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Button Man is a side-scrolling adventure game set in a fictional Nova Scotia during prohibition. After years of being the henchmen to the local bootlegging kingpin your job now is to find who killed him and protect the town from what’s coming to it. Explore Kingsport and learn the truth!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Styrax Studios Inc.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    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 18.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Hand-drawn 5.4%

  2. #2 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 33.8%, Detective 14.4%, Noir 11.5%, Crime 8.8%, Hand-drawn 6.7%

  3. #3 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%, Beat 'em up 23.2%, Comic Book 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Crime 9.6%

  4. #4 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
    95% 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 26%, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Comic Book 20%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Hand-drawn 5.2%

  5. #5 Lady Death Demonicron
    94% 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 21.6%, Beat 'em up 21%, Comic Book 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Choices Matter 6.1%

  6. #6 Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 129 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 29.5%, Noir 18.9%, Side Scroller 18%, Action RPG 11.5%, Detective 5.5%

  7. #7 Muscles Over Magic
    93% 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 27.1%, 2D Fighter 26.3%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, Hand-drawn 4%

  8. #8 Shadow Chronicles: Nocturna
    92% 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 24.8%, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Noir 21.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Detective 12.7%

  9. #9 Capybara Fighters!
    91% 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 34.6%, 2D Fighter 30.9%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Adventure 4.9%, 2D 4%

  10. #10 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 33.4%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Comic Book 15.2%, 2D 3.1%

  11. #11 Man of Nollyn
    90% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
    Dev: Slater Chae
    Windows

    A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.

    Why similar: Noir 28.7%, Detective 21.3%, Crime 14.6%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Hand-drawn 7%

  12. #12 A Lost Man
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Studio Arkos
    Windows

    A fully hand-drawn Point & Click adventure game. 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.

    Why similar: World War I 42.5%, Comic Book 14%, Detective 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Point & Click 7.2%

  13. #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 30.2%, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Action RPG 13.9%, 2D 4.7%

  14. #14 Night Slashers: Remake
    88% matchMixed64% of 150 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%, 2D Fighter 29.8%, Side Scroller 20%, Comic Book 10.8%, 2D 4.5%

  15. #15 Between sky and earth
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fernweh Studio
    Windows

    Germany, 1933, a hypnotist's performance fails, leading him to swap fates with an audience member. Realizing he has less than ten hours to live, he must solve riddles and harness his hypnosis and mind-reading abilities to restore things. Can he gain time in his battle against death?

    Why similar: World War I 42.2%, Detective 18.5%, Point & Click 7.6%, Multiple Endings 6.7%, Hand-drawn 6.5%

  16. #16 Gloomy Clues: The Broken Mirror
    86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel Paradise ®
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!

    Why similar: Noir 23.6%, Comic Book 17.2%, Detective 17.1%, Crime 10.7%, Choices Matter 7.3%

  17. #17 Blacksad: Under the Skin
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 6,816 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 22.9%, Comic Book 19.2%, Detective 15.5%, Crime 11.4%, Choices Matter 7.1%

  18. #18 Gamma 19
    85% 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 30.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Action RPG 16.3%, 2D Fighter 14%, Hand-drawn 5.9%

  19. #19 Fantasy Soul Revenge
    84% 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 34.9%, 2D Fighter 33.8%, Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D 3.2%, Adventure 2.5%

  20. #20 Five Gods of Kung Fu
    83% 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 34.9%, 2D Fighter 31.2%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Adventure 6%, Open World 5%

  21. #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 30.3%, Noir 26%, Beat 'em up 23.4%, Side Scroller 13%, Stylized 3.7%

  22. #22 Manager can be Tough!: Case of the Kidnapped Waitress
    82% 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 18.6%, 2D 2.4%

  23. #23 Detained: Too Good for School
    82% 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 31.4%, Action RPG 16.2%, Crime 16.1%, Open World 9.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

  24. #24 Monsters, Briefcase and Road
    81% 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: Noir 24.4%, 2D Fighter 23%, Beat 'em up 14.2%, Crime 13.8%, Side Scroller 9.9%

  25. #25 L.A. Noire
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 36,273 reviews2011
    Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 19.2 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 31.2%, Noir 29.5%, Crime 17.3%, Open World 9.6%, Mystery 4.8%

  26. #26 DNA: Final Episode: Part 2
    80% 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 31.8%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

  27. #27 DNA 1: Finale
    79% 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 31.8%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

  28. #28 Tough Law
    79% 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 17.7%, Detective 15.9%, Hand-drawn 4.7%

  29. #29 DNA Season 2 | Episode 4
    78% 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 31.8%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

  30. #30 DNA: Final Episode: Part 1
    78% 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 31.8%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

  31. #31 Fine Line
    77% 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 32.7%, Beat 'em up 29.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, Adventure 7.6%

  32. #32 Fallen City Brawl
    76% matchVery Positive80% of 75 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 33.8%, Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D 4.6%

  33. #33 9 Lives
    77% 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 27%, Comic Book 23.1%, Detective 14%, Crime 12.4%, Stylized 5.2%

  34. #34 Graywood: Noir Detective
    76% 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 28.6%, Detective 21.4%, Crime 13.9%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Comic Book 6.8%

  35. #35 26 Moves: The Queen's Plot
    75% 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 31.6%, Detective 17.4%, Crime 12.4%, Point & Click 9%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

  36. #36 City of Rampage
    74% 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 19.4%, Side Scroller 12%, Crime 10.2%

  37. #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 30.3%, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Comic Book 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.8%, 2D 3.9%

  38. #38 Spanish Rage
    73% 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 41.2%, Beat 'em up 37.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%

  39. #39 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
    73% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows

    Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

    Why similar: Noir 23%, Comic Book 22.4%, Detective 19.2%, Crime 13.2%, Point & Click 5.8%

  40. #40 Crazy Flasher Series 2021
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,800 reviews2021
    Dev: Andy Law
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 16.2 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 33.2%, Beat 'em up 29.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Stylized 3.8%

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    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 29.8%, 2D Fighter 25.4%, Action RPG 14.8%, Comic Book 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%

  42. #42 School Hero
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 62 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 36.6%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Comic Book 21.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, 2D 5%

  43. #43 Crime or Punishment
    72% 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 36.3%, Detective 20.3%, Crime 9%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

  44. #44 Scufflers
    74% 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 34.5%, Side Scroller 25.1%, 2D 4.1%

  45. #45 Combat Kings
    71% 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 26.5%, 2D Fighter 23.6%, 2D 5.5%

  46. #46 Bare Knuckle Sandwich
    70% 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 36.1%, Beat 'em up 32.7%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Story Rich 5.1%, 2D 3.9%

  47. #47 D.W. Dagger: Chapter One
    71% 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 31.1%, Detective 22.5%, Comic Book 17.2%, Crime 13.1%, Point & Click 7.1%

  48. #48 A Death in the Red Light
    70% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
    Dev: Mystery City Games BV
    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 24.2%, Detective 20.6%, Comic Book 15.7%, Crime 10.5%, Mystery 7.2%

  49. #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 29.8%, Beat 'em up 26.1%, Comic Book 16.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Adventure 4.7%

  50. #50 No Stone Unturned
    68% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
    Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Why DID The Chicken Cross The Road? A Murder Most... Fowl. Join the one and only Detective Cox on adventures through countless mini-games, references, a fully-voice-acted cast, and endless British humour. Be careful. You won't want to leave... No Stone Unturned. (Hey! That's the name of the game!)

    Why similar: Noir 24.6%, Detective 23.1%, Comic Book 15.7%, Open World 9.8%, Choices Matter 7%

  51. #51 MetroRunner
    69% 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 16.8%, Action RPG 12%, Open World 7.5%

  52. #52 Listen to the Wind
    69% 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.

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  53. #53 Dance of Elements
    69% 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 38%, Beat 'em up 34.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, 2D 3.7%

  54. #54 Inspector Pug: The Furrious Murder Case
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wardrobe Entertainment
    Windows

    A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.

    Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Noir 27.4%, Mystery 9.2%, Crime 8.6%, Adventure 8%

  55. #55 Punch 1000 Dudes
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Schwoi made a Videogame
    Windows

    One level, two moves and 1000 enemies. Zero upgrades, zero checkpoints, 100% skill.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 43%, 2D Fighter 41.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, 2D 5.4%

  56. #56 Comix Zero
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bear games
    Windows

    Comix Zero is a unique blend of genres: beat ‘em up/metroidvania/roguelike in the world of comics, which we call “COMIXVANIA”. You travel through the pages of a comic book that come to life on your monitor. Turn the pages or die!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, Comic Book 21.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Open World 7.2%

  57. #57 Mighty Metas
    67% 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%, Action RPG 14.8%, 2D 3.6%

  58. #58 One-Thousand Cuts
    67% 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 25.2%, 2D Fighter 18.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action RPG 9.3%, Choices Matter 7.5%

  59. #59 Blood Red Fists
    68% 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 38.4%, Beat 'em up 34.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Open World 4.6%, 2D 3.6%

  60. #60 Astray: Zero
    66% 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 38%, Beat 'em up 27.3%, Action RPG 17.5%, Adventure 8%, Hand-drawn 5.9%

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