Knock Off: The Battle For Imagination

Knock Off is a fast-paced toy-box fighter set in a world of old-school action figures and retro attitude, where plastic warriors come to life and clash in stylized arenas inspired by classic ’80s and ’90s playtime mayhem. It delivers strategic matchups, distinct move sets, and skill-based combat, where every fighter brings their own strengths, weaknesses, techniques, and playstyle into the arena. The battle for imagination begins now.

Fire up your imagination and fighting game skills in this fast-paced 2D fighter, inspired by the brilliant simplicity of classic arcade games and the tactile nostalgia of 80s/90s action figures. Master air combos, EX moves, assists, and super attacks with a roster of wild off-brand, off-kilter toy legends.

His toys were never name brand… but they were always legendary.
They may have been bootleg bargains, but in Johnny's mind, his toys are all legends! When Maximus, Johnny’s first official brand name action figure, arrives and shakes up the arena, Johnny’s beloved bootleg toys must prove that off-brand doesn’t mean outmatched. Fighters from rival off-brand toy lines collide in fast-paced VS combat in arenas shaped by a kid’s unrivaled imagination.

Fast-paced 2D combat with air combos, launchers, EX moves, assists, and spectacular supers

Created by a team of dedicated fighting game veterans with a focus on competitive fun

Easy to play, challenging to master – jump into a casual match, or train for a serious tournament

Characters with rich move sets, fun assist sidekicks, and deep fighting mechanics

Arcade Mode: Choose your fighter and take on a gauntlet of opponents in an arcade-style single-player mode with a fully voiced narrative

State-of-the-art online play, with rollback netcode, customizable matchmaking, and global ranking systems

A roster inspired by classic ‘80s and ‘90s toy lines and cartoons – and the knock-offs they inspired

Nostalgic battle arenas packed with retro references and hidden Easter eggs

Unique fighters with handcrafted playstyles and fictional toy-line lore

Unlockable retro-inspired arcade beat 'em up minigame with classic side-scrolling action

Planned roster expansions with new fighters, special guest characters, new stages and much, much more

Turn up the fight with an original soundtrack by Celldweller and Scandroid, packed with high-energy tracks inspired by the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s.