13 Co-op games like Super Smash Bros. Melee that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Super Smash Bros. Melee down to the 13 that fit the “Co-op” category. Mortal Kombat 4, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Smash Bros. Melee.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

The best co-op games like Super Smash Bros. Melee

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Smash Bros. Melee. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Mortal Kombat 4

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRanged2D

Year 1997Dev Midway GamesOn PC

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, ranged combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and free to play, while skipping precision platforming

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#2Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRanged2D

IGDB95· 11OC92· 78

Year 2014Dev Sora · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting scifi and offline

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#3Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DDark

IGDB87· 15OC92· 149

Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping ranged combat

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#4Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRanged2D

IGDB91· 4

Year 2008Dev Sora · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, precision platforming and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and offline

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#5Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DMelee

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9

Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam

#6Mortal Kombat Trilogy

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

IGDB51· 1

Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

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GOG

#7THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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, while skipping precision platforming

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

IGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

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#9WWE 2K18

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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, while skipping precision platforming

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#10Party Hard

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DStealth

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB69· 10OC65· 43

Year 2015Dev Pinokl Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagic

Steam👍 95%· 1.7K

Dev Eric ThullenPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam

#12Slap City

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 95%· 2.9KRAWG👍 79%· 29IGDB85· 1

Year 2018Dev LudosityPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, offline and early access, while skipping ranged combat

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#13Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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, while skipping precision platforming

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