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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 40.9%, Fighting 12.8% ★, Action 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%, Indie 5.6%

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 29.7%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Fighting 12.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 6.5%

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 42.4%, Action 12%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, Co-op 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48%, Co-op 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%, Action 6.1%

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 40.4%, Anime 14.7%, Action 9.2%, Fighting 7% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.9%, Co-op 9%, Action 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 7.9%

A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987. Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em up.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43%, Fighting 19.4% ★, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 6%

Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.4%, Fighting 15.2% ★, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Indie 10.1%

Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!

Why similar: Action 26.4%, Indie 18.1%, Retro 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Co-op 10.4%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.3%, Action 16.9%, Indie 8.9%, Co-op 7.1%, 2D 6.1%

Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.4%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 8.5%, 2D 6.6%

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 45.8%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Co-op 9.8%, Retro 8%

Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.1%, Action 31%, Indie 20.6%, Adventure 8.3%

The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.6%, Fighting 11.9% ★, Action 9%, Arcade 6.4%, Retro 6.3%

Retro Game Crunch is a series of 7 games, full of the charm and challenge of the 8-bit generation. Each world feels like an authentic NES classic. A massive genre-spanning collection.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.3%, Retro 16.2%, Action 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

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 51.4%, Fighting 14.1% ★, Action 12.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

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 32.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Fighting 11.4% ★, Co-op 11.2%, Action 8.3%

Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty! Discover how hard a 32,000kg ninja hits with The Ninja Saviours!

Why similar: Action 17.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Beat 'em up 13.6%

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 33.5%, Fighting 15% ★, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 8.4%

• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players

Why similar: Fighting 30.3% ★, Beat 'em up 20%, Co-op 19.9%, Action 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.1%

"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36%, Fighting 17.1% ★, Retro 10.6%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

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 58.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Arcade 7%, Action 6.7%, 2D 5.2%

Radical Rabbit Stew is a hare-raising action-arcade game, featuring fast-paced whack-a-rabbit gameplay, scintillating puzzles, super-sized boss fights, juicy pixel graphics and a sizzling soundtrack, perfect for new players and 16-bit retro fans alike!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 21.7%, Action 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Indie 9.5%, Arcade 9.5%

The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.2%, Fighting 17.2% ★, Action 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Retro 8.6%

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 31.1%, Fighting 16.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 16.4%, Co-op 12.5%, Retro 7.2%

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 40.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 9.4%, Anime 9%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%

"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 37.1%, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, Anime 11.4%, Retro 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Action 37.5%, Indie 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, 2D 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25%, Action 22.9%, Retro 17%, Indie 13.3%, 2D 8.9%

KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!

Why similar: Fighting 47% ★, Action 15.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Anime 8.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%

Overruled is a multiplayer brawler like no other - players change the rules and objectives as they play, directly influencing the dynamics of the game. No two games are ever the same!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.7%, Fighting 20.6% ★, Co-op 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 7.7%

Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

Why similar: Action 58.6%, Indie 41.4%

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 33.5%, Action 13.1%, Co-op 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Indie 9%

King's Blade - a classic Beat 'em up, inspired by the universe of Conan the Barbarian and games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.9%, Fighting 15.4% ★, Action 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Arcade 9.5%

After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

Why similar: Fighting 54.5% ★, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.1%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 53%, Action 17.4%, Arcade 14.5%, 2D 5.2%, Adventure 5%

The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL？LET'S Rock！

Why similar: Fighting 39.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 16.1%, Action 15.5%, Anime 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

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 44.4%, Action 18.3%, Arcade 11%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Co-op 10.1%

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.9%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Action 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.7%, Action 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Indie 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.7%, Action 13.8%, Retro 13%, Co-op 12%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%

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 Multiplayer 33.1%, Action 13.7%, Indie 10%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Co-op 9.2%

Join Kunio, Riki, Misako, and Kyoko for bone-crunching, 16-bit, co-op beat-'em-up action - newly translated and released outside of Japan after 28 years! The original 1994 graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay are augmented with new motion-comic cutscenes, a new animated intro, and new music!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.2%, Retro 12.3%, Anime 11.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Co-op 9.2%

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 14.2%, Indie 13.5%, Retro 12.4%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Retro 22.8%, Action 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Arcade 7.8%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Action 19.1%, Retro 9.6%, Indie 9.2%

After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Retro 21.5%, Anime 20.7%, Action 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Colorful 11.6%

A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.2%, Action 24.1%, Indie 16.5%, Co-op 11.6%, Retro 8.3%

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 45.7%, Action 13.6%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Colorful 7.9%

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 32.3%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 16%, Retro 11.1%, Indie 10.4%

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 30.1%, Fighting 15.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Action 9.5%, Co-op 8.9%

Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 25.2%, Retro 18.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Action 11.8%

Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.

Why similar: Action 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Local Multiplayer 21.2%, Co-op 11%, Retro 10.7%

River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.1%, Action 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%

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 42.1%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 8%

Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.9%, Fighting 22.5% ★, Action 15.4%, Indie 7.8%, Co-op 7%

A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.7%, Action 14.4%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!

Why similar: Fighting 27% ★, Beat 'em up 24.3%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Retro 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Kunio, the beloved hot-blooded renegade, is back to wreak havoc in the world of the Three Kingdoms! The characters take on the roles of famous generals for a game packed with wild action.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.7%, Anime 13.3%, Action 12.8%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%