Best 2D Fighter Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,959 2D Fighter games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2D Fighter game rankings were last updated on 10/7/2025.
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1. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch holds the #1 spot for "best 2D Fighter Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,976 positive reviews and 342 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
2. Rivals of Aether
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.
Rivals of Aether has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,153 positive reviews and 1,506 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Aether Studios |
| Developer | Aether Studios |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 383980 |
3. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,827 positive reviews and 1,301 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
4. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,304 positive reviews and 197 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
5. Stick It to the Stickman
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.
Stick It to the Stickman has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,517 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2025 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2085540 |
6. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,102 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/26/2015 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 348550 |
7. BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,399 positive reviews and 1,657 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Anomaly Agent
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Anomaly Agent has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,587 positive reviews and 428 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
9. Stick Fight: The Game
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
Stick Fight: The Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,669 positive reviews and 8,016 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall West |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 674940 |
10. Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,578 positive reviews and 562 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1367550 |
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| 3 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 257 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,114 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 233 | 8/18/2025 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 434 | 1/31/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/24/2024 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 315 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 279 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Stick It to the Stickman on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Stick Fight: The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.