Games like Boomerang Fu

97% positive from 1,783 reviewsReleased 2020Steam Deck Verified

What it is

Party combat game with physics-based boomerang fighting. Fast-paced, accessible, and customizable multiplayer fun.

What players liked

Players praise this chaotic couch-multiplayer as an amazing, fun party game that's easy for anyone to pick up and enjoy with friends and family.

The catch

There is no online multiplayer, so everyone has to be on the same couch to play.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,783 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Boomerang Fu

Unspottable

89% positive from 759 reviews20209% finish itDeck Verified

Two to four players hide among a crowd of identical AI characters and try to punch the real humans, so walking like a robot is the only thing keeping you from being spotted.

Both are tagged Party Game, Competitive and Local Multiplayer.

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West Hunt

83% positive from 2,156 reviews2023Deck Playable

West Hunt is a social deduction game where one player is a stealthy outlaw completing missions and the other is a sheriff hunting them. It features random elements and voice chat for a tense, humorous experience.

The catchThe playerbase is gone, so it is friends or cheating bots or empty lobbies.

Both are tagged Party Game, Competitive and Casual.

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GigaBash

94% positive from 2,111 reviews20222% finish itDeck Verified

A 1-4 player arena brawler where players transform into giant monsters to destroy environments and each other. It features a party game mode and single-player storylines.

What players likedPlayers praise GigaBash as a "Smash Bros." style kaiju brawler, reminiscent of "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters," with excellent DLC.

The catchThe content runs thin fast, with a short campaign and simple repetitive fighting.

Both are tagged Fighting, 4 Player Local and Casual.

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Nidhogg 2

81% positive from 1,306 reviews201710% finish itDeck Playable

Nidhogg 2 is a 2D arena combat game focused on fast-paced, melee-heavy duels. Players fight to reach the other side of the screen, using various weapons and parrying mechanics in a grotesque, competitive style.

What players likedNidhogg 2 is a fast-paced, responsive 1v1 combat game with a tug-of-war objective, praised for its fun, accessible gameplay and colorful art.

The catchThe cluttered new art style and character designs look far worse than the original.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Casual.

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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

80% positive from 4,648 reviews201921% finish itDeck Playable

2D tag-team fighting game featuring 2v2 battles with assist characters. It offers fast-paced, kinetic combat with smooth mechanics and gorgeous graphics.

What players likedPlayers praise its simplified combo system and accessibility, making it a fun, casual 2v2 anime fighter akin to mashing action figures.

The catchCharacter movesets are stripped down from the source fighters, so combat feels shallow.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Action.

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Lethal League

96% positive from 2,387 reviews2014Deck Verified

This is a fast-paced, competitive projectile fighting game where players hit an accelerating ball. Its core loop involves mastering unique character abilities and timing to defeat opponents.

The catchThe online is dead, so matches rarely fill unless you bring friends.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Action.

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