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Shares character specific combos with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2014
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The closest matches to Skullgirls 2nd Encore: Ultra Street Fighter® IV, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, Street Fighter V, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION, and Killer Instinct. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
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Killer Instinct
Why this: Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Hidden Variable Studios
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 11,863 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 83
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Assist based team system is unique
- Chaotic combat rewards creativity
- Characters have deep memorable stories
- Challenging
- Epic
- Funny
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Why this: Shares character specific combos with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
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Why this: Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
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Idol Showdown
Why this: Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
HYPERFIGHT
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Killer Instinct
Why this: Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
About Skullgirls 2nd Encore
The closest matches to Skullgirls 2nd Encore: Ultra Street Fighter® IV, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, Street Fighter V, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION, and Killer Instinct. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Skullgirls 2nd Encore is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ultra Street Fighter® IV, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 and Street Fighter V — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, epic and funny, and single out its assist based team system and character specific combos. 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.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a hand-drawn 2D fighting game developed by Hidden Variable Studios and published by Autumn Games, released in 2013. The game features an assist-based team system that players describe as unique, alongside character-specific combos and defensive resets that make matches engaging. Reviewers highlight chaotic combat that rewards creativity, while players note the deep and memorable character stories. The experience is built on rollback netcode for online play and includes a trial system for learning moves. Skullgirls 2nd Encore carries a hard difficulty rating with massive content volume. The Steam version holds an 87% positive rating from over 11,800 reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck. At $24.99, it offers substantial value for dedicated fighting game fans.
About Skullgirls 2nd Encore: --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.
Is Skullgirls 2nd Encore worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 11,863 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 84% positive across 82 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.1 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Assist based team system is unique
- Chaotic combat rewards creativity
- Characters have deep memorable stories
- Defensive resets make matches engaging
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“They pulled some strings to get that "off-topic review" activity flagged back when they retroactively censored a bunch of story elements in this game. Very much related to the actual game. So the score you see for this game is missing…”
“Current team should be ashamed of themselves. Falsely accused the original creator of a crime in order to kick him out of the team, thwart his vision, and make money off of his idea. It makes me feel nothing but disgust about a game I used…”
People who play it also play: Ultra Street Fighter® IV, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, Street Fighter V
Frequently asked about Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Can I run it?
Is Skullgirls 2nd Encore verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Skullgirls 2nd Encore is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Skullgirls 2nd Encore cost?
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Skullgirls 2nd Encore have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Skullgirls 2nd Encore supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Skullgirls 2nd Encore?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Skullgirls 2nd Encore are Ultra Street Fighter® IV, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, Street Fighter V.
Who developed Skullgirls 2nd Encore?
Skullgirls 2nd Encore was developed by Hidden Variable Studios and published by Autumn Games.