Games Like Absolum

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.8%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Fighting 10.1% ★, Co-op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect blend of roguelite progression and side-scrolling beat 'em up combat that mirrors the core loop of Absolum.

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 49.1%, Fighting 12.4% ★, Local Co-Op 11%, Side Scroller 5%, Co-op 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a fellow Dotemu-published title, this game sets the gold standard for modern, fluid beat 'em up combat.

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 55%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Action-Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same high-quality, hand-drawn aesthetic and cooperative brawling energy found in Absolum.

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 40.4%, Local Co-Op 25.7%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action Roguelike 7%, Co-op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully integrates roguelite elements into a classic side-scrolling beat 'em up framework.

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.7%, Roguelite 16.5%, Local Co-Op 12%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Action Roguelike 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite beat 'em up that emphasizes chaotic co-op combat and character-specific abilities.

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 36.4%, Local Co-Op 25.1%, Co-op 17.2%, Online Co-Op 4.9%, RPG 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features deep co-op mechanics and RPG-lite progression within a fast-paced beat 'em up structure.

Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.4%, Roguelite 19.1%, Co-op 14.6%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Hack and Slash 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that excels in cooperative play and fast-paced, skill-based combat.

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Co-op 25.4%, Roguelite 19.9%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on cooperative synergy and fast-paced combat encounters.

Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37%, Fighting 17.8% ★, Co-op 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Side Scroller 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish beat 'em up that features roguelite dungeon crawling and a strong focus on cooperative play.

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Roguelite 23%, Co-op 17.7%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op action-roguelite that features intense combat and a dark fantasy aesthetic.

"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Roguelite 12.6%, Co-op 8.8%, Action Roguelike 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct roguelite beat 'em up experience that focuses on loot, character builds, and multiplayer sessions.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.5%, Roguelite 15.5%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Co-op 10.6%, Action Roguelike 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a rich fantasy narrative and roguelite progression with a heavy emphasis on co-op gameplay.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.5%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Co-op 12.7%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Online Co-Op 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal co-op beat 'em up that shares the fantasy setting and frantic, accessible combat style.

The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 77.9%, RPG 8.6%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, vibrant beat 'em up with excellent co-op support and satisfying, combo-heavy combat.

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 23.1%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Fighting 12.7% ★, Roguelite 10.6%, Co-op 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite take on the classic beat 'em up formula that emphasizes replayability and co-op.

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23%, Roguelite 18.5%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Co-op 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action-roguelite that emphasizes character variety and cooperative play.

A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.

Why similar: Roguelite 32.2%, Hack and Slash 22%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Arcade 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-roguelite that focuses on fluid movement and cooperative combat encounters.

Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Roguelite 10.6%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Co-op 8%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed beat 'em up with roguelite elements designed specifically for cooperative play.

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 44%, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Fighting 15% ★, Side Scroller 8.3%, Arcade 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, mechanically complex beat 'em up that rewards mastery and offers a similar arcade-style intensity.

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 36.5%, Local Co-Op 29.2%, Co-op 13.6%, Side Scroller 10%, Action-Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines beat 'em up combat with platforming and co-op, all wrapped in a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

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 27.9%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Fighting 12.4% ★, Co-op 9.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a strong emphasis on co-op platforming and beat 'em up combat.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Roguelite 35.8%, Hack and Slash 30%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Action 8.3%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features stunning hand-drawn art and fast-paced, challenging roguelite combat.

Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!

Why similar: Roguelite 23.5%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that focuses on spell-casting combat and cooperative dungeon crawling.

33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Jump straight into runs, solo or with friends. Battle hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and grow stronger each run. Use in-game emotes to coordinate and combine powers with your fellow rebels, and face the Wrath of God, together.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.6%, Co-op 22.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Fantasy 11.4%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn action-roguelite that supports large-scale cooperative play.

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Roguelite 29%, Fighting 19.2% ★, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends platform fighter mechanics with fast-paced combat.

Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.

Why similar: Co-op 22.4%, Hack and Slash 11%, RPG 10.7%, Roguelite 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer dungeon crawler that requires team coordination and features distinct character roles.

Towerborne is an exciting side-scrolling Action RPG Brawler. As an immortal warrior journey across a crumbling world, uncover the mystery of the fallen City of Numbers, and push back the corruption threatening humanity’s survival.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Co-op 13.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Fantasy 8.4%, Hack and Slash 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with beat 'em up roots that focuses on loot and cooperative fantasy adventures.

Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.

Why similar: Roguelite 22.2%, Co-op 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Fantasy 9.8%

A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.4%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Co-op 13%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Arcade 4.6%

A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.6%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Fantasy 7.2%, Side Scroller 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed beat 'em up that supports local co-op and features classic arcade-style combat.

Fight solo or up to 4-player co-op to reclaim your island alongside your Scottish battalion. On each campaign, gain new powerful upgrades, rally your forces, and stop the invader as they carve into the Mother Stone to harvest its power.

Why similar: Fighting 21.3% ★, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Co-op 16.7%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 11.2%

Fantasy beat'em'up with a bit of RPG flavor and couch co-op. Explore open map, fight brutal enemies, find and equip weapons, armor and artifacts, make your hero stronger by gaining experience and learning unique perks and combat moves!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36%, Local Co-Op 26.3%, Fighting 11.1% ★, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op beat 'em up that focuses on character progression and action-adventure elements.

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Co-op 13.2%, Action Roguelike 7.5%, Roguelite 7.3%

Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.

Why similar: Roguelite 21.4%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Co-op 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.7%

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 42.7%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Co-op 7.7%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Fighting 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling beat 'em up that incorporates RPG elements and cooperative play.

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 29.1%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Fighting 9% ★, Side Scroller 8%

Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.

Why similar: Roguelite 28.6%, Co-op 21.1%, Action Roguelike 14%, Fantasy 11.6%, Multiplayer 7%

Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

Why similar: Roguelite 25%, Co-op 17.3%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Fantasy 13.6%, Online Co-Op 13%

In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30%, Beat 'em up 28.9%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action Roguelike 9%, Co-op 7.2%

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 38.2%, Local Co-Op 25.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.6%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Fantasy 10.2%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Old School 8.2%

Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.5%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Action Roguelike 8.9%, Action 4.1%

Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.

Why similar: Roguelite 29%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Action 8.8%

Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 7.4%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Roguelite 33%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Action 7.3%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Co-op 18.5%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Fantasy 7.8%

From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.6%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Co-op 10.2%, Side Scroller 10.1%

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Roguelite 37.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Choose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure.

Why similar: Roguelite 31.4%, Co-op 26%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.3%, Roguelite 19.6%, Co-op 14.8%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Online Co-Op 8.9%

Tunche is a charming hand-drawn action game with roguelike elements. Team up with your friends or play solo. Choose from 5 unique characters and restore peace in the Amazon rainforest!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.8%, Local Co-Op 23.9%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Co-op 9.5%

Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.7%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Co-op 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Hack and Slash 10%

Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.4%, Co-op 15.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Hand-drawn 8.9%

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Roguelite 33.6%, Co-op 23.8%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Online Co-Op 13.4%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Unending Dusk is a retro inspired beat ‘em up ARPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play solo or with up to 4 players online and brawl your way through hordes of enemies. You play as an elite mercenary fighting against a dark force which has locked the Earth in a state of unending dusk.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Co-op 9.1%, Online Co-Op 6.1%

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 33%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Fighting 9.7% ★, Co-op 9.3%

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.5%, Online Co-Op 31.2%, RPG 15.8%, Action 10.5%

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Roguelite 32.8%, Co-op 20.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Online Co-Op 6.6%

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.3%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Dwarves 6.1% ★, Side Scroller 5.4%, Co-op 5.4%

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 35.6%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Co-op 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Action Roguelike 6.8%