Games like Skullgirls 2nd Encore
If Skullgirls 2nd Encore is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ultra Street Fighter® IV, GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R and Nidhogg — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chaotic combat rewards creativity, challenging and epic. 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.
Get personalized picks →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.
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Ultra Street Fighter® IV
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Shares character specific combos and an intense mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Top pick for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Second-strongest match for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Nidhogg
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Third-strongest match for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ
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Shares an intense mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Ranked #4 for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND
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Shares a challenging mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Ranked #5 for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
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Shares an epic mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Ranked #6 for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
[[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!
ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Ranked #7 for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Ranked #8 for Skullgirls 2nd Encore fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Skullgirls 2nd Encore at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
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Priced ~80% under Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam right now. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
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Priced ~60% under Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam right now. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
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?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
missed messages.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
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Head-to-head comparisons
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 XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Nidhogg
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
[[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!
ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Frequently asked about Skullgirls 2nd Encore
- 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 XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R, Nidhogg.
- Who developed Skullgirls 2nd Encore?
- Skullgirls 2nd Encore was developed by Hidden Variable Studios and published by Autumn Games.
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