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14 Co-op games like Rivals of Aether that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Rivals of Aether down to the 14 that fit the “Co-op” category. Lethal League, Lethal League Blaze and Mortal Kombat 1 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rivals of Aether.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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CompetitiveSoloMultiplayer
Year 2017Dev Dan Fornace

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Rivals of Aether is Lethal League — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Lethal League Blaze and Mortal Kombat 1 follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Rivals of Aether

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rivals of Aether. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Lethal League

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Lethal League
Closest on genre
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2DPixel Art
Year 2014Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Rivals of Aether worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. To that it adds pixel art. Its own ground is sports simulation and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode96
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Lethal League Blaze

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Lethal League Blaze
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Rivals of Aether worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is sports simulation and online features.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode94Visuals58
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Mortal Kombat 1

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Mortal Kombat 1
Closest on game mode
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineCo-opMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

On paper it is what Rivals of Aether is — competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and 3D presentation.

Released 6 years after Rivals of Aether.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone56Visuals53
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Street Fighter X Tekken

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Street Fighter X Tekken
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMelee2D
Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Rivals of Aether: melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals58
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Streets of Rage 4

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Streets of Rage 4
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMelee2D
Year 2020Dev DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Rivals of Aether and shares melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Released 3 years after Rivals of Aether.

Genre100Combat100Game mode94Visuals60Tone0
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MultiVersus

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MultiVersus
Closest overall match
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It meets Rivals of Aether on competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings fantasy world and skill tree progression.

Released 7 years after Rivals of Aether.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode88Visuals60
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Slap City

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Slap City
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Year 2018Dev LudosityPlaytime ~3hOn PC

Its point of contact with Rivals of Aether is melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings an early-access release.

Genre100Combat100Game mode87Visuals58
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 2008Dev Sora · Nintendo

Genre puts it alongside Rivals of Aether, and so does melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: ranged combat.

It predates Rivals of Aether by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode88Combat68Visuals58
9

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleePixel Art2D
Year 2022Dev Tribute Games · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Rivals of Aether on melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and pixel art. They part company on tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Released 5 years after Rivals of Aether.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode86Tone0
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2DPixel Art
Year 2008Dev SNKPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Rivals of Aether is melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.

It predates Rivals of Aether by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode71
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WWE 2K18

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WWE 2K18
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with Rivals of Aether is melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode71Visuals44
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Mortal Kombat Trilogy

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Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

Held in common with Rivals of Aether: melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: fantasy world.

It predates Rivals of Aether by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode71Visuals58
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Dead or Alive 2

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Dead or Alive 2
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1999Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

It meets Rivals of Aether on melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Rivals of Aether by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode71Visuals47
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Mortal Kombat 4

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Mortal Kombat 4
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1997Dev Midway GamesOn PC

Shelved next to Rivals of Aether for good reason: melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings ranged combat.

It predates Rivals of Aether by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Combat68Visuals58

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