60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Beat 'em up, Indie.
Street brawler with a vintage style.
Overview
BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer stands out for its unique blend of gritty vintage aesthetics, boxing-focused combat, and dark, abstract humor. These recommendations focus on high-energy 2D side-scrolling brawlers and boxing-centric titles that capture that same visceral, old-school arcade intensity.
VanillaBeast: Retro Knock-Out!
Think Leisure Suit Larry gets lost in Frank Millers Sin City then runs into Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! in a dark alley. Whether you're a hardcore boxing fan, a retro gamer, or a casual gamer looking for a fun (and funny) fast-paced boxing game, Retro KO! is the parody game for you!
Thunder Ray
Thunder Ray is Arcade-Boxing, Retro-like gameplay with blood and violence. Defeat all the best fighters in the galaxy to become the GOAT of the universe.
Think Leisure Suit Larry gets lost in Frank Millers Sin City then runs into Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! in a dark alley. Whether you're a hardcore boxing fan, a retro gamer, or a casual gamer looking for a fun (and funny) fast-paced boxing game, Retro KO! is the parody game for you!
Why similar: Boxing 61% ★, Parody 19.7% ★, Comedy 8.8%, Retro 4.1%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the exact same vintage boxing aesthetic and humorous, retro-inspired gameplay.
Thunder Ray is Arcade-Boxing, Retro-like gameplay with blood and violence. Defeat all the best fighters in the galaxy to become the GOAT of the universe.
Why similar: Boxing 85.7% ★, Action 12.3%, Combat 1.3%, Indie 0.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features stylized, fast-paced boxing action that mirrors the intense 2D combat of the seed game.
A surreal boxing quest with a duck! Test your reflexes as you fight your way through an evil corporation in search for retribution.
Why similar: Boxing 85.8% ★, Action 8.4%, 2D 4.4%, Indie 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, boxing-themed adventure that shares the surreal and difficult nature of the seed game.
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 42.5%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Martial Arts 13.7% ★, Action 7%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, violent beat-em-up that matches the gritty and cinematic tone of the seed game.
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon.
Why similar: Boxing 58.9% ★, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Retro 5.3%, 2D 3.9%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines boxing management with a gritty, pixelated world that fans of the vintage boxing theme will appreciate.
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 48.6%, Side Scroller 28.8%, Retro 7.8%, Action 7.8%, 2D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An urban fantasy beat-em-up that captures the arcade-style action and side-scrolling mechanics found in the seed.
Explore an ANGRY city, meet the WORST people, and beat 'em up with STYLE! Pick your fighter, FREEZE TIME, build custom combos, and knock out your enemies, all to save the president.
Why similar: Dark Humor 33.3%, Beat 'em up 24.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Martial Arts 11.7% ★, 2D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends dark humor and political satire with a unique turn-based combat system in a brawler setting.
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 55.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Retro 7.8%, Action 7.5%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, skill-based combat mechanics within a classic 2D brawler framework.
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 66%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action 10.5%, 2D 5.2%, Retro 4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern 2D side-scrolling beat-em-up with polished combat mechanics and a strong urban atmosphere.
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 63.9%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Martial Arts 9.7% ★, Action 9.6%, Combat 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, arcade-style beat-em-up that focuses on tight controls and a retro aesthetic.
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 50.3%, Side Scroller 34.1%, Action 8.5%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, 2D side-scrolling brawler that emphasizes fast-paced action and retro-inspired combat.
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: Beat 'em up 77.2%, Action 10.2%, Retro 7%, 2D 5%, Indie 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a brutal, dark, and visceral side-scrolling experience that aligns with the seed game's mature tone.
Become President in this hilarious Punch-Out-inspired political sim where all laws have been replaced with boxing! Each opponent has unique tactics and special moves to test your skill and strategy on your way to the White House! Form your own third party and hit the campaign trail. Literally.
Why similar: Boxing 45.5% ★, Beat 'em up 22.6%, Satire 12.3% ★, Comedy 7.2%, Retro 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style boxing game that uses comedy and satire to keep the action lighthearted.
Funny drunken physics-based beat'em up game. Drunken brawls, lawlessness and more fun! Look for food and booze! Don’t forget to urinate on the asphalt...or on your enemies ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Add to Your Wishlist!
Why similar: Boxing 42.1% ★, Beat 'em up 32.4%, Action 10.6%, Comedy 10.4%, Hack and Slash 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based combat to create a humorous and chaotic brawling experience.
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 46%, Dark Humor 22.9%, Side Scroller 18%, Action 6.7%, 2D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A raw, old-school brawler that leans into a gritty and violent aesthetic similar to the seed game.
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 52.2%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Retro 10.2%, Action 7.9%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A violent, arcade-style beat-em-up that captures the classic street-fighting feel.
The Sweet Science Meets The STREETS!
Why similar: Boxing 63.2% ★, Beat 'em up 20.2%, Martial Arts 11.4% ★, Action 3.6%, Combat 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the raw, street-level boxing experience with an arcade-simulation feel.
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 72.5%, Action 10.4%, Side Scroller 6.1%, Retro 6%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, high-energy beat-em-up that features deep combat and a distinct visual personality.
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 68.6%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action 12.3%, Retro 4.5%, Indie 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled beat-em-up that emphasizes humor and diverse character abilities.
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 43.4%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Martial Arts 14.2% ★, Retro 7.4%, 2D 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, roguelite-inspired take on the classic 2D brawler genre.
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%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Comedy 12.6%, Retro 9.6%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, retro-inspired side-scroller that focuses on simple, effective brawling mechanics.
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 71.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action 6.9%, Retro 5.7%, Indie 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features high-quality, comic-book-inspired visuals and satisfying beat-em-up mechanics.
Leftovers KO! is a Punch-Out-inspired, hand-drawn animated boxing game where you fight a bunch of leftovers. After a long day at work, you come home to find that your uneaten food has come to life—and it's here to beat you up... with its hands! Defeat them all and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Boxing 66% ★, Comedy 12.9%, Retro 8.9%, Action 5%, 2D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, comedic brawler that emphasizes difficult, retro-style combat.
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.3%, Action 27%, Retro 10.7%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines political themes with a retro-styled, mass-combat beat-em-up experience.
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 68.9%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Action 9.2%, Comedy 9.1%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A theatrical beat-em-up that focuses on maintaining combos and performing for an audience.
A challenging boxing game with an emphasis on player skill that takes time and practice to master. Fight your way to the top through 3 different championships each featuring unique opponents.
Why similar: Boxing 72.1% ★, Beat 'em up 23.4%, Action 3.9%, Indie 0.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based boxing game that focuses on the challenge of landing precise hits.
Do you have what it takes to be a champion? Train, fight, and win like Adonis Creed, Rocky Balboa, and more boxing legends in this knockout boxing game!
Why similar: Boxing 48.7% ★, Beat 'em up 25.4%, America 12.6% ★, Cinematic 8.3%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible, arcade-style boxing game that captures the intensity of the sport.
"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 51.4%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Retro 10.7%, Action 8%, 2D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 16-bit beat-em-ups with a focus on cooperative, fast-paced action.
Fight to clear your name in this action 2D fighting game from Alligator Friends Software! Professional sports and the big ring played a major role in his life. This continued until he was accused of a murder he didn't commit. Once in prison, the hero realizes that it is possible to restore justice..
Why similar: Boxing 66.4% ★, Abstract 19.7%, Comedy 6.1%, Action 5.4%, Combat 2%
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.4%, Side Scroller 32%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-heavy brawler that rewards precision and quick reflexes.
Fight in the biggest political tournament in Brazil.
Why similar: Boxing 41.2% ★, Dark Humor 17.1%, Satire 15.7% ★, Martial Arts 13.5% ★, Comedy 8.9%
In this 2D fighter you must rescue humanity from a cruel, merciless, bloodthirsty dictator aspiring to world hegemony.
Why similar: Boxing 41.1% ★, Dark Humor 18.4%, Satire 13.3% ★, Side Scroller 10.8%, Comedy 7.4%
A Wuxia-themed action game featuring one-hit-kill martial arts combat.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.7%, Martial Arts 19.1% ★, Historical 15.1%, Action 12.2%, 2D 6.4%
You play a fat kid in school who everyone picks on. Get even with the bullies by beating them up! But be careful not to become one yourself! This story-based comic book style Beat-Em-Up Brawler features Progressive Skill Mastering, 4 Difficulty Settings and tons of stuff to smash!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.8%, Hack and Slash 14%, Comedy 11.2%, Action 10.5%, Retro 7.6%
A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.9%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Action 9.9%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, 2D 5.2%
BOXING SCHOOL! Take control of a boxing gym in the 80s. You’ll hire the boxers, teach them to fight and climb the ranks. Management game made by the developers of Gladiator School.
Why similar: Boxing 76% ★, Historical 13%, 2D 5.8%, Action 3.8%, Indie 0.9%
Tactic Boxing is a boxing game with ragdoll physics, local multiplayer, career mode and manager mode.
Why similar: Boxing 69% ★, Side Scroller 12.3%, Beat 'em up 6.7%, Martial Arts 6.4% ★, Action 4.4%
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: Beat 'em up 44%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Retro 9.5%, Comedy 8.8%, Action 6.9%
First-Person VR kung fu fighter with high-fidelity, physics-based combat, and an artistic style that pays homage to the golden era of martial arts films. Play with friends in Co-Op mode, challenge others in PvP battles, or embark on epic single-player adventures.
Why similar: Boxing 42.4% ★, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Martial Arts 14.3% ★, Historical 11.9%, Action 5.3%
Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.4%, Action 13.5%, Comedy 13.3%, 2D 6.6%, Indie 1.2%
Super Meddl Boy is an action-packed platformer game. Only the toughest Meddlers make it to the finish line - are you ready to take the stage?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.3%, Dark Humor 29.5%, 2D 6.5%, Action 6.5%, Comedy 4.4%
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 39.1%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Martial Arts 18.6% ★, Hack and Slash 7.1%, 2D 5.3%
Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 70.1%, Action 27.7%, Indie 2.2%
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.3%, Dark Humor 21.9%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Martial Arts 10.3% ★, Comedy 10%
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 68.7%, Retro 17.8%, Action 12.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Play as big boss of a final level. Heroes will come to kill you and you have to resist.
Why similar: Action 40.1%, 2D 28.2%, Retro 20.8%, Combat 6.3%, Indie 2.3%
A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 67.4%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action 10.7%, 2D 9.2%, Combat 1%
WKSP Rumble is the first corporate fighting game. Play with 100+ real employees of a real ad agency and get to know more about the advertising world in a pixel art journey full of ass kicking.
Why similar: Martial Arts 37.6% ★, Satire 20% ★, Comedy 14.7%, Action 12%, 2D 11.2%
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 47.9%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Retro 10.2%, Action 7.8%, 2D 5.9%
"Backyard Boxing" is a gritty urban boxing game where you fight to rise through an illegal league while hustling in the streets. Battle fierce opponents, gamble, drug deal, and travel to new cities, gaining fans and respect. Dominate the league and become a street legend!
Why similar: Boxing 90.1% ★, Action 7.4%, Combat 2%, Singleplayer 0.4%, Indie 0.2%
One Strike is a 2d fighting game with fast and furious gameplay, memorable characters, and a retro pixelart aesthetic! Choose between one of six unique fighters, travel to medieval Japan’s beautiful pixelated landscapes and fight to become the greatest warrior in history.
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.4%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Action 8.1%, Retro 6.5%, 2D 6.1%
Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.
Why similar: Historical 33%, Martial Arts 26.2% ★, Action 16.3%, 2D 11.8%, Retro 7.6%
Step into the shoes of Baki Hanma in this action-packed 2D anime game. With explosive special moves and original music, fight your way to become the god of combat in the ultimate test of strength.
Why similar: Boxing 63.1% ★, Martial Arts 12.7% ★, Action 12.7%, 2D 6.6%, Retro 4.6%
An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.9%, Dark Humor 33.4%, Action 12.9%, 2D 8%, Retro 6.9%
We at MEHSOFT are proud to present a sequel to our very first game The Underground Man. This game is a pleasure for the fans of classic video games. Experience a mix of different genres such as beat 'em up, point-and-click, platformer, and many more in a thrilling post-apocalyptic adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.6%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Dark Humor 17.2%, Martial Arts 13.4% ★, Satire 12.5% ★
Plasma Puncher is an action-brawler taking place at a cellular level! As the last standing white blood cell, you must destroy the virulent army of microbes that invaded the bloodstream, using your bare fists and an assortment of power-ups and special attacks! It's all about punching amoebas into oblivion, baby!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 72.8%, Action 11.2%, 2D 9%, Hack and Slash 4.1%, Combat 1.3%
Welcome to Office Battle! Many workers will lose their job because a layoff is happening very soon in your office. That is why "Big B" decided to organize a competition and the winners gets to keep his job. But don’t think that it will be easy.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53%, Action 16.4%, Martial Arts 16.1% ★, Comedy 12.2%, Indie 1.7%
Action-strategy game, about space hobo, who had his cardboard box stolen.
Why similar: Dark Humor 28.3%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Comedy 13.7%, Action 12.5%, 2D 8.8%
