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If Fishards is your kind of game, the closest matches are Battlerite, Realm of Balls and Tank Havoc — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative 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 Fishards: Combine the intense, skill-shot PVP of Magicka or Battlerite with some wacky 2-legged-fish and you've got yourself Fishards! The unique spell combining mechanic creates a brand new type of PvP​ ​arena​ experience that you have to try with friends!

2021ActionIndieFree to playDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Rivernotch Game Studio
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Fast paced and easy to learnHigh skill cap keeps gameplay freshPerfect for group play with friendsChallengingContemplativeIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Fishards 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. Battlerite

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Fishards.

    Top pick for Fishards fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Fishards.

    BATTLERITE​ ​is​ ​an​ ​action-packed​ ​team​ ​arena​ ​brawler.​ ​Experience​ ​the​ ​unique​ ​combination​ ​of​ top-down​ ​shooter​ meets​ ​fast-paced​ ​fighting​ ​game and challenge ​friends​ ​and​ foes​ ​in​ ​a​ ​battle​ ​of reaction. The Arena awaits!

    2017ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Realm of Balls

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Fishards fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fishards.

    Realm of Balls is a fast 2D top-down action MOBA where distinct ball heroes clash in online ranked 3v3, party invites, and local battle modes. Master movement, terrain, crowd control, and signature skills across solo, team fights, and free-for-all chaos.

    2026ActionIndie2.09 USDSteam ↗
  3. Tank Havoc

    WHY THIS

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

    Tank Havoc is a top-down team-based multiplayer shooter. Play as unique tank operators, each with their own playstyle and character. Learn their strengths and weaknesses, then strike at the right moment to dominate PvP battles.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  4. Heavy Metal Machines

    WHY THIS

    Shares arena combat and an intense mood with Fishards.

    Ranked #4 for Fishards fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fishards.

    Heavy Metal Machines is a one of a kind Free-to-Play Multiplayer Vehicular Combat game where players engage in 4v4 intense battles, controlling lethal vehicles in post-apocalyptic arenas.

    2018ActionSportsIndieDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Arena of Kings

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Fishards.

    Ranked #5 for Fishards fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Fishards.

    ARENA OF KINGS is a fast-paced team arena brawler. Experience MMORPG-style combat without the grind. Create a hero from 10 unique classes. Level up, learn new spells, and collect epic loot. Casual, Ranked, and Tournament game modes. PLAY FOR FREE!

    2021ActionStrategyMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  6. Project Sparrow

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Fishards.

    Ranked #6 for Fishards fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fishards.

    Project Sparrow is an arena shooter focused on bow and arrow combat, fast-paced movement, and outmanoeuvring your opponent. Fight alongside your teammates in 2v2 and 3v3 or challenge them to a duel. Step into the arena and awaken the archer within.

    2022ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. SMITE 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Fishards.

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

    Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Splitgate

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Fishards.

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

    Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.

    2019ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Fishards

Does Fishards run on Steam Deck?
Fishards is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Fishards free to play?
Yes — Fishards 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 Fishards have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Fishards supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Fishards?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fishards are Battlerite, Realm of Balls, Tank Havoc.
Who developed Fishards?
Fishards was developed by Rivernotch Game Studio.

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