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Streets of Rage 2 is hard to replace: few games combine fighting mechanics, melee combat and co op in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Streets of Rage, Guacamelee! 2 and Golden Axe lead the list, with Streets of Rage reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Streets of Rage 2 special.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
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Co-opSolo
Year 1992Dev SEGA

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The closest game to Streets of Rage 2 is Streets of Rage — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! 2 and Golden Axe follow close behind.

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Games like Streets of Rage 2

46 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Streets of Rage
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 91%· 22
Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and setting scifi

Guacamelee! 2
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

Golden Axe
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85
Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world

River City Girls
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59
Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime

Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and shooter

Mother Russia Bleeds
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42
Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

Shank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 90%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 380MC67IGDB68· 5
Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
IGDB74· 3
Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world

Streets of Rage 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 82%· 11
Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping offline

Soul Edge
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB83· 1
Year 1996Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping co op

Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 90%· 22KIGDB74· 10OC71· 46
Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping offline

Kung Fury
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 61%· 77IGDB39· 1
Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping offline

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53
Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping melee combat

Tekken 5
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Namco · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping co op

Armed with Wings: Rearmed
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DFantasy
Steam👍 87%· 536
Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping co op

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Streets of Rage 2?
The closest game to Streets of Rage 2 is Streets of Rage, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Streets of Rage 2?
The three closest games to Streets of Rage 2 are: 1. Streets of Rage (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Guacamelee! 2 (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Golden Axe (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Streets of Rage 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Guacamelee! 2 similar to Streets of Rage 2?
Yes, very much so — Guacamelee! 2 scores 97/100 similarity to Streets of Rage 2. They share 9 attributes, including fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Fighting games are similar to Streets of Rage 2?
The best Fighting games similar to Streets of Rage 2 are Streets of Rage, Guacamelee! 2, Golden Axe and River City Girls. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key Streets of Rage 2 attributes like fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Streets of Rage 2 calculated?
We compare Streets of Rage 2 against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Streets of Rage 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.