Games Like Smash Bros for PC
Rivals of Aether
Rivals of Aether is a 2D indie platform fighter with an emphasis on pixels and mechanics. In Rivals of Aether, players select characters, or Rivals, that utilize Elemental Powers of fire, water, earth, smoke, and more. It’s the spiritual sequel to Super Smash Land, a game that advertised itself as a Smash Bros demake.
Rivals of Aether features eight original characters and six additional DLC characters. Two of these DLC characters come from other games: Ori and Sein, from Ori and the Blind Forest, and Shovel Knight. The gameplay is heavily inspired by Smash Bros, and Rivals of Aether even features crossover skins from our previous game, Brawlhalla.
Despite its simple, pixelated style, Rivals of Aether is actually one of the more complex platform fighters. Game modes include Versus (competitive, including online), Story, Abyss, Tutorial, and Practice. Practice Mode even provides hitbox visualizations and frame data.
Rivals of Aether also has its own esports scene. The Rivals Championship Series features thousands of entrants and dozens of events. The live finals will feature the top four players from North America and the top player from both Europe and Australia.
Rivals of Aether is currently $14.99 on Steam and requires Windows 7 or higher. It can also be played on the Xbox One.
