Few games in the 2D fighting genre manage to actually be fun and engaging to play, but Brawlhalla definitely stands above the rest. Really fun, distinct characters, simple but beautiful levels, and in-match weapons and items that feel somewhat balanced, not just insta-kill material. If you're looking for a free Steam version of Super Smash Bros, this here is your best bet. There are ingame microtransactions, allowing you to buy additional characters, but no loot boxes or deceptive microtransactions as far as I can see.

Few games in the 2D fighting genre manage to actually be fun and engaging to play, but Brawlhalla definitely stands above the rest. Really fun, distinct characters, simple but beautiful levels, and in-match weapons and items that feel somewhat balanced, not just insta-kill material. If you're looking for a free Steam version of Super Smash Bros, this here is your best bet. There are ingame microtransactions, allowing you to buy additional characters, but no loot boxes or deceptive microtransactions as far as I can see.