Divekick similar games & best alternatives

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Divekick

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One • 2013

Should you play it?

Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!

What works

  • Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay
  • Unique two-button fighting mechanic
  • Fun and intense multiplayer
  • Humorous and parody elements
  • Good netcode and smooth online play

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited single-player content
  • Small online player base
  • Minimal customization options
  • Some offensive humor in jokes
  • Basic graphics and presentation

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

  • UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

  • SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS

  • GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

  • HYPERFIGHT

  • Lethal League Blaze

More social

Games that feels like Divekick but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Awesomenauts

  • 99Vidas

  • Little Fighter 2 Remastered

  • Brawlhalla

  • Fighties

  • Bleed 2

Less dominating

Games that feels like Divekick but with less domination over others

  • Idol Showdown

  • One Finger Death Punch 2

  • Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND

  • Rivals of Aether II

  • Pocket Bravery

  • Skullgirls 2nd Encore

More exploratory

Games that feels like Divekick but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Slap City

  • Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

  • Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

  • UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]

  • Rivals of Aether

Less intimate

Games that feels like Divekick but with less focus on close relationships

  • 東方憑依華　～ Antinomy of Common Flowers.

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

  • GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH

  • Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

  • Acceleration of SUGURI 2

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Divekick: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Exploration, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026