- #1 Shadow Heroes
97% matchPositive95% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: Tower Games
Windows
Welcome to play this fast-paced mild Roguelike action game "Shadow Heroes". Please follow our working group: "Tower Games".
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.1% ★, Beat 'em up 20.1%, 2D Fighter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11%
- #2 Rag Doll - Fun Fighting with Physics
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShubynPub: Shuby Games
Windows
Fighting based on physics. Rag Doll is a 2D game with cartoon graphics, where you control the character's head, and the body moves according to the laws of physics! Play Story Mode, fight in multiplayer or local battle 1 vs 1!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.8% ★, Martial Arts 20.2% ★, Beat 'em up 16.1%, 2D Fighter 13.7%, Comic Book 10.5%
- #3 UNPLUGGED
96% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: omidjm
Windows · Mac
UNPLUGGED is an indie beat 'em up game. with very satisfying skill sets and abilities to unlock and use during combat. the gameplay includes both melee and ranged types of combat.it's up to you how to defeat your enemies and apply those techniques.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 21.6% ★, Martial Arts 19.3% ★, Beat 'em up 17.1%, 2D Fighter 14.8%, Comic Book 9.2%
- #4 Sealbreakers
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fire Sparrow Studio
Windows
A top-down 3D roguelite brawler where a disgraced warrior fights immortal tyrants in a collapsing reality. Break the world back with nothing but fists.
Why similar: Martial Arts 23.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 20.9% ★, Beat 'em up 20.7%, Comic Book 11.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #5 Keyboard Warrior Stickman - Typing Beat Em Up
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Good Knight Collective
Windows
Stickman Typing Beat Em Up meets Devil May Cry, set to the nostalgic 2000s era of internet culture, animations, hardware, and operation systems.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.6% ★, Beat 'em up 21.3%, 2D Fighter 18.3%, Comic Book 8.4%, Anime 4.9%
- #6 DNA: Episode 2
94% match8 user reviews89% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.8%, 2D Fighter 20.6%, Martial Arts 18.4% ★, Visual Novel 9.4%, Romance 6.8%
- #7 Kung Fu Er San
93% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: CMC Games
Windows · Linux
Awesome 2D retro pixel fighting game inspired by the old classics.
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 26% ★, Beat 'em up 19.9%, 2D Fighter 19.9%, Linear 4.3%
- #8 DNA: Episode 3
92% match7 user reviews88% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.2%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Martial Arts 17.8% ★, Visual Novel 9.6%, Romance 6.5%
- #9 Mutant Rage
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Animas GamesPub: Animas Games
Windows
Fight to be the most powerful Kaiju and conquer the world.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22% ★, Martial Arts 18.6% ★, 2D Fighter 16.3%, Beat 'em up 16%, Comic Book 12.2%
- #10 The Legend of Tianding
91% matchVery Positive94% of 4,297 reviews2021
Dev: Creative Games Computer Graphics CorporationPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.1% ★, Martial Arts 23.9% ★, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Comic Book 13.9%, Linear 5.4%
- #11 SPARKHUNT
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oleksandr Zapisochnyi
Windows
SPARKHUNT - is a classic 2.5D beat 'em up inspired by the games from the 90s with a complex combat system and the modern visuals. Let the grim ghost town be your arena.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.2% ★, Beat 'em up 24.6%, 2D Fighter 21.2%, Martial Arts 19.6% ★, Stylized 3.8%
- #12 City of Rampage
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zhengis Tasbolatov
Windows
City of Rampage is an intense 2D action-brawler inspired by "Comix Zone" and "Streets of Rage", featuring advanced fighting mechanics, with tough enemies and even tougher bosses. With hand-drawn graphics and dope soundtracks you will enjoy every moment of your struggle through City of Rampage!
Why similar: Martial Arts 21.4% ★, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Spectacle fighter 18% ★, Comic Book 14.3%, 2D Fighter 13.8%
- #13 Karate Punk
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kang
Windows · Mac
Your girlfriend has been kidnapped by ninjas! Fight your enemies in the street using skills inspired by a number of martial art disciplines including karate, boxing, kung fu, wrestling and muay thai in this roguelike action title. Your girl is counting on you!
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.2% ★, Beat 'em up 28.9%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action 2.8%
- #14 Dojo Masters
88% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Pixeled Vision
Windows
DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.3% ★, 2D Fighter 27.7%, Martial Arts 24.5% ★, Arcade 8.6%, Action 4.2%
- #15 Cado: The Great Tournament
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Crystal
Windows
Choose one of the eight participants of the Great Tournament, use her unique fighting style and win in spectacular 2D fights!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.2% ★, Martial Arts 27.1% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Visual Novel 7.2%
- #16 DNA: Episode 4
86% match6 user reviews86% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.3%, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Martial Arts 17.4% ★, Arcade 7.8%, Romance 6.3%
- #17 Swordian Hero
86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Nacks Soft
Windows
Use swords and magic to defeat monsters! A refreshing action game!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26% ★, Martial Arts 23.1% ★, Beat 'em up 18.5%, 2D Fighter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 12.3%
- #18 Legend of Parry King
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TwinSpiritsGames
Windows
Legend of Parry King is an action-packed boss-rush game inspired by the combat of Sekiro. Explore the beautiful eastern lands and face off against corrupted demons, defeating them through skillful parrying and dodging, without causing them harm.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 55.4% ★, 2D Fighter 20.4%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Anime 3.6%, Action 3.4%
- #19 DNA: Episode 5
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.3%, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Martial Arts 18.3% ★, Arcade 7.9%, Romance 6.6%
- #20 DNA: Season 2 | Episode 1
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.3%, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Martial Arts 18.3% ★, Arcade 7.9%, Romance 6.6%
- #21 DNA: Season 2 | Episode 2
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.3%, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Martial Arts 18.2% ★, Arcade 7.9%, Romance 6.6%
- #22 Champion Road
82% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: SEEP
Windows
Champion Road immerses you in a dynamic fusion of classic beat 'em up intensity and entertaining platform challenges. Join six formidable fighters in a nostalgic 90s-style tournament arena. Unleash your skills, relive arcade gaming's golden era, and emerge as the ultimate champion!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.4% ★, Beat 'em up 21.4%, 2D Fighter 18.3%, Comic Book 12.6%, Arcade 7.6%
- #23 Shobatsu
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UtopicNinjaWorks
Windows
Shobatsu is a fast-paced 2d action brawler featuring combo intensive combat set in neo-feudal Japan. Choose among 4 highly skilled ninjas who must overcome hordes of nefarious cultists and cursed abominations. Face the challenge in the single-player modes or invite a friend for the local co-op mode.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.1% ★, Beat 'em up 25%, Martial Arts 18.7% ★, Arcade 7.6%, Hand-drawn 6%
- #24 Fight Like a Chicken
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uncanny Games
Windows
A Punch-Out!!-inspired boxing game where you play as Benny Bantam, a rooster fighting through the criminal underworld to find his missing father. Master frame-perfect deflects and devastating counters in this hand-drawn 2D fighter with heart.
Why similar: Martial Arts 19.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 17.2% ★, Beat 'em up 16.4%, 2D Fighter 15.9%, Comic Book 10.6%
- #25 DNA: Episode 1
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 a hand drawn episodic game with anime story in each stage episode, created by only 1 Solo Developer. Play as Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he chooses to break free from being a Nova Corp pawn. Thus begins the epic universe story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.2%, 2D Fighter 22.3%, Martial Arts 16.7% ★, Visual Novel 8.4%, Anime 6.3%
- #26 Last Eclipse
80% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Animas Games
Windows
Guardians and Gods fight for earth's balance
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.7% ★, Beat 'em up 19.8%, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Comic Book 12.9%, Arcade 7%
- #27 DNA: Season 2 | Episode 3
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, 2D Fighter 23.5%, Martial Arts 17.4% ★, Arcade 8.1%, Hand-drawn 6.4%
- #28 天工骇客 Shadow Hacker
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Someone
Windows
"Shadow Hackers" is a 3D roguelike action game with an anime-inspired art style. In fast-paced battles, freely combine your skills and items to defeat all enemies!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.9% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Comic Book 13.9%, Beat 'em up 12.7%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #29 PainFighting
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: RouShanGame
Windows
《Pain Fighting》, Good Business is a 2.5D horizontal board arcade fighting game. There are cute pixel characters and funny plot. Unlock skills and kills through directional command input. Join us now on this relaxing and enjoyable journey!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.1% ★, Beat 'em up 23.8%, 2D Fighter 19.1%, Arcade 8%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
- #30 Celestial Force: Magical Mayhem
77% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Mew Mew Media
Windows
Celestial Force: Magical Mayhem is a beat'em up where you are in control of a Magical Girl preventing an alien invasion. Choose your favorite combatent and defeat the invaders with your elemental-adjacent powers and a lot of glitter!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.7%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Comic Book 17.9%, Spectacle fighter 14.8% ★, Arcade 7.6%
- #31 Freyr's Love
78% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Quince GamesPub: Quince Studios
Windows
An adventure beyond myths. Control the gods and witness the story through Skirnir. Kill them all.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.4% ★, 2D Fighter 21.8%, Beat 'em up 16.3%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Linear 6.4%
- #32 Angry Youth
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Pantaleo
Windows
An Indie 2D Fighting game that takes place in the mid-1990s, in the city of Sancatown, where six teenagers, influenced by fighting video games, decide to hold a little fighting tournament in the neighborhood where they live.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.5% ★, 2D Fighter 31.7%, Martial Arts 22.8% ★, Action 4.2%, 2D 2.8%
- #33 Blood Red Fists
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Sunshine Error
Windows
Explore a vast and crime ridden city, fight your enemies in first person mode, talk to random strangers, steal and sell various items, gamble with your money, gain experience and spend it on helpful skills. But above all, try to stay alive in this 2d retro beat 'em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, 2D Fighter 28%, Martial Arts 20.2% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Action 4.5%
- #34 Espectro The Fighters Focus
73% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Bytteam Game StudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Espectro - The Fighter's Focus is a beat 'em up action game with retro visuals and exuberant pixel art. Espectro and his allies, Sayuri and Iron Crusher, face hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in their quest for justice.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, Spectacle fighter 19.2% ★, 2D Fighter 15.9%, Visual Novel 10.8%, Comic Book 7.8%
- #35 Only Kick
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: JinCycle
Windows
It's a kick damage simulation game! The physical animation of the characters can be enjoyed only with back and forth movement and kicks. Aim at the enemy's weakest point. If you update your maximum damage and KO... It will be sent to the Steam leaderboard
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.5% ★, Martial Arts 33.5% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Action 2.5%
- #36 XX Delicto
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quartermunchers
Windows
Velocity battles to save her princess in XX Delicto, a lightning-paced thirstpunk whack-n-slash rogue(ultra)lite.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.6% ★, Beat 'em up 24.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #37 Dead Set Warriors
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDev
Windows
Unleash the fighters of time once more for a showdown unlike no-other! Fight your way through different time periods, use your environment to your advantage and become the ultimate warrior!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.1% ★, Beat 'em up 29.9%, Martial Arts 29.3% ★, Linear 4.3%, Action 2.4%
- #38 Pixel Ninja
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Nacks Soft
Windows
This is an exciting ninjya action game with a 16-bit taste!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.8% ★, Martial Arts 21% ★, Beat 'em up 16.6%, 2D Fighter 14%, Action Roguelike 11.9%
- #39 Legendary Heroes - A Game Of Death
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Auteurian ProPub: Auteurian Pro LLC
Windows
High speed beat em up hardcore arcade action, with skill-based gameplay and 90's anime flair! A revisit & evolution of the genre, all hosted with classical 2D fighting-game mechanics. Legendary Hereos serves as an ultimate hybrid of the best of yesterday's gameplay with modern animation qualities!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.7%, Beat 'em up 24.6%, Martial Arts 18.4% ★, Comic Book 14.3%, Hand-drawn 5.7%
- #40 YouTuber Survivors
73% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: AvoCavo
Windows · Mac
A mega-popular fitness YouTuber with over 5 million subscribers... The protagonist, Beom- tae, receives overwhelming love from his fans but can it get any more intense?! This is dangerous!! BEAT 'EM UP + Roguelike!
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.8% ★, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Comic Book 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #41 to back from AFTERLIFE
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: You shouldn't care production
Windows · Linux
A NEW 2D ACTION PLATFORMER. Fight hordes of spirits and unravel the mystery of the devastated city of Vivol where the line between life and death has been completely erased.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.9% ★, Beat 'em up 19.9%, 2D Fighter 18%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%, Arcade 6.4%
- #42 Fast food RAGE
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: VICTORIA Games
Windows
Welcome to a universe where cheese is deadlier than lasers and extra bacon counts as heavy armor. Evil mutant pizzas have invaded your home planet, melting cities, clogging arteries and plotting to steal every spice in existence.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.8%, 2D Fighter 28.5%, Spectacle fighter 25% ★, Arcade 8.8%, Action 4.5%
- #43 Mostroscopy
72% matchVery Positive96% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Oribe Ware GamesPub: Oribe Ware games
Windows
Mostroscopy is a fighting video game that takes up the aesthetics of the horror and Luchador films of Mexican cinema from the 1950s, with an eclectic roster of monsters and masked Luchadores and a simple gameplay style with a retro presentation.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 43.3% ★, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Comic Book 20.9%, Anime 4.5%, Action 2.9%
- #44 Space Hunters
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Purple Tree S R LPub: Purple Play LLC
Windows
Join space bounty hunters in a brutal 2D handmade beat 'em up, where every punch and kick is fueled by action and greed. Battle your way through a gritty, money-driven universe in this intense, fast-paced adventure.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26% ★, Beat 'em up 19.6%, 2D Fighter 18.3%, Comic Book 14.4%, Arcade 6.6%
- #45 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Asterix & Obelix – Slap them all! 2 is a Beat’em Up with an original story. Explore different places such as forest ruins, a vast Roman camp and even Lutèce. Encounters and fights punctuate the storyline. This dynamic game invites you to come on an adventure — with a generous distribution of slaps!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.1% ★, Beat 'em up 21.3%, 2D Fighter 18.8%, Comic Book 15.1%, Arcade 6.4%
- #46 Glaze Cup: Journey to the West
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: Dark DimensionPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
This is a side scrolling action Rougelike game set in the three realms of humans, demons, ghosts, and gods. It tells the story of Lao Sha and other characters from Journey to the West before they learn from the classics
Why similar: Martial Arts 30.9% ★, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Comic Book 14.3%, Hand-drawn 5.4%
- #47 Shattered Realm Rebirth
69% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.5% ★, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Martial Arts 20% ★, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Roguelite 15%
- #48 Urban Rangers Arcade
69% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Anthems-0
Windows
This Is A Great Couch Co-op, Arcade Beat Em Up Experience. Made With The Great Pixel Game Engine. Heart was put into Urban Rangers Arcade. (USE "1920 X 1080" Pc Resolution) Grab A Friend, And See How You Would Do With Your Backs Against The wall..................
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.4% ★, Beat 'em up 29.5%, 2D Fighter 23.1%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 2.8%
- #49 Internet Generation
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,470 reviews2022
Dev: 岛叶游戏
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A story about a dying chat server. Moderators are abusing their power, the owner has neglected the server, and the lives of members are miserable. And you, as a newcomer, will pick up your keyboard, and overthrow the owner and moderators' tyranny!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.2% ★, Beat 'em up 22.9%, 2D Fighter 20.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #50 Cybernated
70% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Near future, state security special agent E-9 is sent on the most difficult operation of her career - to track down and eliminate the head of terrorist hackers, however, in the process it turns out that not everything is as simple as it seems... Hack&slash adventure game.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.9% ★, Martial Arts 30.2% ★, Beat 'em up 24.3%, Linear 5.3%, Story Rich 3.9%
- #51 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 74 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 31.2%, Martial Arts 25.7% ★, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Arcade 10%, Action 4.9%
- #52 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
68% matchVery Positive87% of 2,509 reviews2024
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The newest riveting installment in the epic Under Night In-Birth saga rises from the Abyss! Improved visuals and battle system! Witness the curtain fall on the tale of the Hollow Night. Vie for supremacy through exhilarating combat and a deep, robust battle system!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.6%, Spectacle fighter 30.2% ★, Comic Book 10.1%, Arcade 9%, Anime 7.2%
- #53 Fighter X Fighter
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: WANG TAO
Windows
Punch and kick! Live in fighting! Choose skills and strengthen talents to conquer various levels and enemies.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.3% ★, Beat 'em up 23.5%, 2D Fighter 13.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Martial Arts 9.1% ★
- #54 Forestrike
66% matchVery Positive92% of 891 reviews2025
Dev: Skeleton Crew StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Forestrike is a martial arts roguelite where every death brings you closer to winning the fight before it begins. Use your ‘Foresight’ ability to experiment without consequences before fighting for real until earning the ultimate reward - victory without ‘Foresight’.
Why similar: Martial Arts 38.1% ★, 2D Fighter 34.5%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action 5.5%, 2D 3.8%
- #55 Breakdown: Silent Riot
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BreaksoftPub: Salient Games
Windows
A brutal, narrative-driven beat ’em up set in a dark Eastern European city. Hunted by the mafia, you fight to survive through precise, close-quarters combat with no easy wins, while something inside you begins to break and violence turns into obsession.
Why similar: Martial Arts 32.5% ★, 2D Fighter 22%, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Spectacle fighter 16.5% ★, Arcade 6.4%
- #56 Beat Up My Dreams
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lightning Sharks
Windows
Beat Up My Dreams is a Top Down Beat 'em up focused on player growth visually and narratively. Play as a former stocky martial artist, Rio, who has to fight his negative desires and distractions to realize his self-growth
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.6% ★, Beat 'em up 28%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Linear 6.1%, Story Rich 4%
- #57 DNA Season 2 | Episode 4
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.8%, Beat 'em up 25%, Martial Arts 13.8% ★, Arcade 8.6%, Hand-drawn 6%
- #58 DNA: Final Episode: Part 1
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.8%, Beat 'em up 25%, Martial Arts 13.8% ★, Arcade 8.6%, Hand-drawn 6%
- #59 DNA 1: Finale
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.8%, Beat 'em up 25%, Martial Arts 13.8% ★, Arcade 8.7%, Hand-drawn 6%
- #60 DNA: Final Episode: Part 2
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.8%, Beat 'em up 25%, Martial Arts 13.8% ★, Arcade 8.7%, Hand-drawn 6%