Super Smash Bros. is one of those games that you never really forget. The original series was so influential that it carved out a niche for itself that few other games have ever been able to find a foothold in. While there were plenty of knockoffs, only a handful were able to capture their own sense of individuality while still embracing the same platformer-brawler gameplay that made Super Smash Bros. so special. Below, we’ve sifted through the junk to find the few nuggets worth checking out for anyone looking to get into a game like Super Smash Bros.

Brawlhalla is a hugely popular, 2D love letter to all things Smash! It features over 50 playable heroes battling across a variety of dynamic platforming arenas, and uses the same trademark knockback mechanics to KO players off the map. The gameplay is faster and the arenas are even more compact than Super Smash Bros., but it’s otherwise one of the most Smash-like games that’s managed to carve out its own unique personality and massive player base. And it’s just as good on mobile.

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Something like Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Super Smash Bros, Rivals of Aether uses a 2D art style and a smaller roster of playable characters, called “Rivals,” but finds depth in its basic combat system. One of Rivals of Aether’s best features is its unique integration with the Steam Workshop, which allows you to play custom characters created by the community.