Games Like Ambition

Fatal Theory is nostalgic beat-em-up action with a fresh twist of ENDLESS AERIAL RAVE COMBOS and a killer illustrated story. Exercise your carnage muscle by smashing through huge hordes of unlovable fiends and take your crummy city back from the forces of hell!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.3%, RPG 22.7%, Action 20.9%, Casual 15.5%, Indie 5.5%

A horizontal version of the customs clearance action game, multi role, combo, equipment, custom attributes.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.5%, Action 15.7%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

A classic 2D side-scrolling action game where you play as a 'civilized' caveman. Put on a beast mask to gain the power of the beast, defeat monsters and bosses, and unleash the beast within.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.9%, RPG 24%, Action 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Action 20.7%, Casual 16%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

3 beasts have ravaged the land of Oukoku, legend tells of a small knight who will save the kingdom. Re-live this classic Flash RPG platforming hack and slash beat 'em up adventure for free here on Steam! Lovingly-crafted by dad and 4 year old daughter (who also stars as voice actress!)

Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.9%, RPG 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Hack and Slash 10.7%

"Plane vs. Squares" is a vampire survivor-like game in which you shoot squares, gain experience and upgrade your weapons. It includes 7 playable levels and 10+ upgradeable, selectable weapons. Choose your Plane, defeat the Squares, and achieve victory!

Why similar: RPG 28%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Casual 13.2%, Action 10.6%

Retrograde Gleam is a 2D side-scroller set in a nostalgic millennial town. After your bike is stolen, you're pulled into a deeper mystery. Brawl and talk your way through a pixel-art industrial city, uncovering secrets in this atmospheric narrative.

Why similar: RPG 21.8%, Beat 'em up 21.2%, Casual 15.3%, Action 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

这是一款横版卷轴清版闯关的即时动作游戏，你将扮演一名王国的普通士兵，从维护治安到保护王国要员最后守护国家，成为王国最坚强的盾牌。

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.6%, RPG 19.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Test your attention by keeping your rapidly descending character away from the green lights and avoid the deadly machine coming towards you from above as fast as you can! and compete with yourself by scoring more with each try!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.6%, Action 20.9%, Casual 20.4%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Indie 1.7%

DungeonRift is arena-like dungeon crawl where your enemies grow and learn new perks instead of you. Every time you defeat them, the Rift will rebuild the dungeon around you and grant your enemies with more tools to defeat you.

Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Casual 20.3%, Action 18.2%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

《Soda Girls》 is a horizontal version of the cartoon action game, game player by setting their own unique combo, against crazy zombies, save companion. If you don't think the game is tough enough, you can upgrade the monster gene (What the hell?)

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.4%, RPG 28.8%, Action 21.2%, Indie 4.6%

Lifeway is a 2D punishing platformer game in which the protagonist moves in eccentric ways. Have a taste of bittersweet joy by rolling your body through obstacles representing troubles and defeats in one's life, till the end of the journey.

Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Casual 19.3%, Action 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%

Knight Raider is a wave-based game set in a dungeon aesthetic environment. Kill enemies, purchase power-ups, and don't die! How fast can you beat it?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, RPG 28.2%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Combat 5.4%

This is a beat'em up with influences from Guardian Heroes and Little Fighters 2, 3D hand-drawn environments, with anime-style characters and music composed exclusively for the game.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.2%, RPG 18.3%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Action 11.8%

A kids friendly platform game. Collect coins and jump to the destination.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.8%, Casual 21.1%, Action 17.4%, Hand-drawn 16%, Action-Adventure 11.4%

Develop your character in a colorful planet, Rethkor, and witness the mighty power of Lufulus.

Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Casual 21.7%, Action 20.7%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Indie 5.2%

Divine Legacy: Neo Amburia is a medieval-fantasy RPG where a young woman must save her childhood friend, who’s been pulled toward a dark fate. With little more than determination, she'll battle powerful foes, form unexpected alliances, and uncover secrets that could reshape the world.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.5%, RPG 20.2%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action 11.7%

One fateful day, without any warning, the labyrinthine city of Orario was transformed. In the sunken Orario, Bell and his group follow the trail of the characters as dictated in the heroic tale.

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Casual 20%, Action 19.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, 2D 4.2%

A 2D action game where you can play on various maps and defeat unique enemies, overcome challenging platforms, and create and share your own maps with the community.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.2%, Action 17.6%, Casual 17.5%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

“Apocalypse Knights” is an Action Game. It’s up to you, the heroic knight, to take back lands tainted with darkness. You shall save the world with blessed weapons, armors, ultimate skills, and holy horses. Come, your destiny awaits!

Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Casual 28.2%, Action 26.1%

Traverse a forgotten fantasy world in this classic Beat Em Up hack and slash! Fight through hordes of unique monsters as one of five different classes...then, mix the skills you learned into another class to create your unique fighter!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, RPG 28.1%, Action 17.6%, Hack and Slash 6.9%, Combat 6.1%

Join Benviolo, the axe wielding star of the play, and his comrades Mathias Jr and Juliet in this unique beat em up style game. Solve the mystery surrounding the island nation of Lotte in the years that follow the zombie invasion and the return of Queen Hermielle!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.9%, Casual 24.5%, Action 22.7%, Indie 5.8%

Jane Skriff is a 2d beat-em up platformer. After being used as part of a secret experiment, Jane Skriff must fight her way out of the despotic nation of Landia. She will combat elite forces, deadly assassins, regular soldiers, several people on pogo-sticks, and a guy in a motorcycle helmet.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.2%, 2D Platformer 23.6%, Action 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

Humankind is on the brink to discover the secret of eternal life. Fearful of their existence, angels and demons make a pact to proclaim the apocalypse enabling them to materialize on earth and fight the humans.

Why similar: RPG 44.4%, Casual 26.2%, Action 24.2%, Indie 5.2%

The reactor of a power plant generating energy from hellfire breaks out. Devilish radiation causes numerous possessions among nearby residents. An exorcist comes to the rescue.

Why similar: RPG 46.8%, Casual 27.6%, Action 25.6%

PrismNeedle is a Roguelike Survivors game where you can take control of living magical helmets and fight waves of enemies using unique swords and upgrades.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.7%, RPG 23.6%, Action-Adventure 14%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

Roguelike Hero is an action game inspired by classic comedy action movies. You play as a shameless nobody but owns an ambition to become a great actor. Full of memes and silly details, the game presents a trolling action experience.

Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Casual 26.3%, Action 24.6%, Indie 6.2%

The Cup is a fast-paced rogue-like dungeon crawler, where adventurers fight off hordes of enemies to find the ultimate prize, the Cup of Life. Can you fend off countless minions and slay the boss?

Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Casual 25.9%, Action 24%, Indie 6.2%

Pitchfork Kingdom is a 2D hack-and-slash where each level is full of exciting combat, obstacles, and adventure.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, RPG 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action 7.8%

Bold Blade, the bitesize pixel art action RPG where your sword keeps getting bigger! Pursuing the legend of a sword powerful enough to fell mountains, you journey to a remote island populated by demons.

Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Casual 27.7%, Action 25.6%, Indie 6%

The perfect game to play local co-op with your friends and partners with classic top-down game play and simple yet dynamic controls. It come with eye-candy 3D graphic modernization of the classic Battle City with tons of added features to give it more depth and visual appeal. Now with Level Editor!

Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Casual 26.7%, Action 25.8%, Indie 6.1%

Welcome to Mech League: Hunting! Play on your own or with a friend, and take part in planetary hunts! Complete missions and blow up bots to the delight of fans! You can play with or without a VR HMD! Take down everything that stands in your way or go down trying! Earn the glory of becoming the greatest hunter!

Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Casual 26.5%, Action 24.5%, Indie 6.3%

For those of you who are just starting to draw pixel art, I've put together a basic knowledge of pixel art. If you're just starting out, I'm sure you'll be able to improve faster after reading this course! I think it explains the material expression in pixel art in an easy to understand way!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.2%, Action 18.6%, 2D Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D 4.8%

Do I have to beat the enemy? A gentle 2D action game where you don't have to beat the enemy.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.1%, Action 22.6%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

You are locked in a dungeon prison of a powerful demon called Atiza, with no memories and a book that gives you magical powers called Bookania, you will try to avoid breaking the seal that keeps the demon asleep in a quick classic RPG adventure but without towns, people, weapons, stores and with only your book

Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Casual 25.9%, Action 24%, Indie 6.2%

Wizard Street is a virtual reality game to fight against dark souls.

Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Casual 25.9%, Action 24%, Indie 6.2%

This is a Sandbox + Moba Third-Person Game, Players 2 vs 2 compete with each other; Players can create flame towers , city walls and soldiers on the map and You can kill enemy merchants so that enemy players can't buy items.

Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Casual 26%, Action 24.2%, Indie 6.2%

Master Of Dodging is a game testing player’s fast-reaction.You can pick a hero,pick 2 common skills,pick 2 items,and enter a level,try to survive from enemies coming from everywhere.

Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Casual 26%, Action 24.1%, Indie 6.2%

A 2D platforming RPG where you use weapons to fight enemies and level yourself up to fight what lies ahead. Play as the bad guys and stop the good guy!

Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Casual 26.5%, Action 24.5%, Indie 6.3%

Embark on the journey of the Set Apart One, a faithful warrior equipped with an arsenal of Weapons of Warfare and a divine array of Gifts. Guided by Wisdom, on a quest to battle the forces of darkness, topple the Adversary’s strongholds, and answer the call to be SET APART.

Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Beat 'em up 25.3%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Martial Fire is a classic 2D adventure game. Explore dungeons, ancient forests and deadly wastelands; fight enemies and solve riddles!

Why similar: RPG 31%, Action 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

Enter the world of darkness and save the town from damnation, as their only salvation! Will you save your village, or get consumed by death's grasp?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29%, RPG 29%, Action 18.2%, Casual 18%, Combat 3.9%

Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!

Why similar: RPG 49.2%, Action 18.6%, Casual 15.8%, Indie 4.9%, Action-Adventure 4.8%

Stylite Heaven is an RPG game independently created by an individual. The concept of the game is the process of cultivators becoming stronger from weak. The unique operation mode design makes the game more interesting and easier for players to control, ensuring that every player can easily enjoy it.

Why similar: Action 21%, RPG 20%, Hack and Slash 16%, Casual 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%

Reinbo is a hack and slash where you'll cut your way through waves of enemies and bosses on a journey to rescue your loved one

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.1%, Action 18.6%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Dive back into Disney's iconic TRON universe and explore the Arq Grid, a server on the brink of collapse. Meet new and interesting characters, influence warring factions, and unlock intriguing mysteries as you immerse yourself in this thrilling all-new TRON storyline.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.1%, Action 20.1%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Combat 6.2%

Welcome to "Dream Knight", this is a highly playable ACT+Rougelike game. You will play 4 heroes with different playstyles, experience bloody battles, and grow stronger in countless reincarnations. 6 major levels/massive skill branches/huge weapon system, enjoy the fantasy world!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.1%, RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 10.5%

A short narrative-driven 2D side-scrolling action game inspired by ancient Chinese legends. It all begins with a dream. Perhaps someone is pulling the strings—or maybe... it's destiny?

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action-Adventure 15%, Action 11.7%

Umbrella Girl is a 2D belt-scroll action adventure game. You can enjoy various actions through the character's type transformation, and become the main character to free citizens from acid rain.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.6%, Action 19%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Combat 5.5%

Lost in Malul is a community made game following a streamer protagonist. After preparing to start his stream one day, the unexpected happens and his house is taken over by vile beasts. Fight with a flurry of punches and kicks to take back the house from the creatures that wish to make it their own.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.7%, RPG 19.7%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 9.8%

Dust and Echos: Vengeance is a story driven side scrolling shooter with randomised loot and ship customisation mechanics.

Why similar: RPG 42%, Casual 26.5%, Action 25.3%, Indie 6.3%

Rise of the Eternal is a 2D-side scroller developed in Unreal Engine 5. It has beat'em up aspects and boss battles.

Why similar: RPG 19.3%, Beat 'em up 18.9%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Casual 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.5%

You sprint down a dusty road, diamonds clutched in your hand, fleeing thugs. You run through crumbling buildings, past ghosts of the past. Reaching the end of the road, you watch the thieves disappear into the darkness. The diamonds remain, a promise of freedom.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.8%, Action-Adventure 21.7%, Casual 21.3%, Action 20.9%, 2D 7.1%

Two baseball playing sisters have been kidnapped by aliens, now they have to use their athletic skills to avoid hazards, solve puzzles, and most importantly bash some slimy creatures to bits in this hand drawn platformer beat-em-up!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 52%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Action 16%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Your days are numbered! End your sickness before you run out of time in this sidescroller beat-em-up RPG! Fight your way until you reach your goal in EURGAVA™ - Tomb of Senza!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.7%, RPG 31.3%, Action 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Indie 4.4%

This Is a simple, casual, relax and fluency action game. You can jump and challenge 100 floors to arrive the top. Each floor's postion generates randomly. You can collect the coin on each floor. The length of floors will change to add difficulty.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.9%, RPG 22.1%, Action-Adventure 19%, Casual 14.4%, Action 12.7%

Assemble the space fleet. Raise funds by transporting trade items.

Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Casual 26.3%, Action 24.3%, Indie 6.3%