- #1 Fantasy Soul Revenge
74% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Nitx Games
Windows
Fantasy Soul Revenge is an exhilarating action RPG game that thrusts players into a vibrant, mythical world where dark forces threaten the realm. Players assume the role of a vengeful hero, harnessing the power of ancient souls to vanquish enemies and uncover hidden truths.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.6%, Beat 'em up 27.5%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #2 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
74% matchMixed59% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through 4 player local co-op
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.6%, Beat 'em up 26.7%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
- #3 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Odaclick Game StudioPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Dominate the dojo in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a pixel art beat ‘em up adventure. Grab your friends for local co-op multiplayer and dive into the classic The Karate Kid journey with retro-style gameplay, dynamic combat, and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.7%, 2D Fighter 27.5%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
- #4 Spanish Rage
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Videojuegos FermínPub: Erbe Software
Windows
Spanish Rage is a beat'em up that fuses the frenetic action of the arcade rooms with an aesthetic and a narrative never before exploited in the history of video games: the Quinqui cinema.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.2%, Beat 'em up 28.9%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 8.3%
- #5 Immoral Shadows
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snowberg Studios
Windows
Immoral Shadows gathers the best 16 fighters around, showcasing their fighting abilities in 8 different stages and across 12 different game modes.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.6%, Beat 'em up 27.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.4%
- #6 Fallen City Brawl
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Fallen City StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.9%, Beat 'em up 29.7%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%
- #7 枝江第一舞斗会
70% matchVery Positive84% of 231 reviews2022
Dev: BK0717Studio
Windows
舞斗会是一款像素风的格斗游戏,休闲有趣有梗。
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34%, CRPG 17.9%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Action RPG 12%, Arcade 10.1%
- #8 Night Slashers: Remake
68% matchMixed64% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Arcade 8.6%
- #9 Info Fighter
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Paulean
Windows
Produced by a IFMA student, Info Fighter is a 2D fight game, with split keyboard - Feel the pleasure of attack without being expelled, discovering new brutal combos and attacks of each character.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.1%, Beat 'em up 26.1%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Action 7.4%
- #10 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™: Dragon Pearl of Destruction
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.3%, Beat 'em up 29.2%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 6.6%
- #11 Die for Valhalla!
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2018
Dev: Monster Couch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the land of Vikings a monstrous portal has opened. The Great Old One is plotting to take over the world. Chaos spreads far and wide... and the party's just getting started! Novice Valkyries along with their new mysterious friend set out to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.3%, 2D Fighter 16.7%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Action RPG 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%
- #12 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
67% matchVery Positive85% of 176 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up with the heart of a fighting game, showcasing nostalgic pixel art and the latest cross-platform online multiplayer. Experience the biggest and most expansive entry in the "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds" series to date!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.5%, 2D Fighter 24.3%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.7%
- #13 Seal of Shadows
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Litvin
Windows · Mac
In the shadowed realms of Banesmeire, the shattered Seal of Shadows unleashes nightmarish hordes. Explore 20+ hours of hand-crafted levels, upgrade skills, loot gear, and uncover dark lore. Forge your legend today!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Dragons 12.9% ★, Side Scroller 11.7%, Arcade 10.1%
- #14 Streets of Chaos
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonfa Games
Windows
Streets of Chaos is a new retro sidescroller beat em up (fighting game), made with pixelart similar to 16 bits consoles. Is highly based on Streets of Rage, Double Dragon, Final Fight, and Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, with original story and various homages to classics.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.5%, 2D Fighter 21%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%
- #15 枭雄
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 乐爆工作室Pub: Twofoldsweet
Windows
Flux Heroes is a side-scrolling beat ’em up focused on high-freedom combo combat. Fight through horizontal stages and boss battles with no fixed strings—launch, juggle, knock back, interrupt, and wall-bounce enemies to create your own skill-driven flow.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8%
- #16 Skirmish
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extra Nice
Windows
What is your faction? Master the new possibilities of physics-based hack & slash! Defeat your friends in the arena and conquer the world in the coop campaign!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.9%, 2D Fighter 22.3%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%
- #17 Iz
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Umai Gaming
Windows
A top-down pixel RPG where you don’t fight — you play music. Calm demons, uncover secrets, and journey through a myth-filled world inspired by Turkic folklore
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.5%, CRPG 19.3%, Action RPG 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #18 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
65% matchMixed62% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: RelevoPub: Selecta Play
Windows
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.5%, 2D Fighter 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Side Scroller 14%, Arcade 10.3%
- #19 Thunderblade Saga
65% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Shanghai huan zhen Info Tech Ltd
Windows
"Thunderblade Saga" is a hardcore action game featuring combos, parries, Iaijutsu (quick-draw technique), and ultimate moves. Every minute of your time will be spent in battle.If you want to experience high-difficulty boss battles that are not of the Souls-like genre, you can try this game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.6%, Beat 'em up 29.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 8.1%
- #20 DNA 1: Finale
65% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #21 DNA: Final Episode: Part 2
65% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #22 DNA: Final Episode: Part 1
65% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #23 DNA Season 2 | Episode 4
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #24 Pitchfork Kingdom
66% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Adam BetzPub: OddBall Interactive
Windows
Pitchfork Kingdom is a 2D hack-and-slash where each level is full of exciting combat, obstacles, and adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.9%, 2D Fighter 25.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Action RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 4.5%
- #25 Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus
66% matchMixed63% of 138 reviews2020
Dev: One Secret Pseudo
Windows
Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus is a free to play arcade-style brawler inspired by the likes of classic Neo Geo’s King of the Monsters. The game will be regularly updated with new characters from various indie creators, along with new stages and game modes.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.3%, Beat 'em up 33.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 8.8%, 2D 4%
- #26 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
65% matchMixed62% of 333 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33%, 2D Fighter 31.2%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 8%, Action 5.2%
- #27 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
64% matchVery Positive88% of 977 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.1%, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%
- #28 Punch TV
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Four Fats
Windows
The ULTIMATE team fight show! It's crunchy, satisfying combat without the chaos.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.4%, Beat 'em up 30.1%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Arcade 7.1%, Local Multiplayer 6%
- #29 Manager can be Tough!: Case of the Kidnapped Waitress
65% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: One Man ArmyPub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Hack, slash, and blast your way through hordes of beastly enemies and powerful bosses to rescue your beautiful waitress in this sexy 2D Side scrolling action game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.6%, 2D Fighter 36.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Action 7.4%, 2D 2%
- #30 Combat Kings
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Super God
Windows
Classic beat'em up meets modern fighting game! Combat rogue robots that are taking over the city. Upgrade your characters with new skills as you fight your way through different levels.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Action 9.8%, 2D 4.6%
- #31 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
64% matchVery Positive92% of 1,971 reviews2018
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48%, 2D Fighter 16.8%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Arcade 10%, Action 4.8%
- #32 PsyBurst
66% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Hakagame
Windows
Psyburst is an action side scroller, featuring 8 unique characters with many different skills. It's a hybird between sidescroller and fighting game. Play as hunters and slash your way trough your opponent.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.9%, Beat 'em up 23.4%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Side Scroller 15%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%
- #33 Fast food RAGE
62% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: VICTORIA Games
Windows
Welcome to a universe where cheese is deadlier than lasers and extra bacon counts as heavy armor. Evil mutant pizzas have invaded your home planet, melting cities, clogging arteries and plotting to steal every spice in existence.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.7%, Beat 'em up 30.7%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7.7%
- #34 Crazy Flasher Series 2021
63% matchVery Positive88% of 2,789 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Law
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The classic flash game series CrazyFlasher, which used to accompany young people, is packed by its author Andy law and uploaded to the world - famous game platform steam, which is convenient for players to collect.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32%, Beat 'em up 26.5%, Action RPG 15.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Action 7.6%
- #35 Capcom Arcade Stadium
64% matchMixed55% of 4,656 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.6%, Beat 'em up 23.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Local Co-Op 12%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%
- #36 Platformer Helmet
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RPN Indie Developer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Achaapur is taken hostage by a local gangster Gundam. You are the only hope left. Each helmet has a unique super power. Switch between different helmets to use those powers. Fight against different goons of Gundam. A Platformer game that has fights and platforming action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.2%, Beat 'em up 28.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Action 8.4%
- #37 Capybara Fighters!
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dillon SunPub: WoofWoofWolffe
Windows
Capybara Fighters! is a 2D/3D hybrid beat-em up set in modern Tokyo. You play as the star capybara of a cafe, whose life is disrupted when the Yakuza abduct your friend. To rescue them, you'll battle through enemies, earn money, and ultimately secure a plane ticket to Brazil for the final battle.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, 2D Fighter 32.6%, Side Scroller 23%, Action 5.4%, 2D 3.7%
- #38 Vengeance Hunters
62% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Nalua Studio SLU
Windows
Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.2%, 2D Fighter 24.8%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #39 Malicious Mages
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bizarre Fog Media
Windows
Malicious Mages is a capture the flag brawler -- Choose from a various cast of magic users and battle it out against other players to capture the mysterious blue orb.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.7%, Beat 'em up 26.7%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Arcade 9%
- #40 Fireball Spam
63% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Razorknight StudioPub: Tommy's Arcade
Windows · Mac · Linux
A two-button, 1 shot, 1 kill fighting game! Taking all of the action of fireball wars in other fighting games and upping the stakes with instantaneous death! No d-pad. No EX-moves, No frills. Just jump, shoot and win!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.3%, Local Multiplayer 21.1%, Side Scroller 10%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 5.8%
- #41 The Phantom
61% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
Windows
The Ghost Who Walks is back! Comics' very first costumed hero is coming to Steam and console in an all new side scrolling beat-em-up adventure. Take on the Singh brotherhood across the globe with only your physical strength, skill with weapons and fearsome reputation!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.4%, Beat 'em up 27.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Arcade 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #42 Atlas Wars
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Shard Games
Windows · Linux
Join the epic world of Atlas Wars, a fast-paced skill-based multiplayer brawler! Choose unique heroes, master awesome abilities, and battle in crazy and unique arenas. Atlas Wars offers an action-packed brawl experience!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.4%, Beat 'em up 31.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 9.3%, 2D 4.1%
- #43 Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
62% matchMixed68% of 1,177 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.6%, Arcade 16.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%
- #44 Espectro The Fighters Focus
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bytteam Game StudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Espectro - The Fighter's Focus is a beat 'em up action game with retro visuals and exuberant pixel art. Espectro and his allies, Sayuri and Iron Crusher, face hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in their quest for justice.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.6%, 2D Fighter 20.8%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Side Scroller 10%, Arcade 7.3%
- #45 Bare Knuckle Sandwich
61% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Raised By Screens
Windows
Bare Knuckle Sandwich is a 2D fighting game with side-scrolling storytelling and a character-driven narrative. BKS tells the story of a young, directionless guy, Gunner, who joins an underground bare-knuckle boxing ring.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.9%, Beat 'em up 29.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Drama 6.7%, Action 3.7%
- #46 Blast Brawl 2
63% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Mind's Eye Games
Windows · Mac
Fast-paced combat where any hit means DEATH! Deadly enemies and bosses to test your mettle! Champions with unique abilities and play styles!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.6%, Beat 'em up 21.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%
- #47 Radiant: Guardians of Light
61% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: CHORRUS GAMES
Windows · Mac
Ready to smash, cast, and craft your way through a stunning fantasy world? Dive into Radiant: Guardians of Light—an action-packed RPG where you can play solo or team up with a friend. Explore Helia, face powerful enemies, and gear up for epic battles together!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.3%, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Action RPG 12.7%, Side Scroller 11%
- #48 Dragon Puncher
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VITAMIN
Windows
Dragon Puncher is a single-player arcade-style action game designed to be a training tool for Street Fighter and 2D fighting game enthusiasts, and a well-rounded short game. About 15-20 minutes in length, players typically perform 50-75 dragon punch moves per play-through.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.8%, Beat 'em up 24.1%, Dragons 17.1% ★, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #49 Scufflers
64% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Jareed Dempsey
Windows
Knock opponents as far off-screen as possible. A platform-fighter with extremely simple controls. Game is played in rounds, where everything resets when someone is knocked off the screen, until someone is the last character standing.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33%, Beat 'em up 32.2%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%, 2D 3.4%
- #50 Paw Paw Paw
62% matchMixed56% of 427 reviews2020
Dev: SimpletonPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paw Paw Paw was a peaceful and prosperous kingdom. Until one day, when the King had decided to enforce everyone to wear pants. We are the resistance. We are the Antipants.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.8%, Action RPG 15.5%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Side Scroller 12%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%
- #51 Astray: Zero
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Studio
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game. You constantly defeat monsters and advance to the next level. In the hand-drawn game world, you will fight alongside a girl named Zero, uncovering the truth of this game world during a fantastical journey!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.4%, Beat 'em up 24.3%, Action RPG 16.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action 7.9%
- #52 Magnifikos
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akai Studio Games
Windows
MAGNIFIKOS: Step into the chaotic circus! This retro beat 'em up is your ticket to smashing a bizarre clown posse terrorizing the streets. Wield a variety of weapons and items to fight robot-zombie-clowns and creatures even more grotesque.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.3%, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #53 Whispers of the Forgotten
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ChanYiGames
Windows
《无名之诗》是一款奇幻冒险+横版ARPG。故事发生在一个魔法与科技交织的世界,在这里你将结识性格各异的新朋友,探索世界的各个大陆,一起战斗冒险。一场沉浸式奇幻冒险,等你亲启!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.4%, Beat 'em up 27.8%, Action RPG 17.9%, Action 8.3%, Drama 5%
- #54 Dance of Elements
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dead Imagination Games
Windows
Dance of the Elements is a simple 2D fighter where you control the four basic elements: Fire, Earth, Water, and air. Freely flow between all the elements to fight your friends, AI controlled opponents, or a horde of enemies!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.5%, Beat 'em up 31.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action 7.4%, Magic 4.9%
- #55 Sacred Citadel
62% matchMixed69% of 1,188 reviews2013
Dev: SouthendPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.8%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Side Scroller 14%, Action 8%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
- #56 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
58% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,743 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.8%, Beat 'em up 30.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 5.5%, Local Co-Op 5.5%
- #57 Stone Protectors
61% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: EurocomPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
SLAM INTO THE STONE ZONE FOR A WILD BATTLE OF THE BANDS. IT'S YOU AND THE REST OF THE STONE PROTECTORS AGAINST EVIL ZOK AND HIS WHOLE SUCKY GROUP. YOU GET TO PLAY CLIFFORD, CORNELIUS, CHESTER, MAXWELL, OR ANGUS. MAKE SPECIAL MOVES AND ATTACKS IN SCROLLING 16 MEG.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Beat 'em up 26.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Local Co-Op 4.7%
- #58 Unrivaled Heroes: 2.5D Brawler
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GingerSun GamesPub: Soft Source
Windows
2.5D side-scrolling beat-'em-up where players experience the thrill of multiple unrivaled heroes, each with unique abilities. Master martial arts, unleash powerful skills, and conquer epic bosses. With local co-op for up to 4 players, team up for intense combat and a truly unforgettable adventure.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.1%, Beat 'em up 28.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Side Scroller 5.2%
- #59 Bubblizion
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Equipe 35
Windows
Bubblizion is a mind-blowing and competitive party game for 2 to 4 local multiplayer., featuring chaotic minigames in dynamic arenas where the last player standing wins.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, 2D Fighter 31.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%
- #60 Dive Bar Superstars
62% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: DZ WorldWide Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Play as members of the real life rock band DZ DEATHRAYS as you work your way up from backyard parties to the main stage while bringing in the cheers and dodging the flying beers! Its an original twist on a classic 2d pixel art based beat-em-up that will have you head banging all the way to the top.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.5%, Beat 'em up 32.8%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.6%