# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Ultra Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/45760/ultra-street-fighter-iv) — Shares character specific combos with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 5,128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/)
2. [GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2](https://imho.run/games/520440/guilty-gear-xrd-rev-2) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 4,595 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/520440/)
3. [Street Fighter V](https://imho.run/games/310950/street-fighter-v) — A frequent pick in Skullgirls 2nd Encore players' libraries, and another Action. 12,679 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/310950/)
4. [THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION](https://imho.run/games/222940/the-king-of-fighters-xiii-steam-edition) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 1,864 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/222940/)
5. [Killer Instinct](https://imho.run/games/577940/killer-instinct) — Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 2,831 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/577940/)
6. [Divekick](https://imho.run/games/244730/divekick) — Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 980 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244730/)
7. [Koihime Enbu](https://imho.run/games/452420/koihime-enbu) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 108 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/452420/)
8. [Mortal Kombat X](https://imho.run/games/307780/mortal-kombat-x) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 11,405 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307780/)
9. [Lethal League](https://imho.run/games/261180/lethal-league) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 2,388 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261180/)
10. [TEKKEN 7](https://imho.run/games/389730/tekken-7) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 30,785 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389730/)
11. [Nidhogg](https://imho.run/games/94400/nidhogg) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 4,059 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/)
12. [Samurai GUNN 2](https://imho.run/games/1397790/samurai-gunn-2) — Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 530 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1397790/)
13. [Rivals of Aether](https://imho.run/games/383980/rivals-of-aether) — A frequent pick in Skullgirls 2nd Encore players' libraries, and another Indie. 27,490 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383980/)
14. [Pocket Bravery](https://imho.run/games/1555150/pocket-bravery) — Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 98 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/)
15. [UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]](https://imho.run/games/801630/under-night-in-birth-exe-late-cl-r) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 2,109 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/801630/)
16. [Injustice™ 2](https://imho.run/games/627270/injustice-2) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 6,707 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/627270/)
17. [Vanguard Princess](https://imho.run/games/262150/vanguard-princess) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 793 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262150/)
18. [SOULCALIBUR VI](https://imho.run/games/544750/soulcalibur-vi) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 5,677 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544750/)
19. [Fantasy Strike](https://imho.run/games/390560/fantasy-strike) — Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 1,517 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/390560/)
20. [Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising](https://imho.run/games/2157560/granblue-fantasy-versus-rising) — Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 3,656 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157560/)
21. [Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel](https://imho.run/games/482450/nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 446 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/482450/)
22. [Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!](https://imho.run/games/370460/arcana-heart-3-love-max) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 154 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370460/)
23. [Two Strikes](https://imho.run/games/1586750/two-strikes) — Shares rollback netcode with Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 169 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586750/)
24. [DEAD OR ALIVE 6](https://imho.run/games/838380/dead-or-alive-6) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Skullgirls 2nd Encore. 1,746 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/838380/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Skullgirls 2nd Encore

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 245170
- **Developer:** Hidden Variable Studios
- **Publisher:** Autumn Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 22, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 83
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

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