Games like Area Zero

If Area Zero left you wanting something hand-drawn and competitive, you have options. Give these games a try when the craving hits.

Cheaper than Area Zero

Arcus Chroma: Classic

Arcus Chroma: Classic

Say goodbye to jumping and hello to intense, lightning-fast grounded battles!

93% of 154 Steam reviews are positive$3.99
NAIR

NAIR

A simple fighting game with one attack. Features fast-paced, expressive movement and rollback netcode.

93% of 80 Steam reviews are positive$2.99
Astray: Zero

Astray: Zero

A 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game. You constantly defeat monsters and advance to the next level.

100% of 1 Steam reviews are positive$0.99
FIGHTING EX LAYER

FIGHTING EX LAYER

After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle!

83% of 880 Steam reviews are positive$0.99
Fighters Unleashed

Fighters Unleashed

Fighters Unleashed is an old school Beat'em up game with a modern look and feel, combos, ninjas, soldiers, zombies, and more.

61% of 104 Steam reviews are positive$0.74
Blacklight

Blacklight

A combo-oriented fighting game with a simple system. Players who are familiar with fighting games will be able to play right away thanks to its…

100% of 12 Steam reviews are positive$2.80
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition

FOOTSIES Rollback Edition

FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away.

95% of 533 Steam reviews are positive$3.99
Code Zero

Code Zero

Anime Hack and Slash with an intense 3D combat. Neutralize the irregular robots and recover the control of the factory.

71% of 7 Steam reviews are positive$1.99
TraumaCore Violence

TraumaCore Violence

TraumaCore Violence is a 2D Action Game with a focus on intense, snappy combat and in-depth movement mechanics; set within the psyche of a woman who…

97% of 156 Steam reviews are positive$2.99
Koihime Enbu

Koihime Enbu

Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!

85% of 270 Steam reviews are positive$1.99
Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai

Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai

Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai is a comprehensive rebalance of the popular fighter Koihime Enbu, featuring 14 playable characters, with “Chōryō” and…

88% of 167 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 2$4.79
Fighting Robots

Fighting Robots

Fight to the death with your friends locally in the epic battle of Robot88 with your created blows, or search for an opponent online among other…

54% of 227 Steam reviews are positive$2.99

Hidden gems like Area Zero

Poly Fighter

Poly Fighter

Poly Fighter is a single-player roguelike fighting game where every opponent you beat hands over a move.

93% of 164 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 7$19.99
Exploding Judo Federation

Exploding Judo Federation

It's judo on a minefield! Tech the grab or die, in this fast-paced 3D fighting game where every! single! throw! is lethal!

96% of 104 Steam reviews are positiveFree
Royalty Free-For-All

Royalty Free-For-All

This hilarious party brawler features iconic characters, stages, and music reimagined for a modern generation—and simplifies combat, including an…

85% of 110 Steam reviews are positive$7.91
Two Strikes

Two Strikes

Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations.

89% of 258 Steam reviews are positive$14.99
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Pick one of twelve benders and trade fast, aggressive blows in quick 1v1 matches.

85% of 3,631 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 208$29.99
A Few Quick Matches

A Few Quick Matches

Chain hits into air dashes and keep the combo alive, on the couch or online, in matches that last seconds and rivalries that last much longer.

85% of 2,509 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 16$6.99
Arcus Chroma: Classic

Arcus Chroma: Classic

Say goodbye to jumping and hello to intense, lightning-fast grounded battles!

93% of 154 Steam reviews are positive$3.99
Dojo Masters

Dojo Masters

DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!

92% of 138 Steam reviews are positive$14.99
Duels of Fortune

Duels of Fortune

A crazy, explosive fighting game with an expressive combo system and a diverse character roster!

94% of 171 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 1Free
Pocket Bravery

Pocket Bravery

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…

90% of 506 Steam reviews are positive$19.99
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

A fast 2D anime fighter closing out the Hollow Night saga: 24 fighters, pixel art that moves like animation, and a tug-of-war system that rewards…

87% of 1,996 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 103$49.99
Sclash

Sclash

Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill.

82% of 455 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 2$8.99

Newest games like Area Zero

Poly Fighter

Poly Fighter

Poly Fighter is a single-player roguelike fighting game where every opponent you beat hands over a move.

93% of 164 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 7$19.99
Royalty Free-For-All

Royalty Free-For-All

This hilarious party brawler features iconic characters, stages, and music reimagined for a modern generation—and simplifies combat, including an…

85% of 110 Steam reviews are positive$7.91
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Pick one of twelve benders and trade fast, aggressive blows in quick 1v1 matches.

85% of 3,631 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 208$29.99
Blueblood Arena

Blueblood Arena

Simple controls, premium gameplay! Blueblood Arena features a variety of characters with wildly different playstyles, with a free-flowing combo…

96% of 93 Steam reviews are positive$8.99
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

Face rivals in fast, colorful 2D brawls where the pressure builds until your meter overheats.

82% of 3,249 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 718$4.99
Heatwave

Heatwave

Heatwave is a fast paced 2d fighting game with multiple fighting styles, characters, and assists to choose from, and a visual novel that details the…

95% of 21 Steam reviews are positive$10
Exploding Judo Federation

Exploding Judo Federation

It's judo on a minefield! Tech the grab or die, in this fast-paced 3D fighting game where every! single! throw! is lethal!

96% of 104 Steam reviews are positiveFree
A Few Quick Matches

A Few Quick Matches

Chain hits into air dashes and keep the combo alive, on the couch or online, in matches that last seconds and rivalries that last much longer.

85% of 2,509 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 16$6.99
Two Strikes

Two Strikes

Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations.

89% of 258 Steam reviews are positive$14.99
Shadow Prisoner

Shadow Prisoner

"Shadow Prisoner" is a 2D fighting game with simple and exhilarating combos.

94% of 32 Steam reviews are positive$7.69
Dojo Masters

Dojo Masters

DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!

92% of 138 Steam reviews are positive$14.99
Arcus Chroma: Classic

Arcus Chroma: Classic

Say goodbye to jumping and hello to intense, lightning-fast grounded battles!

93% of 154 Steam reviews are positive$3.99