I'm specifically asking about the PvP part of the game.
This kind of game is my kid's favorite; we frequently play Towerfall, Duck Game, Rounds, and Hyper Contender (from UFO50).
It's so hard to find other games in this genre, because I don't know the standardized name, if it even has one, so I figured I'd ask here. What do you call low TTK platformer PvP shooting games? Do you have a favorite?
Iβd go with Platform fighter. Kinda like smash bros or brawlhala
I used to be part of a YouTube channel that specialized in local multiplayer games, so I'm about to unload a healthy list on you.
I'll start with Speed Runners. It might be if interest. Little different, but same local multi player competitive vibe. I'm stoked for the upcoming sequel.
See also (in no apparent order):
Samurai Gunn (1 and 2).
Nidhogg (1 and 2).
Roof Rage.
Lethal League {1 and 2).
Gang Beasts
Stick Fight; The Game.
Starwhal.
Sportsfriends
Stikbold!
Rockets Rockets Rockets
Super Blood Hockey
Porcunipine.
All these games are super old, so they should be cheap and mostly available on other platforms than steam. Not all of them are a solid match for Towerfall, but they are all super fun to play from the same couch.
Iβm not sure what the genre is called but boomerang fu is pretty similar and fun.
I think I would call it a platform arena fighting game. One similar game I donβt see mentioned is an arcade game called Killer Queen if thereβs a cabinet in your area: https://www.killerqueenarcade.com/
Couch competitive multiplayer? Because it's not a fighting game, and I'd say it has more in common with Speedrunners than it does Smash Bros. And Samurai Gunn is a good one of those.
It's a platform fighter.
For me because its unique mechanics, fast paced pvp it falls into the same group/genre as Nidhog (1&2 both great games btw) and Liero (which now has a browser version for easier multiplayer)
The description of Towerfall says "archery brawler". The others may not be archery specifically but "brawler" might get you somewhere.
A single-screen, platformer, battler/brawler.
Similar one would be
Jump'n'Bump - Cute battle-royale, jump on oponents heads to be last bunny standing.
[Jump'n'Bump for download] (https://github.com/midzer/jumpnbump) (GPLv2)
Or a multi-screen battler:
Teeworlds - Grappling hook, platformer shooter. (zlib)
Not entirely sure on the genre name, but try checking out Stick Fight: The Game. It's a similarly great time with fast rounds and lots of variety.
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