- #1 Exoder
97% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Fever Dream Gameworks
Windows
Exoder is a frantic, fast paced, 2D, action platformer that will test your skills of reflex, resilience, patience and determination.
Why similar: Action 36.2%, Platformer 35.9%, Indie 27.9%
- #2 Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 195 reviews2018
Dev: Big Deez ProductionsPub: Mad Dog Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
The world is on the brink of disaster. Demonic celebrities have taken over the planet. Only one man can save us: a poor Chinese orphan named Shaq Fei Hung. Our hero must travel to faraway locations to lay the smack down on these pop culture icons bent on our destruction.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54%, Action 26.4%, Indie 19.5%
- #3 Way of the Passive Fist
95% matchVery Positive80% of 225 reviews2018
Dev: Household Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.4%, Action 32%, Indie 22.6%
- #4 Shadowcrypt
96% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: One-bit Punch
Windows · Mac
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Platformer 33%, Indie 28.7%
- #5 The Chosen Warriors
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX GameS
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The Chosen Warriors is a new old school side scroller beat 'em up inspired by games like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.2%, Indie 24.6%, Action 21.3%
- #6 Konrad the Rocket
94% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Leonardo Alexandrino
Windows
Konrad the Rocket: A hardcore platformer inspired by Orwell's 1984 and jetpacks.
Why similar: Action 42.9%, Indie 33%, Platformer 24%
- #7 Battle For Seattle
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tear It Down Games
Windows
Play as your friendly neighbourhood Anarchist and explore the streets of Seattle as you smash symbols of corporate capital and defend yourself from an oppressive police force in this beat 'em up rougelite!
Why similar: Action 39.1%, Beat 'em up 31.3%, Indie 29.6%
- #8 WarpZone vs THE DIMENSION
91% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: PampaFox
Windows
WarpZone vs THE DIMENSION is a co-op beat'em up derived from the very essence of the 90s. Relive this nostalgia with a modern view!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.4%, Action 34.6%, Indie 26%
- #9 FL337 - "Fleet"
92% match3 user reviews50% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: KWL Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nostalgia on a new platform. Fleet is our rendition of the classic sidescroller beat 'em up. Enemies, Bosses, combos, and power ups fill up this action packed brawler.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.9%, Action 24.4%, Indie 18.7%
- #10 Onikira - Demon Killer
94% matchMostly Negative39% of 377 reviews2015
Dev: Digital Furnace Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Action 25.4%, Platformer 20%, Indie 18.4%
- #11 Gourmet Warriors
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: WindsPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Save The city of Zeus Heaving Magic City from the attempt of demonic mutant robots take over! And eat some tasty gourmet recipes while at it!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 60.9%, Action 39.1%
- #12 The Pirate Queen
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Cyberfox Studios
Windows
Welcome to THE PIRATE QUEEN! Slash your way to survival!
Why similar: Action 40.7%, Indie 31.3%, Beat 'em up 28%
- #13 Elette Fragments
91% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: The Indie Accord
Windows
Join Benviolo, the axe wielding star of the play, and his comrades Mathias Jr and Juliet in this unique beat em up style game. Solve the mystery surrounding the island nation of Lotte in the years that follow the zombie invasion and the return of Queen Hermielle!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.5%, Action 27.4%, Indie 21.1%
- #14 Farjob
87% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Simon Kaley
Windows · Mac
Delve into a boundless realm of twisting pathways and absurd bosses.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Platformer 35.1%, Indie 28.2%
- #15 The Flesh God
86% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Nuberu Games
Windows
The Flesh God is a tough action platformer where you shoot a massive gun to fly through deadly levels infested with mutant flesh.
Why similar: Action 38.9%, Platformer 31.1%, Indie 30%
- #16 Galacatraz: Eject Equip Escape
88% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Summer Bear Studio
Windows
Escape Galacatraz, the universe's most secure detainment facility, in this side scrolling twin stick shooter! GAMEPAD REQUIRED!
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Platformer 33.2%, Indie 29.1%
- #17 Leilani's Island
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ishisoft
Windows
Leilani has got to roll, jump, and smash things to take back her island from mechanical invasion! A tropical 2D platformer in the making for PC.
Why similar: Action 43.7%, Indie 32.6%, Platformer 23.7%
- #18 Slip
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2014
Dev: Handsome Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Slip is a fast paced side scrolling platformer featuring a two color, swap mechanic. Using your two colors flee from Steve and his wretched purple beam through a multitude of obstacles and enemies. Slip combines the elegant simplicity of platforming with a polarity mechanic to create an easy to learn, but extremely difficult to master...
Why similar: Action 37.4%, Platformer 31.4%, Indie 31.2%
- #19 Wooden Sen'SeY
86% matchMixed54% of 137 reviews2013
Dev: Upper BytePub: Spawn Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Wooden Sen'SeY is an action-platformer, set in a unique "Japan Steam Rock" universe filled with humour. You follow Goro, a village chief, as he seeks revenge through a variety of levels. He will defeat his enemies using his axes to slice, dice, squash and grapple!
Why similar: Action 39.8%, Platformer 32%, Indie 28.2%
- #20 ヤドカリサバイブ
79% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: アメミキノスケ
Windows
「ヤドカリサバイブ」は、主人公のヤドカリがカラを投げて 敵のタコと戦う ステージクリア型の横スクロールアクションゲームです。
Why similar: Action 41.9%, Indie 32.3%, Beat 'em up 25.8%
- #21 Ghost in the Machine
84% matchMixed67% of 21 reviews2015
Dev: Michael J. Moffitt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ghost in the Machine is about the player's escape from a run-down factory following a large explosion. In the dark factory there are many dangerous machines that must be minded in order to not be crushed or mechanically separated.
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Indie 31.7%, Platformer 30.4%
- #22 Ember Kaboom
82% matchVery Positive82% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: Josh Koenig Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Ember's a fox who loves adventure. Run, jump, and ride through 30+ colorful, fast-paced obstacle courses in a quest to get your missing soul back!
Why similar: Action 40.8%, Indie 30.2%, Platformer 29%
- #23 Punch The Undead
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CORE StudioPub: Reckless Amoeba Games
Windows
The undead are attacking! With your fists of justice are you tough enough to beat them back to the grave?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.6%, Platformer 23.5%, Action 14.4%, Indie 5.5%
- #24 Noitu Love 2: Devolution
83% matchVery Positive92% of 632 reviews2012
Dev: Joakim Sandberg
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 44.3%, Action 21.8%, Platformer 19.9%, Indie 14%
- #25 Stonerid
84% matchMixed66% of 213 reviews2014
Dev: Enitvare
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Stonerid is a challenging 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. Over 30 different levels to complete, unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge.
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Platformer 30%, Indie 29.8%
- #26 Gambol
79% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Mike Pickering
Windows
Gambol is a wall-hopping, ceiling-slapping jaunt of a platformer with straight forward controls, and buttery smooth movement. You control the Gambol Gumball through a gauntlet of levels designed with flow and rhythm in mind to test your platforming grit.
Why similar: Indie 35.4%, Action 34.2%, Platformer 30.5%
- #27 Deep Assault
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: HEG Games
Windows
Test your attention by keeping your rapidly descending character away from the green lights and avoid the deadly machine coming towards you from above as fast as you can! and compete with yourself by scoring more with each try!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.5%, Action 28.1%, Platformer 16.5%, Indie 6.9%
- #28 Demon Hearts
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Jon Harwood Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!
Why similar: Action 40.5%, Indie 31.2%, Platformer 28.3%
- #29 Metanet Hunter CD
80% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: RodeoNET
Windows
Get ready to rumble, Metanet Hunter CD is ready to take the stage with super-slick platforming, tons of action, and all around, all sorts of radical vibes from the good old times!
Why similar: Action 39.9%, Indie 30.7%, Platformer 29.3%
- #30 Concursion
82% matchMixed56% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: Puuba
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Concursion is a multi-genre game played on the boundaries between worlds. Steer your hero through a dangerous interdimensional universe, switching between different genres on the fly, pulling off feats of tight aerial acrobatics otherwise unattainable in one genre alone.
Why similar: Action 39.7%, Indie 31.7%, Platformer 28.6%
- #31 GunnRunner
63% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: pixelCast Games
Windows
Get your fingers warm with this twin-stick shooter. Balance finesse movement with one hand while shooting accurately with the other. Plow through each enemy in your path or skillfully dodge the onslaught of bullets. Venture into the constructed world of machines and halt annihilation.
Why similar: Action 41.3%, Indie 31.8%, Platformer 26.8%
- #32 Fatal Theory
77% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: 2 Hit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fatal Theory is nostalgic beat-em-up action with a fresh twist of ENDLESS AERIAL RAVE COMBOS and a killer illustrated story. Exercise your carnage muscle by smashing through huge hordes of unlovable fiends and take your crummy city back from the forces of hell!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.1%, Action 30.1%, Indie 23.9%
- #33 Monochro
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: necotama
Windows
Monochro is a speedy action-platformer game about a person using unique weapons and air-dash to reach the end of the world.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56%, Action 17.7%, Indie 15.2%, Platformer 11.1%
- #34 Eggggg
73% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Hyper Games
Windows · Mac
Eggggg is a ridiculous two-button platform game where you propel yourself around using your vomiting superpowers.
Why similar: Platformer 40.9%, Action 32%, Indie 27%
- #35 Soda Girls
73% matchVery Positive86% of 321 reviews2018
Dev: Bomber Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
《Soda Girls》 is a horizontal version of the cartoon action game, game player by setting their own unique combo, against crazy zombies, save companion. If you don't think the game is tough enough, you can upgrade the monster gene (What the hell?)
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54%, Action 27.8%, Indie 18.2%
- #36 Samurai Riot Definitive Edition
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: Wako Factory
Windows · Linux
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%, Action 34.3%, Indie 25.7%
- #37 The Adventures of Clive McMulligan on Planet Zeta Four
74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Broke Astronaut
Windows
Clive McMulligan is a 2D retro-inspired action/puzzle/platformer with challenging old school style gameplay. Over 70 levels with fast-paced gravity switching mechanics.
Why similar: Action 42.3%, Indie 32.5%, Platformer 25.2%
- #38 晨晨力量人 Adventure of Roger
58% matchVery Positive87% of 206 reviews2023
Dev: FlyDragon
Windows
晨晨力量人是一款像素風格的 2D 平台動作遊戲。你將扮演晨晨踏上成為百萬訂閱實況主的壯麗旅程,旅程中你將會在非線性的地圖中遇見熟悉的人物,並運用各式能力探索地圖的奧秘,最後根據你的選擇抵達不同的結局。
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.8%, Action 22.2%, Platformer 21.8%, Indie 7.3%
- #39 STAY COOL, KOBAYASHI-SAN!: A RIVER CITY RANSOM STORY
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Kunio-kun's infamous rival that all River City Series fans will recognize, The head of the Reiho High School Big Four: Kobayashi gets his own game!!
Why similar: Action 53.9%, Beat 'em up 46.1%
- #40 Swiftly
77% matchMixed51% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Cleverweek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Swiftly is a very challenging platformer game. It has simple graphics and easy to understand rules, but you are going to have a hard time completing the levels.
Why similar: Action 47.8%, Indie 27.9%, Platformer 24.3%
- #41 ERI
70% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Mauri Republic
Windows
We control the ERI, this is self-learning artificial intelligence, which has to overcome 45 levels. The purpose of the test is to overcome obstacles and get to the portals, which will take us to more difficult levels.
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Platformer 33.2%, Indie 29.1%
- #42 MAX MOZART
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artery Games
Windows
Save the city of Lunden from the certain doom in this action-packed, silly Beat'Em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.6%, Action 33.5%, Indie 24.9%
- #43 Down Ward
67% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Fisholith
Windows
Venture into the haunted wilds with Gable, a little owl, as she sets out to rekindle the dormant relics of a land long abandoned to ruin.
Why similar: Action 43%, Indie 35.1%, Platformer 21.9%
- #44 GoodMan
55% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: GoodWorks Games
Windows
A 2D action game where you can play on various maps and defeat unique enemies, overcome challenging platforms, and create and share your own maps with the community.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.4%, Action 24.6%, Platformer 21.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #45 Colette's Sugar Madness
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Mark Hill
Windows
Colette's Sugar Madness is a retro platformer designed to be completed in a single sitting. Use the powers from multiple costumes to save Halloween candy from falling into the wrong hands. Hone your skills with each play through to make each play better than the last. How much candy can you get?
Why similar: Indie 37.3%, Platformer 31.5%, Action 31.3%
- #46 AfroCobra
56% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: ShatterStorm Studio
Windows
A side scrolling action love letter to Kung Fu Master / Spartan X. Jump, dodge, and kick your way through a flood of increasingly challenging enemies and stage bosses.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.1%, Action 25.5%, Platformer 22.4%
- #47 Unknown place
62% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Hanine Games
Windows
Escape Unknown place.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.6%, Action 30.7%, Indie 7.7%
- #48 Airhead
53% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: OctatoPub: HandyGames
Windows
Help a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania-style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head's survival.
Why similar: Indie 38.9%, Action 38.1%, Platformer 23%
- #49 Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus
76% matchMixed45% of 209 reviews2014
Dev: SuckerFree Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Dungeons the Eye of Draconus is a early 90’s arcade style, one to three player, comedy, retro brawler, with both local and online multiplayer support, complete with mounts; multiple attacks, and varied gameplay, all reminiscent of Battle Toads, Golden Axe and TMNT Arcade.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 60%, Action 20.9%, Indie 19%
- #50 Spartan
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Sinister Cyclops Game Studio
Windows
Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!
Why similar: Platformer 37.6%, Action 35.3%, Indie 27.1%
- #51 Water Margin - The Tale of Clouds and Wind
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2019
Dev: Kingtec InformationPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
A light shines from the depths of the earth; heavenly spirits and earthly fiends arise. The blood of the people runs cold, and heroes tremble in fear. Vengeful forces seek to destroy the heroic outlaws of Mount Liang. A tale of immortal deeds now begins, let all listen and take heed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.5%, Action 35.5%
- #52 League of Evil
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
League of Evil is an action game where you, as a bionic super agent take on the mission to defeat the League of Evil. Use your acrobatic skills to punch your way through levels filled with deadly traps and defeat your enemies. The world is counting on you!
Why similar: Action 39.4%, Indie 31.2%, Platformer 29.4%
- #53 Sacred Stones
68% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Retro sidescrolling action and adventure greet you in Sacred Stones! The indie atmosphere is easy to immerse yourself in. Have a great time as you explore, run/jump & fight your way to victory. This game is perfect for both hardcore and casual fans alike seeking that nostalgic-indie fix!
Why similar: Action 43.8%, Indie 35%, Platformer 21.2%
- #54 Navyblue and the Spectrum Killers
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Hyper Combo Studio
Windows
Jump, Shoot and Dash throughout the city, choosing which crisis to solve first as you gain new powers and fight your way through legions of evil robots and thugs as you try to save the world!
Why similar: Action 39.6%, Indie 30.5%, Platformer 30%
- #55 Jewel Match Winter Wonderland 2 Collector's Edition
53% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2022
Dev: Suricate SoftwarePub: Grey Alien Games
Windows
’Tis the season for chestnuts, mistletoe, and Match-3. Travel snow-clad lands across more than 200 huge levels and rebuild a cozy village. Then start decorating the houses for the festive season. Grab a hot chocolate while you play bonus games with jigsaw puzzles, clutter, or spot the difference.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #56 Smells Like a Mushroom
51% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Red Limb StudioPub: Destructive Creations
Windows
Boomer jokes ✅ Vegetable puns ✅ Strange characters ✅ Join the Aveggers to fight through the solar system in a dynamic third-person platformer shooter and defeat the alien mushroom invasion. 99% silly, 100% vegan!
Why similar: Platformer 44.4%, Action 33.8%, Indie 21.8%
- #57 FIST OF AWESOME
72% matchMixed61% of 363 reviews2014
Dev: I Fight Bears
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Ever wanted to punch a bear IN THE MOUTH? FIST OF AWESOME asks the eternal question "what would happen if bears took over the world?" and answers it with the epic tale of a lumberjack travelling through time punching bears in the face to save humanity.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 60.3%, Action 20.7%, Indie 19.1%