Games Like Aztez

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 58%, Action 27.7%, Indie 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Aztez, this game combines brutal, visceral beat-'em-up combat with a strong historical and mythological setting.

Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 81.4%, Action 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same high-octane, 2D spectacle-fighter energy with deep combo systems and a distinct, stylized art direction.

Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Action 47.3%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly bridges the gap between turn-based strategy and high-speed fighting, echoing the hybrid nature of the seed game.

Aces Wild is a fast-paced, hardcore, aerial beat 'em up!Engage in insane aerial martial arts combat against countless opponents!It utilizes a 'Wild Meter' which increases the power of your attacks butalso makes enemies more aggressive!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.2%, Action 20.5%, Character Action Game 14% ★, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on fast-paced, high-skill brawling that rewards aggressive play and mastery of complex combat mechanics.

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 72.8%, Action 18.9%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers one of the most mechanically deep and rewarding combat systems in the beat-'em-up genre, mirroring the skill-based intensity of Aztez.

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 62%, Action 27.4%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This minimalist brawler focuses entirely on the rhythm and speed of combat, stripping away fluff to highlight pure action.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Action 72.2%, Indie 27.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a highly stylized, fast-paced experience where precision and quick decision-making are essential for survival.

The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.6%, Action 28.7%, Character Action Game 27.1% ★, Indie 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features highly stylized, monochromatic-leaning visuals and extremely fast, combo-heavy 2D action.

Ignite the galaxy. Aeon Must Die! Experience a unique beat ‘em-up introducing breakneck risk-reward gameplay, innovative AI and tactical fighting, all packaged in an incredible art style.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 66.9%, Action 21.7%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a unique, aggressive combat system and a highly stylized aesthetic that aligns well with the tone of Aztez.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 69.1%, Action 20.6%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game demands the same level of precision, pattern recognition, and high-skill execution required in Aztez's combat encounters.

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: Beat 'em up 70.2%, Action 24.2%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: While 3D, this game offers a brutal, high-skill martial arts experience that emphasizes mastery and punishing difficulty.

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.5%, Action 29.4%, Indie 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, first-person brawling experience that shares the brutal, unconventional spirit of the seed game.

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 69.6%, Action 21.4%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: As a modern pinnacle of the beat-'em-up genre, it provides the tight, responsive combat controls that fans of Aztez will appreciate.

Earth’s Dawn is looming and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance! Dive into frantic side-scrolling combat and take the fight to the alien horde before destroying hulking bosses!

Why similar: Action 42.1%, Beat 'em up 36.9%, Indie 21%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling action game that focuses on weapon variety and fast-paced combat against waves of enemies.

Fight across the ruins of London using carefully refined Free-Form Combat, taking down a terrifying variety of mutated zombies with an expanding special move-set. Created for 1-4 players, for online and offline play, Bloody Zombies is also enhanced with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.9%, Character Action Game 31.5% ★, Action 15.7%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused beat-'em-up that provides a gritty, visceral combat experience with a distinct visual style.

One Strike is a 2d fighting game with fast and furious gameplay, memorable characters, and a retro pixelart aesthetic! Choose between one of six unique fighters, travel to medieval Japan’s beautiful pixelated landscapes and fight to become the greatest warrior in history.

Why similar: Action 64.2%, Indie 35.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist fighting game where combat is decided in a single hit, emphasizing the tension and precision found in Aztez's combat.

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a fast-paced, retro-inspired action experience that prioritizes fluid movement and precise combat encounters.

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 69.9%, Action 25%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A kinetic, combo-driven brawler that emphasizes environmental awareness and rapid-fire combat execution.

Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.7%, Action 35.5%, Indie 17.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythmic brawler that focuses on defensive timing and counter-attacks rather than traditional button-mashing.

A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes

Why similar: Indie 63.5%, Action 36.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a difficult, swordplay-focused experience where every strike must be calculated, similar to the high-stakes combat in Aztez.

Arashi Gaiden is a turn-based action game with frenetic dash and slash combat. Use your blades, shurikens, teleports and chains to quickly cut through enemies and face powerful Bosses with unique mechanics that redefine what a turn-based game is.

Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, Action 43.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends turn-based tactics with hack-and-slash action, mirroring the strategic metagame and combat loop of the seed game.

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 76.3%, Action 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern beat-'em-up with deep RPG-lite progression and a heavy emphasis on complex combo strings.

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 66%, Action 22.2%, Indie 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite combines platforming with beat-'em-up combat, offering a challenging experience with high replayability.

This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 66.5%, Action 26.5%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, score-attack hack-and-slash game that rewards aggressive play and quick reflexes.

Lead an elite strike team through the wars of a reborn civilisation, and decide the fate of humanity through your achievements and choices. Traverse a dynamic war-map, engage in fast, turn-based battles, and explore the world of 2952.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the strategy side of the genre, offering turn-based tactical combat that complements the action-heavy recommendations.

A Wuxia-themed action game featuring one-hit-kill martial arts combat.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.2%, Action 32.7%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A martial arts beat-'em-up that focuses on fluid 2D combat and character-driven action.

Proxy Blade Zero is a hardcore 3D action game with technical combat. Play as Fenrir, an advanced battle android, against the armies of King Anima.

Why similar: Character Action Game 45.4% ★, Beat 'em up 41.4%, Action 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that emphasizes flashy, high-damage combos and fast-paced movement.

Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.

Why similar: Action 94.3%, Indie 5.7%

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 77.9%, Action 16.8%, Indie 5.3%

Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.

Why similar: Action 74.4%, Indie 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: An unforgiving, combat-focused game set in a historical context that demands high skill and persistence.

Slash and Dash, raise your army, learn powerful combos and take back your land!

Why similar: Action 48.2%, Strategy 29.4%, Indie 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines 2D action with light strategy elements, capturing the feeling of leading a force through combat.

Fight against numerous mutated creatures across this desolate land. Unlock characters, items, and learn of the world’s history. Dive into this action packed sidescrolling, rogue-lite experience. Fight, die, try again.

Why similar: Action 66.8%, Indie 33.2%

Duke it out with massive alien robots during the peak of the Mayan civilization. Nuke, zap, implode, incinerate and destroy your friends in singleplayer or local multiplayer. Win the adoration of your tiny Mayan tribesmen, and keep an eye out for Mayan Gods who will try to crash your party.

Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Action 37.3%, Indie 13.9%

An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

Why similar: Action 52.3%, Beat 'em up 27%, Indie 20.7%

Street Karate 3 is a thrilling beat 'em up game where you combat numerous foes in unequal duels. Wield improvised weapons, execute powerful strikes wisely, and utilize throws and jumps to conquer challenges. Revive strategically, prove your skill, and emerge victorious!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 69.7%, Strategy 23.7%, Indie 6.6%

Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.

Why similar: Action 64.1%, Indie 35.9%

A Mesoamerican fantasy RPG that blends turn-based and real-time combat. Explore the world through three handcrafted stories forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Action 100%

Plasma Puncher is an action-brawler taking place at a cellular level! As the last standing white blood cell, you must destroy the virulent army of microbes that invaded the bloodstream, using your bare fists and an assortment of power-ups and special attacks! It's all about punching amoebas into oblivion, baby!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 69.1%, Action 20.4%, Indie 10.5%

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.3%, Character Action Game 42.1% ★, Action 11.6%

Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.8%, Action 31.1%, Strategy 24.1%

Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

Why similar: Action 88.8%, Indie 11.2%

Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 72.4%, Action 27.6%

Play as a raging dwarf and crush your enemies with mighty hammer strikes! Runic Rampage features brutal melee combat, badass bosses and a challenging hunt for the fragments of a legendary rune stone.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 72.6%, Action 17.4%, Indie 10.1%

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 80.8%, Action 12.5%, Indie 6.6%

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Action 59.6%, Indie 40.4%

APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.7%, Action 23.5%, Indie 13.8%

Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.

Why similar: Action 100%

Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

Why similar: Action 67.2%, Indie 32.8%

Stone Age Wars is an RPG arcade game where you assemble a team of prehistoric soldiers, each with unique abilities and go up against waves of vicious enemies.

Why similar: Strategy 66.9%, Action 21.4%, Indie 11.6%

Story of a Gladiator is an arena beat 'em up where you take the role of a man in search of his destiny. Fight against waves of enemies in the arena to earn coin and fame until you are strong enough to enter the colosseum and become champion.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 75.2%, Action 17.1%, Indie 7.7%

Agent in Depth is a daring action-platformer featuring fast-paced action and instant-death combat. You’ll run, jump, aim, and deflect bullets with your katana to blow up your enemies. No checkpoints, no upgrades: just pure skills. Deflect, die, learn, repeat. Be better, be faster.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 58%, Action 29.4%, Indie 12.5%

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 71.9%, Action 25.6%, Indie 2.4%

Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 71.1%, Action 24%, Indie 4.9%

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Action 69.9%, Indie 30.1%

Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

Why similar: Action 64.8%, Indie 35.2%

Rip through hordes of enemies with fury and style in this fast-paced action RPG. Play as Astor, a young warrior determined to unveil the secrets behind his creators’ unforeseen demise. Wield an arsenal of runic weapons to hunt down the evil haunting the planet Gliese and save it from impending doom.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 74.3%, Action 25.7%

Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.6%, Action 35.4%, Indie 18%

Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.

Why similar: Action 63.2%, Indie 36.8%