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Games like SLAYERS FOR HIRE

If SLAYERS FOR HIRE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fraymakers, Rivals of Aether and Fantasy Strike — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, funny and intense. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About SLAYERS FOR HIRE: SLAYERS FOR HIRE® is a free-to-play indie platform fighter with an emphasis on speed, precision, and creative characters. If you want something fresh to play with your friends, look no further. Playable online or locally with 2-16 players.

2020ActionIndieEarly AccessFree to playWindowsby Meta Games
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Steam players who put hours into SLAYERS FOR HIRE also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Fraymakers

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Top pick for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Fraymakers is the ultimate customizable platform fighting game, featuring a cast of some of indie gaming's biggest icons. Duke it out with up to 4 players and call on assists to help out in the heat of battle. Create and play custom characters, stages, modes, and more for infinite fun!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Rivals of Aether

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Second-strongest match for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

    2017Indie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Fantasy Strike

    WHY THIS

    Shares rollback netcode and a challenging mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Third-strongest match for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.

    2019ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Ranked #4 for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    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.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Lethal League Blaze

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Ranked #5 for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Ranked #6 for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Injustice™ 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Ranked #7 for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.

    2017Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Skullgirls 2nd Encore

    WHY THIS

    Shares rollback netcode and an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Ranked #8 for SLAYERS FOR HIRE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    --Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.

    2013ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to SLAYERS FOR HIRE

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Rivals of Aether

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Reviewers of SLAYERS FOR HIRE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

    2017Indie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Super Smash Gals: Ultimate Orgy

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SLAYERS FOR HIRE cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Smash or Pass: Your smoking hot guildmates? SMASH! Obviously! The only problem is... they passed on you?! That can't be right... Show those chicks what they're missing and they'll start calling you *Master* IRL too!

    2023Casual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Project MT

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SLAYERS FOR HIRE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.

    2025ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Brawlhalla

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Reviewers of SLAYERS FOR HIRE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    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.

    2017ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Icons: Legacy Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares rollback netcode and a challenging mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Reviewers of SLAYERS FOR HIRE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Icons: Legacy Edition is a Community Tribute Release that makes important product updates such as an input-delay-free offline mode and includes hundreds of unique cosmetics such as character skins, taunts, recovery platforms, victory poses and emotes at the modest price of $4.99.

    2018ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗

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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Rivals of Aether

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

    2017Indie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    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.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Lethal League Blaze

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Injustice™ 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.

    2017Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Skullgirls 2nd Encore

    WHY THIS

    Shares rollback netcode and an intense mood with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

    --Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.

    2013ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SLAYERS FOR HIRE

Is SLAYERS FOR HIRE free to play?
Yes — SLAYERS FOR HIRE is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does SLAYERS FOR HIRE have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SLAYERS FOR HIRE supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to SLAYERS FOR HIRE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SLAYERS FOR HIRE are Fraymakers, Rivals of Aether, Fantasy Strike.
Who developed SLAYERS FOR HIRE?
SLAYERS FOR HIRE was developed by Meta Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on SLAYERS FOR HIRE.

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