- #1 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2
97% 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: Local Co-Op 29.4%, 2D Fighter 22.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers refined combat mechanics and more of the same charming, slapstick-filled cooperative action.
- #2 Streets of Rage 4
96% 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 67.3%, Local Co-Op 8%, Action 6%, Arcade 5.5%, Retro 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for modern beat-'em-ups, featuring tight controls, beautiful art, and excellent local cooperative play.
- #3 River City Girls
96% 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 62.2%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 5.9%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, stylish take on the genre with deep combat mechanics and a great sense of humor.
- #4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
95% 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 67.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the retro arcade feel with fluid combat and a strong emphasis on cooperative teamwork.
- #5 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
94% 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 52.8%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Co-op 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This entry revitalizes a classic franchise with rogue-lite elements and a wide roster of playable characters for co-op.
- #6 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
94% matchMixed62% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!
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: Like the seed game, it features a famous comedic duo in a hand-drawn, slapstick-heavy brawler environment.
- #7 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
93% 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 59.5%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 5.8%, Co-op 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features vibrant pixel art and RPG elements that complement its fast-paced, cooperative brawling action.
- #8 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 50.3%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 9.2%, Co-op 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This urban fantasy brawler features choice-driven narrative elements that add replayability to the classic combat formula.
- #9 99Vidas
92% 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 51.5%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Arcade 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 80s and 90s beat-'em-ups that prioritizes local co-op and retro pixel aesthetics.
- #10 Fight'N Rage
91% 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 53.5%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Retro 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore beat-'em-up that focuses on deep combo systems and classic arcade-style challenge.
- #11 Final Vendetta
90% 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 65.8%, Arcade 9.6%, 2D Fighter 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, no-nonsense beat-'em-up that emphasizes precise combat and a gritty, retro-inspired soundtrack.
- #12 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 69%, Arcade 8.3%, Retro 7.3%, Co-op 4.4%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the foundational arcade experiences that defined the genre for decades.
- #13 Castle Crashers®
87% 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 56.4%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Co-op 10.5%, Arcade 5.5%, Adventure 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary cooperative brawler that balances chaotic action with a distinct, humorous art style.
- #14 Double Dragon: Neon
89% 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 70.9%, Co-op 7.3%, Arcade 6%, Retro 5.9%, Local Co-Op 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into 80s nostalgia with a humorous tone and an over-the-top, energetic combat system.
- #15 Raging Justice
88% 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 48.4%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Co-op 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a gritty, classic arcade experience with a unique visual style and satisfying cooperative combat.
- #16 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
85% 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: Beat 'em up 34.6%, 2D Fighter 14.1%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 10%
Why You'll Like It: A massive archive of classic titles that showcases the evolution of the cooperative beat-'em-up genre.
- #17 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
86% 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 44.4%, 2D Fighter 12.2%, Retro 11%, Arcade 7.7%, Co-op 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, indie-developed brawler that features a comedic duo and a distinct 8-bit retro aesthetic.
- #18 Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition
86% 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 48.6%, Retro 11.9%, 2D Fighter 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is a fast-paced, over-the-top action game that embraces the absurdity of 80s action cinema.
- #19 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
84% 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 47.5%, 2D Fighter 14.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic, licensed brawler that captures the retro aesthetic and simple, satisfying combat of 80s arcade games.
- #20 Foul Play
84% 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 65.3%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Action 4.9%, Co-op 4.1%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique theatrical-themed brawler where you perform combat on a stage to impress an audience.
- #21 Caveman Warriors
83% 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 47.1%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, 2D Fighter 11.3%, Arcade 5.5%, Co-op 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative platformer-brawler that emphasizes teamwork and varied character skills in a prehistoric setting.
- #22 Vengeance Hunters
80% 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 40.1%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, 2D Fighter 11.6%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic, pixel-art beat-'em-up that focuses on tight, retro-style combat mechanics.
- #23 Unruly Heroes
82% 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 57.5%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 10.1%, Action 5.1%, Adventure 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends beat-'em-up combat with platforming challenges and a charming, stylized visual presentation.
- #24 Battletoads
81% 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 44.4%, Co-op 18.4%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 7.9%, 2D Fighter 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This modern revival keeps the series' reputation for varied gameplay, humor, and challenging cooperative action.
- #25 Zombie Vikings
81% 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 59.9%, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, cooperative brawler that focuses on chaotic combat and quirky character abilities.
- #26 Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch
78% 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 69.2%, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Action 6.9%, Indie 1.8%
- #27 The Expendabros
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,242 reviews2014
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Local Co-Op 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Co-op 14.5%, Action 13.4%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic action game that captures the spirit of 80s action movies with a free, bite-sized experience.
- #28 The TakeOver
79% 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 69.7%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Retro 6.3%, Arcade 6.3%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-fidelity beat-'em-up that pays homage to the classics while offering smooth, responsive gameplay.
- #29 Big Helmet Heroes
76% 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 51.7%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Co-op 10%, Action 4.3%
- #30 Scott Pilgrim EX
74% 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 48.5%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Co-op 5.9%
- #31 Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
77% matchVery Positive94% of 5,461 reviews2018
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Local Co-Op 34.2%, Co-op 23.9%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Adventure 7.4%
- #32 Arson and Plunder: Unleashed
79% matchMixed47% of 127 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 63%, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, indie-developed beat-'em-up that offers simple cooperative fun in a fantasy setting.
- #33 Guns, Gore & Cannoli
76% 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: Beat 'em up 44.5%, Co-op 20.7%, Action 12.8%, Arcade 12%, Indie 5%
- #34 Rampage Knights
74% matchVery Positive93% of 3,602 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.9%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Co-op 12.8%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 3.3%
- #35 Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus
77% matchMixed45% of 209 reviews2014
Dev: SuckerFree Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dungeons the Eye of Draconus is a early 90’s arcade style, one to three player, comedy, retro brawler, with both local and online multiplayer support, complete with mounts; multiple attacks, and varied gameplay, all reminiscent of Battle Toads, Golden Axe and TMNT Arcade.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 72.7%, Action 8%, Co-op 7.1%, Adventure 6.4%, Indie 5.8%
- #36 Last Slice
73% 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 53.2%, 2D Fighter 10.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 7.2%
- #37 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
72% 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 58.9%, 2D Fighter 19.3%, Arcade 11%, Action 4%, Co-op 2.9%
- #38 Fist Puncher
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 312 reviews2013
Dev: Team2Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.9%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Action 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Retro 4.9%
- #39 Coffee Crisis
75% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.6%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Co-op 7.2%
- #40 I Am The Hero
73% matchVery Positive82% of 544 reviews2017
Dev: Crazyant
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 63.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 7.6%, Co-op 6.2%, Adventure 4.8%
- #41 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
73% 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 79.9%, Retro 7%, Action 5.7%, Co-op 4.5%, Adventure 3%
- #42 Wendigo Blue
69% matchVery Positive91% of 137 reviews2025
Dev: EndlessFluff
Windows
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 62.2%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Local Co-Op 6.6%, Action 6.4%
- #43 Garbanzo Quest
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 626 reviews2024
Dev: zagawee
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 39.9%, Retro 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Action 6.4%, Indie 6.2%
- #44 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 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Co-op 16.3%, Retro 10.8%, Action 9.2%
- #45 Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 - The Crystal Menhir
72% 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 57.6%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Co-op 7.6%, Action 4.7%
- #46 The Chosen Warriors
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX GameS
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The Chosen Warriors is a new old school side scroller beat 'em up inspired by games like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 74.8%, Action 9.2%, Indie 8.6%, Adventure 7.4%
- #47 Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence
68% matchVery Positive86% of 185 reviews2023
Dev: Blue Sunset GamesPub: Console Labs S.A.
Windows
Brutal next chapter of Amiga's legendary beat'em up 'Franko: The Crazy Revenge' is here. It's time to clean the streets of shit. The iconic game finally gets a sequel it deserves. Are you ready? They are coming!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.4%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, 2D Fighter 16%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 4%
- #48 Stitchlings
65% matchVery Positive97% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: Studio WoolworksPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Play solo, or grab a friend and embark on a bite-sized co-op combat adventure fighting toy monsters, picking them apart, while you stitch together your uniquely customized Stitchlings!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.2%, Local Co-Op 26.1%, Co-op 6%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 3.4%
- #49 Samurai Riot Definitive Edition
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: Wako Factory
Windows · Linux
Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 60.8%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 13%, Indie 9.9%
- #50 Donuts'n'Justice
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 151 reviews2016
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.2%, Retro 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 8.8%
- #51 New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
70% 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: Retro 27.1%, Arcade 20.6%, Co-op 17.6%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Action 7.9%
- #52 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
67% matchVery Positive95% of 777 reviews2020
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
Why similar: Arcade 26.9%, Retro 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10%
- #53 Streets of Fury EX
69% 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 50.3%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Retro 9.4%, Co-op 8.5%, Arcade 6.3%
- #54 Tonight We Riot
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 564 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Pushers Union 512Pub: Means Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.4%, Action 13.6%, Retro 10.9%, Indie 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #55 Willy's Wonderland - The Game
67% matchMixed50% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Willy’s Wonderland – The Game is a 2.5D beat ‘em up game based on the cult film of the same name, in which a group of Animatronics come to life and slaughter people who dare visit Willy’s Wonderland.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.7%, Local Co-Op 27.1%, Co-op 13.9%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 8.5%
- #56 Bum: Revenge
65% matchMixed63% of 384 reviews2025
Dev: Patologgia Interactive
Windows
First-person homeless crime sandbox. Steal, drink, hallucinate and crush rival bums in chaotic online co-op.
Why similar: Co-op 62.6%, Action 25.7%, Adventure 11.7%
- #57 Double Dragon Trilogy
70% matchMixed55% of 1,088 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987. Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 12%, Retro 11.7%, Co-op 3%
- #58 Crazy Pixel Streaker
70% matchMixed59% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: LubiterumPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Fresh and Insane Brawler with Roguelike elements. Lead a fellowship of jackasses abducted by angry aliens and forced to spread chaos into the most famous sports events. Instant fun, Retro Arcade style, for up to 4 players.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.1%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Arcade 11%, Co-op 10%, Action 7%
- #59 Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
67% 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 46.4%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Retro 9.2%, Co-op 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%