- #1 Castle Crashers®
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 137,282 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.8%, 4 Player Local 17.6%, Co-op 17.5%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Online Co-Op 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This classic 4-player co-op beat-em-up perfectly mirrors the chaotic fun and RPG-lite progression of the seed game.
- #2 River City Girls
96% matchVery Positive84% of 3,760 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Co-op 11.7%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant beat-em-up that features RPG-style stat progression and a focus on female protagonists in a cooperative setting.
- #3 Streets of Rage 4
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,360 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.5%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Action 9%, Co-op 8.9%, Online Co-Op 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is the modern gold standard for beat-em-up combat, offering tight controls and satisfying team-based brawling.
- #4 Fight'N Rage
95% matchVery Positive91% of 3,174 reviews2017
Dev: sebagamesdev
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.5%, Local Co-Op 23.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Action 6.1%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep, technical combat mechanics that reward players who master their character's unique moveset.
- #5 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
94% matchVery Positive94% of 14,516 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 57.2%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Side Scroller 4.9%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the spirit of 4-player cooperative arcade action with distinct character abilities that encourage team play.
- #6 Nine Parchments
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,667 reviews2017
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 25.8%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Co-op 19.2%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Action RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on cooperative spellcasting where team synergy and positioning are vital for success.
- #7 Young Souls
93% matchVery Positive85% of 601 reviews2022
Dev: 1P2PPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Co-op 28.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, RPG 9.9%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends stylish beat-em-up combat with significant RPG elements and a strong emphasis on cooperative play.
- #8 Fury Unleashed
92% matchVery Positive87% of 2,857 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.9%, Co-op 19.7%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Action 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this game shares the chaotic action, high-quality art, and addictive progression loops.
- #9 Aegis Defenders
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,814 reviews2018
Dev: GUTS DepartmentPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27%, Co-op 22.2%, RPG 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines platforming with tower defense, requiring players to coordinate their unique skills to survive.
- #10 Hammerwatch
91% matchVery Positive89% of 6,496 reviews2013
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Why similar: Co-op 24.1%, Local Co-Op 21.9%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, 4 Player Local 10.4%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric dungeon crawler that emphasizes cooperative exploration and class-based combat roles.
- #11 Guacamelee! 2
90% matchVery Positive91% of 3,315 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, 4 Player Local 19.2%, Co-op 19%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent co-op action-platformer that balances intense brawling with character-specific abilities.
- #12 Rampage Knights
89% matchVery Positive93% of 3,602 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, Co-op 25.5%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Online Co-Op 7.7%, RPG 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike beat-em-up that provides a fun, unpredictable co-op experience with plenty of loot.
- #13 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
88% matchVery Positive86% of 1,587 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Local Co-Op 26.1%, Co-op 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic series that introduces roguelite elements and tag-team mechanics to the beat-em-up genre.
- #14 Heroes of Hammerwatch
89% matchVery Positive87% of 9,461 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Co-op 43.7%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, RPG 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel adds deeper roguelite progression and persistent upgrades that make every co-op run feel rewarding.
- #15 Broforce
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,525 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Co-op 31.3%, Local Co-Op 29.4%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 4 Player Local 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, destructive co-op experience that encourages players to work together to clear levels.
- #16 Unruly Heroes
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 950 reviews2019
Dev: Magic Design Studios
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, 4 Player Local 21.4%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Co-op 18.8%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op action-adventure game where players switch between characters with distinct abilities to overcome obstacles.
- #17 FORCED: Slightly Better Edition
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,793 reviews2013
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FORCED is a challenging 1-4-player game with co-op at its heart! A mix of tactical arcade action, RPG elements and puzzles will forge you and your friends together. As slaves in the toughest gladiator school of them all, you will face a plethora of unique trials - designed to be your death!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.4%, Co-op 19.8%, 4 Player Local 18.5%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based combat game that forces players to work together to manage a spirit mentor and survive waves of enemies.
- #18 Vagante
84% matchVery Positive89% of 5,003 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, 4 Player Local 16.8%, Co-op 15.5%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelite that features deep RPG systems and supports cooperative play for those who enjoy high-difficulty games.
- #19 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,568 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.5%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Co-op 12.4%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful beat-em-up that incorporates RPG stats and 4-player co-op in a stylish pixel-art world.
- #20 Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,437 reviews2014
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!
Why similar: Co-op 29.5%, Local Co-Op 23.1%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy co-op game with a focus on crafting and RPG-style progression through weapon customization.
- #21 Magicka
84% matchVery Positive85% of 31,948 reviews2011
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Why similar: Co-op 34%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, 4 Player Local 9.6%, RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: The game is built entirely around cooperative chaos, requiring players to combine elements to create spells that support their team.
- #22 Charlie Murder
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,814 reviews2017
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.7%, Co-op 17.9%, 4 Player Local 12.6%, RPG 7.3%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A punk-rock themed beat-em-up that integrates RPG elements and character classes into its cooperative gameplay.
- #23 Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
81% matchVery Positive89% of 14,140 reviews2019
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.4%, Co-op 25.2%, Online Co-Op 17.3%, Action 4.7%, Local Multiplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Players must combine the unique abilities of three distinct characters to solve puzzles and overcome combat challenges.
- #24 Rogue Legacy 2
79% matchVery Positive91% of 14,951 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: RPG 26.3%, Action 23%, Indie 14.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Difficult 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it shares the same developer's DNA, offering challenging action and deep character progression.
- #25 Bleed 2
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 898 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Action 22.6%, Indie 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, stylish combat and boss encounters that require precise movement and timing.
- #26 20XX
80% matchVery Positive91% of 4,534 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.9%, Co-op 17.6%, Online Co-Op 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Action 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op platformer with roguelite elements that emphasizes fast combat and character-based upgrades.
- #27 Scott Pilgrim EX
76% matchVery Positive86% of 455 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.6%, 4 Player Local 16%, Local Co-Op 14%, Co-op 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #28 Code of Princess
82% matchMixed56% of 330 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.3%, Co-op 17.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, RPG 9%, Online Co-Op 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that plays like a beat-em-up, featuring a large roster of characters with unique combat styles.
- #29 Dungeon Defenders
79% matchVery Positive93% of 18,840 reviews2011
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 52%, RPG 18.9%, Action RPG 18.6%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Funny 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It blends action RPG combat with tower defense strategy, demanding strong coordination between teammates.
- #30 Bravery and Greed
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,030 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 11.7%, RPG 7.7%, Action RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite beat-em-up that features class-based combat and encourages team coordination during dungeon runs.
- #31 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
74% matchVery Positive86% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up with the heart of a fighting game, showcasing nostalgic pixel art and the latest cross-platform online multiplayer. Experience the biggest and most expansive entry in the "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds" series to date!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.5%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Co-op 10.2%, 4 Player Local 6.9%
- #32 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
77% matchVery Positive83% of 3,035 reviews2015
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.6%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, 4 Player Local 8.4%
- #33 Son of a Witch
77% matchVery Positive86% of 434 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.7%, 4 Player Local 21.2%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Co-op 11.2%
- #34 Wendigo Blue
73% matchVery Positive91% of 137 reviews2025
Dev: EndlessFluff
Windows
Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.1%, 4 Player Local 12.6%, Action RPG 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Action 8.5%
- #35 Holo X Break
73% matchVery Positive86% of 2,649 reviews2024
Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, 4 Player Local 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Co-op 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.9%
- #36 Coffee Crisis
76% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Co-op 15.1%, Action 12.6%, Indie 7.8%
- #37 Bang Bang Barrage
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 941 reviews2025
Dev: Monkey BreadPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 28.4%, Local Co-Op 26.7%, Co-op 23.9%, Online Co-Op 8.1%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%
- #38 Foul Play
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2013
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as the daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.1%, Local Co-Op 24.4%, Co-op 10.5%, Online Co-Op 7.6%, Action 6.4%
- #39 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
72% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Four Fats
Windows · Mac
A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.4%, Local Co-Op 23%, 4 Player Local 16%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, RPG 7.7%
- #40 Caveman Warriors
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, 4 Player Local 22.2%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Co-op 12.9%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #41 Rogue Glitch Ultra
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.9%, Co-op 20.7%, 4 Player Local 17.4%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, Action 7%
- #42 Streets of Red : Devil's Dare Deluxe
73% matchVery Positive80% of 255 reviews2019
Dev: Secret Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Welcome to Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, the permadeath multiplayer horror beat'em up that bestows players with the skills of retro gaming heroes in a fight against a legion of undead monstrosities. The chills, thrills, bills, and opportunity to learn new skills won't stop until every street runs red with blood!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, 4 Player Local 20.1%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Co-op 13.3%, Action 7.6%
- #43 TowerFall Ascension
71% matchVery Positive95% of 3,570 reviews2014
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.8%, 4 Player Local 24.3%, Co-op 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Action 8.5%
- #44 Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
71% matchVery Positive93% of 4,036 reviews2015
Dev: Asteroid Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.7%, 4 Player Local 27%, Co-op 22.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%, Action 4.8%
- #45 Wizard of Legend
70% matchVery Positive91% of 20,929 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.9%, Co-op 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 7.7%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%
- #46 Speed Brawl
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 169 reviews2018
Dev: Double Stallion
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Speed Brawl is a co-op platform beat 'em up about moving fast and hitting hard! Maintain your momentum, build your combos, and unleash powerful special moves. Find your own fighting style, and assemble the finest team of brawlers ever seen. Then do it all again faster... faster... FASTER!!!
Why similar: Co-op 21.9%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Beat 'em up 20.7%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%
- #47 30XX
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,768 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Co-op 25.9%, Local Co-Op 23.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 7.9%
- #48 Rabbit and Steel
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,994 reviews2024
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!
Why similar: Co-op 51.5%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, RPG 6.8%, Action 6.4%, Difficult 6.1%
- #49 Streets of Fury EX
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Guard Crush
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Co-op 19.1%, 4 Player Local 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 5%
- #50 Brigands
66% matchMostly Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Simon RinfretPub: Azooloom
Windows
Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 22.1%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Co-op 14.8%, Action RPG 8.6%
- #51 Blazing Chrome
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,938 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.3%, Action 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Indie 8.1%
- #52 Ember Knights
65% matchVery Positive94% of 6,833 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Co-op 29.3%, Local Co-Op 24.8%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, RPG 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #53 Rotwood
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,026 reviews2026
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.8%, Co-op 19.2%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Online Co-Op 9.1%, RPG 7.5%
- #54 Dragon Marked For Death
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,083 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers.
Why similar: Co-op 24.4%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Action 10%
- #55 Rogue Fist
63% matchVery Positive93% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Wetcoat Games
Windows
Play solo or with friends in this 4 player local couch co-op roguelite auto-shooter where enemies aren’t your biggest problem; your friends are! Smash foes, dodge bullets, and enjoy chaotic trolling as you punch, throw, and ‘accidentally’ sacrifice each other to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.4%, 4 Player Local 28.8%, Co-op 23.7%, Action 6.5%, Local Multiplayer 6%
- #56 Infected Shelter
68% matchVery Positive85% of 529 reviews2019
Dev: Dark Blue Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Infected Shelter is an ultra-violent rogue-lite post-apocalyptic beat'em up. Singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.3%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Co-op 15%, RPG 11.6%, Action 8.1%
- #57 Rogue Stormers
70% matchMixed69% of 988 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.5%, Action 21%, Side Scroller 17.9%, 2D 6.6%
- #58 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
67% matchVery Positive87% of 23,823 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, 4 Player Local 32.5%, RPG 8.6%, Action RPG 7.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%