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38 Multiplayer games like Streets of Rage 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Streets of Rage 2 down to the 38 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Streets of Rage, Guacamelee! 2 and Golden Axe top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Streets of Rage 2.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
Tags
Co-opSolo
Year 1992Dev SEGA

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Streets of Rage 2 is Streets of Rage — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! 2 and Golden Axe follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Streets of Rage 2

38 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Streets of Rage 2. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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Streets of Rage

87
NGL91
Streets of Rage
Closest overall match
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

It shares the essentials of what Streets of Rage 2 does: melee combat, co-op play and 2D presentation. Its own ground is strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Guacamelee! 2

87
NGL88
Guacamelee! 2
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Streets of Rage 2 is melee combat, co-op play and 2D presentation, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. It sets itself apart with precision platforming and punishing difficulty.

Released 26 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Golden Axe

87
NGL81
Golden Axe
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMelee2D
Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Streets of Rage 2 worked for you because of melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation, the same is here. It sets itself apart with fantasy world.

Same studio: SEGA.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Shank 2

87
NGL80
Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

If Streets of Rage 2 worked for you because of melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation, the same is here. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 20 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Shank

87
NGL77
Shank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Streets of Rage 2 worked for you because of melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation, the same is here. It sets itself apart with precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 18 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

87
NGL74
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games

It shares the essentials of what Streets of Rage 2 does: melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 13 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

87
NGL56
Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D
Year 2012Dev Qooc Software · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC

With Streets of Rage 2 it shares melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 20 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65
8

River City Girls

87
NGL81
River City Girls
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

What carries over from Streets of Rage 2 is melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 27 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals59
9

Mother Russia Bleeds

87
NGL79
Mother Russia Bleeds
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D
Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

With Streets of Rage 2 it shares melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 24 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals59
10

Sacred Citadel

86
NGL57
Sacred Citadel
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opMelee2D
Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Streets of Rage 2 worked for you because of melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation, the same is here. What it adds of its own: precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 21 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode92
11

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

80
NGL83
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D
Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Streets of Rage 2 for good reason: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: ranged combat and pixel art.

Released 26 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Game mode83Combat63Visuals58
12

Castle Crashers®

80
NGL86
Castle Crashers®
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D
Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Streets of Rage 2 is melee combat, co-op play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is combat: magic-based combat.

Released 16 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode80Combat59
13

Overgrowth

80
NGL65
Overgrowth
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee
Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Streets of Rage 2: melee combat and offline play. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and a third-person camera.

Released 25 years after Streets of Rage 2.

Genre100Game mode100Combat64Visuals0
15

Streets of Rage 3

80
NGL82
Streets of Rage 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

Its point of contact with Streets of Rage 2 is melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode89

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