Games Like Dead Island Retro Revenge

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 45%, Zombies 31.2%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 8.4%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive zombie-themed beat-em-up that perfectly mirrors the arcade intensity and horror aesthetic of the seed game.

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 64.5%, Action 18.5%, Retro 7.9%, Arcade 5.7%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It represents the gold standard of modern side-scrolling beat-em-ups with fluid combat and a vibrant, stylized art direction.

A toxic waste spill finds its way into the water supply, causing the recently deceased to rise from their graves. Now it's up to you to blast your way through the hordes of undead if you're going to escape the city. On the way to your rescue, you'll search stores and houses for supplies, and trade with other survivors.

Why similar: Zombies 64.2%, Action 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 9.9%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled side-scroller that combines zombie-slaying with arcade-style progression and pixelated visuals.

Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 60.2%, Action 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, pixel-art side-scrolling beat-em-up that matches the violent, revenge-driven narrative of the seed game.

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 66%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 7.1%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in arcade-style beat-em-up design that captures the fast, responsive combat feel of classic 16-bit titles.

The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.1%, Retro 20.5%, Action 14.1%, Arcade 10.6%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, violent beat-em-up that leans heavily into the classic arcade aesthetic and brutal melee combat.

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 51.6%, Retro 14.6%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Arcade 8%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional pixel-art beat-em-up that emphasizes deep, combo-heavy combat and high-speed arcade action.

A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world.

Why similar: Zombies 74.7%, Action 23.7%, 2D 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D zombie-themed platformer that captures the dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere of the Dead Island universe.

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 70.7%, Action 24.4%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, side-scrolling combat with a heavy emphasis on visceral, cinematic violence.

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.8%, Action 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Retro 10.9%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an ultra-violent, high-intensity 2D combat experience that feels right at home for fans of gore-filled action.

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 60.8%, Action 34.1%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling platforming with beat-em-up combat mechanics in a gritty, stylized world.

A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.3%, Action 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Arcade 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, arcade-focused beat-em-up that focuses on tight controls and challenging, retro-inspired gameplay.

A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.6%, Action 34.1%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art, side-scrolling action game that focuses on chaotic, large-scale combat against waves of enemies.

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 70.8%, Action 11.8%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic beat-em-up genre that prioritizes speed, combos, and arcade-style presentation.

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 59%, Action 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 10%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished beat-em-up with fantastic pixel art and a fast, satisfying combat loop.

Take control of an experimental zombie that can transform into three unique and distinct forms. With quick reflexes, a little problem solving, and some rescued kittens, players make a violent exit that won't be forgotten by their captors.

Why similar: Zombies 74.4%, Action 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: A zombie-themed platformer that incorporates various action mechanics and a retro visual style.

Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn is a challenging, fast paced, 2D survival shooter! Featuring a compelling single player survival mode and cooperative multiplayer for up-to four players, this is one zombie firefight you're not going to want to miss!

Why similar: Zombies 66.8%, Action 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D, pixel-art zombie survival game that emphasizes arcade-style wave-based combat.

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 53.7%, Retro 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 11.4%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of a classic beat-em-up franchise that offers deep combat mechanics and high replayability.

"Zombies and Keys" is a short but intense, easy to learn zombie brawler. Be a strongman stuck in a zombie apocalypse. There's no gun. Beat 'em up, find keys, and escape.

Why similar: Zombies 43.9%, Beat 'em up 39.9%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up that features isometric zombie combat and a focus on violent, arcade-style action.

Undeadz! is an open world Zombie Survival game with a retro art style!

Why similar: Zombies 61.2%, Action 24.4%, Retro 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, zombie-slaying action game that focuses on simple, arcade-style combat.

Kinuhime was killed by a ninja demon. Now, Hayate has become obsessed with revenge! But can revenge bring her back?

Why similar: Action 36.7%, Retro 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Arcade 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, fast-paced 2D action game that emphasizes precision and arcade-style difficulty.

It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 65.4%, Action 17.4%, Zombies 14.2%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: A punk-rock themed beat-em-up featuring zombies and intense, stylized combat.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.7%, Action 32.8%, Retro 21.3%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on precision, its fast-paced, one-hit-kill arcade action and pixel art make it a great match for fans of high-speed 2D combat.

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Action 100%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D action-adventure that captures the 8-bit and 16-bit era feel perfectly.

DED - a game in the shoot'em up genre. Your granddaughter has been kidnapped, and your daughter and son-in-law murdered. Having just bits and pieces of information about the abductors, you will have to save your granddaughter and find the masterminds behind these crimes.

Why similar: Action 39.2%, Pixel Graphics 28.1%, Retro 24.4%, 2D 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, pixel-art action game that focuses on quick, arcade-style combat encounters.

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Zombies 86.8%, Action 13.2%

Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.

Why similar: Zombies 72.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 10.5%, 2D 2.5%, Retro 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art game that flips the script by letting you control the zombie horde, maintaining the retro gore aesthetic.

Deadly Days is a unique strategic rogue-lite in the zombie apocalypse. Manage and protect a group of survivors and help them to stop the catastrophe. Discover and use a large number of wild and crazy objects, even wilder and crazier survivors, special abilities, and deadly weapons.

Why similar: Zombies 64.1%, Action 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art zombie game that focuses on arcade-style management and combat.

Return of the Zombie King is a 2D-RUNNER, with a 1-BUTTON control system. Start with a dead king who can't jump, see, or hear anything. COLLECT as much gold as you can and UPGRADE him by buying back all his body parts. Then buy magic upgrades such as double jump and protection spells

Why similar: Zombies 35.8%, Runner 32.8%, Retro 9.8%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling runner that incorporates zombie themes and retro-inspired platforming challenges.

NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

Why similar: Action 45.8%, Retro 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, 2D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D, retro-inspired action platformer that features zombie themes and fast-paced gameplay.

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: Retro 48.4%, Action 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%

Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

Why similar: Retro 36.5%, Action 25%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Arcade 9.5%, 2D 5.6%

BE A CAT! SAVE YOUR HUMAN! You're a fluffy feline who must save their owner from the hordes of flesh eating greebles which dwell within the bathroom. Will she make it through her morning business alive? Only you can save her!

Why similar: Retro 31.2%, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 17.3%, 2D 8.4%

Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.

Why similar: Retro 31.7%, Action 22%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Arcade 17.8%, 2D 7.8%

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.

Why similar: Zombies 88%, Action 12%

Max is in trouble. He pissed off his cat Lula and now she’s out to get him. And Lula is far from sweet. She is vicious, cold and unforgiving. More dangerous than Lula are her traps – deadly and brutal killing contraptions with Max’s name written all over them.

Why similar: Action 100%

Humanity has been destroyed - and it's up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose AI companion, CH1-P, to shred and slay the evil Adorable Army!

Why similar: Action 100%

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 57.6%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 14.1%, 2D 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.

Why similar: Zombies 39.8%, Beat 'em up 36.6%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 6%, 2D 4.2%

Collect crazy power-ups, upgrade your weapons into tools of destruction, and escape from the robotic zombie horde - alone, or with friends.

Why similar: Zombies 54.6%, Retro 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 7.7%

"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 52.3%, Action 17.3%, Retro 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 4.5%

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Retro 32.7%, Action 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Arcade 17.7%, 2D 5.8%

The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!

Why similar: Retro 41%, Action 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 25%, 2D 8.9%

Earn to Die 2 is a 2D side-scrolling driving and upgrade game where you steer vehicles through a zombie apocalypse, literally smashing through zombie hordes along the way. Throughout the game you will unlock new vehicles, upgrading them into the ultimate zombie-smashing machines!

Why similar: Zombies 68%, Action 17.1%, Arcade 9.1%, 2D 5.7%

Drug dealer Butch slays hordes of living dead to save a girl. Garage is a bloody topdown shooter inspired by VHS era B-movies.

Why similar: Zombies 52.5%, Retro 16.4%, Action 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, 2D 3.9%

Step into the sturdy boots of McJagger and take on an army of the undead!

Why similar: Zombies 65.9%, Action 34.1%

Use necromancy to smash villages, scare townsfolk, and generally cause a ruckus.

Why similar: Zombies 56.9%, Retro 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D 4.7%

Beware! After the Great War between the Evil and the Good president seeks to revenge his scars and perish all journalists in the universe! Will you lend him a helping hand? Endless runner with some cool synthwave pixel visual art!

Why similar: Action 100%

ZombieRun is a retro platformer with the aim to bring sexy back to local multiplayer gaming. It's you, your friends and guns against all the living dead roaming around. If that's not enough there are also apples, carrots and superpowers in play.

Why similar: Action 100%

Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

Why similar: Zombies 89.2%, Action 10.8%

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Action 38.6%, Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Retro 20.7%, 2D 9.4%, Arcade 5.1%

The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.7%, Action 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Retro 8.3%

Step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze, and chase down the vile Serious Sam in this action packed arcade runner

Why similar: Runner 57.3%, Action 23.7%, Arcade 15.3%, 2D 3.7%

A masked vigilante seeks revenge, unravels a conspiracy, and teeters on the edge of sanity in this retro-inspired boomer shooter.

Why similar: Action 61.9%, Retro 38.1%

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Why similar: Retro 49.2%, Action 30%, Arcade 12.9%, 2D 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

Pixelart Roguelike Action Game! Trapped on a strange island, Kevin and Cheese struggle to return home. Encounter other lost people and terrifying monsters lurking on the island. Help our unfortunate duo find THE WAY HOME!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.3%, Action 27.3%, Retro 22.8%, Arcade 14.5%, 2D 6.1%

When the king declares that all food is now his, whatcha' gonna' do? Raise a skeleton slave to steal it back for you, of course!

Why similar: Action 63.9%, Retro 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 78.6%, Action 21.4%

You are a mysterious wanderer traveling through the wilderness of the wild west. In cities and towns, people began to disappear, as in many cities the population became infected with a virus which turns people into zombies, and it is rumored that people from the government are behind this.

Why similar: Retro 36.9%, Action 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 26.8%, 2D 8.4%