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We filtered the 47 games similar to Pummel Paladins down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3, GigaBash and Killer Instinct top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pummel Paladins.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

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HardcoreCompetitiveOfflineMultiplayer

Year 2020Dev Xiaocong Yan

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Pummel Paladins is ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 — scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. GigaBash and Killer Instinct follow close behind.

#1ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 366 #2GigaBash65 #3Killer Instinct61 #4Rivals of Aether61 #5Street Fighter 661

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The best games like Pummel Paladins on Xbox

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pummel Paladins. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3Closest overall match

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ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeMagicCompetitive

Steam👍 92%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 213IGDB77· 17OC78· 29

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs. 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, and the Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals.

It predates Pummel Paladins by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2GigaBashClosest on game mode

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GigaBash

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerPvPMeleeCasualCompetitive

Steam👍 94%· 2.0KOC71· 21

Year 2022Dev Passion Republic GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, vibe casual and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, shooter and single-player focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

For centuries, human technology and culture ruled the surface, yet the deeper secrets of the Earth lay hidden from our eyes. Until one day, the discovery of a new form of energy called forth the ancient terrors unknown to mankind. Thus began the rise of monsters around the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: combat.

Genre100Game mode95Tone81Combat33

#3Killer Instinct

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Killer Instinct

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveFree to Play

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42

Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

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#4Rivals of Aether

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Rivals of Aether

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitivePixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114

Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, single-player focus and co op, while skipping punishing difficulty

Rivals of Aether is a platform fighting game developed and published by Dan Fornace in 2014. The game takes heavy inspiration from the founder series of its genre, Super Smash Bros., and specifically its second entry, Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: combat.

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#5Street Fighter 6

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Street Fighter 6

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185

Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

Released 3 years after Pummel Paladins.

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#6SoulCalibur VI

60

SoulCalibur VI

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135

Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode93Tone51Setting43Combat36Visuals0

#7Mortal Kombat 11

60

Mortal Kombat 11

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode93Setting47Tone42Combat36Visuals0

#8Mortal Kombat 1

60

Mortal Kombat 1

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveFantasy

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pummel Paladins.

Released 3 years after Pummel Paladins.

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Steam Epic Xbox

59

TEKKEN 7

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 84%· 95KRAWG👍 83%· 780MC82IGDB85· 17OC82· 131

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, single-player focus and skill tree progression, while skipping punishing difficulty

Tekken 7 is a fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the ninth installment in the series. ###Plot An unnamed journalist investigates the Mishima family history after his family got killed in a war that was started by Jin Kazama.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

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#10Ultra Street Fighter IV

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Ultra Street Fighter IV

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 90%· 17KRAWG👍 80%· 205MC80IGDB79· 14OC76· 24

Year 2014Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Ultra Street Fighter IV is a multiplatform fighting game developed by Capcom. It is an arcade version of the vanilla Street Fighter IV with minor changes. ###Setting Ultra Street Fighter IV takes place several months after the events of Street Fighter II and is a prequel to Street Fighter III.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

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#11Mortal Kombat X

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Mortal Kombat X

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and single-player focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode93Tone43Combat36Visuals0

#12Lethal League Blaze

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Lethal League Blaze

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11

Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, co op and single-player focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Lethal League Blaze is an intense, high speed ball game, with unique characters, outta sight sounds and none of that weak shit. In Shine City, the anti-gravity ball game has long been illegal. The group who kept playing was dubbed the Lethal League.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode78Tone58Combat36Visuals0

#13Lethal League

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Lethal League

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitivePixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 6.1KRAWG👍 73%· 190MC82IGDB63· 2OC71· 16

Year 2014Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, post-apocalyptic world and co op, while skipping punishing difficulty

Lethal League - the opportunity to express the most criminal desires. For example, to pierce the face of your opponent. But not directly - in the process of playing baseball. You can play six characters on seven rings.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: setting and combat.

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#14Street Fighter X Tekken

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Street Fighter X Tekken

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerPvPMeleeSolo

Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus, co op and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

###Ambitius crossover One of the most ambitious crossovers in the history of crossovers. Heroes of two iconic series of fighting games will battle against each other at the most popular locations from both franchises.

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Pummel Paladins.

It predates Pummel Paladins by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode83Combat36Visuals0

#15Streets of Rage 4

56

Streets of Rage 4

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerPvPMeleeCasual

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB83· 12OC84· 150

Year 2020Dev DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, vibe casual and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pummel Paladins: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode78Combat36Tone27Visuals0

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