Most Played 2D Fighter Games on Steam
Take a look at the top 2d fighter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more 2d fighter titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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. Street Fighter™ 6
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub. Street Fighter™ 6 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 01st 2023 has received 56,666 reviews of which 48,252 were positive and 8,414 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 7,835 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2d fighter games based on player count.
8.4
48,252
8,414
7,835
players
3. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game! GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is a game developed and published by . Released on June 11th 2021 has received 59,382 reviews of which 52,377 were positive and 7,005 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,434 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 2d fighter games based on player count.
8.7
52,377
7,005
1,434
players
4. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE is a game developed and published by . Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 31,876 reviews of which 30,716 were positive and 1,160 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,236 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
9.4
30,716
1,160
1,236
players
5. Mortal Kombat 1
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! Mortal Kombat 1 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 19th 2023 has received 37,125 reviews of which 25,879 were positive and 11,246 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 1,177 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
6.9
25,879
11,246
1,177
players
6. DRAGON BALL FighterZ
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a game developed and published by . Released on January 26th 2018 has received 72,976 reviews of which 65,978 were positive and 6,998 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 753 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
8.9
65,978
6,998
753
players
7. ROUNDS
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent. ROUNDS is a game developed and published by . Released on April 01st 2021 has received 36,658 reviews of which 34,893 were positive and 1,765 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 630 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
9.3
34,893
1,765
630
players
8. Rivals of Aether II
Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters. Rivals of Aether II is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 7,294 reviews of which 5,963 were positive and 1,331 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 594 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
8.0
5,963
1,331
594
players
9. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches! Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a game developed and published by . Released on December 13th 2023 has received 5,557 reviews of which 4,586 were positive and 971 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 507 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
8.0
4,586
971
507
players
10. Bopl Battle
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round! Bopl Battle is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2023 has received 19,125 reviews of which 18,609 were positive and 516 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 421 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d fighter games.
9.5
18,609
516
421
players
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