NES with simple pixel-art ring matches, where you defeat opponents with grapples and throws and win by pinfall.

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

In short: Games like Pro Wrestling

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pro Wrestling special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Fatal Fury

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Brings what grabs you about Pro Wrestling: melee combat with weapons or fists, co-op or multiplayer 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.

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Street Fighter

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Yie Ar Kung-Fu

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An early Konami arcade classic that helped lay the foundation for modern fighting games: as kung-fu fighter Lee, you defeat a series of opponents with different weapons and styles in short, reflex-driven duels.

Little Fighter 2

Action-packed real-time combat

A free Hong Kong brawler mixing beat 'em up and versus fighting, letting up to four players share one PC to fight each other or team up against computer opponents. Its appeal is the varied roster and chaotic fun with friends.

Fire Pro Wrestling World

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2D pro wrestling game where timing of grapples and counters decides matches. Its deep editors for wrestlers, rings and match rules and its local multiplayer are the main draws.

Nidhogg

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

3 Count Bout

Action-packed real-time combat

A 1993 arcade wrestling fighter where you pick from ten wrestlers with their own signature moves. Its twist is that emptying the opponent's health isn't enough; you must also pin them for the three count.

Art of Fighting

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

International Karate +

Gameplay comes before story

A classic karate fighting game by Archer Maclean in which three fighters battle at once on screen. New moves like the backflip, an animated background and Rob Hubbard's music make it stand out.

WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game

Gameplay comes before story

A fast arcade wrestler from Midway in the style of Mortal Kombat, featuring digitized WWF stars, over-the-top special moves and commentary from McMahon and Lawler. Great for quick head-to-head bouts.

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