Free to Play 2D Fighter Games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 2d fighter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 31st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play 2d fighter games.

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1. Brawlhalla

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends. Brawlhalla is a game developed and published by . Released on October 17th 2017 has received 386,456 reviews of which 314,809 were positive and 71,647 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 2d fighter game, thanks to its 15,921 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
314,809
71,647

15,921
players

2. Killer Instinct

The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Killer Instinct is a game developed and published by . Released on September 27th 2017 has received 5,237 reviews of which 4,559 were positive and 678 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
8.4
4,559
678

57
players

3. MultiVersus

MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play. MultiVersus is a game developed and published by . Released on July 19th 2022 has received 118,212 reviews of which 90,318 were positive and 27,894 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
7.6
90,318
27,894

55
players

4. Flash Party

Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves! Flash Party is a game developed and published by . Released on January 09th 2023 has received 1,917 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 609 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
6.6
1,308
609

40
players

5. Iron Snout

Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves. Iron Snout is a game developed and published by . Released on January 27th 2016 has received 17,346 reviews of which 16,955 were positive and 391 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
9.5
16,955
391

12
players

6. Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2

Ultra Fight Kyanta 2 is a fighting game with a frantic pace and easy to learn controls. You can perform special attacks using single button presses! Fight in 2D battles across various modes using teams of hand-drawn characters. Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 08th 2019 has received 1,166 reviews of which 1,126 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
9.1
1,126
40

5
players

7. HYPERFIGHT

HYPERFIGHT is a fighting game where every hit is lethal, and every win counts. Lightning-fast 1-on-1 duels! HYPERFIGHT is a game developed and published by . Released on March 07th 2019 has received 903 reviews of which 809 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
8.5
809
94

5
players

8. Knight Club +

KNIGHT CLUB + Is a casual 2-4 player action platform-fighting game that brings traditional fighting game elements into an unlocked, free form movement playstyle. Knight Club + is a game developed and published by . Released on October 09th 2020 has received 337 reviews of which 298 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
8.2
298
39

1
players

9. Street Fighter™ 6 - Open Beta

A new era for fighting games begins! The Open Beta of Street Fighter™ 6 allows players to experience certain game features in the Battle Hub. Open Beta Schedule Planned for May 19, 2023 (Fri) 12:00am PDT - May 22, 2023 (Mon) 12:00am PDT Street Fighter™ 6 - Open Beta is a game developed and published by . Released on May 15th 2023 has received 59,047 reviews of which 49,969 were positive and 9,078 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
8.3
49,969
9,078