Best 2D Fighter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,959 2D Fighter games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 game on Steam" 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. Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Iron Snout has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,986 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Bopl Battle
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!
Bopl Battle has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,949 positive reviews and 576 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bopl Battle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2023 |
| Developer | Johan Grönvall |
| Publisher | Zapray Games |
| Steam App Id | 1686940 |
4. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,551 positive reviews and 1,278 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best 2D Fighter 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best 2D Fighter 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best 2D Fighter 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best 2D Fighter 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 |
9. ROUNDS
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.
ROUNDS has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,396 positive reviews and 1,896 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ROUNDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 1557740 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best 2D Fighter 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 |
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| 3 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 378 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,013 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 163 | 8/18/2025 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 331 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,220 | 1/31/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/15/2019 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/24/2024 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 383 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 363 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 12/14/2016 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 2/27/2015 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 4/25/2017 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/11/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Bopl Battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Rivals of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.
- 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). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.