- #1 Spanish Rage
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Videojuegos FermínPub: Erbe Software
Windows
Spanish Rage is a beat'em up that fuses the frenetic action of the arcade rooms with an aesthetic and a narrative never before exploited in the history of video games: the Quinqui cinema.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, 2D Fighter 29.5%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.9%
- #2 CrueArcade Alive
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CrueArcade
Windows · Linux
Face the apocalypse in this adrenaline-fueled, retro-inspired arcade brawler! Battle through hordes of the undead across tactical stages, face unique bosses, and scavenge vital supplies. Grab a friend for local co-op, manage your resources, and fight to survive the urban nightmare
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.4%, 2D Fighter 26.4%, Side Scroller 25%, Arcade 8%, Action 4.7%
- #3 Night Slashers: Remake
96% matchMixed66% of 174 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 28.5%, 2D Fighter 23.8%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #4 Combat Kings
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Super God
Windows
Classic beat'em up meets modern fighting game! Combat rogue robots that are taking over the city. Upgrade your characters with new skills as you fight your way through different levels.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Side Scroller 25.5%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Action 8.9%, Combat 3.8%
- #5 Capybara Fighters!
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dillon SunPub: WoofWoofWolffe
Windows
Capybara Fighters! is a 2D/3D hybrid beat-em up set in modern Tokyo. You play as the star capybara of a cafe, whose life is disrupted when the Yakuza abduct your friend. To rescue them, you'll battle through enemies, earn money, and ultimately secure a plane ticket to Brazil for the final battle.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.9%, Side Scroller 27%, 2D Fighter 26.6%, Action 4.9%, 2D 2.6%
- #6 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 80 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%, 2D Fighter 26%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 7.2%
- #7 The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Odaclick Game StudioPub: Trailmark Games
Windows
Fight walkers as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon and Michonne in a brutal arcade brawler set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Face ruthless enemies like the Saviors and overwhelming walker swarms as you unleash relentless combos, signature weapon attacks, and crushing finishers.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Beat 'em up 28.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 7.1%
- #8 KNOCKOUT ARCADE
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Inspired Pixel Games
Windows
Fight to save the KNOCKOUT ARCADE in this stylish 2D pixel art fighting game! Battle with a cast of 6 hand-drawn characters in both local VS and a side scrolling campaign mode, featuring simple controls with a unique twist on motion inputs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.2%, Beat 'em up 26.7%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 4.3%
- #9 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™: Dragon Pearl of Destruction
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.7%, 2D Fighter 28.4%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 6.6%
- #10 Dive Bar Superstars
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: DZ WorldWide Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Play as members of the real life rock band DZ DEATHRAYS as you work your way up from backyard parties to the main stage while bringing in the cheers and dodging the flying beers! Its an original twist on a classic 2d pixel art based beat-em-up that will have you head banging all the way to the top.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.1%, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 5.1%
- #11 Manager can be Tough!: Case of the Kidnapped Waitress
90% matchMixed55% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: One Man ArmyPub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Hack, slash, and blast your way through hordes of beastly enemies and powerful bosses to rescue your beautiful waitress in this sexy 2D Side scrolling action game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.2%, 2D Fighter 31%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Action 7.1%, 2D 1.6%
- #12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
89% matchMixed60% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: Trailmark Games
Windows
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through 4 player local co-op
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.8%, 2D Fighter 28.6%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 7.1%
- #13 Road to Brighton
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lowpix Games
Windows · Mac
Fight your way from London to Brighton in this retro arcade beat’em up inspired by the 1964 Mods and Rockers riots.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.4%, 2D Fighter 32.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.5%, Combat 3.6%
- #14 Immoral Shadows
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snowberg Studios
Windows
Immoral Shadows gathers the best 16 fighters around, showcasing their fighting abilities in 8 different stages and across 12 different game modes.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.8%, Beat 'em up 32.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #15 Platformer Helmet
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RPN Indie Developer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Achaapur is taken hostage by a local gangster Gundam. You are the only hope left. Each helmet has a unique super power. Switch between different helmets to use those powers. Fight against different goons of Gundam. A Platformer game that has fights and platforming action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32%, Beat 'em up 29.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 8%
- #16 Five Gods of Kung Fu
86% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Gregor Bestelmeyer
Windows
Five Gods of Kung Fu is a story driven Beat 'em Up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.3%, 2D Fighter 26.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Action 5.1%, Combat 3.9%
- #17 枭雄
85% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: FunmaxPub: Twofoldsweet
Windows
Flux Heroes is a side-scrolling beat ’em up focused on high-freedom combo combat. Fight through horizontal stages and boss battles with no fixed strings—launch, juggle, knock back, interrupt, and wall-bounce enemies to create your own skill-driven flow.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.1%, Side Scroller 29.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 8.2%, 2D 3.1%
- #18 Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus
86% 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 35.9%, 2D Fighter 34.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 8.8%, Combat 3.5%
- #19 Fallen City Brawl
84% matchVery Positive80% of 76 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 34.1%, 2D Fighter 29.5%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Action 5%, 2D 3%
- #20 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 43.6%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 5.4%
- #21 Atlas Wars
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Shard Games
Windows · Linux
Join the epic world of Atlas Wars, a fast-paced skill-based multiplayer brawler! Choose unique heroes, master awesome abilities, and battle in crazy and unique arenas. Atlas Wars offers an action-packed brawl experience!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.8%, Beat 'em up 32.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.9%, Fighting 6.6% ★
- #22 Clobber Barons
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Stanli LLC
Windows
A short, arcade-style throw back to the beat 'em ups of the early 90's. Use the money you beat out of wealthy criminals to charge your power attacks while attempting to find the mastermind behind the criminal racket taking over your city.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.8%, Beat 'em up 30.6%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Action 7.5%, Casual 3%
- #23 Thunderblade Saga
82% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Shanghai huan zhen Info Tech Ltd
Windows
"Thunderblade Saga" is a hardcore action game featuring combos, parries, Iaijutsu (quick-draw technique), and ultimate moves. Every minute of your time will be spent in battle.If you want to experience high-difficulty boss battles that are not of the Souls-like genre, you can try this game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.4%, Beat 'em up 32.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 7.6%
- #24 Fast food RAGE
80% matchPositive100% of 14 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: 2D Fighter 32.3%, Beat 'em up 32.1%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 7.5%
- #25 Blood Red Fists
81% 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: 2D Fighter 32.4%, Beat 'em up 32.2%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Action 7.6%, Combat 2.4%
- #26 The Phantom
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 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 28.6%, 2D Fighter 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #27 Izaav:Darkness from Beyond
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ULTRA
Windows
A 2D platform shooter ,where you fight against monsters and nature itself — everything standing between you and what you hold dear. A young boy, armed with weapons and determination, faces growing darkness. The deeper he goes, the harsher it becomes — but not impossible.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.3%, Beat 'em up 32.9%, Action 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Adventure 4.4%
- #28 Scufflers
81% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Jareed Dempsey
Windows
Knock opponents as far off-screen as possible. A platform-fighter with extremely simple controls. Game is played in rounds, where everything resets when someone is knocked off the screen, until someone is the last character standing.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, 2D Fighter 30%, Side Scroller 26.8%, Action 3.1%, 2D 2.7%
- #29 Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition
78% matchVery Positive90% of 2,491 reviews2015
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Side Scroller 19%, 2D Fighter 18.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Fighting 7.6% ★
- #30 The Misadventure Of Melon
78% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Rhys510
Windows
Join Melon in this Misadventure that takes him through 6 amazing chapters, Snow, Caves, Forest, Swamp, Mountains and Corrupted lands to battle through corrupted creatures and to make your way back to the village and save the world from this evil.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.2%, 2D Fighter 22.4%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Fighting 9.5% ★, Arcade 7.5%
- #31 Final Vendetta
77% matchVery Positive80% of 536 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 44.7%, 2D Fighter 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Fighting 6.8% ★
- #32 FukTopia 2
77% match2 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: PixelArtGames
Windows · Linux
A post apocalyptic Beat Em Up game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.1%, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #33 Bare Knuckle Sandwich
75% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Raised By Screens
Windows
Bare Knuckle Sandwich is a 2D fighting game with side-scrolling storytelling and a character-driven narrative. BKS tells the story of a young, directionless guy, Gunner, who joins an underground bare-knuckle boxing ring.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.7%, 2D Fighter 31.6%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Action 3.7%, Combat 3.7%
- #34 Pitchfork Kingdom
76% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Adam BetzPub: OddBall Interactive
Windows
Pitchfork Kingdom is a 2D hack-and-slash where each level is full of exciting combat, obstacles, and adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, Side Scroller 25%, 2D Fighter 24.2%, Action 4.1%, Action-Adventure 3.8%
- #35 Biscuitts 4
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: CrossplatformPub: Indie Games Publisher
Windows · Linux
Biscuitts 4 is a Beat Em Up Game based on the 80s Cartoon.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.6%, 2D Fighter 29.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 3.4%
- #36 PLUNKO: Champion of the Roundlands
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Totally Aesthetic Games
Windows · Linux
PLUNKO: Champion of the Roundlands is a hand crafted action platformer with an energetic twist! PLUNKO loves energy drinks, give them one and prepare to bounce off the walls! So, aid PLUNKO on his quest, and stop King Trungle from destroying the Roundlands!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #37 Info Fighter
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Paulean
Windows
Produced by a IFMA student, Info Fighter is a 2D fight game, with split keyboard - Feel the pleasure of attack without being expelled, discovering new brutal combos and attacks of each character.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.9%, Beat 'em up 30.9%, Side Scroller 13%, Action 8.1%, Realistic 5.3%
- #38 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
74% matchMixed62% of 342 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 29.7%, 2D Fighter 26.5%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 3.5%
- #39 Muscles Over Magic
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyoto Crank
Windows
Muscles Over Magic is a 2D action-platformer, beat-em-up with a love story. As the only non-magic user in the Kingdom, earn your chance to marry the Princess by leaving no other suitor left standing. Which will prevail in the end? Muscles or Magic?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.3%, Side Scroller 27.6%, 2D Fighter 26.5%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Action 4.1%
- #40 The Lost Planet Zenox
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NaraEntertainment
Windows
The Lost Planet Zenox is inspired from an old retro game called "Thrust". You found a mysterious mineral at the asteroid belt of the Zenox Planet. But before bringing it to the earth your ship got attacked by pirates and crushed to the Zenox. Why pirates attacked and how will you get back to Earth?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, 2D Fighter 25.2%, Fighting 13.3% ★, Arcade 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #41 Dancin' Divas
71% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: MrPr1993Pub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
A robbery has taken place! Four Diva's from around the world are showcasing their treasures at the local lounge but things have gone south. It's time to fight back!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.8%, Side Scroller 22.3%, 2D Fighter 21%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Arcade 6%
- #42 Salarybot Shuffle
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Escape Raft Software
Windows
Salarybot Shuffle is a arcade action platformer that attempts to really simulate the feeling of a full time job collecting recalled products. Dash, strike, jump, launch, juggle, wall slide, and parry your way through enemies and challenges quickly enough to meet your ever elusive company quota.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, 2D Fighter 29%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 4.8%
- #43 Dance of Elements
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dead Imagination Games
Windows
Dance of the Elements is a simple 2D fighter where you control the four basic elements: Fire, Earth, Water, and air. Freely flow between all the elements to fight your friends, AI controlled opponents, or a horde of enemies!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.1%, 2D Fighter 33.9%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Action 7.4%, 2D 2.5%
- #44 BlazingAngel Mistletear
72% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: mille-feuillePub: DLsite
Windows
Become a transforming heroine and use various attacks and sweet combos to defeat enemies and monsters, and save your younger sister in this side-scrolling action game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.3%, 2D Fighter 26.6%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #45 The Legend of Yan Loong 1+2
71% matchMixed61% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Creetor
Windows
A nostalgic collections of the chapter 1 and 2 of “Yan Loong Legend” series. Pick up your sword again, transform into Yan Loong, Zhi Loong or Shui Yan with your friends to have a battle of light and darkness with the final boss Bai Loong and regain the occupied Green Hill Lake.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.1%, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #46 Reflex King of Elements
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Quayterez BrawleyPub: Quayterez Brawlwy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reflex King of Elements is a one player game also 2D-platformer game with 10 of the hardest levels! It has 6 strong enemies you have to fight throughout the game with traps in different variations! This game come with its own health bar, stamina bar, fire blast count and money count with no time!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Beat 'em up 29.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 6.1%
- #47 Pixel combat
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: god game
Windows
This is a complete one loop game with hand-made pixel arts with scripts. Game is action platformer - a karate kid trying to escape while protecting his girlfriend from ninjas!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.6%, Side Scroller 34.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 5.7%
- #48 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
68% matchMixed64% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: RelevoPub: Selecta Play
Windows
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.1%, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 4.7%
- #49 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 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 26.8%, 2D Fighter 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Fighting 10.3% ★, Arcade 7%
- #50 Streets of Rageness: Beat 'Em Up Fighter
69% match5 user reviews29% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Streets of Rageness is a reimagined '90s beat 'em up classic set in a crime-ridden city under the iron grip of a ruthless syndicate. Amid rampant looting, chaos, and destruction, fight through waves of thugs to become the most powerful fighter on the streets!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, 2D Fighter 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Fighting 11.2% ★, Arcade 8.4%
- #51 Lost In Malul
69% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Team Malul
Windows
Lost in Malul is a community made game following a streamer protagonist. After preparing to start his stream one day, the unexpected happens and his house is taken over by vile beasts. Fight with a flurry of punches and kicks to take back the house from the creatures that wish to make it their own.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, 2D Fighter 29.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 2.6%
- #52 PsyBurst
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Hakagame
Windows
Psyburst is an action side scroller, featuring 8 unique characters with many different skills. It's a hybird between sidescroller and fighting game. Play as hunters and slash your way trough your opponent.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.7%, 2D Fighter 23.9%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Fighting 13.2% ★, Action 10%
- #53 Unregret
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: road to healingPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
An angry office worker named Butch snaps and sets off on a brutal journey toward his dream of becoming a Hollywood actor. Fight through hordes of enemies in a fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up, using combo-based combat and any weapons you can find - from bare fists to automatic rifles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.2%, 2D Fighter 32.4%, Fighting 13.4% ★, Action 6.3%, 2D 3.1%
- #54 Praia Ardente
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Sales GomesPub: MACAMANDI
Windows · Linux
Your backpack's gone, snatched by a daring bather, and the beach is now a free-for-all! Fight for your dignity in 'Burning Beach', a game born from decidedly... strange inspirations.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Arcade 13%, Action 9.9%, Casual 4%
- #55 Just Beat Em Up : World of Fury
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: Zudenan Digital
Windows
Just Beat Em Up : World of Fury © is a "side-scrolling beat'em up" that brings you back to the golden age of arcade games. Fight alone or with a friend and beat up all your foes. Escape from the prison of the desert, chase after general Bombix and foil Iron Muscle's evil schemes.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.8%, 2D Fighter 21.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action 9.2%, Fighting 8.4% ★
- #56 Punch 1000 Dudes
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Schwoi made a Videogame
Windows
One level, two moves and 1000 enemies. Zero upgrades, zero checkpoints, 100% skill.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.2%, 2D Fighter 37.6%, Action 9.8%, Combat 4%, 2D 3.7%
- #57 Bacon May Die
67% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2021
Dev: SnoutUp
Windows
Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.9%, Side Scroller 19%, 2D Fighter 18%, Fighting 9.6% ★, Character Customization 8.8%
- #58 The Insider
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HDGames
Windows
The Insider is an exciting action-adventure focused on brutal hand-to-hand combat and a wide variety of weapons. Set in a city plagued by violence, where gangs rise and wage war against each other.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.1%, 2D Fighter 22.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 8.9%
- #59 Friday Night Knockout
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Codegnat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A casual arcade stick fighter, great as an introductory title to the genre made for quick 1v1 games.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.5%, Side Scroller 27%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.4%, 2D 3.6%
- #60 Second to Nun
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Tydecon Games
Windows
Second to Nun is a top-down budget-friendly pixel-art retro top-down fighting classic game. Beat your way to the top and become the top nun through the gruelling challenges on the Island of Trials and Tribulations!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.9%, Beat 'em up 32.5%, Arcade 11%, Action 5.8%, Combat 3.9%