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Games like A Few Quick Matches

Below are 12 hand-picked alternatives to A Few Quick Matches for fans of action, indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in A Few Quick Matches also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About A Few Quick Matches: A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!

2025ActionIndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Studio Bidou
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    Fraymakers — Steam game cover

    Fraymakers

    Top pick for A Few Quick Matches fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    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 ↗
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    Ninza — Steam game cover

    Ninza

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

    Ninza is a free multiplayer game like no other! Instead of directly attacking your opponents, you crush them by pushing pieces of the level. Embrace chaos and dive into an entirely new level of frenzied and creative gameplay, where the environment itself becomes both your weapon and your enemy.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
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    Rivals of Aether — Steam game cover

    Rivals of Aether

    Third-strongest match for A Few Quick Matches fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    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 ↗
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    Antistatic — Steam game cover

    Antistatic

    Ranked #4 for A Few Quick Matches fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    A fast-paced, uncompromising indie platform fighting game. Connect multiple controllers for local play, practice in training mode, and avoid touching the entropic static.

    2019ActionIndieEarly Access7.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Island Bender — Steam game cover

    Island Bender

    Ranked #5 for A Few Quick Matches fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    Throw Rocks at each other, collect Powerups, and play with up to 6 players in Local Multiplayer.

    2023ActionIndieCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Samurai GUNN — Steam game cover

    Samurai GUNN

    Ranked #6 for A Few Quick Matches fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    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 ↗
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    Rivals of Aether II — Steam game cover

    Rivals of Aether II

    Ranked #7 for A Few Quick Matches fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

    2024ActionIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Brawlout — Steam game cover

    Brawlout

    Ranked #8 for A Few Quick Matches fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

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

    2018ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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    Rivals of Aether — Steam game cover

    Rivals of Aether

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    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 ↗
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    Samurai GUNN — Steam game cover

    Samurai GUNN

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    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 ↗
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    Rivals of Aether II — Steam game cover

    Rivals of Aether II

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

    2024ActionIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Brawlout — Steam game cover

    Brawlout

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with A Few Quick Matches.

    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 A Few Quick Matches

Does A Few Quick Matches run on Steam Deck?
A Few Quick Matches is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does A Few Quick Matches cost?
A Few Quick Matches is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does A Few Quick Matches have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — A Few Quick Matches supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to A Few Quick Matches?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside A Few Quick Matches are Fraymakers, Ninza, Rivals of Aether.
Who developed A Few Quick Matches?
A Few Quick Matches was developed by Studio Bidou.

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