Games like Primal Rage on Xbox
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Primal Rage (1994) run on Xbox. 2 of them are free, and the cheapest paid option is Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 at € 49,99. One is made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Brawlhalla
Free + in-app purchasesA free platform fighter with a large, varied roster and cross-play.
Brawlhalla runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Divine Knockout Indie
Free + in-app purchasesA third-person platform fighter featuring mythological gods.
Divine Knockout runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
€ 49,99A platform fighter of oversized characters knocking each other about, easy to pick up.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Primal Rage are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 4 games like Primal Rage