- #1 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Asterix & Obelix – Slap them all! 2 is a Beat’em Up with an original story. Explore different places such as forest ruins, a vast Roman camp and even Lutèce. Encounters and fights punctuate the storyline. This dynamic game invites you to come on an adventure — with a generous distribution of slaps!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.5%, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Comic Book 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers more of the same hand-drawn slapstick action and refined combat mechanics.
- #2 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
96% matchVery Positive94% of 14,516 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 41.3%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Comic Book 11.2%, Arcade 6.8%, Local Co-Op 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the comic book aesthetic and high-energy cooperative beat 'em up gameplay.
- #3 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,978 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 46.6%, 2D Fighter 15.2%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same focus on slapstick humor and buddy-based combat as the Asterix series.
- #4 Streets of Rage 4
95% matchVery Positive92% of 19,360 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 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 48.5%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Arcade 6.7%, Local Co-Op 6.4%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the genre that features stunning hand-drawn art and tight, responsive combat.
- #5 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,568 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 46%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Side Scroller 8%, Co-op 6.4%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, comic-inspired art style and classic side-scrolling brawler mechanics.
- #6 River City Girls
94% matchVery Positive84% of 3,760 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.4%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Anime 9%, Co-op 5.7%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, modern 2D beat 'em up with a unique visual flair and deep combat options.
- #7 Castle Crashers®
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 137,282 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 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 33.5%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Funny 10.5%, Co-op 10%, Medieval 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential co-op beat 'em up with a distinct cartoonish art style and chaotic, fun combat.
- #8 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,587 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 34.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Retro 6.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic franchise that introduces roguelite elements to the traditional beat 'em up formula.
- #9 Battletoads
92% matchMixed68% of 2,359 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.3%, Co-op 16.3%, 2D Fighter 12%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-energy, cartoon-inspired brawler experience that is perfect for local co-op play.
- #10 Mayhem Brawler
91% matchVery Positive89% of 864 reviews2021
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 24.3%, Comic Book 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 7.5%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An urban fantasy beat 'em up that utilizes a comic book aesthetic and branching narrative paths.
- #11 River City Girls 2
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,971 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 46.2%, Comic Book 28.7%, Anime 10.3%, 2D 5.6%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more characters, moves, and larger environments to explore.
- #12 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2
89% matchVery Positive90% of 284 reviews2023
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
After the shipwreck in Africa, Bud and Terence save a village from criminals and make their way home on a raft loaded with bananas. But of course it wouldn't be a Bud and Terence adventure if everything went according to plan.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Funny 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the slapstick legacy with improved graphics and more varied mini-games.
- #13 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,443 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.3%, Arcade 12%, Retro 6.3%, Co-op 6.1%, Side Scroller 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of genre-defining classics that established the foundation for modern 2D brawlers.
- #14 Final Vendetta
87% matchVery Positive80% of 531 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 46.8%, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, arcade-style beat 'em up that focuses on fast-paced, satisfying combat mechanics.
- #15 Unruly Heroes
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 950 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 33.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Co-op 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action-adventure game that blends platforming with satisfying beat 'em up combat.
- #16 Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 993 reviews2020
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Asterix and Obelix make an XXL comeback in a Romastered version full of Romans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.5%, Comic Book 26.3%, PvE 15.2%, Medieval 10.8%, Combat 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished version of the classic 3D adventure that captures the spirit of the original comics.
- #17 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,001 reviews2018
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 brings the experience of the original game to an unparalleled level. The enhanced graphics pay tribute to the comic books and the gameplay has been totally redesigned to make fighting the Romans even more fun!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.9%, Comic Book 30.5%, Funny 10.1%, Medieval 9.2%, Co-op 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Transfers the charm and humor of the Asterix universe into a 3D action-adventure format.
- #18 Fight'N Rage
84% matchVery Positive91% of 3,174 reviews2017
Dev: sebagamesdev
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 36.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep combat system within a 2D side-scrolling framework that rewards skill and timing.
- #19 Dawn of the Monsters
84% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2022
Dev: 13AM GamesPub: WayForward
Windows
The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Comic Book 13.9%, Arcade 6%, Co-op 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique kaiju-themed beat 'em up that features a distinct comic book visual style.
- #20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
83% matchVery Positive88% of 1,004 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.1 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 27.7%, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Retro 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Includes a vast library of classic arcade beat 'em ups that defined the genre's golden age.
- #21 Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 - The Crystal Menhir
85% matchMixed60% of 455 reviews2019
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Set off on an exciting adventure and immerse yourself in the world of Asterix! Alone or in co-op, explore the lands of the Roman empire and unravel the mystery of the Crystal Menhir and its incredible powers!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Comic Book 22.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Funny 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the 3D action-adventure style with a focus on co-op puzzle-solving and combat.
- #22 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
80% matchVery Positive86% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
"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 23.7%, 2D Fighter 20.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Arcade 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled 2D brawler that emphasizes fast-paced, multi-plane combat.
- #23 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Interabang Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Play as Jay and Silent Bob in a retro 8-bit sidescrolling brawler solo or with a friend. Pummel enemies with hard-hitting combos, dash attacks, and elbow drops as well as a random assortment of weapons as you battle your way out of the mall and back to the Quickstop.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.9%, 2D Fighter 19.3%, Comic Book 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Arcade 7%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled beat 'em up that captures the irreverent humor of its source material.
- #24 The TakeOver
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,163 reviews2019
Dev: Pelikan13
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 58.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Retro 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 2D beat 'em up featuring comic-style cutscenes and fluid, modern combat.
- #25 99Vidas
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 645 reviews2016
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"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 39.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired brawler that pays homage to 90s classics with vibrant, colorful pixel art.
- #26 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
81% matchMixed47% of 166 reviews2024
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Side Scroller 17%, Co-op 11.4%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade-style beat 'em up that brings classic action figures to life with fluid 2D combat.
- #27 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,099 reviews2025
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 28.3%, Comic Book 17.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Co-op 7.3%
- #28 Colossus Down
79% matchVery Positive86% of 106 reviews2020
Dev: Mango Protocol
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and crazy mission of destruction of everything that isn't cool.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.6%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Anime 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, Funny 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a unique, hand-drawn art style and quirky, violent combat.
- #29 Big Helmet Heroes
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,050 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 28.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 9.5%, PvE 9.2%
- #30 MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE
77% matchVery Positive94% of 674 reviews2021
Dev: Ocellus StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!
Why similar: Comic Book 30.3%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Funny 11%, Anime 8.8%
- #31 Streets of Fury EX
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Guard Crush
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: Beat 'em up 32.2%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Co-op 8.8%, Funny 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gritty beat 'em up that excels in local co-op and multiplayer chaos.
- #32 Caveman Warriors
79% matchMostly Positive77% 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 31.1%, 2D Fighter 21.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Arcade 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D co-op game that features cartoonish visuals and classic side-scrolling action.
- #33 Foul Play
78% 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 57%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Co-op 5.8%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A theatrical beat 'em up where the combat is performed as a stage play, emphasizing style and timing.
- #34 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
76% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Four Fats
Windows · Mac
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 26.6%, Comic Book 17.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Medieval 10.4%
- #35 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 74 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%, 2D Fighter 24.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 9.1%, Local Co-Op 5.5%
- #36 Scott Pilgrim EX
72% matchVery Positive86% of 455 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 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 36%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Funny 10.1%, Retro 7.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.1%
- #37 Vengeance Hunters
73% matchVery Positive86% of 65 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 23.5%, 2D Fighter 20%, Side Scroller 13%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Arcade 7.2%
- #38 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
74% matchMixed60% of 99 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: Beat 'em up 27.1%, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Local Co-Op 6.2%
- #39 Raging Justice
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 160 reviews2018
Dev: MakinGames LtdPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Co-op 8.6%
- #40 Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch
71% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Interabang EntertainmentPub: Atari
Windows
Play solo or with your hetero lifemate in this hand drawn, arcade style, side-scrolling beat-em-up blessed by Jay and Silent Bob themselves.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.3%, Comic Book 18.3%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Action 5.6%
- #41 Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition
73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,491 reviews2015
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.1%, 2D Fighter 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 6.9%
- #42 Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
71% matchVery Positive87% of 3,051 reviews2022
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Arcade 8.5%
- #43 Double Dragon: Neon
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,555 reviews2014
Dev: WayForwardPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 55%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Co-op 9.2%, Arcade 7.9%, Local Co-Op 4.7%
- #44 Last Slice
71% matchVery Positive91% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Journal Games
Windows
Last Slice is an action brawler where pizza has special abilities! In the campaign you deliver pizzas, and beat up anyone who stands in the way. In multiplayer, fight over the last slice of pizza with up to six people.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.6%, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Arcade 11%, Funny 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%
- #45 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
72% matchVery Positive83% of 3,035 reviews2015
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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 43.9%, Anime 13.6%, Side Scroller 12%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Action 4.4%
- #46 Broforce
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,525 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Co-op 14.8%, Funny 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #47 Asterix & Obelix: Heroes
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: GamexcitePub: Nacon
Windows
Original gameplay combining deck building and turn-based combat. 24 heroes from the comic series available for you in this original adventure. To foil Caesar's plans, upgrade your deck and make the right tactical decisions!
Why similar: 2D 50.2%, Adventure 32.1%, Singleplayer 17.7%
- #48 RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
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 35.1%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Local Co-Op 9%, Co-op 7.1%
- #49 Guns, Gore & Cannoli
70% matchVery Positive92% of 4,250 reviews2015
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Co-op 13%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Funny 8%
- #50 Overruled!
73% matchMixed50% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Overruled is a multiplayer brawler like no other - players change the rules and objectives as they play, directly influencing the dynamics of the game. No two games are ever the same!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.8%, 2D Fighter 22.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Funny 7.9%, Co-op 7.2%
- #51 Alien Hominid HD
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 593 reviews2023
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Arcade 14%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Funny 8%
- #52 Zombie Vikings
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: Zoink Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
From the creators of indie smash hit Stick It to The Man! comes a new one to four-player co-op stab-you-in-the-gut-a-thon. Embark on a dead funny adventure with the Zombie Vikings. A putrid posse sent on a mission through the most epic of worlds to retrieve Odin’s lost eye.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.5%, Local Co-Op 25.8%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 7.1%
- #53 Beat Me!
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 71 reviews2020
Dev: Red Limb Studio
Windows
Beat Me! is a physics-based multiplayer game for up to 6 players. Play with comical fantasy characters in a wide variety of fun and surprising environments. Challenge your friends locally or beat others over the internet!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Funny 12.3%, Co-op 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 6%
- #54 Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
68% matchVery Positive91% of 411 reviews2018
Dev: Pocket TrapPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Beat 'em up 26.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Co-op 8.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Funny 7.5%
- #55 Fly Punch Boom!
68% matchVery Positive91% of 172 reviews2020
Dev: Jollypunch Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.7%, Beat 'em up 24.3%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Anime 7.1%
- #56 New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
69% matchMixed53% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
We’re back in the distant Past, when “Rock & Roll” was just about rocks and “Fast food”, a dinner that you couldn’t catch. 2 cave dudes named Joe & Mac live in a peaceful and cool village. Cool it was, until a bogus bunch of Neanderthal snatched all the village’s women!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Co-op 12%, Retro 11.5%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #57 Jitsu Squad
67% matchVery Positive85% of 318 reviews2022
Dev: Tanuki Creative Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Beat 'em up 34.1%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Co-op 10.2%, Funny 8.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #58 Fallen City Brawl
65% matchVery Positive80% of 75 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: Beat 'em up 30.1%, 2D Fighter 27.3%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Local Co-Op 5.2%, Co-op 3.9%
- #59 Big Action Mega Fight!
68% matchMostly Positive82% of 376 reviews2016
Dev: Double Stallion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 80.5%, Action 11.8%, 2D 7.7%
- #60 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
63% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,775 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 33.9%, Beat 'em up 32.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 4.5%, 2D 4.4%