- #1 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 88 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 29.9%, Comic Book 18.2%, 2D Fighter 16.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Combat 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers more of the same hand-drawn slapstick action and refined combat mechanics.
- #2 Streets of Rage 4
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,149 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 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 57.1%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Action 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%, Hand-drawn 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the genre that features stunning hand-drawn art and tight, responsive combat.
- #3 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,971 reviews2018
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.3%, 2D Fighter 15.3%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Action 5%, Co-op 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same focus on slapstick humor and buddy-based combat as the Asterix series.
- #4 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,506 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 51.8%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Action 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%, Co-op 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, comic-inspired art style and classic side-scrolling brawler mechanics.
- #5 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
94% matchVery Positive94% of 14,426 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 56.3%, Comic Book 13.8%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.5%, 2D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the comic book aesthetic and high-energy cooperative beat 'em up gameplay.
- #6 River City Girls
94% matchVery Positive84% of 3,726 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 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 53%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Action 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Co-op 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, modern 2D beat 'em up with a unique visual flair and deep combat options.
- #7 River City Girls 2
93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,931 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 50%, Comic Book 27.9%, Action 7.3%, 2D 4.6%, Anime 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more characters, moves, and larger environments to explore.
- #8 Battletoads
92% matchMixed68% of 2,328 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Microsoft 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 28.2%, Co-op 16.6%, 2D Fighter 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Action 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-energy, cartoon-inspired brawler experience that is perfect for local co-op play.
- #9 Castle Crashers®
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,432 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Co-op 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Multiplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential co-op beat 'em up with a distinct cartoonish art style and chaotic, fun combat.
- #10 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.9%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Combat 5.3%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic franchise that introduces roguelite elements to the traditional beat 'em up formula.
- #11 Mayhem Brawler
90% matchVery Positive89% of 839 reviews2021
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 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 31.5%, Comic Book 19.5%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 7%, Co-op 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An urban fantasy beat 'em up that utilizes a comic book aesthetic and branching narrative paths.
- #12 Final Vendetta
89% matchVery Positive80% of 507 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.2 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 57.1%, 2D Fighter 21.5%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 4.8%, Combat 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, arcade-style beat 'em up that focuses on fast-paced, satisfying combat mechanics.
- #13 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2
87% matchVery Positive90% of 278 reviews2023
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 40.7%, Local Co-Op 26.2%, Combat 7.8%, Action 6.7%, Arcade 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the slapstick legacy with improved graphics and more varied mini-games.
- #14 Unruly Heroes
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 949 reviews2019
Dev: Magic Design Studios
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.3%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Co-op 10%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action-adventure game that blends platforming with satisfying beat 'em up combat.
- #15 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 989 reviews2018
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 61.3%, Action 18.2%, Co-op 9.2%, Adventure 5.7%, Funny 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Transfers the charm and humor of the Asterix universe into a 3D action-adventure format.
- #16 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 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 71.2%, Co-op 6.4%, Action 5.9%, Arcade 4.8%, Local Co-Op 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of genre-defining classics that established the foundation for modern 2D brawlers.
- #17 Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 973 reviews2020
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Asterix and Obelix make an XXL comeback in a Romastered version full of Romans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.9%, Comic Book 22.1%, Combat 16.5%, Action 16.1%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished version of the classic 3D adventure that captures the spirit of the original comics.
- #18 Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 - The Crystal Menhir
86% matchMixed60% of 448 reviews2019
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.4 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 53.6%, Co-op 14.6%, Local Co-Op 11%, Action 7.1%, Arcade 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the 3D action-adventure style with a focus on co-op puzzle-solving and combat.
- #19 The TakeOver
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,142 reviews2019
Dev: Pelikan13
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.6 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 73%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Action 6.2%, Arcade 3.6%, Retro 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 2D beat 'em up featuring comic-style cutscenes and fluid, modern combat.
- #20 Fight'N Rage
84% matchVery Positive91% of 3,147 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 46.5%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Action 5.7%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep combat system within a 2D side-scrolling framework that rewards skill and timing.
- #21 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
82% matchVery Positive88% of 980 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 28.4%, Beat 'em up 25.9%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Action 7%, Co-op 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Includes a vast library of classic arcade beat 'em ups that defined the genre's golden age.
- #22 Dawn of the Monsters
83% matchVery Positive88% of 145 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 29.2%, Comic Book 17.6%, Action 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 8%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique kaiju-themed beat 'em up that features a distinct comic book visual style.
- #23 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
81% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
"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 32%, 2D Fighter 24.5%, Local Co-Op 15%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Co-op 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled 2D brawler that emphasizes fast-paced, multi-plane combat.
- #24 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Interabang Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 33.2%, 2D Fighter 24.1%, Comic Book 15.9%, Co-op 7.9%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled beat 'em up that captures the irreverent humor of its source material.
- #25 Scott Pilgrim EX
77% matchVery Positive86% of 399 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.8%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Action 6.8%, Co-op 6.7%
- #26 Colossus Down
80% matchVery Positive86% of 105 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 39.6%, Local Multiplayer 13.8%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Co-op 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a unique, hand-drawn art style and quirky, violent combat.
- #27 99Vidas
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 641 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 53.7%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Action 7.5%, Retro 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired brawler that pays homage to 90s classics with vibrant, colorful pixel art.
- #28 Streets of Fury EX
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 850 reviews2015
Dev: Guard Crush
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 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 41.6%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Co-op 9.9%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gritty beat 'em up that excels in local co-op and multiplayer chaos.
- #29 MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE
77% matchVery Positive94% of 655 reviews2021
Dev: Ocellus StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!
Why similar: Comic Book 54.2%, Action 10.8%, 2D 8.6%, Arcade 7.4%, Funny 6.4%
- #30 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
78% matchMixed47% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 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 34.9%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Co-op 12.1%, Combat 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade-style beat 'em up that brings classic action figures to life with fluid 2D combat.
- #31 Caveman Warriors
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.9%, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Co-op 6.3%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D co-op game that features cartoonish visuals and classic side-scrolling action.
- #32 Big Helmet Heroes
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,009 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 44.2%, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Co-op 12%, Action 5.9%, Arcade 5%
- #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 60.5%, Local Co-Op 23.4%, Action 7.3%, Co-op 5.4%, 2D 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A theatrical beat 'em up where the combat is performed as a stage play, emphasizing style and timing.
- #34 Decline's Drops
73% matchVery Positive96% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: Le Moulin aux Bulles
Windows
Grab your punching gloves, put your clogs on and smash your way in the world of Decline's Drops, a fully hand-drawn platform-brawler full of weird frogs, bizarre chickens and odd hydras! Avenge your destroyed garden and defeat the 6 heads of the Eternal Corp.! If you can, that is.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.3%, 2D Fighter 28.5%, Comic Book 21.7%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, 2D 3.2%
- #35 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,854 reviews2025
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 38.3%, Comic Book 21.4%, Local Co-Op 10%, Co-op 8.6%, Arcade 4.2%
- #36 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
76% matchVery Positive83% of 3,033 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 55.4%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Action 7.1%, Anime 6.9%, Co-op 4.8%
- #37 Dancin' Divas
72% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: MrPr1993Pub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
A robbery has taken place! Four Diva's from around the world are showcasing their treasures at the local lounge but things have gone south. It's time to fight back!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.1%, 2D Fighter 28.6%, Action 5.5%, Retro 5%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #38 Miraculous - Paris Under Siege
74% matchMixed54% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Petit FabrikPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Step into the suits of Ladybug and Cat Noir in their most daring adventure yet! Embark on a thrilling adventure where heroism, acrobatic combat and parkour agility collide as Shadow Moth unleashes a wave of villains across the city. It’s up to you and your friends to save Paris!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.6%, Action 12.8%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 7.5%, Anime 5.1%
- #39 Strikey Sisters
74% matchVery Positive89% of 935 reviews2017
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Say hello to a fantasy themed action arcade brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy bosses, and even local 2 player co-op mode!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.7%, Co-op 12%, Combat 11%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%
- #40 Vengeance Hunters
72% matchVery Positive87% of 63 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 29.9%, 2D Fighter 22.8%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Combat 6.5%
- #41 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
73% 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 38.9%, Comic Book 23.4%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Action 5.5%
- #42 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 40.1%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Co-op 10%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Combat 5.8%
- #43 Maiden Cops
70% matchVery Positive87% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Maiden Cops is a Beat'em Up full of classic, arcade-style action and ass kicking. Choose among the gorgeous Maiden Cops policewomen, tackle crime in Maiden City and enjoy premium-level pixel art and a breathtaking soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 57.4%, Action 7.4%, Retro 6.9%, Anime 6.1%, Arcade 6%
- #44 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 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 35.6%, 2D Fighter 28.6%, Action 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Co-op 4.5%
- #45 Arson and Plunder: Unleashed
75% matchMixed47% of 125 reviews2015
Dev: Chainsaw Syndicate
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arson & Plunder is a 2D arcade/beat'em up adventure based on the genre classics of the 90's. The classic gameplay has been brought up to speed with the latest developments and trends! In typical beat'em up style, playing an orc or elf you wade through hordes of enemies out to kill you.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.7%, Local Co-Op 27.7%, Action 12.5%
- #46 Fly Punch Boom!
71% 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: Beat 'em up 27.3%, 2D Fighter 26.9%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, Co-op 6.4%
- #47 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,746 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Beat 'em up 36.6%, 2D Fighter 34.5%, Action 6.3%, Local Co-Op 5.3%, Arcade 4.3%
- #48 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
70% matchMixed61% of 94 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 33.9%, 2D Fighter 29.3%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Action 7.9%, Co-op 4.6%
- #49 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 37.5%, 2D Fighter 23.5%, Co-op 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.8%
- #50 Holo X Break
67% matchVery Positive86% of 2,649 reviews2024
Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.4%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Action 7.2%, Combat 6.9%, Co-op 5.7%
- #51 En Garde!
67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,267 reviews2023
Dev: Fireplace Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 63.6%, Combat 11.8%, Action 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6%, Funny 4.7%
- #52 Asterix & Obelix: Heroes
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 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%, Singleplayer 29.2%, Adventure 20.7%
- #53 Double Dragon: Neon
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,539 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 66.9%, Co-op 9.7%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%, Action 4.8%
- #54 River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 283 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Kunio, the beloved hot-blooded renegade, is back to wreak havoc in the world of the Three Kingdoms! The characters take on the roles of famous generals for a game packed with wild action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.4%, Action 9.2%, Combat 6.9%, 2D 6%, Retro 5.8%
- #55 Full Metal Furies
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Local Co-Op 21%, Co-op 15.3%, Action 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 3.4%
- #56 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 48.7%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Co-op 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 5.9%
- #57 Men against Lizards
65% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: VICTORIA Games
Windows
A game in which you really look like the main character!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.4%, 2D Fighter 41%, Combat 5.1%, 2D 3.4%, Anime 3.2%
- #58 Slap Village: Reality Slap
69% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2016
Dev: MonkeyToons
Windows · Mac
Set in an anachronistic Western with multitude of characters and adventures to discover, Slap Village mixes up the past and the present time within a context full of humour and mystery. Immerse yourself in this wild adventure and find out about the story of Lurditas and her inseparable friend Rasta.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 59.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Female Protagonist 13%, Singleplayer 7.5%
- #59 River City Girls Zero
67% matchMixed66% of 286 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Join Kunio, Riki, Misako, and Kyoko for bone-crunching, 16-bit, co-op beat-'em-up action - newly translated and released outside of Japan after 28 years! The original 1994 graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay are augmented with new motion-comic cutscenes, a new animated intro, and new music!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52%, Multiplayer 7%, Co-op 6.9%, Combat 6.8%, Retro 6.2%
- #60 Oblin Party
64% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Tellus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Control your hands and destroy friendships in this physics-based couch/online fighting game. Use your elastic arms to swing, slingshot, and parkour around the highly dynamic maps. Wield powerful weapons or use your bare fists to bonk your opponents!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.2%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Co-op 7.8%, Action 7.4%