- #1 Dawn of the Plow
72% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Dan FitzGerald
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
You are the new plow on the block, and today is your day. How many cars can you shepherd home before achieving grounds for termination?
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #2 ScrapBots
51% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: 5 Thumbs Up Games
Windows
Student Game Project- ScrapBots is a first person melee brawler where you venture through a forgotten, rusted trash planet and engage in hand-to-hand combat to fight for survival. Turn your enemies into scrap and repurpose their body parts to empower and augment your own combat abilities.
Why similar: Fighting 46% ★, Beat 'em up 38.7%, Action 15.3%
- #3 Shaolin vs Wutang 2
57% matchVery Positive87% of 453 reviews2023
Dev: J.Bowman
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The sequel to Shaolin vs Wutang! Shaolin vs Wutang 2 is a INDIE love letter to Martial Arts and classic Kung Fu films. Made for casual game fans not intended for Hardcore Fighting Game players.
Why similar: Fighting 33.1% ★, Action 26.8%, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Indie 19.6%
- #4 Drunkn Bar Fight
51% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,111 reviews2025
Dev: The Munky
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Drunkn Bar Fight is a simple, immersive, silly, rowdy game. Now with 4 player Co-op! The only limits to the mayhem is your imagination and your moral decency.
Why similar: Fighting 56.5% ★, Action 27.3%, Indie 16.3%
- #5 Metabrawl
52% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: TNT Studio
Windows
Metabrawl is a new way of action battles combined in platform fights, beat-em-up, open-world adventure to choose your favourite style. Explore the huge and dynamic world of meta-ryft without bounds.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.6%, Fighting 29.7% ★, Action 23.7%
- #6 Cyberpunk Fighter
54% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamePocPub: GamePoc
Windows
Cyberpunk Fighter is a third-person action game in a futuristic, cyberpunk world. Be a hero and start your journey from saving your classmates in the school to saving people in the future from droids and robots. Start your journey and save the world!
Why similar: Fighting 48.8% ★, Beat 'em up 34.1%, Action 13.5%, Indie 3.7%
- #7 Unregret
54% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: road to healingPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
An angry office worker named Butch snaps and sets off on a brutal journey toward his dream of becoming a Hollywood actor. Fight through hordes of enemies in a fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up, using combo-based combat and any weapons you can find - from bare fists to automatic rifles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.7%, Fighting 41.3% ★, Action 13.1%, Indie 3.9%
- #8 Battle For Seattle
54% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tear It Down Games
Windows
Play as your friendly neighbourhood Anarchist and explore the streets of Seattle as you smash symbols of corporate capital and defend yourself from an oppressive police force in this beat 'em up rougelite!
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Beat 'em up 31.3%, Indie 29.6%
- #9 Payback Time
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SVA
Windows
Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music. A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.
Why similar: Fighting 45% ★, Beat 'em up 36.2%, Action 18.8%
- #10 Midnight Fight Express
55% matchVery Positive89% of 2,660 reviews2022
Dev: Jacob DzwinelPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Why similar: Fighting 42.8% ★, Beat 'em up 40.1%, Action 13.3%, Indie 3.8%
- #11 Bloodflow
53% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Kieron Rana
Windows
Bloodflow is a fast-paced third-person brawler, featuring stylish combat and vibrant colours. Put your timing, target prioritisation and positioning skills to the test and lock into the flow state to achieve mastery.
Why similar: Fighting 48.7% ★, Beat 'em up 35.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 5.9%
- #12 Sand is the Soul
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MGP StudiosPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
An unusual adventure game with combat and RPG elements. Everything you do has a result and the so-called right choice does not always lead to good. Accept the consequences of your decisions and explore, fight, die or go mad in the gloomy post-punk Victorian lore of Crosshill.
Why similar: Fighting 35.7% ★, Beat 'em up 30.6%, Action 19%, Indie 14.7%
- #13 Furry Aim Trainer
44% matchVery Positive93% of 2,168 reviews2025
Dev: Pantsu Productions
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Train your aim with a beautiful selection of Furry girls! Shoot the girls with various weapons, and have a fun time while practicing!
Why similar: Action 63.6%, Indie 36.4%
- #14 Multi Class Quest
52% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KHQ
Windows
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 40.4%, Fighting 27.9% ★, Action 22.7%, Indie 8.9%
- #15 Cloud Crashers
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Change Studios, LLC
Windows
Cloud Crashers is an action-packed, character-based arena platformer fighting game. Choose from a diverse roster of challengers with unique weapons and abilities, and battle it out across airborne stages in fast-paced PvP matches.
Why similar: Action 45.7%, Indie 35.3%, Fighting 19% ★
- #16 MAX MOZART
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artery Games
Windows
Save the city of Lunden from the certain doom in this action-packed, silly Beat'Em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.6%, Action 33.4%, Indie 25%
- #17 Dead Set Warriors
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDev
Windows
Unleash the fighters of time once more for a showdown unlike no-other! Fight your way through different time periods, use your environment to your advantage and become the ultimate warrior!
Why similar: Fighting 46.8% ★, Beat 'em up 42.7%, Action 10.5%
- #18 BreakThrough
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShatterPoint Games
Windows
High-octane fights and stunning 3D cel-shaded animations! BreakThrough is a fighting game where your greatest weapon is your Resolve. Powered by rollback netcode, choose from a diverse set of fighters and prove your strength in battle!
Why similar: Fighting 49% ★, Action 33.7%, Indie 17.3%
- #19 The Lost Planet Zenox
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NaraEntertainment
Windows
The Lost Planet Zenox is inspired from an old retro game called "Thrust". You found a mysterious mineral at the asteroid belt of the Zenox Planet. But before bringing it to the earth your ship got attacked by pirates and crushed to the Zenox. Why pirates attacked and how will you get back to Earth?
Why similar: Fighting 50.1% ★, Beat 'em up 35%, Action 13.9%, Indie 1.1%
- #20 Atlas Wars
51% 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: Beat 'em up 43.1%, Fighting 26.8% ★, Action 24.2%, Indie 5.9%
- #21 Laufen Und Raufen
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nurogames GmbH
Windows
Laufen Und Raufen is a chaotic brawler for 2-8 players about penguins pushing each other and fighting over their fish. Compete with each other or work together as a team to rule the Arctics!
Why similar: Fighting 38.4% ★, Beat 'em up 26.8%, Action 19.4%, Indie 15.4%
- #22 Gooning Aim Trainer
43% matchVery Positive93% of 368 reviews2026
Dev: Pantsu Productions
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Edge closer to victory while gooning! 33 unique sexy targets as well as videos to practice with!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #23 Streets of Rage 4
55% matchVery Positive93% of 19,118 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50%, Fighting 27.2% ★, Action 14.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #24 Pizza Kidd
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kidd Games, LLC
Windows · Linux
A high-impact 2D action beat ’em up set in a gritty sci-fi fantasy world. Battle grotesque monsters, uncover ancient secrets, and unleash martial arts fury in this pixel art brawler inspired by 90's anime, noir comics, and arcade classics like Street Fighter II, Streets of Rage, and Ninja Warriors.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32%, Fighting 31.8% ★, Action 20.7%, Indie 15.5%
- #25 DECEIVER
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Helvetica Scenario
Windows · Mac · Linux
Launch your spider drone at walls, ceilings, and enemy heads in this indie multiplayer shooter where "move" and "attack" are synonymous.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #26 Still Dark At Dawn
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Kick Games
Windows
Built from the ground up for VR, Still Dark At Dawn's highly immersive gameplay will test your grit and ability to trust all of your senses, in a hope survive The Dawn.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #27 Ascend
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Newspaper Hats
Windows
Ascend is a first-person VR Arena Shooter where you rise to greatness in a crucible of visceral and kinetic combat. Rise above your enemies by engaging in intense aerial warfare and leverage the power of VR with our unique lean motion flight system.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #28 ARIS
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBM StudiosPub: Lit Network
Windows
Strategically clear your way of enemies to gather points, salvage killed enemies for extra points, all while avoiding and engaging in combat with other different types of enemies. Added effects and game mechanics make for challenging gameplay in a fast paced environment.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #29 Shipbreakers
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Land Studio
Windows
Tear apart the seven seas in this fast paced arcade shooter and cover the abyss with the wrecks of your enemies. Hire vicious sea wolfs as your crew members and board other ships to unlock crazy weapons and become the fiercest pirate of this little planet.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #30 The Pit
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zero KnowledgePub: Zero Knwoledge
Windows
The Pit is a platform game with touches of action and puzzles, which will force you to understand and know how to use all the skills you have.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #31 Mischief On Main Street
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quantum Games
Windows
Lie and bluff your way to victory in this online multiplayer VR game inspired by the likes of Mafia and Trouble in Terrorist Town!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #32 Saint George | The Tree Of Secrets
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obscure Cloud
Windows
Embark on a new breed of medieval-fantasy arcade plaformer and explore extensive worlds packed with loots, creatures and humongous boss
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #33 GRAY GROFA
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TPM.CO SOFT WORKS
Windows
GRAY GROFA is an unparalleled side-scrolling shooter puzzle game developed for the 8-bit MSX computer. 2 years have been spent hand-tuning the game's visuals, movements and puzzles in a tireless pursuit for aesthetic perfection.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #34 United Force of Osiris
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ragehog Studios
Windows
U.F.OThis is a space shooter.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #35 The Executioner: Prologue
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LS
Windows
The Executioner: Prologue is a hardcore two-dimensional action platformer. The game serves as an introductory part of an epic story which narrates about an executioner’s adventures in hell. After the sudden and mysterious death you find yourself in hell. Try to escape from the world of the dead back into the normal world.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #36 BEAT.R.
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ae.studio
Windows
3D blocks exploding everywhere while colors and sounds delight you in every way. This infinite runner is sure to grab your attention for at least 30 seconds.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #37 STARCATCHER
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John PlewePub: Nevercenter
Windows · Mac
STARCATCHER is an experimental wave-based arcade game, currently in development. It's simple, unique, and intensely hard. Protect the heart!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #38 Rubicon Approach
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carbon Fiber Games
Windows
Rubicon Approach is a fast paced zero gravity shooter with a unique free movement system. Engage an enemy team in high speed, adrenaline fueled action across multiple maps.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #39 BeeBeeQ
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Popup Asylum
Windows
BeeBeeQ is an asymmetric local multiplayer game where one VR player controls a Chef while up to four xbox controller players control Bees. Armed with a spatula and a fly swat the VR chef player has to try cook while the bees steal food, sting and generally harass him.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #40 Ghostball
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Room of Snakes
Windows
You never know what skills can help you in your adventures. This time you should master your kicking talent! Kick the magic ball and clear the world from evil spirits.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #41 Tech Clash
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Interstellar PunksPub: ESAT
Windows
In the far future huge companies compete for the control of the technological market, in this mayhem the CEOs of the biggest companies reunite and decide to fight it off in a tournament! Each company will provide a champion in what would be the fight of the century!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #42 leapoid
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Topher Anselmo
Windows
Leap, fall, and perish — over and over again. Only the most seasoned platforming veterans will overcome the trials that leapoid has to offer.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #43 Kyber Knights
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Portaalin Pojat Oy
Windows
A multiplayer VR game by an Arcade for Arcades. Kyber Knights is a fun and easy multiplayer game developed exclusively for VR Arcades. Simple controls and an easy to control Operator View make this fast paced shooter a great choice for Arcades. CURRENTLY ONLY IN LAN.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #44 XENOCAVE
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE LED
Windows
XENOCAVE is a retro-styled, scrolling platformer that elevates the genre with a unique fusion of ability and fine-tuned mechanics inspired by the classics. Specifically, imagine an amalgam of Mario's fluid controls, the double-jump and rapid-fire of Ghosts 'n Goblins, and the themes of Crystal Caves.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #45 Brutal MooD
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quad Damage Games
Windows
Brutal MooD™ — is a fast-paced top-down bloody shooter that features classic elements of games from nineties.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #46 Rest in Jelly
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Miracles Games
Windows
Welcome to “Rest in Jelly”, a videogame that will test your platforming ability and precision in ways that will drive you crazy. Control Jack the Devil in his adventure to terminate the fearful jelly rebellion. All you will need is just a button… plus an almost non-human accuracy and nerves of steel.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #47 Onslaught VR
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MindWalker Games
Windows
Jump into the fray with Onslaught VR! Armed with multiple gun types, devastating AOE attacks, and aerial capabilities, you'll face off against multiple enemies and powerful commanders. Good luck, soldier... you'll need it.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #48 WarDogs: Red's Return
56% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Mito GamesPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Fight gangs and bring order back to the city in this retro style beat em up game.
Why similar: Fighting 44.5% ★, Beat 'em up 40.1%, Action 9.6%, Indie 5.8%
- #49 Shadow Strike: Street Combat
52% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: 3DI LLC
Windows
Enter the heart-pounding world of Shadow Strike: Street Combat on Steam! Engage in 3D side-scrolling combat, navigating gritty urban landscapes. Master diverse combat techniques, customize your fighter, and gear up for an unparalleled urban battleground. Are you ready to dominate the streets?
Why similar: Fighting 51.1% ★, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Action 20.4%
- #50 Sandboxels
43% matchVery Positive95% of 833 reviews2025
Dev: R74n
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Falling-sand sandbox game with 500+ elements, chemistry, fire, life, food, and anything you can imagine.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #51 HVRGUN
50% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Jonathan Bartram
Windows
Welcome to HVRGUN, the worlds best Assault Pilot Training program. Where you'll be placed directly into a virtual battlefield and test your ability to dodge, shoot, and destroy an endless onslaught of enemies!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #52 Cross Impact
50% matchMixed58% of 154 reviews2023
Dev: Team ImpactPub: Larsonsoft
Windows · Mac
Cross Impact is an Early Access free indie crossover platform fighting game, featuring a diverse cast of iconic characters, multiple modes, and a fully-fledged training mode to perfect your moves. Gather your friends for local & online matches! Prepare to Make Your Impact!
Why similar: Fighting 50% ★, Action 28.2%, Indie 21.8%
- #53 Final Vendetta
51% matchVery Positive80% of 503 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.2%, Fighting 26.1% ★, Action 14.9%, Indie 3.8%
- #54 Final Crash Demo
57% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: AGAR
Windows
A true reformation of the classic beat 'em up/ brawler genre. Up to 4 players can fight together or against each other, as a hero or part of the enemy swarm. You decide how you want to play!
Why similar: Fighting 35.5% ★, Beat 'em up 34.2%, Action 17.1%, Indie 13.2%
- #55 Combate Monero
57% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Oribe WarePub: Gustavo Oribe Mendieta
Windows · Mac
Combate Monero is and indie fighting game where different mexican comic book characters duke it out in combat. Sequel to our earlier game, Tzompantli, the fighting system is similar, with a fluid and dinamic style.
Why similar: Fighting 52% ★, Action 26.4%, Indie 21.7%
- #56 Drunken Fight Simulator
54% matchMostly Positive73% of 233 reviews2021
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
For real fun and drunken fighting experience, try Drunken Fighting Simulator.
Why similar: Fighting 46% ★, Beat 'em up 31%, Action 13.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #57 Fly Punch Boom: First Impact!
53% matchVery Positive90% of 570 reviews2020
Dev: Jollypunch Games
Windows
The DEMO for the WILDEST ANIME FIGHT, Fly Punch Boom! Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!
Why similar: Action 34%, Indie 25.8%, Fighting 24.1% ★, Beat 'em up 16.1%
- #58 Black Salt Coreuption
57% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Ratti Entertainment LLC.
Windows
Black Salt Coreuption is a one-on-one 3D arena fighting game that allows complete freedom of movement around the arena rather than 3D fighters doing combat on a 2D plane. The Black Salt Coreuption 3D arena fighting game series also combines two action properties. (Black Salt Vs COREUPT)
Why similar: Fighting 56.3% ★, Action 24.7%, Indie 19%
- #59 Dual Souls: The Last Bearer
52% matchPositive93% of 41 reviews2021
Dev: Stun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for intense 2D fighting with Rollback Net-Code. Spirit of old-school fighting games is back with Dual Souls! Inspired by the classic fighting game series, Dual Souls delivers it all - it’s fast; it’s full on; it’s tactical; it’s online and it’s FUN!
Why similar: Fighting 60.6% ★, Action 22.2%, Indie 17.1%