Rank 01Why this
Shares rollback netcode with Idol Showdown.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Games like Idol Showdown
- 11 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Idol Showdown also play
The closest matches to Idol Showdown: Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, Maiden and Spell, and Fantasy Strike. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Idol Showdown.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 03- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Idol Showdown
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Besto Game Team
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 3,775 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Assist characters extend combos creatively
- Free to play with high polish
- Idol powers shift match momentum
- Atmospheric
- Funny
- Nostalgic
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Why this: Shares rollback netcode with Idol Showdown.
Maiden and Spell
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Idol Showdown.
About Idol Showdown
The closest matches to Idol Showdown: Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, Maiden and Spell, and Fantasy Strike. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Idol Showdown is your kind of game, the closest matches are Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, funny and nostalgic, and single out its assist characters and burst mechanics. 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.
Idol Showdown is a free-to-play 2D fighting game released in 2023 by Besto Game Team and published by holo Indie. The game features characters inspired by VTuber culture, with matches supported by rollback netcode for smooth online play. Mechanics include assist-characters that extend combos creatively, burst mechanics, idol powers that can shift match momentum, parry counterplay, and simplified input combos that maintain competitive depth. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, funny, nostalgic, and whimsical, with VTuber-flavor present in the animations and voice lines. The title is playable on Steam Deck and holds a 94% positive rating from 3,775 Steam reviews.
About Idol Showdown: 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.
Is Idol Showdown worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 3,775 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Assist characters extend combos creatively
- Free to play with high polish
- Idol powers shift match momentum
- Simplified inputs without sacrificing depth
People who play it also play: Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Frequently asked about Idol Showdown
Can I run it?
Does Idol Showdown run on Steam Deck?
Idol Showdown 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 Idol Showdown free to play?
Yes — Idol Showdown 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 Idol Showdown have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Idol Showdown supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Idol Showdown?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Idol Showdown are Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Who developed Idol Showdown?
Idol Showdown was developed by Besto Game Team and published by holo Indie.