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  1. #1 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
    97% matchVery Positive88% of 1,854 reviews2025
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Comic Book 13%, Co-op 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

  2. #2 Colossus Down
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 105 reviews2020
    Dev: Mango Protocol
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and crazy mission of destruction of everything that isn't cool.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.3%, Co-op 8.6%, Anime 7.3%

  3. #3 EARTH'S DAWN
    96% matchMostly Positive72% of 268 reviews2016
    Dev: One or Eight
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Earth’s Dawn is looming and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance! Dive into frantic side-scrolling combat and take the fight to the alien horde before destroying hulking bosses!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 41.6%, Action 25.6%, Beat 'em up 25.4%, 2D 7.3%

  4. #4 Mayhem Brawler
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 839 reviews2021
    Dev: Hero Concept
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 20.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Comic Book 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Co-op 8.4%

  5. #5 Jitsu Squad
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 315 reviews2022
    Dev: Tanuki Creative Studio
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.2%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Co-op 14.2%, Action 7.9%, Comedy 7%

  6. #6 Vengeance Hunters
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2024
    Dev: Nalua Studio SLU
    Windows

    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 26.2%, Side Scroller 19%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Combat 9.3%, Robots 8.2%

  7. #7 Foul Play
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2013
    Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 44.2%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Action 9.9%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Co-op 7.9%

  8. #8 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
    92% 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 28.3%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.8%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Action 5.7%

  9. #9 Absolum
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 9,164 reviews2025
    Dev: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 36%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Co-op 12.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  10. #10 Big Helmet Heroes
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,009 reviews2025
    Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.8%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Co-op 14.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Arcade 7.7%

  11. #11 Terror of Hemasaurus
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
    Dev: Loren Lemcke
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A retro city smash 'em up with satisfying destruction physics. Play as a Giant Monster unleashing terror upon mankind in this modern arcade experience with the action turned up to eleven.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.8%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Co-op 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%

  12. #12 GigaBash
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,942 reviews2022
    Dev: Passion Republic Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    GigaBash is the ultimate Kaiju Fighting Game for 1-4 players, where you battle as film-inspired Kaijus and giant Heroes in fully destructible cityscapes.

    Why similar: Combat 36.2%, Action 28.2%, Arcade 27.9%, Singleplayer 7.7%

  13. #13 The TakeOver
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,142 reviews2019
    Dev: Pelikan13
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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 56.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Arcade 7.4%

  14. #14 Night Slashers: Remake
    87% matchMixed64% of 145 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 25.8%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Combat 8.6%, Comic Book 7.7%

  15. #15 Ogre Tale
    88% matchMixed58% of 113 reviews2020
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Join ogre sisters Ran, Hana, and Yume, and their feline mentor, Iroha, in a battle against fairytale folkheroes-turned-villains via this action-packed tongue-in-cheek 2D beat-em-up romp set in modern-day Japan!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Anime 7.9%, Action 7.7%

  16. #16 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2020
    Dev: Interabang Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    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 22.3%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Co-op 10.7%, Comic Book 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

  17. #17 The Deadly Tower of Monsters
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,404 reviews2016
    Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Fire up your ray guns, crystal swords, and laser whips, and get ready for thrills and chills! With three incredible movie stars playing out decidedly B-level sci-fi exploits, Dick Starspeed, Scarlet Nova, and Robot will have you ready to jump off the side of the tower—right into adventure!

    Why similar: Sci-fi 22.2%, Action 20.3%, Robots 18.5%, Adventure 17%, Comedy 12.2%

  18. #18 River City Girls
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,726 reviews2019
    Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 41.3%, Action 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Anime 9%, Co-op 8.6%

  19. #19 Unruly Heroes
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 949 reviews2019
    Dev: Magic Design Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Co-op 13.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Local Co-Op 10.4%

  20. #20 Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 reviews2020
    Dev: WayForwardPub: Outright Games Ltd.
    Windows

    Explore the Trollhunters universe and save the world as Jim Lake Jr. in this action-packed game!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, Co-op 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Action 10.8%

  21. #21 Megabyte Punch
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,123 reviews2013
    Dev: Team Reptile
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Megabyte Punch is a fighting/beat ‘em up game in which you build your own fighter! As you travel through different environments, you battle other creatures to get their parts. Parts have their own powers and bonuses, like gun arms for a shoot ability or powerful hips for a devastating pelvic thrust attack.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 15.4%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Robots 12.5%, Co-op 9.8%

  22. #22 Willy's Wonderland - The Game
    81% matchMixed50% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: QUByte Interactive
    Windows

    Willy’s Wonderland – The Game is a 2.5D beat ‘em up game based on the cult film of the same name, in which a group of Animatronics come to life and slaughter people who dare visit Willy’s Wonderland.

    Why similar: Co-op 16%, Beat 'em up 15%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Action 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12%

  23. #23 Coffee Crisis
    82% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
    Dev: Mega Cat Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.6%, Action 18.9%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Co-op 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%

  24. #24 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
    79% matchMixed65% of 1,968 reviews2025
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Take on titanic boss battles with alone or with up to two other friends in online co-op!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.3%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Anime 12.1%, Combat 11%, Open World 10.9%

  25. #25 Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 407 reviews2018
    Dev: Pocket TrapPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.9%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Co-op 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 9%, Action 6.7%

  26. #26 Mighty Goose
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 1,036 reviews2021
    Dev: BlastmodePub: PLAYISM
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!

    Why similar: Local Multiplayer 19.9%, Side Scroller 19%, Co-op 14.5%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.7%

  27. #27 BAKERU
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 376 reviews2024
    Dev: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.8%, Action-Adventure 18%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Anime 9.3%

  28. #28 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
    80% matchMixed62% of 334 reviews2021
    Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 29.2%, Comic Book 17.6%, Action 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 8%, Local Co-Op 7.6%

  29. #29 UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 593 reviews2023
    Dev: EndroadPub: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    For the first time in video game history, climb aboard Grendizer the Legendary Robot and fight against the forces of evil to defend our planet Earth!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.7%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Arcade 8%

  30. #30 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
    75% 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 36.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Action 11%, Co-op 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.4%

  31. #31 Die for Valhalla!
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2018
    Dev: Monster Couch
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    In the land of Vikings a monstrous portal has opened. The Great Old One is plotting to take over the world. Chaos spreads far and wide... and the party's just getting started! Novice Valkyries along with their new mysterious friend set out to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Action-Adventure 10%, Local Co-Op 9.8%

  32. #32 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
    75% 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 57.7%, Co-op 10.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 9%, Side Scroller 7.2%

  33. #33 Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus
    76% 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: Beat 'em up 40.2%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Combat 9.6%, Anime 8.4%

  34. #34 Spidersaurs
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 78 reviews2022
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    The nightmarish dinosaur-spider hybrids known as Spidersaurs have run amok! Armed with an arsenal of awesome weapons, it's up to you (and a friend in co-op mode) to shoot your way through six levels of ferocious run-’n’-gun mayhem and send these mutant monstrosities back to the stone age.

    Why similar: Arcade 19.6%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Action 13.2%, Anime 12.6%, Funny 12.4%

  35. #35 Galactic Thunderdome
    72% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: Pansimula
    Windows · Linux

    Galactic Thunderdome is a 2D sci-fi platform brawler with a focus on physics-based mayhem. Best your friends with a vast array of weapons and gadgets in a world rich with emergent gameplay, explosive antics, and bloody remains.

    Why similar: Local Multiplayer 29.3%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Action 13.6%, Funny 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%

  36. #36 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
    73% matchMixed47% of 156 reviews2024
    Dev: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. Joe to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Co-op 15.2%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

  37. #37 Crossing Frontier: Fate Foretold
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 128 reviews2023
    Dev: Beacon of Gamers
    Windows

    Crossing Frontier is a side-scroll action game with brawling elements, , featuring multiplayer PVP content and the thrilling combat! Bring your A-Game and join the fight!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Co-op 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 10%

  38. #38 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
    71% 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 28.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Anime 8.5%

  39. #39 Scott Pilgrim EX
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 399 reviews2026
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.1%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Co-op 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Action 10%

  40. #40 Big Action Mega Fight!
    74% 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 58.9%, Action 20.6%, Comedy 12.4%, 2D 8.1%

  41. #41 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 14,426 reviews2022
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.4%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Comic Book 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Local Co-Op 5.3%

  42. #42 Raging Justice
    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 160 reviews2018
    Dev: MakinGames LtdPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 25.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Co-op 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.4%

  43. #43 Streets of Fury EX
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 850 reviews2015
    Dev: Guard Crush
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.1%, Local Multiplayer 17%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Co-op 12.9%, Local Co-Op 11.3%

  44. #44 Caveman Warriors
    73% 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 33.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Co-op 10.8%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Action 7.7%

  45. #45 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 30.3%, Side Scroller 22%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Co-op 7.7%

  46. #46 Fallen City Brawl
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 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 33%, Side Scroller 31.2%, Action 9.5%, Co-op 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%

  47. #47 Wulverblade
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 223 reviews2018
    Dev: Fully IllustratedPub: Darkwind Media
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 11%, Local Co-Op 8.2%

  48. #48 Revenge of the Savage Planet
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 3,255 reviews2025
    Dev: Raccoon Logic Studios Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Revenge of the Savage Planet is an upbeat, satirical action adventure Sci-Fi. Jump, shoot and collect your way across vibrant alien worlds, uncovering new gear and upgrades, while discovering various hidden secrets.

    Why similar: Co-op 23.8%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 11.1%

  49. #49 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 3,033 reviews2015
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Anime 13.7%, Action 9.3%, Local Co-Op 7.3%

  50. #50 Bacon May Die
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 898 reviews2021
    Dev: SnoutUp
    Windows

    Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.8%, Local Multiplayer 23.3%, Side Scroller 22%, Action 12%, Funny 6.5%

  51. #51 Go Fight Fantastic
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: Dinomite GamesPub: Kinda Brave
    Windows

    Bird Planet is under attack! Team up in co-op (local and online) or fight the invaders solo in this fast-paced, light-hearted and vibrantly hand-drawn hack n’ slash for 1-3 players.

    Why similar: Local Multiplayer 18.7%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Co-op 12.4%, Sci-fi 12%, Adventure 9.9%

  52. #52 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
    68% matchMixed56% of 124 reviews2024
    Dev: AHEARTFULOFGAMESPub: Outright Games Ltd.
    Windows

    Join the Turtle brothers straight from the sewers and slide into this new adventure of shell-shocking proportions!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.2%, Comic Book 25.2%, Action 9.4%, Co-op 8%, Combat 6.8%

  53. #53 School Hero
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 61 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 27.5%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Comic Book 14.5%, Action 8.2%, Anime 7.7%

  54. #54 Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show
    70% matchMixed53% of 73 reviews2020
    Dev: Rustic FantasticPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Crisp combat mechanics, challenging arenas, hilarious storyline, and totally addictive and painfully familiar spot-on gameplay. Experience the thrills of fighting your way through the most bizarre villains in the Galaxy and defend the honor of Earth in the space arena!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Comedy 8.1%, Action 7.8%

  55. #55 Gigapocalypse
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 296 reviews2021
    Dev: Goody GameworksPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Become a customizable giant monster with manifold skills in Gigapocalypse, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”.

    Why similar: Action 45.6%, Arcade 31.7%, 2D 19.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

  56. #56 Kong: Survivor Instinct
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 345 reviews2024
    Dev: 7Levels
    Windows

    When giant monsters fight, no one’s safe. Embark on a thrilling quest of survival in a city that’s become a battleground for Titans. Use the lethal strength of Kong and other monsters to your own advantage in this official Monsterverse game set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Adventure 9.4%

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