Fighting Fiends (2021)

Developer: Lex de Kogel
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Early Access
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 64 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 54 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast and chaotic top-down fighter where you must read your opponent to land big combos, with responsive rollback netcode for smooth online play.

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What players say

Players praise the twin-stick fighting mechanics and find it a solid free game, especially with friends. The rat character gets notable attention. Most complaints focus on the lack of online players, making matchmaking difficult. Some players ask for character adjustments.

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