- #1 Helix Brawl
97% 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 27%, Casual 26.6%, Beat 'em up 25.7%, Indie 20.7%
- #2 Fatal Theory
96% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: 2 Hit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fatal Theory is nostalgic beat-em-up action with a fresh twist of ENDLESS AERIAL RAVE COMBOS and a killer illustrated story. Exercise your carnage muscle by smashing through huge hordes of unlovable fiends and take your crummy city back from the forces of hell!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.1%, Action 23.8%, Indie 18.9%, Casual 16.1%
- #3 Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
96% 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 57%, Action 24.8%, Indie 18.3%
- #4 Way of the Passive Fist
94% 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 48.4%, Action 30.2%, Indie 21.4%
- #5 PengoRoyale
91% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Joe WilcoxPub: Asset Pack Games
Windows
PengoRoyale is a fun, colorful, competitive, couch-brawling, battle royale! Be the last penguin standing as you fight for dominance on the ice. Grab the many power-ups and bring the smack down to 11 of your friends. Try it today!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Action 24.8%, Casual 24.5%, Indie 19.1%
- #6 Run Roll Rumble
93% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Matthew MarcellinoPub: Benua Softworks
Windows
Run, Roll, Rumble takes place in an "ordinary" neighborhood of the angry, rumbling is what they do. It is friendly yet dangerous. Play as one of the friendly neighborhood and brawl to the end! R3 is a four Players 3D platformer brawler game local & internet.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45%, Casual 34.8%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8.8%
- #7 Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus
94% matchMixed45% of 209 reviews2014
Dev: SuckerFree Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Dungeons the Eye of Draconus is a early 90’s arcade style, one to three player, comedy, retro brawler, with both local and online multiplayer support, complete with mounts; multiple attacks, and varied gameplay, all reminiscent of Battle Toads, Golden Axe and TMNT Arcade.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.2%, Action 17.1%, Indie 15.5%, Casual 12.2%
- #8 The Chosen Warriors
91% 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 57.1%, Indie 23%, Action 19.9%
- #9 Deep Assault
87% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: HEG Games
Windows
Test your attention by keeping your rapidly descending character away from the green lights and avoid the deadly machine coming towards you from above as fast as you can! and compete with yourself by scoring more with each try!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.6%, Action 24.5%, Casual 21.9%, Indie 6%
- #10 ヤドカリサバイブ
89% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: アメミキノスケ
Windows
「ヤドカリサバイブ」は、主人公のヤドカリがカラを投げて 敵のタコと戦う ステージクリア型の横スクロールアクションゲームです。
Why similar: Action 37.7%, Indie 29%, Beat 'em up 26.1%, Casual 7.2%
- #11 Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦
92% matchMixed68% of 154 reviews2014
Dev: Secret Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Devil's Dare is bloody a smash up parody of everything from the 90s, pitting the manliest video game heroes against the badest monsters from your favorite horror movies. It's the final result of what would happen if everyone from that decade came together to create a baby, a baby that just so happens to grow up to be a beat'em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.6%, Action 17.9%, Casual 14.4%, Indie 12.1%
- #12 Punch Max
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ByteTyper
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into the action with Max, a boxer with extraordinary abilities, in a city overrun by dark forces.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.3%, Action 24.1%, Casual 21.6%, Indie 6%
- #13 Gourmet Warriors
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: WindsPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Save The city of Zeus Heaving Magic City from the attempt of demonic mutant robots take over! And eat some tasty gourmet recipes while at it!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 63.7%, Action 36.3%
- #14 FL337 - "Fleet"
90% 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 59.8%, Action 22.7%, Indie 17.5%
- #15 Battle For Seattle
84% 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 37.6%, Beat 'em up 33.9%, Indie 28.5%
- #16 WarpZone vs THE DIMENSION
86% 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 42.3%, Action 32.9%, Indie 24.8%
- #17 HAUNTED: Halloween '86
88% 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 51.5%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21.1%
- #18 Roller Riot
84% matchVery Positive91% of 161 reviews2020
Dev: MassDigi
Windows · Mac
Get your revenge on the enemy cyborg roller derby gang! Roll and fight through a beautiful neon cityscape as CB, a genetically modified cyborg, bent on getting revenge for her past...
Why similar: Action 38.7%, Casual 37.1%, Beat 'em up 24.3%
- #19 Medieval - Embers of War
85% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Evil Bunneh
Windows
Medieval - Embers of War is a side scroller fighting game. The game offers a fast paced, casual gameplay that puts players in a fantasy world where the land is being torn apart by conflict. Players will take on adventures, epic rivals and control of their own castle.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.7%, Action 23.3%, Casual 23%, Indie 18%
- #20 Revenge Quest
86% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Fyn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Make it past the blockades of robotic mafia minions and find out who's pulling the strings. Don't forget to ask a friend for help!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Action 24.8%, Casual 24.5%, Indie 19.1%
- #21 The Pirate Queen
83% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Cyberfox Studios
Windows
Welcome to THE PIRATE QUEEN! Slash your way to survival!
Why similar: Action 39.3%, Beat 'em up 30.5%, Indie 30.2%
- #22 Arrow
81% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: HEILAH
Windows
Arrow is a local twin-stick shooter game, playable from 2 to 4 players where you need to gather weapons and bonus to blow up your friends !
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #23 Snipiyo / スナイピヨ
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Frost Dog Studio
Windows
An action game using a sniper gun. A sniper's chick that flies freely, it's "Snipiyo"!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #24 Karl BOOM
78% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Lothar May Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Karl BOOM is a fast-paced Bomberman-style action game with interactive maps and a coop survival mode.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #25 Bomb-Bomb
80% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Vito Devs
Windows
Quick, Short, Easy to learn game that can be played over and over again. Features Split-screen Multiplayer and a zombie Singleplayer game
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #26 Epic Showdown
82% matchMostly Negative34% of 41 reviews2015
Dev: Naloki
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Mysterious Alien obsessed with TV Reality shows decide to organize his own reality show - Epic Showdown. He gathers the best fighters from all dimensions, universes, and realities to survive in a battle to the death!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #27 Power Block
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Stardust Studios
Windows
Power Block is a fast paced, brutally challenging FPS game. Action packed with large intricate levels, intense game-play, and crude, self-aware humor. Will surely entertain any fan of the old school shooter.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #28 Star Boss
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2017
Dev: HobibitPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Become a big pilot of a tiny spaceship. Fight bigger opponents and prove that size does not matter. Exploit weaknesses of opponents. Get the edge thanks to the range of super weapons.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #29 GGG Collection
76% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: GGG
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dodge others as a line, jump as high as you can as a jumper, dodge hornets as a frog, throw pizzas at shades as scaterboy, blow up obstacles as bombman and smile away your foes.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #30 Tyler
79% matchMixed67% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: ILLUSIONETWORKPub: IndieGala
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Tyler is a puzzle/arcade videogame. Solve all the puzzles by drawing the right combination of flows and destroying all the obstacles on the Grid! You can also play in 1vs1 or team coop 2vs2 multiplayer mode.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #31 Helm Realm
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Vincent LagerrosPub: Regius Games
Windows · Linux
Helm Realm is a local and online multiplayer party brawler. The game features a broad variety of weaponry that ranges from a bow and arrow to a spellbook that allows you to cast lightning!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #32 Asteroid Deflector XL
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Andreas Cavazzini
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prevent asteroids from hitting a planet by changing their trajectory with various projectiles against the gravity of the planet and a nearby sun. Manage your economics like money, weapon research and planet population.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #33 Ship It
77% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Think On Labs
Windows
Fast-paced block stacking VR fun in a playful factory setting. Pack a box with colorful shapes, then ship it to earn your wage. Filling VR boxes is physically satisfying as you grab blocks, rotate them with you hands, and smash them home.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #34 With Loneliness
74% matchPositive78% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: GiantJump
Windows
"With Loneliness" is an athletic VR game that aims to escape from "garbage world" by clearing obstacles.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #35 Retroids
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Chaos Theory Studios Ltd.
Windows
Challenge your opponent to the ultimate space match as you destroy asteroids and collect power-ups in this classic arcade-style game.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #36 Bees Knees
79% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Take control of the state of the art, Robotically Assisted Pneumatic Horticultural All Environment Levitator (Often simply called R.A.P.H.A.E.L), the latest weapon deployed by the honey industry in the war on bugs.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #37 BlueGlow
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Santiago Ramirez
Windows
Enter the simulation and wage war between two factions. Carry out special operations, sneak into a military base, or experience large scale combat. Lead a Blue army and do what it takes to achieve victory. Play through short deathmatches, or try to survive in the expansive capital map.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #38 Beatcrash
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: HGsofts
Windows
Beatcrash is a VR rhythm game. You definitely get a workout with this game.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #39 Smash Party VR
73% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Viacom NEXT
Windows
Smash Party is an intense, hilarious, and free VR party game being developed by Viacom NEXT and Titmouse for the HTC Vive. In Smash Party, players can smash a variety of familiar objects from toilets to plates to televisions, surrounded by a virtual crowd cheering their every move.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #40 Wrecking Towers
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mindtrick
Windows
in this crazy game the idea is put the build of your enemy down.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #41 The Gun Knight
68% matchPositive97% of 39 reviews2019
Dev: Evan SamuelPub: none
Windows · Mac
The Gun Knight is a free top down arcade game with procedurally generated levels, dozens of guns and spells, and tons of baddies to mangle.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #42 SKIMMERZ
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Harrison Went
Windows
Battle the enemy 3 rounds at a time in SKIMMERZ. Utilise game changing abilities to turn the tide and unlock each unique skimmer as you progress through colourful arena style maps.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #43 You are a torpedo AI
72% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Leonardo Alexandrino
Windows
Navigate a torpedo in environments filled with obstacles and DESTROY YOUR TARGET.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #44 The Clean Up Clyde Collection
69% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: Captain BungaloPub: Bungalo Bomb
Windows
The Clean Up Clyde Collection is a compilation of three short but challenging classic arcade style games. Each one varying from what you might find at an arcade to what you might bring home to your early 8-bit consoles. You'll be avoiding hazards, and cleaning up the town to earn the highest score!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #45 Singularity Shooter
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Daniel RychlýPub: Fungamesvr
Windows
Singularity Shooter is an arcade with realistic gravity physics of black holes, where your task is to avoid meteors and collect as many points as possible. Lots of bonuses can help you in your space adventure.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #46 Quadra
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Witch Warlock Labs
Windows · Mac
Get good and get fast with Quadra, a high-speed match-3 game that will test your reflexes. Don't be a square, play Quadra!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #47 Prismatix
70% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Prisma Games L.L.C.
Windows · Mac
Prismatix is a fast-paced endless-runner where ones main objective is to beat the high-score. It is a small, yet solid and re-playable game, that you can play while waiting. Try not to fall down the Spectrum Lake, as you jump on the platforms, and shoot down the enemies.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #48 WIN THE GAME!
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 366 reviews2018
Dev: AFBIK Studio
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
WIN THE GAME! - is a hardcore game. Try to finish the game without spending your nerves.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #49 The Princess is in Another Castle
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mihai Morosanu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow the touching story of a medieval knight that is having bad luck in finding its princess. A classic platform game where you will have to avoid dangers like bats, spikes etc.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #50 Planet Protector VR
65% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: BigfootDS
Windows
Defend your city from alien invaders in this colorful virtual reality game! Aim, shoot, and protect your planet for as long as you can!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #51 The Raiders
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Applemint
Windows
Ride the portal stone and jump over the dimension and space to attack the enemy.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #52 Notified
69% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Stellar Oasis
Windows
The notifications are endless! Use Airplane Mode to clear all notifications when they become overwhelming. Use Battery Drain to stop your opponent's movement. Use Quick Charge to speed up your own movement. Quick reaction times and anticipation are the key to victory!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #53 All You Can Shoot
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antonio RuffoloPub: Carmine Francesco Aceto
Windows · Mac
All You Can Shoot is a 2D shooting arena game, where the player will be thrown into two (for now) levels.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #54 Cursor - by Mr iLyn.
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Mr iLyn.Pub: Mr iLyn. - Gamedev
Windows
Train your reaction and dodge skills and try to get as much score as possible!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #55 Glow
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Impetus Games
Windows
A fast-paced 3rd person shooter. Control a brave Firefly and kill as many enemy bugs as possible. Unlock perks for more weapons & passive abilities to gain more score and become Glow world champion!
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #56 Shennong: Taste of Illusion
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Pinta Studios
Windows
This is a VR Real-time Animation. You can walk freely in this world. Shennong is an adventure story about a hero of prehistoric China, which describes a battle between Shennong and a beast from his illusion.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #57 Dynamite Bunny: Catch The Carrot
69% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Majao Games
Windows
Dynamite Bunny has been waiting long to get his beloved carrot, however now you can make his dream come true. He loves explosions, and does no matter what to get to the carrot, but he has a little time left, because the carrot can go bad soon.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%
- #58 Just Roll With It
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Team Spicy
Windows
Action, platforming and light puzzles.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Casual 35.8%, Indie 27.9%