Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II is a 1991 fighting game developed by Capcom for arcades. Players choose from a diverse roster of eight world warriors, each with distinctive moves and special attacks, and face off in one-on-one, best-of-three bouts across international backdrops.
The game popularized the competitive fighting genre with its precise six-button layout distinguishing light, medium and heavy punches and kicks, and hidden special-move inputs, such as fireballs and dragon punches, that rewarded skill and practice. Its combo system, discovered partly by accident, added a layer of depth that competitive players would explore for years, while its varied cast and head-to-head play turned arcades into social battlegrounds and spawned numerous updated editions.
Street Fighter II is often credited with igniting the modern fighting-game boom and the competitive scene around it, driving a wave of imitators. It has been re-released and updated countless times, and remains accessible through arcade collections and digital re-releases on current platforms.
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Modern alternatives to Street Fighter II, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Them's Fightin' Herds Indie | € 16,79 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Rivals of Aether Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Capcom Fighting Collection | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Street Fighter 6 | € 59,99 + in-app purchases | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection | € 29,99 | Steam Deck Unsupported | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
Them's Fightin' Herds Indie
€ 16,79A serious indie fighter with excellent netcode and a tutorial that finally teaches classic fighting-game fundamentals.
Them's Fightin' Herds runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Rivals of Aether Indie
€ 19,99A beloved indie platform-fighter with precise, competitive combat.
Rivals of Aether runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Capcom Fighting Collection
€ 39,99A bundle of classic Capcom fighters with online play.
Capcom Fighting Collection runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Street Fighter 6
€ 59,99 + in-app purchasesThe acclaimed current entry with deep mechanics and a huge roster.
Street Fighter 6 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
€ 29,99Twelve arcade-perfect Street Fighter games including every version of II, with online play for the key ones.
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
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