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Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DMelee
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9
Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC
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The best games like Samurai Shodown on PlayStation
17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Samurai Shodown. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DMelee
Steam👍 91%· 3.1KRAWG👍 67%· 24IGDB76· 2
Year 2008Dev SNKPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel
'The ultimate dream match' never ends! THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH sees another release with even more content! The game features a total of 64 playable characters including fan favorites such as Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Mr. Big, and Wolfgang Krauser!
Same studio: SNK.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals87
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee
Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74
Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep simulation and melee combat
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Samurai Shodown.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals64
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DStealth
Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB69· 10OC65· 43
Year 2015Dev Pinokl Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline
Steam👍 94%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 440MC86OC87· 165
Year 2022Dev Tribute Games · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello to kick shell in a beautifully realized pixel art world invoking the turtles’ classic 1987 design.
Released 3 years after Samurai Shodown.
Genre100Game mode88Visuals54
Fighting2D Fighter
Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50
Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and melee combat
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Samurai Shodown.
Released 5 years after Samurai Shodown.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode78
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
Steam👍 80%· 406KRAWG👍 47%· 1.1KIGDB75· 1OC68· 12
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat
Brawlhalla is a free-to-play fighting game with platformer elements. You pick a character from 39 available heroes (this amount is increasing with new updates) and try to knock your opponent off the stage. The controls are simple to make the game easy to master.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode74
Fighting2D Fighter
Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148
Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Samurai Shodown.
Released 4 years after Samurai Shodown.
Genre100Visuals86Game mode72
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB90· 4
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: co op.
It predates Samurai Shodown by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping co op
It predates Samurai Shodown by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMelee
IGDB90· 9
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping co op
A competitive 2D fighting game featuring iconic characters and combos.
It predates Samurai Shodown by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB88· 8
Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping co op
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMagicRanged
IGDB80· 10
Year 2013Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3
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Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy
IGDB80· 8
Year 2012Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and fantasy world, while skipping co op
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMagic
IGDB75· 10
Year 2012Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping co op
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
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