Games like Divekick

84% positive from 1,830 reviewsReleased 20131% finish itSteam Deck Verified$4.99

What it is

Divekick is a minimalist, two-button fighting game where players win rounds with a single hit. Its core loop focuses on precise spacing, timing, and outsmarting opponents.

The catch

Two-button design is shallow and repeats within minutes

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,830 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Divekick

Rivals of Aether II

80% positive from 9,600 reviews20242% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D platform fighter with deep competitive mechanics and accessible gameplay. It features unique special moves and combat options for fast-paced brawling.

What players likedRivals of Aether II is praised as the best platform fighter besides Smash, offering deep mechanics, unique characters, and smooth gameplay.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Local Multiplayer.

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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 2D Fighter, Fighting and Local Multiplayer.

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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 2D Fighter, Fighting and Local Multiplayer.

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Them's Fightin' Herds

81% positive from 4,494 reviews202010% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D animal-themed fighting game with streamlined combat and an episodic story mode. It features online crossplay and a customizable lobby.

What players likedPlayers praise its accessible yet deep combat, thorough tutorials, and unique character kits, making it a standout fighting game.

The catchDevelopment was abandoned, leaving the story mode stuck after its first chapter.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Action.

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Lethal League Blaze

97% positive from 4,038 reviews201823% finish itDeck Verified

Fast-paced, 4-player arena brawler where players hit an accelerating ball, using character abilities and parries. It's a competitive, skill-based party game with unlockable content.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Smash Bros, praising its high-octane, satisfying gameplay, unique characters, and fun online matches.

The catchOnline is effectively dead, so finding a match means Discord or facing veterans.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Action.

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TowerFall Ascension

95% positive from 3,584 reviews20148% finish itDeck Playable

A 4-player local party game with intense archery combat. Players compete in versus matches or cooperate in a quest mode.

What players likedPlayers praise its classic, cool gameplay, excelling in both co-op and PVP experiences.

The catchControllers often go undetected or map to wrong buttons, and bindings cannot be changed.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Local Multiplayer and Action.

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