Games Like Broforce

A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 15%, Co-op 15%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Side Scroller 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest matches in both tone and mechanics, delivering hyperviolent side-scrolling co-op shooting built around cheesy action-hero excess.

The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

Why similar: America 19.2% ★, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is essentially a standalone Broforce spin-off, with the same destructible run-and-gun gameplay, movie-hero parody energy, and chaotic co-op feel.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26%, Co-op 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends destructible 2D levels, co-op breaching, and explosive room-clearing into a tighter but very Broforce-friendly action format.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Co-op 18.1%, Local Co-Op 16%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Gore 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This nails the same mix of side-scrolling co-op shooting, exaggerated gore, and nonstop momentum, just with a mobster-zombie theme.

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.2%, Co-op 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its crunchy side-scrolling gunplay, retro action-movie attitude, and co-op-friendly screen-filling firefights feel very close to Broforce's core appeal.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Co-op 19.3%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Side Scroller 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op pixel run-and-gun missions, constant weapon experimentation, and chunky 2D firefights make it a natural follow-up to Broforce.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Retro 10%

Why You'll Like It: This is a polished retro run-and-gun full of heavy weapons, co-op action, and relentless enemy pressure in the exact vein Broforce fans tend to enjoy.

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Gore 10.7%, Co-op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The physics-driven 2D combat, destructible arenas, and hilarious local multiplayer violence hit a lot of the same chaotic notes as Broforce.

Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Co-op 16.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Side Scroller 8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures that same gleeful 'one-man army' feeling with giant guns, constant explosions, and a breezy modern take on classic run-and-gun action.

The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 11.5%, Retro 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: As a modernized Contra, it delivers the same kind of frantic two-player run-and-gun platform shooting that clearly overlaps with Broforce.

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: Co-op 20.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Gore 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The first game is a bit rougher than its sequel but still offers the same satisfying co-op side-scrolling gunplay and pulpy overkill.

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: Local Co-Op 28.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Co-op 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic co-op run-and-gun shares Broforce's love of twitchy movement, absurd violence, and arcade-style stage-by-stage carnage.

Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Retro 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its character-swapping, joke-heavy pixel action and nonstop firefights make it feel like a more experimental cousin to Broforce.

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Co-op 24.3%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Broforce owes a lot to Metal Slug's explosive arcade chaos, and this entry remains one of the best for over-the-top 2D shooting and co-op mayhem.

Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Gore 9%

Why You'll Like It: It translates Serious Sam's huge hordes and ridiculous weaponry into a 2D format that feels surprisingly close to Broforce's nonstop excess.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.9%, Co-op 12.8%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Platformer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same fast 2D shooting rhythm and co-op energy, but filters it through a roguelite structure with lots of weapons and replayability.

Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Platformer 19.1%, Shooter 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This modern retro run-and-gun delivers grotesque visuals, heavy firepower, and fast co-op destruction in a way Broforce players should immediately click with.

The nightmarish dinosaur-spider hybrids known as Spidersaurs have run amok! Armed with an arsenal of awesome weapons, it's up to you (and a friend in co-op mode) to shoot your way through six levels of ferocious run-’n’-gun mayhem and send these mutant monstrosities back to the stone age.

Why similar: Shooter 27.7%, Funny 15.2%, Arcade 15.2%, 2D 15%, Action 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a bright, tightly designed co-op run-and-gun with strong Contra/Broforce-style pacing and plenty of projectile chaos.

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.2%, Co-op 13.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 8%, Side Scroller 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic side-scrolling shooting, dark comedy, and co-op campaign give it a similar 'action movie turned into a 2D game' vibe.

Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.7%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Co-op 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more roguelike, its class-based 2D co-op shooting and escalating battlefield chaos scratch a similar high-adrenaline itch.

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Action 20.9%, 2D 12.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-heavy side-scrolling shooter design, huge enemy machines, and constant explosive set pieces give it a similar high-impact feel.

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25%, Co-op 23.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Funny 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Broforce is couch co-op chaos in a side-scrolling campaign, this is a great pick even though it leans more into melee combat.

Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve is charged with cleaning up the city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Gore 14.5%, Comedy 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: Its cover-based side-scrolling shootouts, pixel carnage, and irreverent humor make it a good tonal and mechanical side-step from Broforce.

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Co-op 23%, Platformer 13.9%, Multiplayer 10%, Side Scroller 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is more precision-focused than Broforce, but the run-and-gun stages, local co-op, and relentless 2D action still make it a good crossover pick.

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Platformer 26.3%, Shooter 17.7%, 2D 10.1%, Arcade 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op side-scrolling shooter action is louder and more loot-driven, but the constant enemy swarms and heavy gunplay make it a strong fit.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Platformer 19.9%, Gore 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Action 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a heavier, more solo-focused take on run-and-gun platform shooting, but the huge weapons and brutal pacing line up well with Broforce's intensity.

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Co-op 15.7%, Action 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though more brawler-leaning, its stylish side-scrolling violence, gunplay, and local co-op survival mode make it a reasonable fit for Broforce fans.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.5%, Action 18.6%, Platformer 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its acrobatic movement and nonstop projectile-dodging gunfights capture the same fast, stylish 2D shooter rush even without the co-op emphasis.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Multiplayer 16.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Local Co-Op 11%, Platformer 7.9%

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Co-op 21.7%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 9.5%, Multiplayer 9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Broforce, it thrives on explosive spectacle, ridiculous weapons, and that classic arcade run-and-gun rhythm that never really slows down.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Shooter 16.2%, Gore 15.8%, Action 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 14.1%

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Gore 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 12.6%, Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a brutally violent 2D action game that captures Broforce's love of speed, gore, and explosive platform shooting, just in a harsher solo package.

Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.

Why similar: Multiplayer 23.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.4%, Platformer 14.3%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Co-op 8.6%

Brain / Out is a multiplayer shooter with a nostalgic post-Soviet feel. Experience dynamic battles and exterminate your enemies with a large arsenal of modern weaponry. Lock'n'load!

Why similar: Shooter 16.9%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, 2D 11.6%, Co-op 9.9%

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

Why similar: Co-op 21.6%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%

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: Local Co-Op 23.4%, Co-op 18.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 8.5%

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.8%, Co-op 19.9%, Gore 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 7.9%

Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.7%, Co-op 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Gore 11%, Multiplayer 10.9%

Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.

Why similar: Multiplayer 23%, Local Multiplayer 17.7%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Funny 10.8%, Co-op 10.1%

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Co-op 15.5%, Local Co-Op 12%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%

This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

Why similar: Co-op 24.6%, Gore 23.3%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Funny 11.4%

Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, Co-op 16%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%

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: Local Co-Op 46.4%, Co-op 15.8%, Action 10.8%, Comedy 7.6%, Side Scroller 6.2%

MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.6%, Co-op 22.7%, Gore 18.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Funny 9.8%

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Co-op 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.5%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 10.3%, Co-op 8.9%

Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 13.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Side Scroller 9.5%

Join your favorite YouTubers on an Epic Quest in PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist.

Why similar: Co-op 21.4%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D 5.9%

Heave Ho is a riotous multiplayer party game for up to four players in couch co-op and versus play, or online with Steam Remote Play. Reach out, get a grip, and swing to victory — or meet your messy end!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.6%, Co-op 25.6%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Platformer 6.7%

Embark on a thrilling co-op adventure in 'Brave Escape,' a challenging platformer demanding teamwork to conquer perilous traps and treacherous terrain.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.5%, Co-op 17.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

"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: Local Co-Op 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Retro 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Co-op 19.8%, Action 17.6%, Indie 7.2%

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: Co-op 33%, Local Co-Op 30.8%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 4.2%

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 30.3%, Action 11.2%, Retro 7.1%, Indie 5.8%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Side Scroller 13%, Retro 12%

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Action 12.6%, Retro 9.4%

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: Side Scroller 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Retro 11.6%, Gore 11.1%, Action 9%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 36.3%, Platformer 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Retro 9.4%, Funny 5.7%

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: Co-op 33.8%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Action 8.5%

NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.7%, Co-op 18.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Platformer 10.8%