Best 2.5D games on PC
Games that combine two-dimensional and three-dimensional presentation, often using 3D characters and environments while movement or action stays on a mostly side-on plane. They include puzzle platformers, fighting games, adventures, and RPGs.
- Mixed 2D and 3D presentation
- Often side-on movement or combat
Related: Action, Fighting, Puzzle Platformer, 2D Fighter
314 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
Little Nightmares
Dark puzzle-platforming horror about a child escaping distorted adults
95% positive
117K reviews
Mortal Kombat 11
Gory 2D fighter with customizable characters and cinematic story mode
88% positive
116K reviews
This War of Mine
Civilian survival simulation shaped by scarcity and moral choices
94% positive
98K reviews
INSIDE
Side-scrolling puzzle platformer about a hunted boy and a dark project
97% positive
76K reviews
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
3D anime arena fighter with fast battles and a huge roster
86% positive
73K reviews
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Atmospheric 2D Metroidvania focused on fluid platforming and exploration
95% positive
72K reviews
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Fast-paced 2D fighting with anime visuals and wall-breaking battles
88% positive
67K reviews
Mortal Kombat X
Fast, violent 2D fighter with character-specific combat variations
86% positive
61K reviews
Little Nightmares II
Dark puzzle-platforming horror with stealth, chases, and an AI companion
93% positive
59K reviews
Mortal Kombat 1
Gory 2D fighter with assist characters and a rebooted universe
72% positive
50K reviews
My Singing Monsters
Casual creature collector where each monster adds to the music
94% positive
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Wandering Sword
2.5D wuxia RPG with tiled turn-based or real-time combat
95% positive
46K reviews
Street Fighter V
Competitive 2.5D fighting with character-specific V-Skills and V-Triggers
68% positive
44K reviews
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Gothic side-scrolling action RPG with castle exploration and varied builds
93% positive
42K reviews
Town of Salem
Multiplayer social deduction built on lies, accusations, and public trials
88% positive
36K reviews
DOOM + DOOM II
Classic first-person demon shooter with two games and extra episodes
97% positive
29K reviews
My Friend Pedro
Side-scrolling shooter with slow-motion acrobatics and split aiming
95% positive
28K reviews
FAR: Lone Sails
Side-scrolling vehicle adventure across a dried ocean, keeping your machine running
95% positive
26K reviews
Injustice™ 2
DC superhero fighting game with gear-based character customization
86% positive
25K reviews
Trine 2: Complete Story
Fantasy puzzle platformer built around three heroes' different abilities
95% positive
22K reviews
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
DC superhero fighting game with a story-driven solo campaign
86% positive
20K reviews
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
Bloody fighting game with one-on-one matches and story mode
92% positive
19K reviews
Wildermyth
Procedural tactical RPG where choices shape generations of heroes
95% positive
18K reviews
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
Anime fighting game uniting characters from every JoJo story arc
91% positive
18K reviews