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Games like Retro Classix: Fighter's History

If Retro Classix: Fighter's History is your kind of game, the closest matches are GUTTERBRAWLERS, Curvelicious and Popplings — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Retro Classix: Fighter's History: This classic 2D arcade fighter from Data East™ has all the hallmarks of a great fighting game! Choose from nine unique characters to compete in an invitational tournament featuring fierce competitors and beautifully detailed locations. Are you skilled enough to make it to the final match?

2019ActionWindowsby Data East
Retro Classix: Fighter's History — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Retro Classix: Fighter's History 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. GUTTERBRAWLERS

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Combo, launch and juggle your enemy in this snappy 2D fighting game featuring online mode with GGPO's rollback netcode.

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Curvelicious

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    A fast-paced, competitive multiplayer curve game where up to 8 players battle in local matches. Customize your gameplay with dozens of power-ups and game modes, from classic no-powerup duels to chaotic arcade challenges. Master your curve and outlast your opponents! Gamepad supported.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Popplings

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Popplings is a competitive puzzle game. Strategise your line clears to beat your opponents, both locally and online! Play through the various modes and try to best your skill in all of them!

    2022ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Idol Showdown

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Breakers Collection

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades.

    2023ActionAdventureCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Capcom Fighting Collection

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!

    2022Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Top Racer Collection

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    The thrill of 16-bit racing from the 90s is back! Play the complete Top Racer series with Top Racer, Top Racer 2, Top Racer 3000 and Top Racer Crossroads, a brand new game with new cars and exclusive content made especially for this unmissable edition.

    2024ActionIndieCasual13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Samurai GUNN

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Retro Classix: Fighter's History fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

    2013ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    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.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Data East

Other recommendable Steam games by Data East, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Street Hoop

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.

    2019SportsIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Retro Classix: Bad Dudes

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Play as the Bad Dudes pursuing ninjas through the New York City streets, a moving big rig truck, a large storm sewer, a forest, a freight train on an old Southern Pacific line, a cave, and into an underground factory in order to save President Ronnie in the classic arcade beat 'em up.

    2021ActionSteam ↗
  3. Retro Classix: SRD - Super Real Darwin

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Super Real Darwin is a fast-paced, vertical scrolling shoot-em-up that rewards skill and persistence – a cult classic for the retro shmup fan. Take control of a fighter ship capable of mutating into different shapes as it evolves while fighting off enemy invaders.

    2021ActionSteam ↗
  4. Retro Classix: Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Grab your club and get ready to go on a wild, prehistoric adventure with the Cavemen Ninjas – Joe & Mac! Play as Joe and Mac, two cavemen who fight against enemy cavemen and dinosaurs using prehistoric weapons.

    2021ActionSteam ↗
  5. Retro Classix: Super BurgerTime

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    The 2-player sequel to the classic BurgerTime! In Super BurgerTime, play as Peter Pepper Jr. and complete the burgers, but watch out for Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and the dangerous Mr. Pickle!

    2021ActionSteam ↗
  6. Retro Classix: Gate of Doom

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Seal the Gate Of Doom forever! Gate of Doom is a classic arcade multiplayer action RPG originally released in 1990. You and a friend take on the role of one of four heroes of prophecy, the knight Carl F. Graystone, the wizard Fraya Edirne, the bard Riger Hawk, or the ninja Kirikaze.

    2021ActionAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  7. Retro Classix: Wizard Fire

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    Wizard Fire is a classic multiplayer arcade action RPG for one to two players, featuring five unique playable characters, epic boss fights, and stunning pixel graphics.

    2021ActionAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  8. Retro Classix: Two Crude

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Data East, the studio behind Retro Classix: Fighter's History. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Fighter's History.

    In this colorful arcade classic, play as one or two mercenaries hired by the American government to stop the terrorist organization known as "Big Valley''. Your mission: fight these terrorists for control of post-apocalyptic New York City.

    2021ActionSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Retro Classix: Fighter's History

Does Retro Classix: Fighter's History have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Retro Classix: Fighter's History supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Retro Classix: Fighter's History?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Retro Classix: Fighter's History are GUTTERBRAWLERS, Curvelicious, Popplings.
Who developed Retro Classix: Fighter's History?
Retro Classix: Fighter's History was developed by Data East and published by Ziggurat, 612 Games.

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