- #1 Legend (1994)
97% matchMixed64% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Arcade ZonePub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 40%, Fighting 35.2% ★, Action 24.9%
- #2 Final Crash Demo
96% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: AGAR
Windows
A true reformation of the classic beat 'em up/ brawler genre. Up to 4 players can fight together or against each other, as a hero or part of the enemy swarm. You decide how you want to play!
Why similar: Fighting 35.5% ★, Beat 'em up 34.2%, Action 17.1%, Indie 13.2%
- #3 Iron Commando - Koutetsu no Senshi
96% matchMixed53% of 76 reviews2016
Dev: Arcade ZonePub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 45.4%, Fighting 32.3% ★, Action 22.2%
- #4 Shaolin vs Wutang 2
93% matchVery Positive87% of 454 reviews2023
Dev: J.Bowman
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The sequel to Shaolin vs Wutang! Shaolin vs Wutang 2 is a INDIE love letter to Martial Arts and classic Kung Fu films. Made for casual game fans not intended for Hardcore Fighting Game players.
Why similar: Fighting 33.2% ★, Action 26.8%, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Indie 19.6%
- #5 Combate Monero
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Oribe WarePub: Gustavo Oribe Mendieta
Windows · Mac
Combate Monero is and indie fighting game where different mexican comic book characters duke it out in combat. Sequel to our earlier game, Tzompantli, the fighting system is similar, with a fluid and dinamic style.
Why similar: Fighting 52% ★, Action 26.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #6 Black Salt Coreuption
94% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Ratti Entertainment LLC.
Windows
Black Salt Coreuption is a one-on-one 3D arena fighting game that allows complete freedom of movement around the arena rather than 3D fighters doing combat on a 2D plane. The Black Salt Coreuption 3D arena fighting game series also combines two action properties. (Black Salt Vs COREUPT)
Why similar: Fighting 56.4% ★, Action 24.7%, Indie 19%
- #7 WarDogs: Red's Return
91% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Mito GamesPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Fight gangs and bring order back to the city in this retro style beat em up game.
Why similar: Fighting 44.5% ★, Beat 'em up 40.1%, Action 9.6%, Indie 5.8%
- #8 I Am The Hero
91% matchVery Positive82% of 544 reviews2017
Dev: Crazyant
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.8%, Fighting 36.2% ★, Action 14.8%, Indie 10.2%
- #9 Rumble Fighter: Unleashed
92% matchMixed56% of 418 reviews2016
Dev: NIMONIXPub: RedFox Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Rumble Fighter is a free-to-play fighting MMO game with real mixed martial arts and fast-paced beat-em-up action! Brawl with your friends and train to become the top Rumble Fighter!
Why similar: Fighting 57.5% ★, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Action 19.3%
- #10 Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 195 reviews2018
Dev: Big Deez ProductionsPub: Mad Dog Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 54%, Action 26.4%, Indie 19.5%
- #11 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Portal Power
89% matchMixed67% of 104 reviews2017
Dev: Nickelodeon
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 294.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shredder and the Kraang have spread chaos and evil across dimensions, and it's up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to stop them!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.5%, Fighting 38.2% ★, Action 18.3%
- #12 Way of the Passive Fist
88% matchVery Positive80% of 225 reviews2018
Dev: Household Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 45.4%, Action 32%, Indie 22.6%
- #13 Clash of the Monsters
89% matchMixed53% of 384 reviews2016
Dev: Cadence Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Clash of the Monsters brings the most classic and iconic horror film and literature figures together in the traditional 3D fighting game style! What would happen if the Living Dead faced off with Nosferatu? Or what about the Headless Horseman vs the Phantom of the Opera? It's time to find out!
Why similar: Fighting 64.1% ★, Action 20.3%, Indie 15.6%
- #14 Streets of Rage 4
82% 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 50.1%, Fighting 27.2% ★, Action 14.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #15 ZHEROS
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Rimlight Studios
Windows
ZHEROS is a new gen 3D beat’em up, based on the genre hallmarks, above all: smashing hordes of enemies and punching stuff.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Fighting 35.2% ★, Action 14.3%, Indie 11.5%
- #16 Golden war spirit
86% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: pengjianNiu
Windows
This is a very good fighting game that offers great value for money! I hope everyone can give me some support and encouragement!
Why similar: Fighting 52.7% ★, Action 26.7%, Indie 20.6%
- #17 Midnight Fight Express
79% matchVery Positive89% of 2,664 reviews2022
Dev: Jacob DzwinelPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Why similar: Fighting 42.8% ★, Beat 'em up 40.1%, Action 13.3%, Indie 3.8%
- #18 House of Nightmares B-Movie Edition
86% match8 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2015
Dev: Morphodox Studios
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A B-Movie inspired game with visuals and game play style reflected from the creators childhood
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #19 Locked Fears
85% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: dekoga.d
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Locked Fears is a first person puzzle/horror game with platforming elements and creepy atmosphere. You play as Samuel Custer, a late worker at UNIVERS HORIZONS, when things at the office start to drift into a dreadful situation. With the help of an unknown Individual you try to survive and escape this nightmare.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #20 Zeno Clash 2
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,419 reviews2013
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off. After 4 years of waiting, the sequel to the surreal first-person brawler brings more variety in combat and levels, and even more bizarre storytelling into the beguiling world of Zenozoik.
Why similar: Fighting 36.2% ★, Beat 'em up 33.8%, Action 18.3%, Indie 11.7%
- #21 PsyBurst
84% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Hakagame
Windows
Psyburst is an action side scroller, featuring 8 unique characters with many different skills. It's a hybird between sidescroller and fighting game. Play as hunters and slash your way trough your opponent.
Why similar: Fighting 38.5% ★, Beat 'em up 26.5%, Action 19.5%, Indie 15.5%
- #22 Origin Space
83% matchMixed52% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Rimware
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Origin Space is an action RPG. Your character is a pilot of a combat spaceship, a member of a long-standing feud between the Federation and the Cultists. Having defeated hordes of enemies in dynamic battles, change the course of history!
Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%
- #23 Cyberpunk Fighter
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamePocPub: GamePoc
Windows
Cyberpunk Fighter is a third-person action game in a futuristic, cyberpunk world. Be a hero and start your journey from saving your classmates in the school to saving people in the future from droids and robots. Start your journey and save the world!
Why similar: Fighting 48.8% ★, Beat 'em up 34.1%, Action 13.5%, Indie 3.7%
- #24 Rumble Arena
81% matchMixed63% of 211 reviews2019
Dev: Rekall Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Rumble Arena, join the fight and battle with epic legends and gods from all over the Galaxy! Master your favourite hero and become a true champion in real-time multiplayer battles! Or train with AI dummies and crush them while we still can!
Why similar: Fighting 61.5% ★, Action 21.8%, Indie 16.8%
- #25 The Chosen Warriors
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX GameS
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The Chosen Warriors is a new old school side scroller beat 'em up inspired by games like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.2%, Indie 24.6%, Action 21.3%
- #26 Stolen Steel VR
81% matchMixed55% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: Impromptu Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
An room-scale VR arena swordfighting experience featuring one-on-one fencing with AI opponents.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #27 Big Action Mega Fight!
80% matchMostly Positive82% of 376 reviews2016
Dev: Double Stallion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 44.6%, Fighting 26.4% ★, Action 16.4%, Indie 12.6%
- #28 Gado Fight
77% matchMixed64% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: G5game
Windows
A pure fighting game
Why similar: Action 37%, Fighting 34.6% ★, Indie 28.5%
- #29 Drunken Fight Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 234 reviews2021
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
For real fun and drunken fighting experience, try Drunken Fighting Simulator.
Why similar: Fighting 46% ★, Beat 'em up 31%, Action 13.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #30 Skyling: Garden Defense
78% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Mighty Studios, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A fun and frantic maze game with classic arcade style
Why similar: Action 54.3%, Indie 45.7%
- #31 It's Raining Fists and Metal
76% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Linux
When the spirit of Metal reveals his true power, time and space lose meaning. Sharp your guitar and play it louder then hell, because.. it's RAINING FISTS AND METAL!
Why similar: Fighting 72.6% ★, Action 15.7%, Indie 11.7%
- #32 Unregret
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: road to healingPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
An angry office worker named Butch snaps and sets off on a brutal journey toward his dream of becoming a Hollywood actor. Fight through hordes of enemies in a fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up, using combo-based combat and any weapons you can find - from bare fists to automatic rifles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.7%, Fighting 41.3% ★, Action 13.1%, Indie 3.9%
- #33 Your Star
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: natahem
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the game, you control a young boy who need to explore a strange mansion to find his sister and escape the place. But the house is haunted by Shadows and you have to fight them on your way.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #34 Helix Brawl
73% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Hang Time StudiosPub: Becker College
Windows
Helix Brawl is a single-player beat em' up action game. Make your way enemy by enemy, beating up bosses and unlocking new powers as you go. Go all or nothing to finish each level, making your way from the underground lab to the CEO's penthouse, wrecking everyone in your wake!
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Indie 24.9%, Fighting 15.5% ★
- #35 Battle For Seattle
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tear It Down Games
Windows
Play as your friendly neighbourhood Anarchist and explore the streets of Seattle as you smash symbols of corporate capital and defend yourself from an oppressive police force in this beat 'em up rougelite!
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Beat 'em up 31.3%, Indie 29.6%
- #36 Steel Fight
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Morphusion Games
Windows
Steel Fight is a fighting game with simplistic gameplay, unique characters and levels, inspired by thematics of medieval and asian. Choose one of characters. Travel to the world where the steel is the only weapon. Enjoy beautiful stages and face unique opponents.
Why similar: Fighting 50.8% ★, Action 27.8%, Indie 21.4%
- #37 Road Fist
75% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Mobsoftware
Windows
Road Fist is a Beat 'em up style action game inspired by classic 80's / 90's fighting movies.
Why similar: Fighting 36.2% ★, Beat 'em up 33.9%, Indie 16%, Action 13.8%
- #38 Marshmallow Madness
72% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Spaceloom Studios AB
Windows
Defeat waves of opposing Marshmallows by pushing, burning or blowing them up! Will you survive the relentless onslaught of evil Marshmallows or will they overwhelm you in this chaotic brawler?
Why similar: Fighting 43.8% ★, Action 32.2%, Indie 24%
- #39 Kuraburo Kai
74% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2016
Dev: syuuyuusya
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Kuraburo kai has been designed to maximize the brisk and easy feeling of blasting through blocks to your heart's content. In this unique block-breaker, you can charge up your Shuriken to launch piercing throws, or use your Ninjyutu skills to blast through obstacles.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #40 PANIC at Multiverse High!
73% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: DoubleBear Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Join up to 18 possible best friends in an insane adventure through a bizarre high school in this parody visual novel! Celebrate weird holidays! Take strange classes! Face down your rival at Prom! (Also he is a literal monster.) And there’s a mystery, I guess! PANIC at Multiverse High!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #41 Inflatality
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Hojo Studio
Windows · Mac
The definitive derpy physics based fighter featuring adorable inflatable wavers beating the crap out of each other!
Why similar: Fighting 51.8% ★, Action 28%, Indie 20.2%
- #42 WarpZone vs THE DIMENSION
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: PampaFox
Windows
WarpZone vs THE DIMENSION is a co-op beat'em up derived from the very essence of the 90s. Relive this nostalgia with a modern view!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.4%, Action 34.6%, Indie 26%
- #43 Cliff Hanger
73% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: syuuyuusya
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The backgrounds up the tempo and players are well equipped with a plethora of attacks! Test your mettle against a horde of enemies! Difficulty settings are available to adjust the game for both players that are new to action games and players that want a challenge.
Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%
- #44 Payback Time
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SVA
Windows
Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music. A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.
Why similar: Fighting 45% ★, Beat 'em up 36.2%, Action 18.8%
- #45 Legions of Tyrandel
71% match7 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Sleepy Spider Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Legions of Tyrandel is a competitive turn based strategy card game. In this game, the cards in your deck become units under your direct control when you play them. Use clever combinations and good positioning to triumph over your opponent and lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #46 FL337 - "Fleet"
71% match3 user reviews50% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: KWL Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 56.9%, Action 24.4%, Indie 18.7%
- #47 Zeno Clash
71% matchVery Positive86% of 3,154 reviews2009
Dev: ACE Team
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.
Why similar: Fighting 36.8% ★, Beat 'em up 36.4%, Action 17%, Indie 9.9%
- #48 Indie Pogo
68% matchVery Positive84% of 348 reviews2018
Dev: Lowe Bros. Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Indie Pogo is a platform brawler game for 2-4 players about bouncing, ricocheting, and pogoing your friends into oblivion! Gather your friends for 2-4 player local romps, or climb the online ladder in the bounciest of battles. Prepare yourself for a rompin' stompin' jumpin' good time!
Why similar: Fighting 64% ★, Action 18.7%, Indie 17.2%
- #49 Bloodflow
58% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Kieron Rana
Windows
Bloodflow is a fast-paced third-person brawler, featuring stylish combat and vibrant colours. Put your timing, target prioritisation and positioning skills to the test and lock into the flow state to achieve mastery.
Why similar: Fighting 48.7% ★, Beat 'em up 35.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 5.8%
- #50 Fly Punch Boom: First Impact!
64% matchVery Positive90% of 570 reviews2020
Dev: Jollypunch Games
Windows
The DEMO for the WILDEST ANIME FIGHT, Fly Punch Boom! Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!
Why similar: Action 34.1%, Indie 25.7%, Fighting 24.1% ★, Beat 'em up 16.1%
- #51 HAUNTED: Halloween '86
69% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Retrotainment Games
Windows
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 48.5%, Action 29.1%, Indie 22.4%
- #52 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,142 reviews2012
Dev: Qooc Software
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.9%, Fighting 36.1% ★, Action 15.8%, Indie 9.1%
- #53 ASRECorp
70% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Luke CrippsPub: Fellowplayer
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Your company has discovered a machine that can transport people to different worlds and nightmares, as the newly appointed scientist you must discover the reason a machine that can take you to such places even exists.
Why similar: Action 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #54 SLAYERS FOR HIRE
64% matchVery Positive89% of 133 reviews2020
Dev: Meta Games
Windows
SLAYERS FOR HIRE® is a free-to-play indie platform fighter with an emphasis on speed, precision, and creative characters. If you want something fresh to play with your friends, look no further. Playable online or locally with 2-16 players.
Why similar: Fighting 40.5% ★, Action 33.6%, Indie 25.9%
- #55 Rock-N-Rogue: A Boo Bunny Plague Adventure
70% matchMixed50% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: On The Level Game StudiosPub: On the Level Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Prepare for a dungeon crawl like you've never seen before. Choose from Bunny or one of his three inseparable pals, Gunny, Faye and Ganny, grab your instrument of choice, and battle your way to victory across nine hellish levels of undead creatures, demons and monsters. Level up your favorite character for more power than ever before!
Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%
- #56 Fist's Elimination Tower
67% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: Impostor Cat Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A 2D platformer in which you play as randomly generated contestants that have to bounce their way to the top of an obstacle course full of robots, electric currents, explosives, and fists.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #57 Sand is the Soul
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MGP StudiosPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
An unusual adventure game with combat and RPG elements. Everything you do has a result and the so-called right choice does not always lead to good. Accept the consequences of your decisions and explore, fight, die or go mad in the gloomy post-punk Victorian lore of Crosshill.
Why similar: Fighting 35.7% ★, Beat 'em up 30.6%, Action 19%, Indie 14.6%