Games Like G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra

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 27.6%, Ninja 14.2% ★, Martial Arts 12.5% ★, Side Scroller 12.1%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title perfectly recreates the magic of 90s licensed arcade brawlers with tight controls and excellent co-op.

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 33.5%, Fighting 14.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 11%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Side Scroller 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern beat 'em up that sets the gold standard for fluid combat, vibrant art, and cooperative gameplay.

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 21.1%, Martial Arts 14.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends classic beat 'em up mechanics with modern roguelite elements to keep the gameplay loop fresh and replayable.

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 30.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Online Co-Op 11%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Co-op 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a fantastic licensed aesthetic combined with deep RPG-lite mechanics and classic side-scrolling action.

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 38.8%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%, Co-op 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a fresh, stylish take on the genre with expressive character animations and deep combat systems.

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 22.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.5%, Co-op 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Fighting 11.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: It combines urban fantasy themes with a branching narrative, offering a modern twist on the traditional beat 'em up formula.

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 41.6%, Fighting 16.1% ★, Martial Arts 13.5% ★, Side Scroller 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a hardcore, arcade-style experience that feels like a direct love letter to 90s classics.

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 56.4%, Co-op 14.4%, Retro 7%, Local Co-Op 5.2%, Side Scroller 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the essential historical context for the genre, featuring some of the most influential arcade brawlers ever made.

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 25.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Co-op 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Cartoon 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a straightforward, nostalgic arcade experience that mirrors the pick-up-and-play nature of G.we. Joe.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.1%, Co-op 17.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.5%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Online Co-Op 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary co-op brawler that emphasizes chaotic fun and character progression in a unique, hand-drawn world.

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 37.4%, Co-op 15.5%, 1980s 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, Side Scroller 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a stylized, neon-soaked aesthetic and a fantastic soundtrack that captures the 80s vibe perfectly.

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 51.8%, Fighting 14.7% ★, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Side Scroller 10%, Retro 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features high-fidelity, pre-rendered graphics and smooth, modern combat mechanics that feel great to play.

The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.5%, Fighting 16.2% ★, Co-op 14.6%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, classic-style brawler that captures the feel of 90s street-fighting games with a distinct visual flair.

Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.

Why similar: Ninja 22.9% ★, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Co-op 16%, Fighting 14.5% ★, Side Scroller 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on fast-paced, chaotic action with a unique art style and a heavy emphasis on combo-based combat.

"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 22.5%, Fighting 15.1% ★, 1980s 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A passionate tribute to 90s beat 'em ups that features pixel-art graphics and satisfying, punchy combat.

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 20.5%, Fighting 15.6% ★, Co-op 14.5%, Martial Arts 14.4% ★, Local Co-Op 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: While it incorporates platforming, the core combat and beautiful animation make it a standout cooperative action game.

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 28.7%, Martial Arts 18.9% ★, Side Scroller 14%, Co-op 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A licensed beat 'em up that leans heavily into 80s nostalgia and classic side-scrolling progression.

Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Ninja 22.5% ★, Martial Arts 21.4% ★, Beat 'em up 21.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Co-op 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends martial arts combat with platforming elements and a charming retro aesthetic.

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 29.6%, Side Scroller 18.8%, 1980s 11%, Co-op 9.5%, Local Co-Op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers hard-hitting, pixel-art combat with a focus on environmental interaction and intense boss fights.

The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

Why similar: Ninja 16.1% ★, Beat 'em up 13.6%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Fighting 12.2% ★, Online Co-Op 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more tactical approach to the genre, focusing on fluid staff-based combat and distinct martial arts styles.

The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Fighting 14.4% ★, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Retro 11.7%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the classic series that stays true to the original gameplay mechanics and retro feel.

Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.8%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Cartoon 9.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a neo-retro aesthetic and tight, responsive controls that cater to fans of classic arcade action.

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 18.1%, Martial Arts 15.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Fighting 13.9% ★, Local Co-Op 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, chaotic brawler that features a massive roster of characters and intense local multiplayer action.

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 23.5%, Fighting 22.7% ★, Co-op 16%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Cartoon 8%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, retro-licensed brawler that captures the humor and spirit of the source material in a classic 8-bit style.

In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers' long-time nemesis. Robo Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.9%, Co-op 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a nostalgic, licensed experience with varied gameplay segments that mirror the fun of 90s TV show adaptations.

A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Co-op 16.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%

The legendary 3D beat 'em up is back: Fighting Force!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Martial Arts 19.6% ★, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Co-op 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique look at the transition from 2D to 3D in the beat 'em up genre, offering a different perspective on classic combat.

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.

Why similar: Ninja 17.7% ★, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Co-op 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, co-op focused action game that emphasizes speed and screen-clearing combat.

Choose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progression, real-time character swaps, ultimate attacks, and much more!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, Martial Arts 30.6% ★, Fighting 29.2% ★, Colorful 4%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A licensed beat 'em up that allows players to switch between characters to perform complex combos.

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Fighting 15.4% ★, Co-op 14.5%, Side Scroller 8.2%

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 28.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, 1980s 13.4%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title adds RPG-like exploration and stat management to the classic beat 'em up formula.

TMNT Splintered Fate - Unleash the Turtles in a roguelike quest to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.7%, Fighting 21.6% ★, Co-op 21.3%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Join the Turtle brothers straight from the sewers and slide into this new adventure of shell-shocking proportions!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.9%, Martial Arts 23.5% ★, Ninja 16.1% ★, Co-op 7.1%, Cartoon 6.7%

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: Martial Arts 25.7% ★, Beat 'em up 25.6%, Fighting 19.5% ★, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a martial arts-focused combat system that prioritizes speed and fluid movement over traditional brawling.

• 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 28.4% ★, Co-op 22.3%, Beat 'em up 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Cartoon 5.4%

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 19.8%, Fighting 14% ★, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Co-op 9.8%

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 26.8%, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, Fighting 15.7% ★, Local Co-Op 15%, Side Scroller 9.5%

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

Why similar: Ninja 33.8% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Co-op 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%

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: Side Scroller 29.7%, Local Co-Op 26.5%, Retro 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 6.9%

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 34.9%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Co-op 12.1%, Combat 7.5%

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 31.4%, Fighting 20.1% ★, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Retro 7.8%, Co-op 6.7%

Eagle Fang, Cobra Kai, Miyagi-do – Which is your dojo? That choice begins your journey, but then it’s up to you to recruit the most powerful team as you master your fighting style and battle to solidify your dojo’s LEGACY as the All Valley Karate Grand Champion!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.1%, Martial Arts 30% ★, Combat 6.9%, Fighting 6.1% ★, Action 5.7%

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 30.7%, Co-op 15.2%, Local Co-Op 15%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%

Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.9%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Co-op 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Fighting 7.2% ★

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, Local Co-Op 17%, Co-op 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action 5.9%

A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.9%, Co-op 25.1%, Action 14.5%, Retro 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

The crown jewel of the Double Dragon series gets a highly anticipated revival! Experience familiar enemies and stages from throughout the series!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.6%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Action 8.2%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and crazy mission of destruction of everything that isn't cool.

Why similar: Fighting 20.3% ★, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Local Multiplayer 18.7%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Co-op 10.7%

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 15.5%, Beat 'em up 14.5%, Fighting 13.8% ★, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%

"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 23.1%, Local Multiplayer 17.7%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%

Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, Co-op 21.9%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Cartoon 7.4%

I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.8%, Fighting 25.1% ★, Co-op 12.9%, Side Scroller 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

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 37.4%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Co-op 9.2%, Fighting 9.2% ★, Side Scroller 9%

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 19.8%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Co-op 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Online Co-Op 8.9%

The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.6%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of Viking Squad! In this three player co-op brawler you must put a stop to the wildly mischievous Loki and reopen the gates to Valhalla. Find a friend for local co-op couch play or find a match online!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.8%, Local Co-Op 23.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Action 7.4%