Games like TowerFall Ascension

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

95% positive from 3,584 · 2014 · 8% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $14.99 $2.99 -80% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2022-10-18)

Local MultiplayerIndie2D FighterActionLocal Co-Op Pixel Graphics

Six games like TowerFall Ascension

Samurai GUNN 2

92% positive from 770 reviews2021Deck Verified

Samurai GUNN 2 is a fast-paced platform fighter with short rounds and intense action. Its core loop involves quick combat with unique character abilities and projectile manipulation.

What players likedPlayers praise Samurai GUNN 2 as the "chess of character fighting games" for its fluid, easy-to-learn yet high-skill gameplay, especially for couch and online PvP.

The catchThe rebuilt version stripped out the single player adventure mode, maps and characters.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Local Multiplayer and Pixel Graphics.

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Lethal League

96% positive from 2,382 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, Local Multiplayer and Action.

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Divekick

84% positive from 1,830 reviews20131% finish itDeck Verified

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 catchTwo-button design is shallow and repeats within minutes

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

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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, Local Multiplayer and Action.

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Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime

93% positive from 4,043 reviews2015Deck Verified

Co-op action space shooter with frantic teamwork manning ship stations. Explore randomized levels, upgrade ships, and rescue space-bunnies.

The catchAssigning controllers to players is a repeated struggle that can end a session.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op and Action.

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PICO PARK:Classic Edition

82% positive from 3,826 reviews2016Deck Verified

Two to ten players clear 22 short puzzle stages that only open when everyone coordinates their moves, locally or online. This is the 2016 original, later given a visual refresh and net play.

What players likedIt's a free, cooperative puzzle-platformer like other teamwork-focused games, praised for its fun communication and coordination with friends.

The catchOnline co-op is close to dead and often fails to connect friends at all.

Both are tagged Local Co-Op, Action and Indie.

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More about TowerFall Ascension

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 95% positive from 3,584
Released: 2014
Finish it: 8% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $14.99 $2.99 -80% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2022-10-18)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvPFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 3,584 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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