
The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
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The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

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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.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.2%, Ninja 23.4% ★, Martial Arts 19.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.5%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
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 24.2%, Martial Arts 22.4% ★, Fighting 14.7%, Co-op 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12.5%
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Co-op 15.2%, Fighting 14.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Local Co-Op 13.5%
The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.2%, Fighting 19.7%, Co-op 16.3%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Side Scroller 9.4%
Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Ninja 24.8% ★, Martial Arts 22.6% ★, Beat 'em up 17%, 2D Fighter 10.9%, Co-op 7.1%
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 32.2%, Martial Arts 29.4% ★, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Co-op 6.5%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 44.1% ★, Beat 'em up 29.7%, Fighting 9.7%, Third Person 8.1%, Hack and Slash 3.2%
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Why similar: Martial Arts 35.7% ★, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Fighting 16.4%, Local Co-Op 10%, Co-op 5.6%
Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. Joe to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again!
Why similar: Ninja 17.7% ★, Martial Arts 16.1% ★, Beat 'em up 16%, Co-op 11.6%, Fighting 10.7%
Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.3%, Martial Arts 32.8% ★, Side Scroller 14.3%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Action 3.5%
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 44.6%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Co-op 7.4%, Action 5.2%
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.
Why similar: Ninja 29.9% ★, Beat 'em up 21%, Co-op 11.8%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Side Scroller 7.8%
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 47.8%, Co-op 17.2%, Online Co-Op 8.4%, Side Scroller 5.7%, RPG 5.6%
I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Fighting 24%, Co-op 11.2%, Side Scroller 7.7%, RPG 6.2%
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is a brutal close-quarters brawler. Punch, crush, shoot, and use the environment to destroy enemies. Master deep melee combat, execute savage finishers, and fight for redemption as Vasily, a former elite operative hunted by a cybernetic corporation.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, Martial Arts 22.6% ★, Fighting 15.5%, Co-op 9.3%, Hack and Slash 8.9%
Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.
Why similar: Ninja 33.1% ★, Beat 'em up 22.5%, Co-op 12.3%, Fighting 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9%
BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.9%, Co-op 16.7%, Side Scroller 7.2%, Online Co-Op 7.1%, Local Co-Op 6%
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
Why similar: Ninja 23.8% ★, Beat 'em up 22.7%, Fighting 16%, 2D Fighter 13.3%, Side Scroller 9.4%
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Fighting 18.9%, Online Co-Op 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%
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 28.3%, Martial Arts 24.8% ★, 2D Fighter 16.5%, Side Scroller 10%, Co-op 7.9%
Whisper Trip is a fast-paced side-scrolling co-op action game with cyberpunk elements. You are a new employee of the TPF (Tactical Police Force), a unit dedicated to the prevention of terrorist activities and the destruction of criminal groups...
Why similar: Ninja 27.7% ★, Martial Arts 24.2% ★, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.
Why similar: Ninja 53.9% ★, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Martial Arts 20.3% ★, Action 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
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 46.7%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Co-op 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Hack and Slash 6.1%
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 32.7%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Fighting 13%, Co-op 11.6%, Online Co-Op 6.6%
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: Beat 'em up 37.7%, 2D Fighter 22.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Co-op 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.8%, Online Co-Op 21.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Action 4.1%
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.
Why similar: Ninja 32.8% ★, Martial Arts 26.4% ★, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Third Person 6.9%
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.
Why similar: Martial Arts 36.3% ★, Beat 'em up 25.2%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.6%, RPG 5.5%
Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.
Why similar: Ninja 39.9% ★, Beat 'em up 22.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Fighting 7.2%
Inspired by classic Kung Fu films, this passion fueled fighter provides fun 1 vs. 1 gameplay for gamers of all skill levels. Take on the role of one of 14 martial arts stunt masters as you fight to show your style cannot be beat. Fight it out in the Single Player Arcade Mode or Local Two Player VS. Matches.
Why similar: Martial Arts 46.3% ★, Fighting 34.5%, 2D Fighter 11.7%, Action 5.1%, Indie 2.5%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Ninja 55.3% ★, Martial Arts 16.2% ★, Side Scroller 12.8%, Hack and Slash 6.3%, Action 3.5%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Martial Arts 23.6% ★, RPG 11%, Action 6.9%
Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of Viking Squad! In this three player co-op brawler you must put a stop to the wildly mischievous Loki and reopen the gates to Valhalla. Find a friend for local co-op couch play or find a match online!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.2%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Action 6.4%
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.2%, Fighting 14.3%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Action 3.3%
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 43.8%, Martial Arts 18.6% ★, Fighting 13.4%, 2D Fighter 11.8%, Side Scroller 7.1%
The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.
Why similar: Martial Arts 38.9% ★, Beat 'em up 29.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, 3D 4.6%, RPG 4.4%
Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game.
Why similar: Martial Arts 27.6% ★, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Fighting 14.6%, Local Co-Op 13%, Co-op 11.8%
Choose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progression, real-time character swaps, ultimate attacks, and much more!
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.4% ★, Beat 'em up 24.2%, Fighting 18.1%, 2D Fighter 14.9%, Character Customization 6.6%
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 45.4%, Fighting 16.1%, Online Co-Op 9.8%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Side Scroller 6.4%
A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987. Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, Fighting 21.1%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Martial Arts 8.2% ★, Co-op 6.3%
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.3%, 2D Fighter 24.4%, Martial Arts 22.3% ★, Fighting 19.4%, Action 3.7%
TMNT Splintered Fate - Unleash the Turtles in a roguelike quest to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, Fighting 18.3%, Co-op 16.6%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Hack and Slash 10.7%
The legendary 3D beat 'em up is back: Fighting Force!
Why similar: Martial Arts 29.1% ★, Beat 'em up 28.7%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Co-op 7.3%
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: Beat 'em up 30.3%, 2D Fighter 19%, Ninja 14.5% ★, Side Scroller 9.8%, Local Co-Op 8.9%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Martial Arts 66.5% ★, Story Rich 13.1%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 6%, Indie 4.2%
With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.
Why similar: Ninja 68.5% ★, Side Scroller 10.3%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Action 4.9%, Story Rich 4.4%
Fighters Unleashed is an old school Beat'em up game with a modern look and feel, combos, ninjas, soldiers, zombies, and more. Are you good enought to unleash your power ??
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 35.8%, 2D Fighter 19.8%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Colorful 5.2%
The legendary beat ’em up series from Jaleco returns. Master trained fighters take on a rising evil with raw strength and refined technique. Built around easy-to-use auto-combos, the game lets skilled players weave powerful strings for exhilarating combat. Let your fists burn with fury once more.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.2%, Fighting 24.3%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Co-op 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10.6%
Join the Turtle brothers straight from the sewers and slide into this new adventure of shell-shocking proportions!
Why similar: Martial Arts 31% ★, Beat 'em up 23.8%, Ninja 22.2% ★, Co-op 5.2%, Local Co-Op 4.3%
Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 57.4%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 15.5%, Indie 10.8%
God is dead, killed by a mighty Church that conquered the world with his power. Now, it faces the Apocalypse. Experience it in an RPG beat 'em up as one of its Immortal Hunters. Defy fate, expose the lies of the Cardinals, and find a reborn God before the Khemrids destroy humanity.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.8%, Co-op 18.1%, Online Co-Op 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, RPG 5.1%
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 42.2%, Local Co-Op 21.2%, Co-op 19.9%, Action 7.8%, Side Scroller 6.7%
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Ninja 45.4% ★, 2D Fighter 14.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Colorful 5.5%
Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!
Why similar: Martial Arts 45.3% ★, Beat 'em up 27.9%, Third Person 7.5%, Story Rich 6%, RPG 5.3%
Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.
Why similar: Ninja 60.9% ★, Martial Arts 18% ★, Side Scroller 10%, Adventure 4.2%, Action 4.1%
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 61.8%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Action 6.5%, Indie 3.8%
The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.4%, Fighting 15.9%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Action 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
Why similar: Ninja 58.6% ★, Martial Arts 17.7% ★, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Action 7.9%, Side Scroller 5.4%
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.3%, Fighting 20.4%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action 3.5%