- #1 Unruly Heroes
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 949 reviews2019
Dev: Magic Design Studios
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.9%, 4 Player Local 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 9.3%, Side Scroller 6.9%
- #2 Pixel Game Maker Series DRAGON PEAK
79% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CYBIRD Co.,Ltd.Pub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Multiplayer support for up to four players! This is a "belt-scroll" x "free exploration" action game. Make full use of each character's individuality, solve the gimmicks hidden in the MAP, and defeat the final boss "Ancient Dragon" in all 5 stages!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.5%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 9.7%, Side Scroller 9%, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #3 Full Metal Furies
75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,887 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.3%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, 4 Player Local 17.7%, Co-op 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #4 Shank
75% matchVery Positive90% of 3,977 reviews2010
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.8%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 6.8%, Action 5.5%
- #5 Samurai Brothers
73% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Greuh
Windows
Samurai Brothers is a fast paced shared-screen multiplayer game. In addition to the solo mode, two modes are available for multiplayer games. Do you want to fight against your friends ? Or work as a team against the multitude of enemies ?
Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.1%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Co-op 10.5%
- #6 Fist Puncher
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 312 reviews2013
Dev: Team2Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.2%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, 4 Player Local 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 6.2%
- #7 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,501 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Co-op 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #8 Sacred Citadel
75% 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 41.1%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Co-op 9.8%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Action 5.9%
- #9 Shank 2
73% matchVery Positive82% of 3,562 reviews2012
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Co-op 8.9%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 6%
- #10 Dusty Revenge:Co-Op Edition
75% matchMixed41% of 227 reviews2014
Dev: PD Design Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, Local Co-Op 24.1%, Co-op 13.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Action 8.1%
- #11 Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures
73% matchMixed70% of 122 reviews2015
Dev: Never Don't Play
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters fighting through beautiful paper and card levels. Fly across city rooftops firing rockets from a helicopter, leap between pirate ships with a sword, race buggies on the moon, and more!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.1%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Co-op 12%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 8.7%
- #12 Caveman Warriors
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.3%, 4 Player Local 20.6%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 7.9%, Platformer 7.7%
- #13 King's Blade
70% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
King's Blade - a classic Beat 'em up, inspired by the universe of Conan the Barbarian and games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.8%, 4 Player Local 18.6%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Multiplayer 7%
- #14 Stones of the Revenant
72% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: ChickenCat Games
Windows
Retro-Arcade style platformer with six unique playable characters. Team up with local co-op or try to defeat the Revenant and his minions solo in this challenging quest to save the realm of the living!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.4%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 11.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #15 Scott Pilgrim EX
68% matchVery Positive86% of 382 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.2%, 4 Player Local 18.4%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Co-op 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #16 FukTopia
71% matchMostly Negative35% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: PixelArtGames
Windows · Linux
FukTopia is a post apocalyptic beat em up game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.2%, 4 Player Local 17.4%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 9.8%, Action 7.9%
- #17 Techbrawlogy: Into the RoboDome
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Dog Spin Studios
Windows
Techbrawlogy: Into the RoboDome is a multiplayer split-screen beat 'em up with cartoon-styled characters. Players can cooperate with their team to fight robots, charging up their super meters to perform powerful attacks while doing so.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.5%, 4 Player Local 25.2%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Co-op 10.2%, Action 6.2%
- #18 Final Exam
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,296 reviews2013
Dev: Mighty Rocket StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump into the frenzied action and the whacky humor of a pure 2.5D side-scroller! While they were going to their old high school for what was supposed to be the party of their life, four long-time friends end up in a ghost town full of monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.5%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Co-op 15.2%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Action 7.1%
- #19 Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends
67% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Mickey and Friends embark on an adventure to find three magical books and save the mysterious island of Monoth. Explore weird and wonderful biomes, meet unusual allies and face peculiar foes all in this hand-drawn 2D adventure.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, 4 Player Local 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Co-op 12.2%, Platformer 12%
- #20 Abathor - Atlantis Landing
67% matchVery Positive88% of 199 reviews2023
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.1%, 4 Player Local 13.6%, Co-op 10.5%, Side Scroller 10%, Platformer 9.8%
- #21 Mighty Knight Legacy
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FIREBEASTPub: Soft Source
Windows
Fight your way through hordes of ferocious monsters and nerve-wrecking bosses in this 2D action RPG. Venture across different maps, level up your heroes, unlock various quirky relics, and make your way to the dark castle as the wicked demon lord awaits you for a grand final clash!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, 4 Player Local 17.4%, Co-op 8.6%, Side Scroller 7.9%
- #22 Streets of Red : Devil's Dare Deluxe
68% matchVery Positive80% of 251 reviews2019
Dev: Secret Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Welcome to Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, the permadeath multiplayer horror beat'em up that bestows players with the skills of retro gaming heroes in a fight against a legion of undead monstrosities. The chills, thrills, bills, and opportunity to learn new skills won't stop until every street runs red with blood!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, 4 Player Local 21.2%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Co-op 9.2%, Side Scroller 6.7%
- #23 Mischief
66% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Tavern Rat Studios
Windows · Mac
Mischief is a delightful and imaginative action/adventure video game where you step into the paws of a courageous rat, navigating through a captivating world within the nooks and crannies of a typical home and a bustling backyard solo or with up to four local players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.8%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Co-op 12.3%, 4 Player Local 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #24 Guacamelee! 2
66% matchVery Positive91% of 3,294 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, 4 Player Local 15.6%, Co-op 10.2%, Platformer 7.4%
- #25 Satarichi: Heroes De Caelum
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sata Indie Games
Windows
Join the fight for Caelum in this cooperative action RPG for up to 4 players. Control legendary heroes in real-time combat as you explore an epic world based on Satarichi's original novel. Enjoy the adventure with friends locally or through Remote Play Together.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.9%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, 4 Player Local 18.4%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #26 BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
66% matchVery Positive85% of 3,232 reviews2015
Dev: Frogmind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.2%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Co-op 12%, Platformer 10.3%, 4 Player Local 8.9%
- #27 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX is an enhanced edition of the pixel-perfect adventure. Jump, battle foes, and dig up treasure as you quest to defeat the Order of No Quarter and The Enchantress. DX adds 20 playable characters, online multiplayer, and new features like rewind and save states.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.1%, Co-op 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #28 Holo X Break
63% matchVery Positive86% of 2,649 reviews2024
Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.2%, 4 Player Local 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #29 Foul Play
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2013
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as the daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, Local Co-Op 28.7%, Co-op 7.7%, Action 4.7%, Side Scroller 3.8%
- #30 Heave Ho
65% matchVery Positive91% of 2,543 reviews2019
Dev: Le Cartel StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Heave Ho is a riotous multiplayer party game for up to four players in couch co-op and versus play, or online with Steam Remote Play. Reach out, get a grip, and swing to victory — or meet your messy end!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.5%, 4 Player Local 23.9%, Co-op 18.5%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Platformer 5.2%
- #31 BattleCrypt Bombers
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Narfox LLC
Windows
BattleCrypt Bombers is a pixel-packed arena combat game for up to four local players. Collect and lob bombs but be careful - explosions set off chain reactions that are deadly to everyone! Play competitively or cooperatively across two different game modes.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.4%, 4 Player Local 22.1%, Co-op 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #32 Coffee Crisis
66% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Co-op 10.4%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #33 Phil's Contract
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: shpeelock
Windows
Phil's Contract is a 2D platformer with fast-paced movement, unique movesets and varied gameplay styles. Featuring charming, yet grimy pixel art inspired from the likes of flash animations.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #34 SENTIENT STEEL
64% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Etcher
Windows · Mac
SENTIENT STEEL is a fast-paced 2.5D action-platformer for up to two players. Fight back against a rogue Artificial Intelligence, avoiding the growths of its synthetic infection, and destroying its fearsome Machines.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Co-op 10.7%, Platformer 9.4%
- #35 Absolum
61% matchVery Positive93% of 9,060 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Local Co-Op 25%, Co-op 10.7%, Side Scroller 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.7%
- #36 Bass Monkey
64% matchVery Positive92% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Jacob Weersing
Windows
Bass Monkey is a free Hack and Slash arcade game. Up to 4 friends can compete (or co-operate!) in this short, low-stress, musical platformer. Collect bananas, smack away hamsters, and try to get on the high score leaderboards as you battle through a 5 song EP.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.8%, 4 Player Local 15.8%, Co-op 14.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%
- #37 Charlie Murder
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,750 reviews2017
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.5%, 4 Player Local 14.9%, Co-op 14%, Local Co-Op 7.5%, Action 5.1%
- #38 Castle Crashers®
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,271 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.7%, 4 Player Local 20.3%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Co-op 13.4%, Multiplayer 8%
- #39 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 51.4%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Co-op 7.9%, Action 4.2%
- #40 Super Double Dragon
63% matchMostly Positive71% of 49 reviews2023
Dev: I.T.L.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
Super Double Dragon rises again! Now with new features such as customizable wallpapers and speed options!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.9%, Local Co-Op 17%, Side Scroller 14%, Co-op 10.3%, Action 7.3%
- #41 Highrise
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INTERLOCKE
Windows
Choose from one of four unique characters to extinguish the Baron’s light in our four player co-op brawler. Gather up to 3 friends to tear down Baron Luciano’s dastardly machinations and free the city from his rule.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.8%, 4 Player Local 26.8%, Beat 'em up 26.5%, Co-op 10.6%, Action 5.2%
- #42 BrambleLash
64% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Bytesprite
Windows · Mac
BrambleLash is a spritely local multiplayer co-opetition with team swapping action. Enchanted sprites tether together to defeat slimey hordes, whilst plotting the demise of their teammates to get ahead. Connect, co-operate or betray to win!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.5%, Local Co-Op 25.5%, Co-op 13.7%, Multiplayer 10%, Action 9.3%
- #43 Urban Justice
64% matchMixed52% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: Evil Bunneh
Windows · Mac
Urban Justice is a side scroller fighting game inspired by the genre's classics like Final Fight and Streets of Rage. The game offers a fast paced, casual gameplay that puts players in Riverden, a city being torn apart by gangs, hooligans and corrupted government.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Side Scroller 10%, Co-op 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #44 Glitchrunners
64% matchMostly Negative20% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Torque StudiosPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac
Chaotic, five player mayhem takes over in Glitchrunners – a local multiplayer experience like no other.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.6%, 4 Player Local 26.3%, Local Co-Op 25.3%, Action 6%, Indie 4.6%
- #45 Agent Fall
61% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Pufferfish Digital
Windows
Agent Fall is an action game inspired by classic titles, where you face an intergalactic government conspiracy. With aliens siding with the government, you, as an agent, must take down this dark alliance. Prepare for frantic combat, with powerful weapons, relentless enemies, and epic bosses.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Local Co-Op 25.9%, Co-op 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 4.6%
- #46 RUMBLE DRAGON
62% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Hit the streets and pummel baddies in this classic handheld game inspired Beat 'Em Up! Fight solo or double up with a friend for local co-op!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #47 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
62% matchVery Positive83% of 3,033 reviews2015
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.6%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, 4 Player Local 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.1%
- #48 BiblioMania
62% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Red Scale Studio
Windows
BiblioMania is a multiplayer 2D platformer where you are a clerk in a cursed library. Work with (or triumph over) up to 3 friends while taking in and renting out books to many clients. But beware the events that happen at the library, they can change everything.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.9%, 4 Player Local 20.6%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Co-op 8.8%, Platformer 8.8%
- #49 Lucha Loka
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Over Productions Inc.
Windows
Go "LOKO" in this Lucha Libre vs Narco smash up! Team up with your pals and take your country back from the grips of greed and corruption plaguing your nation in this epic hand drawn 2D beat-em-up arcade thrill ride brought to you by Game Over Productions Inc! It's Fiesta Time Amigos!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.8%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, 4 Player Local 15.2%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Co-op 9%
- #50 Ruins Of Mitriom
61% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel-Archipel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the continent in search of Mitriom, ancient energy crystals to power the various improvements of your caravan (Skills, Bonus, Cannon on the caravan etc). Dynamically manage your resources to adapt your skills according to the situation.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, 4 Player Local 19.2%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Co-op 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #51 Unit 4
63% matchMixed48% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fast paced platforming action, cooperative gameplay up to 4 players, an elite squad of agents with amazing skills, space travels, exploration, unique missions, fancy characters, incredible fights with huge bosses, trade, minigames and much more!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 32.3%, Local Co-Op 25.9%, Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action 8.7%
- #52 Double Dragon Advance
61% matchMostly Positive76% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: I.T.L.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
The crown jewel of the Double Dragon series gets a highly anticipated revival! Experience familiar enemies and stages from throughout the series!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.5%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #53 The Expendabros
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,239 reviews2014
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Co-op 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Platformer 7.5%
- #54 Willy's Wonderland - The Game
61% matchMixed50% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Willy’s Wonderland – The Game is a 2.5D beat ‘em up game based on the cult film of the same name, in which a group of Animatronics come to life and slaughter people who dare visit Willy’s Wonderland.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.6%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Co-op 18.9%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Action 7.7%
- #55 Chipmonk!
62% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Niemi Bros Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Seek vengeance on the gluttonous gray squirrel in this retro-inspired Beat 'em up starring chipmunk warriors!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Co-op 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 7.9%
- #56 Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 106 reviews2020
Dev: WayForwardPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore the Trollhunters universe and save the world as Jim Lake Jr. in this action-packed game!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27%, Co-op 16.7%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Platformer 8.7%
- #57 Caved In
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fungi
Windows
Caved In is a co-op action puzzle game for 2-8 players. Play online or local as you try to find your way out of the cave!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.6%, Co-op 16%, 4 Player Local 13.8%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%
- #58 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
59% matchVery Positive86% of 1,524 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.3%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Co-op 5.8%
- #59 Think of the Children
62% matchMixed56% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Jammed Up StudiosPub: Surprise Attack
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Little Bobby’s dead, the BBQ is on fire, Jen’s eating poisonous berries and the birthday cake still needs icing. It’s just another wonderful day out with the kids in Think of the Children, a frantic co-operative parenting simulator.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 32.5%, Local Co-Op 23.5%, Co-op 14.6%, Action 11%, Multiplayer 10.1%
- #60 Slaughter Cats
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jilted Generation Productions
Windows
Slaughter Cats is a brutal 1 - 4 player 3D side scrolling beat'em up platformer combining the chaotic fun of beat'em ups and the skillful precision of classic platformers. Slaughter your enemies in single player, local or online co-op or PVP with up to 4 players in Arcade, Deathmatch or Horde.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.5%, Local Co-Op 21.2%, 4 Player Local 18.8%, Co-op 10.1%, Side Scroller 9%