Best 2D Fighter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,349 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 4/27/2024.
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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 16,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,891 positive reviews and 328 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 17,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,869 positive reviews and 389 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. 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, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,041 positive reviews and 740 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 | 5/24/2023 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
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 20,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,162 positive reviews and 765 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 32,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,183 positive reviews and 1,415 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,868 positive reviews and 186 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 |
7. 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 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,251 positive reviews and 248 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 |
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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2D Fighter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,029 positive reviews and 208 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
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 27,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,259 positive reviews and 1,353 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ROUNDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| 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 6,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,304 positive reviews and 242 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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 | 9 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 250 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 326 | 2/2/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/15/2019 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 321 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 12/14/2016 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 6/14/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 4/25/2017 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 543 | 1/31/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/25/2020 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/11/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 10). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). Your Only Move Is HUSTLE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Rivals of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Bopl Battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). ROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 30). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.