- #1 The Phantom
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
Windows
The Ghost Who Walks is back! Comics' very first costumed hero is coming to Steam and console in an all new side scrolling beat-em-up adventure. Take on the Singh brotherhood across the globe with only your physical strength, skill with weapons and fearsome reputation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.2%, 2D Fighter 22.9%, Comic Book 17.2%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Hand-drawn 5.7%
- #2 JIMMY'S AGONY
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: made_in_wisedev
Windows
in time between 1940's to 1960's, we live the Tommy JR Story while he is seeking something he want, is he a good guy? bad guy? it doesn't matter, he will get what he want.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.1%, Beat 'em up 23.3%, Comic Book 15%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Crime 10.1%
- #3 19|19
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 74 st.
Windows
1919. Saboteurs organised an insolent provocation in revolutionary Novgorod. So called «miracle-making» relics of Saint Lukian were stolen right on the eve of being exposed and debunked in public. Our paper «The Red Case» is following the investigation.
Why similar: World War I 31.9% ★, Detective 14%, Noir 11.2%, Crime 9.5%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
- #4 Lady Death Demonicron
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
Windows
LADY DEATH: DEMONICRON is an all new side-scrolling, sword slicing, magic wielding, 15 level, multiplayer beat-em-up that takes the best aspects of the 1990's arcade classics - all mixed together with a killer 90's industrial-metal soundtrack!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.7%, Beat 'em up 21%, Comic Book 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Multiple Endings 6.1%
- #5 Muscles Over Magic
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyoto Crank
Windows
Muscles Over Magic is a 2D action-platformer, beat-em-up with a love story. As the only non-magic user in the Kingdom, earn your chance to marry the Princess by leaving no other suitor left standing. Which will prevail in the end? Muscles or Magic?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Action RPG 11.8%, Hand-drawn 4.3%
- #6 Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Hack The PublisherPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Noir 17.9%, Action RPG 11.5%, Detective 5.2%
- #7 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
93% matchMixed62% of 334 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 34.4%, 2D Fighter 30.2%, Comic Book 22.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #8 Capybara Fighters!
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dillon SunPub: WoofWoofWolffe
Windows
Capybara Fighters! is a 2D/3D hybrid beat-em up set in modern Tokyo. You play as the star capybara of a cafe, whose life is disrupted when the Yakuza abduct your friend. To rescue them, you'll battle through enemies, earn money, and ultimately secure a plane ticket to Brazil for the final battle.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.5%, 2D Fighter 30.8%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Adventure 5.1%, 2D 4%
- #9 Whispers of the Forgotten
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ChanYiGames
Windows
《无名之诗》是一款奇幻冒险+横版ARPG。故事发生在一个魔法与科技交织的世界,在这里你将结识性格各异的新朋友,探索世界的各个大陆,一起战斗冒险。一场沉浸式奇幻冒险,等你亲启!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.6%, Beat 'em up 27.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, Comic Book 14.5%, 2D 3.1%
- #10 Shadow Chronicles: Nocturna
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red TeamPub: Red District Studios
Windows
Play as Donovan Blake, a tormented detective consumed by a mysterious curse. Fight through eerie environments, enemies, and powerful bosses as you uncover the truth behind the darkness in this 2.5D noir-inspired Beat 'em Up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, 2D Fighter 23.1%, Noir 20.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Detective 12.2%
- #11 Detained: Too Good for School
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
☆A 2D action RPG delinquent schoolgirl simulator!★ Take control of a delinquent schoolgirl freshly liberated after half a year behind bars. Attend classes, fight gangsters, work various part-time jobs, and cause all manner of mischief however you choose in this gorgeous 2D action RPG!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.9%, Crime 16.6%, Action RPG 15.9%, Open World 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
- #12 Man of Nollyn
89% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 27.3%, Detective 20.4%, Crime 15.6%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #13 Pitchfork Kingdom
89% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Adam BetzPub: OddBall Interactive
Windows
Pitchfork Kingdom is a 2D hack-and-slash where each level is full of exciting combat, obstacles, and adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.1%, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Action RPG 13.8%, 2D 4.7%
- #14 Gamma 19
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Technomancy Studios
Windows · Linux
Gamma 19 is an action RPG with beat 'em up battle mechanics. Punch and shoot your way through robots, worms, and creatures from another dimension in this strange new world!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.2%, Side Scroller 19%, Action RPG 16.1%, 2D Fighter 13.8%, Hand-drawn 6.3%
- #15 Night Slashers: Remake
87% matchMixed64% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.2%, 2D Fighter 29.9%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Comic Book 10.2%, 2D 4.5%
- #16 Manager can be Tough!: Case of the Kidnapped Waitress
86% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: One Man ArmyPub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Hack, slash, and blast your way through hordes of beastly enemies and powerful bosses to rescue your beautiful waitress in this sexy 2D Side scrolling action game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.2%, 2D Fighter 36.8%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 2D 2.3%
- #17 Fantasy Soul Revenge
86% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Nitx Games
Windows
Fantasy Soul Revenge is an exhilarating action RPG game that thrusts players into a vibrant, mythical world where dark forces threaten the realm. Players assume the role of a vengeful hero, harnessing the power of ancient souls to vanquish enemies and uncover hidden truths.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, 2D Fighter 33.7%, Side Scroller 25.8%, 2D 3.2%, Adventure 2.6%
- #18 Five Gods of Kung Fu
85% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Gregor Bestelmeyer
Windows
Five Gods of Kung Fu is a story driven Beat 'em Up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, 2D Fighter 31.1%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Open World 5%
- #19 DNA 1: Finale
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.7%, Beat 'em up 27.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #20 DNA: Final Episode: Part 2
83% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.7%, Beat 'em up 27.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #21 Daily Espada
84% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Pidroh
Windows · Mac
In Daily Espada from Pidroh, players assume the role of a family man drawn into Brazil’s most bizarre game show, as he fights hordes of monsters from Brazilian mythology. Maneuvering through fireballs and dodging enemy attacks in Daily Espada’s fast-paced combat is simple when compared to the protagonist’s struggle with his dysfunctional...
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.6%, Noir 24.7%, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Stylized 4.1%
- #22 DNA: Final Episode: Part 1
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.7%, Beat 'em up 27.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #23 DNA Season 2 | Episode 4
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.7%, Beat 'em up 27.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #24 Tough Law
81% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Cledson Lopes Marta de OliveiraPub: Cledman Games
Windows
A beat ‘em up adventure with paperboard style characters in which you can punch a lot and feel your adrenaline soar with so much action and rock and roll!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.9%, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Detective 15%, Hand-drawn 5%
- #25 Fine Line
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obsession
Windows
Meet the hardcore action-adventure about Eugene McPiggy — a pig, a cop, and a one-man crusade against crime in his city. Help the hero restore order by clearing the streets of thugs, junkies, and gangsters in our thrilling game — FINE LINE.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.6%, Beat 'em up 29.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action RPG 13.3%, Adventure 7.8%
- #26 Fallen City Brawl
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Fallen City StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36%, 2D Fighter 33.7%, Side Scroller 25.8%, 2D 4.5%
- #27 Gloomy Clues: The Broken Mirror
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Paradise ®
Windows · Mac · Linux
A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes, interrogate suspects, and survive in this point-and-click remake, rebuilt from the ground up. Solve the mystery before your demons consume you. Play the free demo and wishlist now!
Why similar: Noir 22.7%, Comic Book 16.6%, Detective 16.5%, Crime 11.5%, Choices Matter 7.1%
- #28 Monsters, Briefcase and Road
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Waqudoo
Windows
Colorful bitemap, which takes place in the world of monsters. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of travel through different places of the world to achieve the goal of the hero. Destroy enemies standing in your way. And get to the truth in the game Monsters, Briefcase and Road.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.2%, Noir 23%, Crime 14.6%, Beat 'em up 14.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%
- #29 Blacksad: Under the Skin
78% matchVery Positive84% of 6,719 reviews2019
Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!
Why similar: Noir 21.8%, Comic Book 18.3%, Detective 15%, Crime 12.6%, Choices Matter 7%
- #30 Spanish Rage
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Videojuegos FermínPub: Erbe Software
Windows
Spanish Rage is a beat'em up that fuses the frenetic action of the arcade rooms with an aesthetic and a narrative never before exploited in the history of video games: the Quinqui cinema.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.1%, Beat 'em up 37.4%, Side Scroller 21.5%
- #31 City of Rampage
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zhengis Tasbolatov
Windows
City of Rampage is an intense 2D action-brawler inspired by "Comix Zone" and "Streets of Rage", featuring advanced fighting mechanics, with tough enemies and even tougher bosses. With hand-drawn graphics and dope soundtracks you will enjoy every moment of your struggle through City of Rampage!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, 2D Fighter 20.1%, Comic Book 18.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Crime 10.7%
- #32 Crazy Flasher Series 2021
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,791 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Law
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The classic flash game series CrazyFlasher, which used to accompany young people, is packed by its author Andy law and uploaded to the world - famous game platform steam, which is convenient for players to collect.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.1%, Beat 'em up 29.5%, Action RPG 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Stylized 4.1%
- #33 26 Moves: The Queen's Plot
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Danari Games
Windows
Silence is a luxury you don't have. Unravel a dark noir point-and-click mystery where justice and revenge blur. You have exactly 26 moves to reach the end. In this psychological duel, are you the master of your own fate, or just a pawn in someone else’s game?
Why similar: Noir 29.7%, Detective 16.4%, Crime 13.1%, Point & Click 9.4%, Hand-drawn 9%
- #34 Scufflers
78% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Jareed Dempsey
Windows
Knock opponents as far off-screen as possible. A platform-fighter with extremely simple controls. Game is played in rounds, where everything resets when someone is knocked off the screen, until someone is the last character standing.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, 2D Fighter 34.4%, Side Scroller 25.3%, 2D 4.1%
- #35 Combat Kings
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Super God
Windows
Classic beat'em up meets modern fighting game! Combat rogue robots that are taking over the city. Upgrade your characters with new skills as you fight your way through different levels.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.3%, Side Scroller 26.7%, 2D Fighter 23.6%, 2D 5.5%
- #36 School Hero
73% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Gkoros PolychronisPub: GPoly Games
Windows · Linux
Beat everyone in the school and save your beloved girlfriend in this anime-inspired Beat Em Up game!, as Sakura high calls for a new Hero. Will you answer the call and save her?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.8%, Side Scroller 23%, Comic Book 20.7%, Hand-drawn 9%, 2D 4.9%
- #37 Stone Protectors
75% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: EurocomPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
SLAM INTO THE STONE ZONE FOR A WILD BATTLE OF THE BANDS. IT'S YOU AND THE REST OF THE STONE PROTECTORS AGAINST EVIL ZOK AND HIS WHOLE SUCKY GROUP. YOU GET TO PLAY CLIFFORD, CORNELIUS, CHESTER, MAXWELL, OR ANGUS. MAKE SPECIAL MOVES AND ATTACKS IN SCROLLING 16 MEG.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.5%, Beat 'em up 28.7%, Comic Book 18.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D 3.9%
- #38 Graywood: Noir Detective
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bobby & Jeni
Windows
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Noir 27.5%, Detective 20.6%, Crime 14.9%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Comic Book 6.6%
- #39 L.A. Noire
74% matchVery Positive86% of 35,916 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 30%, Noir 28.3%, Crime 18.5%, Open World 9.8%, Mystery 5.1%
- #40 Bottom-Up Beatdown: Hostile Takeover
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bugzsteaks
Windows
Bottom-Up Beatdown: Hostile Takeover is an intense 2D beat em' up set in a world dominated by corporations led by monsters! The only way out is up! Begin your freelance kaiju career in campaign mode, or play with friends in the traditional, challenging arcade mode!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Action RPG 14.9%, Comic Book 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%
- #41 Dance of Elements
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dead Imagination Games
Windows
Dance of the Elements is a simple 2D fighter where you control the four basic elements: Fire, Earth, Water, and air. Freely flow between all the elements to fight your friends, AI controlled opponents, or a horde of enemies!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.7%, Beat 'em up 34.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, 2D 3.6%
- #42 9 Lives
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stefano BianchiPub: Rising Tide
Windows
Step into a noir-inspired world of mystery, humor, and the supernatural in 9 Lives, a visual novel where your choices shape the story. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and navigate branching dialogue in a stunning black-and-white art style. Will you crack the case or get lost in the shadows?
Why similar: Noir 26%, Comic Book 22.3%, Detective 13.6%, Crime 13.4%, Stylized 5.8%
- #43 MetroRunner
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ForceDev
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through a post-postapocalyptic metro system and find a way out.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.8%, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, Open World 7.5%
- #44 No Stone Unturned
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Why did the chicken cross the road? Only one squirrel can solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox as he encounters quirky characters, challenging puzzles, countless mini-games, and a town in disrepair where choices matter but morals don't. Will you be leaving... No Stone Unturned?
Why similar: Noir 29.7%, Detective 22.7%, Choices Matter 9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Action RPG 6.7%
- #45 Listen to the Wind
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 461 reviews2021
Dev: Papertiger StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.6%, 2D Fighter 19.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Beat 'em up 14.1%, Multiple Endings 9.9%
- #46 One-Thousand Cuts
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banjo Toad Studio
Windows
A challenging 2D action sidescroller with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Hack and slash your way through the infamous Army of One-Thousand and reclaim your rightful place as daimyo, or die trying.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25%, 2D Fighter 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action RPG 9.3%, Choices Matter 7.1%
- #47 Blood Red Fists
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Sunshine Error
Windows
Explore a vast and crime ridden city, fight your enemies in first person mode, talk to random strangers, steal and sell various items, gamble with your money, gain experience and spend it on helpful skills. But above all, try to stay alive in this 2d retro beat 'em up.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.3%, Beat 'em up 34.4%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Open World 4.6%, 2D 3.5%
- #48 Bare Knuckle Sandwich
69% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Raised By Screens
Windows
Bare Knuckle Sandwich is a 2D fighting game with side-scrolling storytelling and a character-driven narrative. BKS tells the story of a young, directionless guy, Gunner, who joins an underground bare-knuckle boxing ring.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.8%, Beat 'em up 32.5%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Story Rich 5.4%, 2D 3.8%
- #49 Karmzah
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leti Arts
Windows
Karmzah is an action-adventure Side scroller set in a world of Sangoma. You’re Karmzah, a warrior chosen by MUZU—a mysterious spirit tied to ancient forces of balance. Use your super powered crutches to beat down all that stand in your way to rescue your friend.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.9%, Beat 'em up 26.2%, Comic Book 15.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Adventure 4.8%
- #50 Punch 1000 Dudes
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Schwoi made a Videogame
Windows
One level, two moves and 1000 enemies. Zero upgrades, zero checkpoints, 100% skill.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.8%, 2D Fighter 41.1%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, 2D 5.3%
- #51 Shadow Saboteur
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: 2077 New World Game Studio
Windows
Shadow Saboteur is an exciting 2D side-scrolling adventure game where players take on the role of Robin Hood, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. Players must avoid the sight of enemy soldiers and steal money
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.4%, Action RPG 19.6%, Comic Book 18.9%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Adventure 6.5%
- #52 A Lost Man
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Arkos
Windows
1916. Somewhere deep in the night. War. Death. Play as a lost man, stuck between two front lines. Traverse a desolate countryside, facing unusual encounters, bursts of violence, and mystical surges. A fully hand-drawn Point & Click adventure game.
Why similar: World War I 37.9% ★, Comic Book 14.3%, Detective 11.8%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Point & Click 8.1%
- #53 Crime or Punishment
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scale Issue
Windows
Play as a corrupt detective on the mob’s payroll, and cover up their crimes. Read files, collect information and obscure evidence to frame an innocent bystander, who was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After all, crime pays.
Why similar: Noir 35%, Detective 19.7%, Crime 9.7%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
- #54 A Death in the Red Light
67% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Mystery City Games BVPub: indie.io
Windows
Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.
Why similar: Noir 23.2%, Detective 19.8%, Comic Book 15.1%, Crime 11.2%, Mystery 7.6%
- #55 Astray: Zero
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Studio
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game. You constantly defeat monsters and advance to the next level. In the hand-drawn game world, you will fight alongside a girl named Zero, uncovering the truth of this game world during a fantastical journey!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.8%, Beat 'em up 27.1%, Action RPG 17.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Hand-drawn 6.3%
- #56 Mighty Metas
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Justin ThengPub: PT PEMIKIR DAN PEMIMPIN MASA DEPAN
Windows
“Mighty Metas” is an action-packed game where players battle using slash, shield slam, and stab moves. Each action has a counter, demanding quick reflexes and strategic thinking. With diverse characters and stunning environments, the game offers fast-paced, thrilling combat that keeps players hooked
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.5%, 2D Fighter 29.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, 2D 3.6%
- #57 D.W. Dagger: Chapter One
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Lime Interactive
Windows
A noir first-person murder mystery set in a gloomy 1947 Pacific Northwest city. Play as the renowned Detective D.W. Dagger to help solve his latest case. A violent murder, a possible suicide, and a handful of suspects. Can you deduce what happened?
Why similar: Noir 30.1%, Detective 21.8%, Comic Book 16.7%, Crime 14.2%, Point & Click 7.5%
- #58 Lost In Malul
67% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Team Malul
Windows
Lost in Malul is a community made game following a streamer protagonist. After preparing to start his stream one day, the unexpected happens and his house is taken over by vile beasts. Fight with a flurry of punches and kicks to take back the house from the creatures that wish to make it their own.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.1%, 2D Fighter 33.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Adventure 6%, 2D 2.9%
- #59 Platformer Helmet
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RPN Indie Developer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Achaapur is taken hostage by a local gangster Gundam. You are the only hope left. Each helmet has a unique super power. Switch between different helmets to use those powers. Fight against different goons of Gundam. A Platformer game that has fights and platforming action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.3%, Beat 'em up 33.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Adventure 9%, 2D 3%
- #60 Mayhem Brawler
66% 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 31.9%, Comic Book 20.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Choices Matter 8%, Multiple Endings 7.9%