Rivals of Aether similar games & best alternatives

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Rivals of Aether

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

What works

  • Deep and skillful gameplay
  • Extensive workshop mod support
  • Balanced and unique characters
  • Active and passionate community
  • Accessible yet challenging mechanics

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited single player content
  • Online matchmaking issues and lag
  • Small base roster
  • Lack of online team modes
  • Some dlc pricing complaints

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Skill Legends Royale

  • Slap City

  • Soviet Jump Game

  • Magic Rampage

  • Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2

  • Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Less dominating

Games that feels like Rivals of Aether but with less domination over others

  • Kaze and the Wild Masks

  • Wings of Vi

  • Freedom Planet 2

  • Pizza Tower

  • NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

  • Rivals of Aether II

More social

Games that feels like Rivals of Aether but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

  • Awesomenauts

  • Castle Crashers®

  • Little Fighter 2 Remastered

  • Teeworlds

  • Samurai GUNN 2

More intimate

Games that feels like Rivals of Aether but with more focus on close relationships

  • Indie Pogo

  • Knight Club +

  • Nidhogg 2

  • Worms Reloaded

  • King of the Couch: Zoovival

  • Guilty Gear X2 #Reload

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Rivals of Aether: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026