Best 2D Fighter Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,692 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 1/22/2025.
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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 16,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,935 positive reviews and 338 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 35,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,929 positive reviews and 1,475 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 |
| 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 28,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,238 positive reviews and 1,175 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 6,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,168 positive reviews and 198 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. 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 #5 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,825 positive reviews and 268 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 | 5/27/2015 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 348550 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,330 positive reviews and 1,449 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.59 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.
7. 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 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,756 positive reviews and 329 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,077 positive reviews and 7,873 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall West |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 674940 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best 2D Fighter Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,072 positive reviews and 535 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1367550 |
10. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 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 10,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,867 positive reviews and 595 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 520440 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 11 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 426 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 635 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 5/27/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 1/31/2024 | 93 | $15.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 379 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 12/14/2016 | 92 | $9.89 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 28). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). BlazBlue Entropy Effect on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 12). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Stick Fight: The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 on Steam. Steam Store.