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Battle, make allies, build your team, and rise to the top. The Grand Tournament awaits! Choose your favorite character and dive into a mysterious island full of powerful enemies, thrilling quests, and hidden secrets. Features An unique battle system: Build combo chains from mini attacks turn-based, defend your opponent combos in real-time! Solo adventure mode: Become the island’s strongest fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Combat: Beginnings.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

94% User Score Based on 850 reviews

Shaolin vs Wutang is a real indie love letter to classic 70's and 80's Kung Fu films. Features include hand to hand and weapon combat, and licensed music from authentic Kung Fu films. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shaolin vs Wutang.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

King of the Streets '20 is the spiritual successor to the 2011 indie hit King of the Streets. Inspired by 80s-90s 2d Arcade fighters, King of the Streets brings elements of all of them and makes a fun, nostalgic arcade experience in the comfort of your own home. Developed by a kiwi, King of the Streets shows off a lot of Aotearoa (New Zealand) including our culture, places, te reo Māori and sla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Streets.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

45% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Unjust deaths were dealt upon nine of history’s greatest and most influential warriors, and the future now stands at the brink of chaos. The Eternal Champion has summoned the souls of the nine and placed them in competition. The winner will be rewarded a second chance to prevent their own death, and in doing so restore balance to a desperate world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Champions.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

54% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Veteran Combat is a 2D side-scrolling (arcade) fighting game for PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veteran Combat.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 97 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

With 18 starting characters (26 total after unlocking), numerous battle modes and varied minigames, this may be the largest fighting game for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Choose the fighting style that suits you from the available Single, Tag and Team modes. The SC Olympic mode grants access to minigames from a music game featuring Felicia to a whack-a-mole style game with Jubei. The Olympic mode als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development

96% User Score Based on 1,477 reviews

Here comes a new epic of live action fighting game!! With 60fps smooth action, sexy and deadly guys fly into air and bounces their flab! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brief Karate Foolish.

Shogun Warriors is a 2D versus fighting game in which you take control of one of eight fighters based on ancient Japanese mythology and participate in a fighting tournament. The fighters to choose from are a samurai, ninja, sumo wrestler, shogun, geisya, Kabuki dancer, kappa the turtle man and the fireman sabu. Each fighter has their own fighting techniques witch include kick, punch and special at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shogun Warriors.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

78% User Score Based on 83 reviews

One year after after the first tournament Akira, Wolf, Pai, Jeffry, Kage, Jacky, Sarah and defending champion Lau are invited to the World Fighting Tournament, and are joined by the master of drunken Kung-Fu Shun-di, who wants to prove he's more than an old geezer and Lion Rafale, who's fighting for his freedom. Each fighter has his own style, from the lightning fast attacks of Pai to the powerful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtua Fighter 2.

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is a single-player and multiplayer 2D fighting game that expands upon Mortal Kombat 3 with an enlarged roster, new arenas, and additional gameplay modes. The game continues the series’ storyline of Earthrealm warriors battling the forces of Outworld. Shao Kahn, emperor of Outworld, has merged Earth with his realm and seeks to eliminate all resistance. Players select from a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Rollback netcode physics-based fighting game made by a solo developer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combo Babies.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

The Skeletons Are Fighting is a traditional 2.5D fighting game about skeletons dueling from across the ages. Fight as a stoic ship captain from the 1800s or as a fitness obsessed workaholic from the 20th century or as one of the other, very deceased, skeletons from the 6 character roster. If you want to mix it up a little bit or none of the default movesets fit your style, choose a different Speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Skeletons Are Fighting.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 1,672 reviews

Discover Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for PS5 and PS4 on the official PlayStation website. The iconic SEGA series returns in a 2D action platformer with a hand-drawn look created by the team behind Streets of Rage 4. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

25%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

25% User Score Based on 185 reviews

2D Casual fighting game where you can create and customize your fighter (80 slots to save your avatars) with tons of different options and get ready to fight into the Championship. Final Slam 2 is a PC fighting game that allows you to create your own fighter and win the Final Slam championships or play through the official Final Slam story in story mode. The game is packed with over 40 in-game fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Slam 2.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

56% User Score Based on 400 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

This is the fourth chapter of the Monkey Island series. As normal, prepare to find lots of salty humor and engaging game play from this legendary series. Loaded with lusciously rendered backgrounds and more monkeys than you can handle, Escape from Monkey features an original cinematic story full of drama. The game is highlighted by hundreds of challenging puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Monkey Island.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,292 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 9 reviews

Celebrating its rich 16-year history as one of the most innovative fighting games ever, Guilty Gear Xrd brings its completely redesigned, extreme style and unique 3D animation to the PlayStation(r)4 system as one of the first completely new fighting games for this console! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

67% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

Romans, pirates and boars beware! The famous Gauls Asterix and Obelix are coming back for a brand new adventure! Unlike the magic potion, the gameplay recipe is pretty straight forward and holds no secrets. Think about the core mechanics defining the beat’em up genre and sprinkle with some local co-op! By Jupiter, by Teutates.. These Gauls are crazy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All!.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 720 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 14 reviews

The kingdom of Altago is rebuilding their kingdom around a newfound peace after years of war against the merciless armies of Romn. The classic adventuresome duo, Adol and Dogi, arrive in the harbor of Altago City, and quickly find themselves in a scuffle with the Dragon Knights, the kingdom's military police body, when attempting to save a local girl from harassment by one of their commanding offi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ys Seven.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 10,615 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautiful, fast-paced, and critically acclaimed 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Each of the 14 wildly original characters features unique gameplay mechanics and plenty of personality.Skullgirls 2nd Encore is the perfect fighting game for casual and competitive fighting game fans alike. Includes fully v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skullgirls.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 232 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

The year is 1337. During this, the darkest of ages, the bubonic plague was rampant. Kingdoms rose and fell with every swift blow of the sword. The Old Continent was in a state of great upheaval, as English kings hastily attempted time and again to uphold their claim to the French throne, shaking this fragile kingdom to its very foundation. The hundred years' war had been unleashed. Relive the mos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

60% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 19 reviews

BRING THE FIGHT HOME! World famous giant robot series and notorious head to head arcade smash hit, GUNDAM VERSUS, is coming to Americas for the first time, this time built from the ground up exclusively for PlayStation®4! Featuring Mobile Suits from all across the series history and brand new features exclusive to the home console release, fans finally have a chance to take 2 vs 2 combat to the n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gundam Versus.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

89% User Score Based on 1,221 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 13 reviews

Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ys: The Ark of Napishtim.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

91% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 11 reviews

CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE- is a simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game, where players can enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!There are 7 game modes in the game. Online play is also available for players connected to the internet.Choose from 16 unique characters, and fight in the Rank Matches to claim the top!Each of the 16 characters have 4 more addition… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Code -New Sign of Catastrophe.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 356 reviews

Verdict Guilty is an easy to play 90's style arcade fighter! Featuring unique handcuff and gun combat in a cops versus robbers theme. Neo Seoul has been hit with a wave of terrorist and crime attacks, only a few good officers remain willing to battle this new evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verdict Guilty.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

64% User Score Based on 597 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

Limited edition comes with soundtrack CD featuring every character's stage tune plus a footage DVD (all region) and tidy art booklet. Slight wear to card sleeve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street Fighter IV.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 72 reviews

This is a rhythm shoot 'em up where stages synchronized with music will present a barrage musical to you. A shop with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system that benefits beginners. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrage Musical: A Fantasy of Tempest.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 48,484 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 16 reviews

In this Special Edition exclusive Japanese release, included with this game are all the DLCs: - 30 VR Missions - Jetstream content - Bladewolf content - Wood Katana weapon - Five costumes for Raiden (including the MGS4 Raiden and Grey Fox costume) - Metal Gear Rising theme If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear Rising Revengeance.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

3.. 2.. 1.. Fight! Welcome to Dragon Fury, home of Non-Stop ACTION! A one of a kind Fighting Game. Very Easy to Start - There are no complicated moves, jump right into the game and start fighting (Tutorial included, Practice mode included, List of moves that are very easy to perform - included). Super Fluid Fighting - Fighting system has been specifically designed to be extremely dynamic! Ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Fury.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 283 reviews

An RPG set in a medieval land where all the women have been kidnapped and it is up to you to get them back. What starts as a mission to save the women soon turns into a battle against good and evil to the death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Written by the famous Roman comedian Plautus in 184 BC, Casina was considered one of the most famous and funny comedies in Ancient History. Casina the Visual Novel is the newest title from Neoclassic Games, brought to you in a modern and colorful way thanks to the Unity engine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casina: The Forgotten Comedy.

I. Game Background The game background of "DNA FIGHT" is set in a future fighting world, allowing a single fighter to master the skills of all fighting game characters. Starting as novice fighters with only regular attacks, through training and fierce arena battles, you will unlock each  new skill one by one, evolve into the most versatile fighter in history. II. Role playing Player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DNA FIGHT.

■Information ■Synopsis World fighting tournament. It is a martial arts festival to determine the strongest person in this world. Honor is given to those who win, and it is a stage that every aspiring warrior dreams of at least once. People who have made a name for themselves in various fields announce their participation in the large-scale tournament held in the country designated as the host ven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER BUTOU HEROES.

Ringborn is a story-driven top-down RPG set in a medieval world full of choice and consequence. In Ringborn, you play as Idas, the son of a woodcutter tasked with rescuing your father in a world filled with unbridled greed, broken oaths and flawed beauty. Inspired by classical RPGs of old and medieval slashers of new, Ringborn combines action combat with interactive storytelling and dialogue to cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ringborn.

The price to pay for immortality is to live forever. Some people in the Bone Republic kill time by training their mind and body to one day wield the Elevator Button, a supposed Ultimate Artifact of Infinite Power. Skeptics call it a literary device created solely out of desperation by a culture to give infinite life a purpose, while others call it salvation. Regardless of the truth, the Elevator… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night Knockout.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

58% User Score Based on 695 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

Deluxe Edition includes: Collector's Box, Standard Game, Steelbook, Arcade Flyers, Arcade Cabinet Cards, Lenticular Card, Mini-Marquees, Magnet. Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection includes all the essential games from Mortal Kombat's early years. Experience the legendary origins of the franchise with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongsi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

85% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Shantae is back in a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game 20 years in the making! The nefarious pirate Risky Boots has a “groundbreaking” new plan that will leave Sequin Land spinning — by rotating the continent, she can move any town right to the coast for easy plundering! As Shantae, turn the tectonic tables on Risky by taking control of the land itself: shift, twist, navigate, and explore by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

90% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Legend Fighter - Mortal Battle: Attractive Fighting Games and Role Playing Games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend Fighter: Mortal Battle.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 1,027 reviews

I will protect you until the day I die If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Blood Online.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Join our community, meet the team and get exclusive demo access on Discord: Play alone or in multiplayer coop and rise through the ranks as a Viking space warrior in this action tower defense game.FIGHT The fight will bring you to all the Nine worlds known from Norse mythology. Strategically place your defenses and bring your true aim to save Baldr's soul and prevent the doom of Ragnarök!CHOOSE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fate of Baldr.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music

92% User Score Based on 1,100 reviews

Win Knockout karate king fight games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karate King Kung Fu Fight Game.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 4,082 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 15 reviews

"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

92% User Score Based on 2,224 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 27 reviews

The legendary crossover hits are back If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yeomna: The Legend of Dongbaek.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

Set in the iconic locations of the first three classic The Karate Kid movies, The Karate Kid: Street Rumble lets you step out of the dojo and into the streets of the 1980s San Fernando Valley and Okinawa. Battle waves of challenging enemies in this fast-paced, side-scrolling beat ’em up adventure, brought to life with colorful pixel-art visuals and chiptune music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Karate Kid: Street Rumble.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 271 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

The sparks of destiny ignite in this rich depiction of the Warring States period that features a total of 55 different officers. The deluxe edition contains more than 150 previously released DLC from "SAMURAI WARRIORS 4," including costumes, weapons, customization parts, scenarios, and BGM! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Warriors 4 DX.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 374 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action about a war between gods and humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOST EPIC.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 3,011 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 14 reviews

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30XX.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

90% User Score Based on 9,422 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV. Continuing the tradition of excellence the series is known for, five new characters and six new stages have been added for even more fighting mayhem, with rebalanced gameplay and original modes topping off this ultimate offering. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultra Street Fighter IV.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

70% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

Asterix & Obelix - Slap them all! 2 is a Beat'em Up with an original story. Explore different places such as forest ruins, a vast Roman camp and even Lutèce. This dynamic game invites you to come on an adventure — with a generous distribution of slaps! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization

88% User Score Based on 30,818 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 77 reviews

Buy Street Fighter 6 on PlayStation Store. Hit the streets with new ways to play and fight in the next evolution of Capcom's legendary fighting series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street Fighter 6.