swap_horiz Super Smash Bros. Melee Alternatives

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Blazblue Cross Tag Battle

Blazblue Cross Tag Battle is a unique 2v2 tag-based fighting game that seamlessly blends characters from the Blazblue se...

Cross Platform Online Multiplayer

9.5 Brilliant

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Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a streamlined and accessible entry point into the acclaimed Gloomhaven universe. This ca...

Strategy Fantasy Legacy Campaign

9.5 Brilliant

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Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike

Widely considered the pinnacle of 2D fighters, 3rd Strike is revered for its parry system, deep footsies, and iconic cas...

Classic Arcade Competitive Parry Mechanics

9.1 Excellent

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Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread represents a triumphant return for Samus Aran, delivering a thrilling and modernized Metroidvania experien...

Combat Sci Fi Exploration Platformer

9.0 Excellent

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Lies of P

Lies of P offers a fresh and compelling take on the Soulslike formula, drawing inspiration from the classic Pinocchio ta...

Combat Action RPG Soulslike Steampunk

9.0 Excellent

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Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition

The game that revitalized the fighting game genre in 2009, offering a massive roster, focus attacks, and deep mind games...

Balanced Competitive Classic

8.9 Very Good

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a darkly humorous and deeply unsettling roguelike where players battle through a series...

RPG Action Roguelike Horror

8.8 Very Good

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Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2

A visually stunning anime fighter with cel-shaded graphics, complex Roman Cancel mechanics, and a dedicated competitive...

Anime Competitive

8.7 Very Good

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Granblue Fantasy Versus

Granblue Fantasy Versus is a visually stunning and mechanically deep anime fighter based on the popular mobile game. Fea...

Online Multiplayer

8.5 Very Good

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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 remains one of the most chaotic and exciting tag-team fighters ever made. With 3v3 battles,...

Classic Fast Paced Competitive Capcom

8.5 Very Good

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Rivals of Aether II

An indie smash-style fighter with a focus on precise movement, unique elemental abilities, and a thriving modding commun...

Competitive INDIE

8.5 Very Good

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Fight Night Champion

The definitive boxing game with a gripping story campaign and realistic physics. Its controls and career mode set a high...

Simulation Story Mode Boxing

8.4 Very Good

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R

Anime fighter faithfully adapting JoJo's iconic poses and stands. Stylish combos and unique mechanics capture the bizarr...

Anime Style Heavy Fanservice

8.3 Very Good

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Pocket Rumble

Pocket Rumble is a mobile fighting game that offers a simplified yet engaging tag-based combat experience. Its intuitive...

Casual Online Multiplayer

8.0 Very Good

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Blade Strangers

A crossover fighter featuring indie game characters like Shovel Knight and Quote. Its simple controls and charming pixel...

Pixel Art Crossover INDIE

8.0 Very Good

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Axiom Verge 2

Axiom Verge 2 builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, offering a sprawling and mysterious Metroidvania experience...

Sci Fi Exploration Retro Platformer

7.8 Good

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Killer Instinct (Modern Iteration)

While the franchise has seen iterations, the modern focus of Killer Instinct emphasizes high-impact, combo-heavy gamepla...

Character Driven 3D Fighter Combo Focused Visual Impact

7.7 Good

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MultiVersus

MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings together Warner Bros. characters like Batman, Shaggy, and Fin...

Casual Team Based Crossover Warner Bros

7.5 Good

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Guilty Gear Xrd -Rival Remaster-

This title represents a highly technical, older generation of 2D fighting mechanics. It appeals to the hardcore veteran...

Art Style Mechanically Dense Niche Mechanics

7.5 Good

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King of Fighters XV

KOF XV brings back the beloved team-based fighting structure with modern graphical fidelity and robust gameplay mechanic...

Team Based 3v3 Team Roster Size Roster Large

7.5 Good