- #1 Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
97% matchMixed68% of 1,178 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 18.5%, Arcade 17.2%, 1980s 11.4%, 1990's 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, offering another massive library of essential Capcom arcade classics.
- #2 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 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 47.1%, Arcade 17.3%, 1990's 7.7%, Retro 7%, Classic 6.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: It features seven of Capcom's most beloved arcade brawlers in one convenient, emulated package.
- #3 Capcom Fighting Collection
96% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.7%, Arcade 19.9%, 1990's 14.3%, Action 9.3%, Fighting 8.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: This collection brings together ten of Capcom's finest arcade fighting games with modern quality-of-life features.
- #4 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,405 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28%, Beat 'em up 18.9%, 1990's 10.6%, Action 6.8%, Arcade 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary compilation of high-octane crossover fighting games that defined the arcade scene in the late 90s.
- #5 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,342 reviews2018
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Capcom U.S.A, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.9%, Arcade 16.1%, Fighting 15.6% ★, Classic 9.1% ★, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An essential anthology that chronicles the evolution of the most iconic fighting game series in arcade history.
- #6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
94% matchVery Positive88% of 980 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.0 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: 2D Fighter 19.5%, Beat 'em up 15.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Retro 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive set of classic Konami arcade and console games that perfectly capture the 90s beat-em-up aesthetic.
- #7 SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
93% matchVery Positive80% of 311 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
Why similar: Arcade 33.5%, Action 20.6%, Classic 20.1% ★, Retro 16.3%, 2D 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This collection celebrates the history of SNK, offering a similar deep dive into retro arcade titles as the seed game.
- #8 Streets of Rage 4
91% matchVery Positive92% of 19,149 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 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 41.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Action 9.6%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that honors the legacy of 90s beat-em-ups with fluid combat and a nostalgic art style.
- #9 Contra Anniversary Collection
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,420 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Action 16.5%, Arcade 15%, Retro 14.6%, Classic 14.3% ★, Local Co-Op 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: This collection brings together the definitive run-and-gun arcade experiences that defined the genre.
- #10 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,941 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.3%, Arcade 19.1%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, 4 Player Local 7.1%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful port of two legendary arcade beat-em-ups that feature deep RPG mechanics and classic side-scrolling action.
- #11 SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
88% matchVery Positive87% of 366 reviews2024
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.4%, 1990's 18.9%, Action 13.7%, 2D 5.4%, Fighting 4.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic crossover fighter that pits two of the biggest arcade giants against each other in a 2D arena.
- #12 Double Dragon Trilogy
90% matchMixed54% of 1,079 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 31.8%, Arcade 21.1%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Retro 9.5%, Fighting 7.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection of the games that essentially created the beat-em-up genre in arcades.
- #13 Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
89% matchMixed64% of 393 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.
Why similar: Action 31.2%, Arcade 31%, Classic 13.8% ★, 1980s 11.4%, Retro 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A curated selection of Konami's early arcade hits that share the same retro DNA as Capcom's library.
- #14 METAL SLUG 2
89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,324 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 33%, Action 18.7%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Retro 9%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D run-and-gun arcade game known for its detailed pixel art and challenging gameplay.
- #15 Fight'N Rage
87% matchVery Positive91% of 3,147 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 28%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Classic 6.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie beat-em-up that feels like a lost arcade gem from the 90s with its tight controls and branching paths.
- #16 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,506 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 40.3%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, stylish beat-em-up that pays direct homage to the classic arcade games of the 80s and 90s.
- #17 Breakers Collection
85% matchVery Positive92% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28%, Arcade 16.4%, 1990's 15.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Fighting 8.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D fighting game collection that provides an authentic look at the competitive arcade scene of the 90s.
- #18 99Vidas
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 641 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 24%, 1980s 15.3%, 1990's 14.3%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Retro 8%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 16-bit era beat-em-ups with a distinct pixel-art style and classic cooperative gameplay.
- #19 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 30.9%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 14.5%, 1990's 14.3%, Retro 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fresh take on the classic franchise that incorporates modern roguelite elements while keeping the arcade feel.
- #20 Elevator Action™ -Returns- S-Tribute
84% matchVery Positive88% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.
Why similar: Arcade 24.4%, 1990's 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Action 13%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of a unique arcade classic that blends platforming with tactical shooting.
- #21 PAC-MAN MUSEUM+
82% matchVery Positive87% of 592 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!
Why similar: Arcade 59%, Action 22.5%, Retro 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of Pac-Man arcade titles that serves as a cornerstone of gaming history.
- #22 SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
83% matchVery Positive83% of 372 reviews2020
Dev: DIGITAL ECLIPSEPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.3%, Fighting 18.3% ★, Action 16.7%, Arcade 6.8%, 2D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A massive collection of weapon-based fighting games that defined the arcade experience on the NeoGeo platform.
- #23 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
82% matchVery Positive91% of 3,003 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.8%, Arcade 24%, Fighting 21.8% ★, Action 5.9%, Classic 5.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A definitive version of a classic arcade fighter that remains a staple in the competitive scene.
- #24 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,427 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name.
Why similar: 1980s 34.9%, 2D Platformer 26.2%, Action 12.8%, Retro 11.7%, 2D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the notoriously difficult arcade classic that retains its punishing but rewarding spirit.
- #25 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
78% matchVery Positive87% of 951 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.1%, Arcade 16.2%, 1990's 14.1%, Fighting 8% ★, Local Co-Op 8%
- #26 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,031 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 55.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.4%, Arcade 24.2%, Fighting 15.3% ★, Action 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best 2D fighting games ever made, offering the peak of arcade-era sprite animation.
- #27 Ikaruga
80% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Arcade 54.1%, Classic 20.5% ★, Action 9.8%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Local Multiplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shoot-em-up that demands precision and mastery, much like the harder titles in the Capcom library.
- #28 Windjammers 2
79% matchVery Positive88% of 744 reviews2022
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more.
Why similar: Arcade 48.4%, 1990's 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Retro 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade sports game that perfectly captures the competitive tension of 90s cabinet gaming.
- #29 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
79% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Arcade 59.2%, Action 23.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy arcade shooter that captures the intense bullet-hell action common in classic arcades.
- #30 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,746 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.3%, Beat 'em up 22.7%, Arcade 14.5%, 1990's 11.7%, Action 6.3%
- #31 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
76% matchMixed61% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through 4 player local co-op
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.2%, 2D Fighter 26.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 10.1%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
- #32 Double Dragon: Neon
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,539 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 43.3%, 1980s 17.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Local Co-Op 5.7%
- #33 SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM
74% matchVery Positive92% of 193 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Back in 1999, SNK and CAPCOM brought their best fighters together for a fighting game extravaganza! The dream collaboration that can fit in your hands can now be enjoyed on Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.8%, 1990's 20.7%, Action 16.5%, 2D 5.9%, Multiplayer 3.5%
- #34 The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
71% matchVery Positive98% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: System 3 Software
Windows
A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.5%, 1980s 18.9%, Arcade 17.2%, 1990's 16.2%, Retro 8.7%
- #35 Street Fighter V
75% matchMixed68% of 44,069 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Fighting 25% ★, Arcade 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Action 7.1%
- #36 Super Bit Blaster XL
74% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Arcade 28.2%, 1980s 23.2%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Retro 10.6%, Action 9.4%
- #37 Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus
75% matchMixed63% of 138 reviews2020
Dev: One Secret Pseudo
Windows
Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus is a free to play arcade-style brawler inspired by the likes of classic Neo Geo’s King of the Monsters. The game will be regularly updated with new characters from various indie creators, along with new stages and game modes.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.5%, Beat 'em up 30%, Arcade 21.3%, Action 12.3%, 2D 3.9%
- #38 METAL SLUG
73% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 29.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Action 11.4%, Local Co-Op 11%, Retro 10.6%
- #39 METAL SLUG 3
73% matchVery Positive90% of 8,921 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 41.1%, Classic 18.4% ★, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Action 11%, Retro 9.9%
- #40 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
69% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up with the heart of a fighting game, showcasing nostalgic pixel art and the latest cross-platform online multiplayer. Experience the biggest and most expansive entry in the "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds" series to date!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, 2D Fighter 20.9%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Arcade 12.1%
- #41 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 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 28.1%, 2D Fighter 25.5%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 10.8%, Local Co-Op 8.9%
- #42 Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
69% matchVery Positive94% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: George "EON" EadePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26%, Beat 'em up 23.3%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Retro 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #43 Caveman Warriors
72% matchMostly Positive78% 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 28%, 2D Fighter 20.1%, 4 Player Local 14.2%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Arcade 10%
- #44 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
71% matchVery Positive85% of 137 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.
Why similar: Arcade 41.8%, Action 22.5%, Retro 20.6%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #45 Fighties
72% matchVery Positive84% of 259 reviews2015
Dev: Pillow Pig Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, 4 Player Local 11.5%, Fighting 9.4% ★
- #46 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
68% matchMixed64% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Experience one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Every major iteration across Arcade and home consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Arcade 17.2%, 1990's 14.4%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Retro 9.9%
- #47 GRADIUS ORIGINS
66% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 28.7%, 1980s 18.8%, 1990's 15.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action 9.9%
- #48 The Disney Afternoon Collection
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,025 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Why similar: 1990's 28%, Classic 24% ★, Retro 23.7%, Action 12.9%, 2D 7.7%
- #49 Gekido Kintaro's Revenge
71% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Naps Team
Windows
A timeless classic
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.4%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Action 14.2%, Arcade 14%, Retro 8.6%
- #50 Mega Man Legacy Collection
70% matchVery Positive86% of 5,200 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Retro 21.6%, Classic 21.4% ★, 1980s 16.4%, Action 11.9%, 1990's 10.4%
- #51 Super Retro Fighter
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
Windows
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 36.8%, Local Multiplayer 23.7%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 6.9%
- #52 Pinball FX
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,548 reviews2023
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently!
Why similar: 1980s 23.6%, 1990's 21.4%, Arcade 20.4%, Retro 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%
- #53 METAL SLUG X
68% matchVery Positive88% of 3,836 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 32.7%, Classic 13.8% ★, Action 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Retro 11.9%
- #54 NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition
67% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Retro game fans rejoice! NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION VOL.1 Steam Edition is SNK's legendary handheld console dream collection, containing 10 handheld defining classics, is coming to Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action 13.7%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
- #55 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
66% matchMixed52% of 498 reviews2025
Dev: SAFARI GAMESPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.3%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Action 16.8%, 2D 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #56 RetroArch
65% matchVery Positive89% of 9,198 reviews2022
Dev: Libretro
Windows · Mac · Linux
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications
Why similar: Retro 25.6%, Arcade 20.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Classic 11.7% ★, 1990's 11.5%
- #57 REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
64% matchVery Positive84% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
1998 arcade fighter REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS is now on Steam! Featuring the largest roster in the series, 23 characters are back and ready to GET IN THE RING! Also with rollback netcode and a host of new features!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.5%, 1990's 25.6%, Action 17.2%, 2D 6.1%, Multiplayer 3.9%