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  1. #1 Mystic Space
    97% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2018
    Dev: Eckalon
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    A fast-paced high action game where you encounter deadly enemies with unique abilities through various waves.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 34.3%, Beat 'em up 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

  2. #2 Super ComboMan: Smash Edition
    96% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: Interabang EntertainmentPub: Flashman Games
    Windows

    Super Comboman is a colorful beat ‘em up with wacky characters and fast-paced fighting game combat set in a destructible sticker based world. Fluid combos and upgradable moves allow you to smash and juggle enemies with air and ground combos, while developing your own style in the process.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 27.8%, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Comic Book 11.9%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

  3. #3 Seiso Master KEN
    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: CircleKEN
    Windows

    A 2D action game full of speed. Various playable characters go through the flames and aim for whales.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Character Action Game 28.7%, Comic Book 13.2%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, 2D 5.9%

  4. #4 Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch
    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Interabang EntertainmentPub: Atari
    Windows

    Play solo or with your hetero lifemate in this hand drawn, arcade style, side-scrolling beat-em-up blessed by Jay and Silent Bob themselves.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.7%, Character Action Game 28.4%, Comic Book 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Combat 4.4%

  5. #5 Mutant
    94% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2022
    Dev: Napoleon GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    -15 Huge Levels. -Nine Mutant Special Abilities. -Hold Up To Four Guns At Once. -Beat Your Enemy With Crates, Barrels, Or Cars.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 6.3%

  6. #6 Brutal Dinosaur
    94% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Animas Games
    Windows

    Brutal Dinosaur is a game that mixes two styles of games, beat em up and shooter in a unique way.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 30.5%, Beat 'em up 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Shooter 7.9%

  7. #7 Zorg The Typing Warrior
    93% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: Splendortek
    Windows

    Meet Zorg, an out of it barbarian who loves loads of drinks and adventures. An indie game in which your ability to type fast is the best weapon to win.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 27.8%, Beat 'em up 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Comic Book 13.4%, Cartoon 6.5%

  8. #8 PopSlinger
    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2022
    Dev: Funky Can Creative
    Windows

    Join a magical girl with a soda-powered arsenal on a dreamy quest to save her home! In this part beat-‘em-up, part musical shooter, you’ll experience the whimsical story of Ria and Gin as they fight against sinister invaders from another dimension…and maybe even groove to that funky beat!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Comic Book 15.2%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Hand-drawn 6.9%

  9. #9 Mayhem Brawler
    91% 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 28.1%, Comic Book 15.9%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

  10. #10 School Hero
    90% 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 34.3%, Comic Book 17%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Combat 5.7%

  11. #11 The Phantom
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
    Windows

    The Ghost Who Walks is back! Comics' very first costumed hero is coming to Steam and console in an all new side scrolling beat-em-up adventure. Take on the Singh brotherhood across the globe with only your physical strength, skill with weapons and fearsome reputation!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, Comic Book 18.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

  12. #12 Zombie Hills
    91% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: LFC Multimedia
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Zombies are coming! Defeat all the zombies, build and conquer the tallest hill in the world!

    Why similar: Character Action Game 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Arcade 8.1%

  13. #13 Eden's Lair
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Hallowed-Gin
    Windows

    Fight a variety of enemies inside intense high action arenas.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 50.5%, Beat 'em up 35.8%, Combat 6%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  14. #14 Max and the Book of Chaos
    88% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Orenji Games Entertainment
    Windows

    “Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%

  15. #15 A Knights Adventure
    87% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: NifftyGameWorks
    Windows

    A Knights Adventure is an action packed medieval adventure game. The brave knight must fight his way through different realms. The player can acquire the help of companions or mercenaries through out his adventure.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 39.3%, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Adventure 7%

  16. #16 Super Crush KO
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 221 reviews2020
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows

    Super Crush KO is a fast-paced brawler set in a vibrant, near-future city. Zip up your favourite neon jacket and combo your way through swarms of deadly robots to save your kidnapped kitten and, while you’re at it, save humanity from an AI apocalypse.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 33.7%, Beat 'em up 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Side Scroller 6.7%

  17. #17 Defend Your Base
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gilbert Zenner
    Windows

    Defend your Base! Play this thrilling arcade shooter to survive as long as possible. Gameplay: Navigate your "soldier" square around the board using the ARROW-Keys and get to red "infected" squares before they turn black and are lost forever.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Combat 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.1%

  18. #18 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
    85% 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: Character Action Game 27.7%, Beat 'em up 26.1%, Comic Book 11.4%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  19. #19 王国的坚盾
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Magic.D
    Windows

    这是一款横版卷轴清版闯关的即时动作游戏,你将扮演一名王国的普通士兵,从维护治安到保护王国要员最后守护国家,成为王国最坚强的盾牌。

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Adventure 5.3%

  20. #20 Operation: A.S.S. Takedown
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Brian Heier
    Windows

    Operation: A.S.S. Takedown is a cozy 2D side scrolling roguelike cute em up. You take on the role of an intern at Weather & Air Productions(WAP) as you attempt to take down weather balloons set up by rival company Atmospheric System Services(ASS).

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Comic Book 14.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Shooter 8%

  21. #21 Sign My Petition
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio 9Bs
    Windows

    Sign My Petition is a beat-’em-up adventure about a mouse trying to save their tribe from extermination. Explore bizarre neighboring apartments, fight off strange enemies and bosses, and meet oddball characters along the way.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.4%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Comic Book 10%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Cartoon 7.7%

  22. #22 Evil Bird Simulator
    82% match8 user reviews89% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: mr_noodler
    Windows

    Evil Bird Simulator is a cartoon game where you play as a bird who poops on people and cars. The main player's goal is to stay alive and poop on as many people as possible. If you die in this game you will go to hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Abstract 20.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Arcade 9.2%

  23. #23 Apocalypse Blitz
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Melchizedek ToddPub: Weapon Press
    Windows

    New Demo Available! Be Courageous! Again, Be Courageous! Overwhelming evil is unleashed! Fight against terrible amounts of enemies to free the helpless. Are you brave and strong enough to defeat the Apocalypse Blitz?

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Comic Book 19.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Cartoon 6.5%

  24. #24 MooN CASTLE
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: 纸片Pub: 游界
    Windows

    In mysterious Silvermoon Castle, brave adventurers explore levels, fight monsters, collect items/keys, level up, uncover secrets, and challenge the final boss in a strategic, thrilling fantasy adventure.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 66.5%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Combat 7.2%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  25. #25 Moose Life
    81% matchVery Positive98% of 100 reviews2020
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.
    Windows

    Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Psychedelic 27.7%, Abstract 20.4%, Arcade 12%, Action 3.7%

  26. #26 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows

    In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Comic Book 15%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Shooter 8.9%

  27. #27 Night Slashers: Remake
    78% 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 35.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Comic Book 10%, Arcade 8.3%

  28. #28 Chaotic Loop
    79% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: technologicalpixel
    Windows

    Chaotic Loop is a little game, where your objective is to complete the level you choose, also everytime you play something in the game will change and this makes the loop of finishing the level chaotic.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Comic Book 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Shooter 8%

  29. #29 Dawn of the Monsters
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 145 reviews2022
    Dev: 13AM GamesPub: WayForward
    Windows

    The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, Comic Book 15%, Side Scroller 14%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Combat 7.1%

  30. #30 Owe Money Pay Money
    77% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: No Average Joe
    Windows

    Big Chief embarks on a quest for justice & cold hard cash in this retro brawler. Packed with eye-popping pixel art, 8-bit bangers, & a Singaporean twist, it’s as bizarre as beat ‘em ups get. Welcome to Owe Money Pay Money (O$P$)!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Comic Book 15.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Side Scroller 10%

  31. #31 Journey to the West(暴躁西游)
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 冲锋牛独立游戏工作室
    Windows

    A classic nostalgic side scroll game!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%

  32. #32 Jack and Kenne
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Del_PlayerPub: DEL PLAYER
    Windows

    Jack and Kenne is a Beat up, which takes place in a comic book, the player will control an Alligator named Jack and he intends to save Kenne the Rabbit, she was kidnapped by Markos the Deer!! Jack will have to go from page to page facing Markos' gang to save Kenne.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.5%, Comic Book 30.1%, Combat 9.9%, 2D 4.5%, Adventure 3.4%

  33. #33 Rasta Santa
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Deluxe Studios
    Windows · Mac

    You’re Rasta Santa, an undercover cop disguised as Santa, waging war on traffickers. Shoot, slash, raid hideouts, rescue children, and defend the orphanage in a high-skill 2D action-platformer.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Adventure 8.1%

  34. #34 Arabel
    75% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2020
    Dev: Amaury Hyde
    Windows

    3D adventure game telling the story of a lost knight, searching her way out of the strange and twisted lands of the Abyss. Safe journey to you !

    Why similar: Character Action Game 42.8%, Beat 'em up 31.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Adventure 5%, Action 3.4%

  35. #35 Helvetii
    74% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2023
    Dev: Team KwaKwa
    Windows · Linux

    Helvetii is a character-action game set in Gallic Celtic Mythology. Challenge the everchanging rot with 3 characters, use the gifts and powers bestowed by primal deities and show your mastery of combat by pummeling, juggling and slamming your enemies in a gorgeous 2d presentation.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 33.9%, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10%, Arcade 6.2%

  36. #36 Clown2Beat
    75% matchMixed66% of 55 reviews2016
    Dev: Rodrigo Banzato
    Windows

    You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 35.8%, Beat 'em up 33.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Cartoon 8.6%, Casual 4.3%

  37. #37 Josh Journey: Darkness Totems
    73% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2022
    Dev: Provincia StudioPub: QUByte Interactive
    Windows

    Josh Journey: Darkness Totems is a hand drawn beat’em up game about four brave heroes, that use their skills to defeat the Nightmare Monsters using special combo attacks in a co-op gameplay.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.5%, Character Action Game 25.9%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Cartoon 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

  38. #38 FoxVoltex
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
    Dev: AECRNIAPub: AnelaGamesStudio
    Windows

    The stage is a robot town where everything is mechanically driven A sudden lightning strike in this peaceful town! The function of the town is down, and the security robot loses control and runs away In an instant I was caught in a vortex of confusion.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 36.2%, Beat 'em up 24.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Cartoon 6.4%

  39. #39 Kusan: City of Wolves
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: CIRCLEfromDOTPub: PQube
    Windows

    Kusan: City of Wolves is a high-octane hardcore top-down shooter set in a brutal urban jungle ruled by gunfire and corruption.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Comic Book 17.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

  40. #40 Ravy Davy: Attack on Ambiguity
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: David Gersch
    Windows

    Play as a washed-up rockstar Ravy Davy battling aliens, biker gangs, satanic cults and whackjobs in the desert town of Ambiguity—ruled by villain Margaret Doom, a chain-smoking OAP on a mobility scooter.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Abstract 22.5%, Psychedelic 15%, Cartoon 9%, Adventure 7.5%

  41. #41 Slave Fighter X
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MasterMind Games
    Windows

    SlaveFighterX is a 2D side scrolling lewd fantasy Beat´em up, where you fight old school arcade style against hordes of voluptuous enemies and unique bosses while ripping each other’s clothes apart!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 33%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Cartoon 7.2%

  42. #42 Agent X
    71% matchMostly Negative37% of 19 reviews2022
    Dev: Seito Games
    Windows

    Agent X is a short FPS game. The police officers named Turk give 5 task to complete! Let's see if Agent X can withstand against bad girls!

    Why similar: Character Action Game 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Adventure 4.7%

  43. #43 Defect Process
    71% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2022
    Dev: Incoherent Software LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Pure 2d action with a freestyle combat system

    Why similar: Character Action Game 53.2%, Beat 'em up 33.3%, Combat 5%, Action 3.8%, 2D 3.5%

  44. #44 Dragon Rage
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 172 reviews2016
    Dev: Bulletproof Outlaws
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Fast-paced destruction! Tear the #!@$ out of a mountain-top village as the King sends out his royal army to try to stop you and protect his kingdom. The more villagers you devour, the stronger you get. Fill your belly and enter Rampage Mode where you can unleash mass destruction!

    Why similar: Character Action Game 25.2%, Beat 'em up 24.8%, Comic Book 16.9%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Cartoon 8.8%

  45. #45 Bandit
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AJ KolencPub: Richard Boeser
    Windows · Mac

    Bandit puts you in the boots of a gold-hungry outlaw fighting his way through a western landscape. Dodge bullets, kick chickens, and fight a colorful cast of dangerous characters in your quest for the biggest payout.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 10.7%, 2D 4.6%

  46. #46 V's Rage
    68% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: bit ManiaX
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You’re a raging mom trapped in an arcade nightmare. Hit, parry, shoot, survive, while each level twists the genre. No hand-holding in this hand-drawn comic-style mayhem. Just rage. And a frying pan.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, Comic Book 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Arcade 7.8%

  47. #47 Return Home
    70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
    Dev: Verran
    Windows

    Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.

    Why similar: Abstract 25%, Psychedelic 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 7.9%

  48. #48 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
    69% 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 41.6%, Comic Book 23.5%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Combat 6.6%, 2D 4%

  49. #49 Monsti
    70% matchMixed72% of 906 reviews2016
    Dev: Old Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Playing Monsti is easy, all you have to do is to click and fly for as much time as you can. There will be many obstacles that come your way and you have to do all in your power in order to avoid them.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, Comic Book 21.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Cartoon 10.7%, Arcade 9%

  50. #50 Brass Necessity - Demo
    68% match7 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Popped Corn Bytes
    Windows

    In this top-down, sci-fi shoot 'em up, you'll have to solve combat-based puzzles in order to escape the cursed undead. You've only got your laser as a weapon and crystals to change its element. You'll need to figure out matchups that work best against enemies to escape. Good luck, you'll need it!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Casual 7.5%

  51. #51 IronCommando/钢铁突击队
    69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
    Dev: xu jun
    Windows

    Open the game, incarnate the warrior, pour the bullet on the enemy, smash the ambition of the evil army! STG + "store" system. Targeted purchase of props, strengthen the ability, is the key to customs clearance. You can choose a number of soldiers with different performance.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Combat 6.8%, Action 6.7%

  52. #52 RAMMBOCK
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Punk-Op
    Windows

    Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.9%

  53. #53 Mariachi Undead
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Upside Down Bird
    Windows

    Mariachi Undead is a hand drawn, rhythm, cover based shoot-em-up, action side scrolling platformer where you can even play with a guitar and controller at the same time.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Comic Book 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Side Scroller 8.9%

  54. #54 Pulling No Punches
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 637 reviews2022
    Dev: BrainDead Broccoli
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.

    Why similar: Character Action Game 36.5%, Beat 'em up 30.8%, Comic Book 17.2%, 2D 4%, Cartoon 3.2%

  55. #55 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
    65% matchMixed64% of 61 reviews2026
    Dev: Limited Run Games
    Windows

    Experience one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Every major iteration across Arcade and home consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.6%, Comic Book 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Arcade 8.2%

  56. #56 The Power Latch Kid
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Lazy Brain Games
    Windows

    Play as the Power Latch Kid in this classic arcade style twin-stick shump! Enjoy the complex gameplay experience of physics melding with shooting anarchy! How long can you stand to dwell within the crushing madness of the Amalgotron?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Abstract 29.7%, Psychedelic 17.5%, Shooter 6.2%, Arcade 4.5%

  57. #57 Yuri Sword Saga
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 210 reviews2024
    Dev: Pico Games
    Windows

    This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Shooter 8.9%

  58. #58 Space Robinson: Hardcore Roguelike Action
    67% matchMixed69% of 228 reviews2019
    Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, Character Action Game 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Shooter 5.3%

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