Games Like Cat's Cradle

Do I have to beat the enemy? A gentle 2D action game where you don't have to beat the enemy.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 53%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Action 18.1%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

"HeroBot!" Is a 2d platformer inspired by Kirby and MegaMan. You play as HeroBot a robot that can grab and absorb your enemies and use their powers against them. You can also absorb two powers and mix them together for a stronger power. Absorb and mix powers to adapt to any situation!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.2%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 9.9%, 2D 7.9%

A side scrolling action love letter to Kung Fu Master / Spartan X. Jump, dodge, and kick your way through a flood of increasingly challenging enemies and stage bosses.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.7%, Action 16.1%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, 2D 5.6%

Discover the large forest of Veredilia with three different characters as you fight your way like a pro in your quest to save The Sacred Forest from impending doom in this 2D bloody combat action platformer.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.3%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 15%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, 2D 6.2%

A 2D action game where you can play on various maps and defeat unique enemies, overcome challenging platforms, and create and share your own maps with the community.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.5%, Action 15.9%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, 2D 6.4%

You can't stop the funny, in this retro beat-em up platformer, featuring 20 unique levels, each with their own retrostyle music. 5 challenging bosses, that is sure to give one a memorable experience.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.9%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Action 12.1%, 2D 7%

晨晨力量人是一款像素風格的 2D 平台動作遊戲。你將扮演晨晨踏上成為百萬訂閱實況主的壯麗旅程，旅程中你將會在非線性的地圖中遇見熟悉的人物，並運用各式能力探索地圖的奧秘，最後根據你的選擇抵達不同的結局。

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.9%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action 15%, 2D 5.2%

A brand new NES game independently developed by Retrotainment Games and released on an NES cartridge. This classic style beat 'em up / platformer adheres to all NES hardware restrictions and pushes the limits of game play on the console. '86 now includes the Spirit Halloween Exclusive edition!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.5%, Action 22.9%, Platformer 22.6%

Save The city of Zeus Heaving Magic City from the attempt of demonic mutant robots take over! And eat some tasty gourmet recipes while at it!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 68.9%, Action 31.1%

For those of you who are just starting to draw pixel art, I've put together a basic knowledge of pixel art. If you're just starting out, I'm sure you'll be able to improve faster after reading this course! I think it explains the material expression in pixel art in an easy to understand way!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.5%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Action 17.4%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Two baseball playing sisters have been kidnapped by aliens, now they have to use their athletic skills to avoid hazards, solve puzzles, and most importantly bash some slimy creatures to bits in this hand drawn platformer beat-em-up!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.8%, 2D Platformer 21%, Action 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Phil's Contract is a 2D platformer with fast-paced movement, unique movesets and varied gameplay styles. Featuring charming, yet grimy pixel art inspired from the likes of flash animations.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 9.9%, 2D 6.5%

In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.3%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 15.5%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, 2D 5.9%

You’re Rasta Santa, an undercover cop disguised as Santa, waging war on traffickers. Shoot, slash, raid hideouts, rescue children, and defend the orphanage in a high-skill 2D action-platformer.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.7%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 15.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, 2D 5.9%

Monochro is a speedy action-platformer game about a person using unique weapons and air-dash to reach the end of the world.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.3%, Action 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Go to save the world from HellFurnace. HellFurnace is a 2D boss rush game in which the protagonist, who has fallen into another world, defeats the boss. Avoid enemy attacks to collect beads and create weapons to defeat the boss.

Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, 2D Platformer 27.8%, Action 27.4%, 2D 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Someone has stolen our 4 drawings, and placed in 4 heavily guarded towers, so we want an elite controller to:Control A bot,Through a dangerous path,Get into a vault,and Take the drawings back.Would you accept this challenge? If so, download the interface and start.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, 2D Platformer 27.9%, Action 27.1%, 2D 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

The undead are attacking! With your fists of justice are you tough enough to beat them back to the grave?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.2%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.5%, Action 20.6%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D 8.4%

Escape Up if you can. Climb the tower and defeat the monsters as you try to escape. Killing all the monsters in a room will unlock the next room. Challenge others climbers on the leaderboards and see how fast you can manage to escape. Ready, set, climb!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.9%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 9.4%, 2D 6.4%

Go through long levels filled with various enemies and dangers.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 57.3%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Action 19.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Munny: the Sea Cave is a 2D action platformer. Join Munny, a member of the renowned Octavia family, known for their proud legacy in archaeology, as you uncover the secrets of the mysterious underwater ruins. However, the creatures standing in your way won't be friendly.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, 2D Platformer 28%, Action 26.8%, 2D 12.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Take control of Azula in this action-packed beat-em-up adventure game, where you will recover your abilities as you progress through the simulation. Use close combat attacks and powerful electrical strikes to defeat your enemies and reach the end!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.1%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 9.9%, 2D 6.2%

Jane Skriff is a 2d beat-em up platformer. After being used as part of a secret experiment, Jane Skriff must fight her way out of the despotic nation of Landia. She will combat elite forces, deadly assassins, regular soldiers, several people on pogo-sticks, and a guy in a motorcycle helmet.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.5%, 2D Platformer 29%, Action 13.5%, Platformer 9%, 2D 5.1%

The world is on the brink of disaster. Demonic celebrities have taken over the planet. Only one man can save us: a poor Chinese orphan named Shaq Fei Hung. Our hero must travel to faraway locations to lay the smack down on these pop culture icons bent on our destruction.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 74.4%, Action 25.6%

Venomous is a 2D action-adventure game where you play as a skilled hero wielding web-slinging, slashing, and shuriken abilities to explore handcrafted levels, defeat unique enemies, and conquer epic boss battles.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.4%, Platformer 25.2%, 2D Platformer 24%, 2D 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

A light shines from the depths of the earth; heavenly spirits and earthly fiends arise. The blood of the people runs cold, and heroes tremble in fear. Vengeful forces seek to destroy the heroic outlaws of Mount Liang. A tale of immortal deeds now begins, let all listen and take heed.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 72.1%, Action 27.9%

Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles on Steam.

Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, 2D Platformer 29.1%, Action 24.3%, 2D 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.3%, Action 15.5%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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: Beat 'em up 44.8%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Action 14.1%, 2D 6.4%

Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.4%, Action 23.4%, Platformer 20.7%, 2D 8.6%

Square Off is a mayhem filled local party arena brawler where you must roll to move, move to aim, and aim to win by battling it out with up to 3 of your friends in short-chaos filled matches.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.8%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action 10.9%, 2D 8.2%

A tense story of teamwork and betrayal, expressed as a snarky, fast-paced platformer/beat-em-up. Accessible to players of all skill levels, with simple controls and deceptively deep combat mechanics - easy to learn, rewarding to master.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.5%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action 10.9%, 2D 9.9%

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 19.1%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

You've died and landed in purgatory, your options? Unending suffering or finding a way back to your world.

Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, 2D Platformer 29.2%, Action 25.9%, 2D 12.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Kunio-kun's infamous rival that all River City Series fans will recognize, The head of the Reiho High School Big Four: Kobayashi gets his own game!!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 55%, Action 45%

Jump, punch, and whip enemies as you guide Cham the Cat through her action packed treasure hunt in this retro action platformer!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.9%, Platformer 18.3%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action 12%, 2D 7.7%

Jumping Frog is a game in which a prince turned into a frog climbs a tower to return to human life. Enjoy the rugged adventure of returning to human life right now!

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, 2D Platformer 27%, Action 24.8%, 2D 12.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%

A sidescrolling sextroidvania shtomp-em-up where you play as an alien girl with the power to absorb objects and grow larger!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D 8.2%, Action 7.7%

As a war threatens to engulf the world, a small rebel army with there new mobile weapon, Graizor, may be the world's last hope for peace. Destroy enemy mechs with the combination of a sword and energy rifle on your journey to bring an end to a devastating war.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action 11%, 2D 7.3%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 61%, Action 15.1%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D 9.8%, Singleplayer 1%

An arcade action plateforme game

Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, 2D Platformer 28.2%, Action 27%, 2D 13%, Singleplayer 2%

Platform game. You aim to clear over 60 stages use Jump , Dive and Tackle!

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, 2D Platformer 25.6%, Action 25.2%, 2D 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

The Phoenix is an action-platform video game inspired by Capcom's classic Mega Man games.Run, jump, climb and shoot your way through 5 levels, each culminating in a boss battle with a supervillain.

Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, 2D Platformer 28.8%, Action 26.7%, 2D 12.9%, Singleplayer 2%

【If found, fail immediately!】A man in a fox mask invades the abandoned city to help girls from a mysterious phenomenon called “Wolf.” This is a stealth action game where you hide from the wolves on every stage. You then use gimmicks to defeat the enemy and proceed.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.3%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Action 19.9%, 2D 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

RedEx is a 2D shooter with Tower Defence mechanics, with a minimalist pixel art stile. You are to fight against mercenaries of underground smuggling organization which pretends to be a logistic corporation called RedExpress.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.5%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action 16%, 2D 5.7%

Three classic action games return in the Earnest Evans Collection: Earnest Evans, El Viento, and Anett Returns! Can you put an end to Al Capone's evil plans and thwart the resurrection of the Dark Lord Hastur?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.4%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 10.2%, 2D 4.8%

Test your attention by keeping your rapidly descending character away from the green lights and avoid the deadly machine coming towards you from above as fast as you can! and compete with yourself by scoring more with each try!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.7%, Action 23.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Open the game, incarnate the warrior, pour the bullet on the enemy, smash the ambition of the evil army! STG + "store" system. Targeted purchase of props, strengthen the ability, is the key to customs clearance. You can choose a number of soldiers with different performance.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.3%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Action 19.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.9%, Gothic 20% ★, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action 8.5%

This is a game where you have to solve in unusual ways to collect all the coins in each level.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, 2D Platformer 28.9%, Action 26.5%, 2D 13%, Singleplayer 2%

Princess Kaguya is a Japanese-style beat ’em up game. Play as a beautiful princess dressed in traditional Japanese garb, and battle enemies using a kendama stick and a bow and arrows as weapons! Kaguya’s journey to save her twin sister, Sakuya, now unfolds!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 66.2%, Action 33.8%

Flux Heroes is a side-scrolling beat ’em up focused on high-freedom combo combat. Fight through horizontal stages and boss battles with no fixed strings—launch, juggle, knock back, interrupt, and wall-bounce enemies to create your own skill-driven flow.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 71.3%, Action 17.9%, 2D 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Take control of either Jake, a soldier, or Chang Li, a martial arts master, in your quest to stop G.H.O.S.T.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 74.4%, Action 25.6%

Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 70.2%, Action 16.5%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Run and jump through tropical 16-bit locales as you fend off foes with the power of Branson's shapeshifting beard. Visit the barber to toughen your scruff with new abilities and confront the thieving Smuglins.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.5%, Platformer 29.1%, Action 21%, 2D 13.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Rocket, hook, and pound your way all across the land to destroy Motorhead's evil expansion of factories! Speedrunners beware: There is no max velocity. Can you handle the power of lightning speed?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34%, Platformer 27.5%, Action 22.8%, 2D 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Legend is a Beat'em up game that resembles games like Final Fight, or Streets of Rage. The game features a medieval setting.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 69.6%, Action 30.4%

Crash Cleaner is a 2D platformer where you run and double jump around 40 levels collecting wires, spraying viruses, and avoiding horrible death from said viruses. You play as a character inside a crashed server trying to remove the viruses that crashed the server.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.2%, Platformer 27.2%, Action 24.2%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Nostalgia on a new platform. Fleet is our rendition of the classic sidescroller beat 'em up. Enemies, Bosses, combos, and power ups fill up this action packed brawler.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 76.9%, Action 23.1%