# Games like Rivals of Aether

> The closest matches to Rivals of Aether: Rivals of Aether II, TowerFall Ascension, Brawlhalla, Slap City, and Fraymakers. 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. [Rivals of Aether II](https://imho.run/games/2217000/rivals-of-aether-ii) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Rivals of Aether. 5,654 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217000/)
2. [TowerFall Ascension](https://imho.run/games/251470/towerfall-ascension) — A frequent pick in Rivals of Aether players' libraries, and another Action. 1,738 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251470/)
3. [Brawlhalla](https://imho.run/games/291550/brawlhalla) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Rivals of Aether. 174,278 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550/)
4. [Slap City](https://imho.run/games/725480/slap-city) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Rivals of Aether. 2,217 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/725480/)
5. [Fraymakers](https://imho.run/games/1420350/fraymakers) — Also Games Workshop and Fighting, like Rivals of Aether. 956 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1420350/)
6. [Duck Game](https://imho.run/games/312530/duck-game) — Also Competitive and 4 Player Local, like Rivals of Aether. 11,028 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312530/)
7. [Lethal League Blaze](https://imho.run/games/553310/lethal-league-blaze) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 4,008 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553310/)
8. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
9. [Street Fighter™ 6](https://imho.run/games/1364780/street-fighter-6) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 19,625 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364780/)
10. [Roof Rage](https://imho.run/games/724300/roof-rage) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Rivals of Aether. 264 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/724300/)
11. [Brawlout](https://imho.run/games/263720/brawlout) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 294 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/263720/)
12. [A Few Quick Matches](https://imho.run/games/3805420/a-few-quick-matches) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 2,096 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3805420/)
13. [DRAGON BALL FighterZ](https://imho.run/games/678950/dragon-ball-fighterz) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 25,825 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678950/)
14. [Nidhogg](https://imho.run/games/94400/nidhogg) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 4,059 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/)
15. [SpeedRunners](https://imho.run/games/207140/speedrunners) — Also Competitive and 4 Player Local, like Rivals of Aether. 9,614 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207140/)
16. [Move or Die](https://imho.run/games/323850/move-or-die) — Also Competitive and 4 Player Local, like Rivals of Aether. 3,269 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/323850/)
17. [Ultra Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/45760/ultra-street-fighter-iv) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 5,128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/)
18. [99Vidas](https://imho.run/games/557040/99vidas) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Rivals of Aether. 95 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/557040/)
19. [THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV](https://imho.run/games/1498570/the-king-of-fighters-xv) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 2,711 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498570/)
20. [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 Rivals of Aether. 2,109 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/801630/)
21. [BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle](https://imho.run/games/702890/blazblue-cross-tag-battle) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 2,217 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/702890/)
22. [Rushdown Revolt](https://imho.run/games/1376070/rushdown-revolt) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Rivals of Aether. 1,338 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1376070/)
23. [Samurai GUNN](https://imho.run/games/239090/samurai-gunn) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 303 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239090/)
24. [Pocket Bravery](https://imho.run/games/1555150/pocket-bravery) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Rivals of Aether. 98 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=383980&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=383980&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=383980
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/383980
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether is an indie platform fighter set in a world where four elemental civilizations wage war. Players select from a roster of fighters representing Fire, Water, Air, and Earth, each with customizable attributes, and battle across carefully designed stages using tight, responsive controls that prioritize precise movement and positioning. The game supports both local and online multiplayer for up to four participants, and features an extensive workshop system where the community creates new characters, stages, and modes. Reviewers highlight the competitive depth and intensity of the gameplay, while players describe the controls as feeling as responsive as Melee and praise the creative workshop content. With 97% positive reviews from nearly 27,500 Steam players, the $29.99 title offers substantial content and replayability for those seeking a challenging fighting experience.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 383980
- **Developer:** Aether Studios
- **Publisher:** Aether Studios
- **Genres:** Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 28, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=383980&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383980/)
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