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Games like Brawlhalla

If Brawlhalla is your kind of game, the closest matches are Super Powered Battle Friends, Slap City and Killer Queen Black — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its adapting to opponent psychology, challenging and competitive. 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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Brawlhalla is a free-to-play platform fighter developed by Blue Mammoth Games and published by Ubisoft, first released in 2017. The game supports up to eight players online or locally across a variety of casual and competitive modes, with ranked matchmaking available for those seeking a harder challenge. Players control Legends in 1v1, 2v2, or free-for-all encounters, mastering mechanics such as character-movement, combo-stringing, weapon-swapping, and signature-attacks, with reviewers highlighting the strategic depth involved in mastering the trade-offs of signature attacks and adapting to opponent psychology. Guilds provide social structure for long-term players, and the title has received Steam Deck Verified status. The game holds a 79% positive rating from over 174,000 Steam reviews, with players describing it as both intense and competitive, supported by frequent content updates that keep the roster and cosmetics expanding.

About Brawlhalla: An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

2017ActionIndieFree To PlayFree to playDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Blue Mammoth Games
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Adapting to opponent psychologyFree to play with frequent content updatesMastering trade offs of signature attacksChallengingCompetitiveIntense

Players who liked Brawlhalla also play

Steam players who put hours into Brawlhalla 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. Super Powered Battle Friends

    WHY THIS

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

    SUPER POWERED BATTLE FRIENDS is a platform fighter for up to 4 players!

    2019ActionIndieEarly Access12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Slap City

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

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

    Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology.

    2020ActionIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Killer Queen Black

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

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

    An epic, platform strategy game for up to eight players online or locally. Play Killer Queen Black casually in quickplay matches, up the intensity in ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. Easy to play, hard to master, fun for all!

    2019ActionSportsStrategySteam ↗
  4. Fight of Animals: Arena

    WHY THIS

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

    Meme animals strike again!! Let the meme battle goes into NEXT LEVEL!! With varied stages, items and support up to 4 players local and online, “Fight of Animals: Arena” will bring you a brand new Brawler experience!! Let the fight begin!!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. SpiderHeck

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

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

    Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

    2022ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Spelunky 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Brawlhalla.

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

    Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

    2020ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Brawlout

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

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

    Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!

    2018ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Fraymakers

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Brawlhalla.

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

    Fraymakers is the ultimate customizable platform fighting game, featuring a cast of some of indie gaming's biggest icons. Duke it out with up to 4 players and call on assists to help out in the heat of battle. Create and play custom characters, stages, modes, and more for infinite fun!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Brawlhalla

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

    Reviewers of Brawlhalla cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Brawlhalla.

    Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Spiritfall

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Brawlhalla.

    Reviewers of Brawlhalla cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Brawlhalla.

    Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

    2024ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Rivals of Aether

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

    Reviewers of Brawlhalla cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Brawlhalla.

    RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

    2017Indie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. MultiVersus

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Brawlhalla cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Brawlhalla.

    MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play.

    2022ActionFree To PlaySteam ↗
  5. Super Smash Gals: Ultimate Orgy

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Brawlhalla cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Smash or Pass: Your smoking hot guildmates? SMASH! Obviously! The only problem is... they passed on you?! That can't be right... Show those chicks what they're missing and they'll start calling you *Master* IRL too!

    2023Casual11.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. SpiderHeck

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Brawlhalla.

    Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

    2022ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Spelunky 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Brawlhalla.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Brawlhalla.

    Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

    2020ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Brawlout

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Brawlhalla.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Brawlhalla.

    Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!

    2018ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Brawlhalla

Is Brawlhalla verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Brawlhalla is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Is Brawlhalla free to play?
Yes — Brawlhalla 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 Brawlhalla have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Brawlhalla supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Brawlhalla?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Brawlhalla are Super Powered Battle Friends, Slap City, Killer Queen Black.
Who developed Brawlhalla?
Brawlhalla was developed by Blue Mammoth Games and published by Ubisoft.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Brawlhalla.

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