The Best Fight Games for Linux

Update : Last Stance: A JuVentures Game added at rank #10.
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Lethal League Blaze (2018)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.


  • baseball
  • fight
  • skateboard
  • local
  • competitive
  • multiplayer
  • sport
  • arena
  • shotokan
  • 2d
  • stock
  • fast-paced
  • future-sport
  • online
  • controller-support

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Streets of Rage 4 (2020)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Streets of Rage 4 is the long awaited fourth entry into the classic Sega franchise. It features a blend of old and new, with classic characters such as Axel and Adam Hunter returning alongside a new main character, Cherry. All characters have unique playstyles, from Axel's powerful punches to Cherry's speedy strikes. There are tons of unlockables to discover and it has an amazing soundtrack.


What we like:
  • Satisfying combat
  • Incredible music and visuals
  • Tons to unlock
  • Simple yet rewarding combat mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Lack of 4 player online
  • Occasionally too easy to get cornered

  • brawler
  • boss
  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • combo
  • retro
  • classic
  • side-scrolling
  • fight
  • old-school
  • arcade
  • online
  • hand-drawn
  • crime
  • combat

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FOOTSIES Rollback Edition (2020)

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Linux Mac OS Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.

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  • fight
  • 2d
  • pvp
  • casual
  • arcade
  • ground
  • open-source
  • pixel
  • retro
  • funny

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River City: Rival Showdown (2023)

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River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!


  • beat-em-up
  • brawler
  • fight
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • metroidvania
  • 1980s
  • cooperative
  • pixel
  • old-school
  • action-adventure
  • multiplayer
  • remake
  • retro
  • hack-and-slash

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Shing! (2020)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!


  • beat-em-up
  • demons
  • cooperative
  • ninja
  • fight
  • rogue-like
  • swordplay
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2.5d
  • spectacle
  • scroller
  • character
  • side-scrolling
  • colourful
  • arcade

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Pocket Bravery (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 j Playstation 5 PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch

Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!


  • fight
  • esport
  • retro
  • beat-em-up
  • hand-drawn
  • multiple-endings
  • pixel
  • competitive
  • spectacle
  • lore
  • multiplayer
  • classic
  • story

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9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux PC Windows

9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a beat-em-up game with deep combat mechanics and varied level designs. The story follows Daokong, a man who joins a Shaolin order to seek revenge on the Japanese pirates that attacked his village. With generous parries, special attacks, seal moves and skill points to customize your abilities, you will feel like an unstoppable warrior!


What we like:
  • Deep combat mechanics
  • Varied level design
  • Generous parries and special attacks
  • Plenty of voice acting options
What could be improved:
  • Relatively short runtime
  • By-the-numbers plot

  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • martial
  • fight
  • pirates
  • side-scrolling
  • local
  • brawler
  • online
  • ninja
  • arts
  • combat
  • old-school
  • hack-and-slash
  • action

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Skullgirls (2017)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 arcade Linux PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 3 vita Xbox 360

The ultimate Skullgirls experience! Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.


  • fight
  • anime
  • 2d
  • combo
  • hardcore

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Fraymakers (2023)

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early access Linux Mac OS PC Windows

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!

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  • workshop
  • fight
  • 2d
  • 4-player
  • local
  • moddable
  • character
  • beat-em-up
  • pvp
  • competitive
  • customization
  • multiplayer
  • pixel
  • platfight
  • controller-support

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Last Stance: A JuVentures Game (2024)

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Fight your way through endless waves of enemies in this fast paced 3-button punch game.

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  • cartoony
  • arts
  • beat-em-up
  • martial
  • fight
  • steampunk
  • moddable
  • superhero
  • hand-drawn
  • medieval
  • arcade
  • 2d
  • casual
  • combat

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