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M.U.G.E.N is a 2D fighting engine where you can pit thousands of community-made fighters from games, shows and original creations against each other. Quality varies wildly, but almost any character you can imagine is probably already in there.

  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Competing against other players
  • Pixel art
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In short: Games like M.U.G.E.N

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes M.U.G.E.N special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

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SpiderHeck

83 %Match

2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive−60 % 14.99 € 5.99 €

Brings what grabs you about M.U.G.E.N: competing against other players, melee combat with weapons or fists and pixel art.

A chaotic arena brawler where spiders battle with swords, lasers and environmental traps. Best played locally with friends, featuring quick rounds and plenty of slapstick.

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Blade Strangers

Competing against other players

A classic 2D arcade fighter with simple four-button controls that welcome newcomers while rewarding veterans with deep combo systems. Its crossover guest cast from other indie games, such as Shovel Knight and Isaac, sets it apart.

Divekick

Lots of humour

A one-hit fighting game boiled down to two buttons: jump and dive. It parodies fighting game tropes and tournament culture with plenty of humor, and duels hinge on precise timing and spacing.

Nidhogg

Competing against other players

A minimalist fencing tug-of-war where two players lunge, parry and hurl swords to push through to the end of the stage and be devoured by the Nidhogg. Lightning-fast, chaotic and ideal for local head-to-head rivalries.

Pocket Bravery

Competing against other players

A 90s-style 2D fighting game with cute SD characters, vivid colors and a combat system built for skilled players. It shines in head-to-head duels, both local and online.

Nidhogg 2

Competing against other players

A frantic 2D sword-fighting duel where two players tug-of-war their way across bizarre, ever-changing arenas. Quick reflexes, weapon switching and a garish art style make it a great couch rivalry game.

GigaBash

Co-op or multiplayer

A colorful arena brawler where up to four players smash cities as giant monsters and titans. It focuses on accessible, fast couch fun that suits both casual and competitive play.

Rivals of Aether

Competing against other players

A fast platform fighter in the vein of Super Smash Bros., with pixel art visuals and animal fighters tied to the elements of fire, water, air and earth. Precise movement, timing and local multiplayer brawls are the core of the experience.

The King of Fighters 2000

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic 2D arcade fighter from SNK where you pick a team of fighters and call in strikers for support. Fast matches, combos and precise inputs take center stage, with the story serving only as a backdrop.

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