Rank 01Why this
Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like ROUNDS.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Games like ROUNDS
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked ROUNDS also play
The closest matches to ROUNDS: TowerFall Ascension, Gang Beasts, Rivals of Aether, Lethal League, and Stick Fight: The Game. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Fighting and Party Game, like ROUNDS.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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Bopl Battle
Why this: Same funny mood as ROUNDS.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Landfall
- Price: $5.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 25,368 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Balance
- Crossplay
- Luck and skill and creativity
- Funny
- Whimsical
- Card system
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ROUNDS at current Steam store prices.
Kandidatos
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like ROUNDS.
Monster Prom
Why this: Same funny mood as ROUNDS.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to ROUNDS, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
BAPBAP
Why this: Also Party Game and Card Battler, like ROUNDS.
HYPERFIGHT
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like ROUNDS.
Minion Masters
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like ROUNDS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Gang Beasts
Why this: Also Fighting and Party Game, like ROUNDS.
Rivals of Aether
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like ROUNDS.
More from Landfall
Other recommendable Steam games by Landfall, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Why this: Same funny mood as ROUNDS.
About ROUNDS
The closest matches to ROUNDS: TowerFall Ascension, Gang Beasts, Rivals of Aether, Lethal League, and Stick Fight: The Game. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If ROUNDS is your kind of game, the closest matches are TowerFall Ascension, Gang Beasts and Rivals of Aether — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as funny and whimsical, and single out its card system and crossplay. 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.
ROUNDS is a 2D physics-based arena shooter developed and published by Landfall that entered early access in 2021 at a price of $5.99 USD. The game operates as a 1v1 local multiplayer experience, combining fighting mechanics with deckbuilding elements in a rogue-lite structure where each round escalates in intensity. After each lost round, players unlock upgrades to construct new builds designed to counter their opponent's strategy. The title supports crossplay and matchmaking alongside modding capabilities. Reviewers highlight the balance between luck and skill alongside creative flexibility in loadout construction. Players describe the overall experience as funny and whimsical, finding the short-burst session structure particularly engaging for local co-op play. The game holds a 96% positive rating from over 25,000 Steam reviews and is rated as playable on Steam Deck.
About 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.
Is ROUNDS worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 25,368 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 96% positive across 301 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $5.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Balance
- Crossplay
- Luck and skill and creativity
- Short bursts of fun
People who play it also play: TowerFall Ascension, Gang Beasts, Rivals of Aether
Frequently asked about ROUNDS
Can I run it?
Does ROUNDS run on Steam Deck?
ROUNDS is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does ROUNDS cost?
ROUNDS is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does ROUNDS have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — ROUNDS supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to ROUNDS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ROUNDS are TowerFall Ascension, Gang Beasts, Rivals of Aether.
Who developed ROUNDS?
ROUNDS was developed by Landfall.