Games Like HOLD.FOR.HUMANS

A rhythm action game in sync with the music, experiencing a variety of cool actions. A ranking system that allows users to compete globally while playing their favorite tunes. A free store system where players can share and play their own created music and notes with others.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.3%, 2D Fighter 29.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Score Attack 5.9%

Standoff Beat is a fast-paced rhythm/duel gun game where quick thinking and decision-making are your best weapon. Match the beat, outwit your opponent, and shoot them down before they do. Timing is everything. Are you ready to face the music and win the standoff?

Why similar: Rhythm 38.8%, 2D Fighter 38.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Action 4.1%

Wacky rhythm action meets roguelike randomness! Every clash shuffles in new buffs and trolls, causing crazy rhythm chaos! Face off in 2-player local PvP and groove to a funky soundtrack with 10 original tracks designed to get you jamming and slamming (your controller!)

Why similar: Rhythm 44.1%, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Roguelite 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, 2D 4.2%

An action game with simple fighting game features,'Competitive' & 'Entirely Collidable'. No matter you're timid, aggressive, reckless, strategic or crazy,you'll find your own playstyle in the game.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.1%, Hack and Slash 18%, Arcade 11.7%, Beat 'em up 7.7%, Futuristic 6.2%

MuteX+ is a challenging hack-and-slash that focuses on dynamic and varied enemies. Make the most out of a moveset built around a slash, punch, and dash to cleave through the six Anobrite nests -- each ending with their own boss -- while mastering the game's unconventional but precise movement.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.9%, 2D Fighter 35.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 4.4%, Retro 3.7%

Ronin Heart is a pixel-art samurai fight inspired by samurai themed games. Take up your katana and challenge the five bosses.

Why similar: Rhythm 35%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Action 3%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%

ThumBeat: Button Basher Edition is a short-form, button-bashing rhythm game for busy people!

Why similar: Rhythm 53.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Score Attack 10.6%, 2D 5.4%, Action 5.2%

Collusion is a relentless top-down shooter where national politics are settled with lead. Blast your way through a dystopian Mexico, defeat surreal regional bosses, and reclaim all states in a frantic bullet-hell struggle for power. Unify the country under your command or die trying

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.5%, Roguelite 18.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 7.4%, Combat 5.2%

The world is bound to a now-fading pulse. You must restore it. Jump, attack, and maneuver on beat with the music through handcrafted levels in this short, challenging, rhythm-based action platformer. Unlock new abilities, defeat the corruption, and then replay levels to improve your best times!

Why similar: Rhythm 39.8%, Hack and Slash 25.4%, Futuristic 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Combat 5.7%

Final 4 Survival is an Arcade style top-down shooter. You play as an elemental soldier and are tasked with having to defeat waves of enemies!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.3%, Rhythm 36.1%, Arcade 12%, Action 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%

A.R.M. is a 2D action game focused on concentrated battle without moving. Take inevitable competition against fearsome monsters that want to destroy our world!

Why similar: Rhythm 28.2%, 2D Fighter 25.8%, Robots 12.5%, Futuristic 8.1%, Beat 'em up 6.5%

Salarybot Shuffle is a arcade action platformer that attempts to really simulate the feeling of a full time job collecting recalled products. Dash, strike, jump, launch, juggle, wall slide, and parry your way through enemies and challenges quickly enough to meet your ever elusive company quota.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.9%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Robots 8.9%, Beat 'em up 7.2%

A skill based game with lots of customizability, where you slash bullets with a sword before they hit the ground, to earn money and get new cosmetics.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.5%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7%, Sci-fi 5.4%

rhythm without restraint. open palm strike your keyboard to music. wear gloves. build calluses.

Why similar: Rhythm 66.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 6.7%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Battle through a series of arenas as the alchemist; a potion hurling fighter who seeks to overcome his foes. Fight a horde of varied and deadly enemies to increase your high score, unlock items, grow your stats and become master of the alchemist arena.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

A Classic 4-Key Rhythm Game - Easy to Learn, Hard to Master

Why similar: Rhythm 60.9%, Arcade 17.3%, Score Attack 9.3%, 2D 5%, Retro 4.5%

VIRTUS is a deck-building action roguelike game in which the player, who can freely manipulate gravity, grows stronger by acquiring cost and cards through combat.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.2%, Hack and Slash 30%, Roguelite 19.6%, Futuristic 5.2%, Action 3.7%

Why are you getting to know one of the most difficult games in the universe, Embark on this challenge with the new casual game, platform that aims to become one of the games most hated for its difficulty,

Why similar: Rhythm 37.9%, Hack and Slash 24%, Arcade 13%, Futuristic 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

Shadow Brawl goes through the story of you as a character who got pulled into another dimension by a powerful crystal the first thing you see in this strange land is a talking pancake! who tells you that a group of evil robots are the ones responsible and your mission is to retrieve the crystal.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.6%, Hack and Slash 34.8%, Robots 10.3%, 2D 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.2%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Beat 'em up 9.4%, Action 5.4%

Fast-paced pixel-neon action rhythm roguelite. Hit falling notes, chain combos, upgrade your boxer with punch cards and artifacts, and survive 27 deadly machines.

Why similar: Rhythm 26.2%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 11.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, 2D 6.9%

YOU ARE THE SUPER MEGA LEGEND PHOENIX is a quick 11-second game you play with your keyboard. Attack and defeat the incoming enemies by pressing the highlighted keys. Defeat all 10 levels of enemies to win!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.5%, Hack and Slash 35.1%, Beat 'em up 10%, 2D 4.9%, Action 4.3%

Slash and Dash through your enemies in this pixel-art, hack and slash, controlled with a single button! Cut through the city, break into its heart and descend to its depths.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Beat 'em up 9.2%, Combat 8.3%, Futuristic 7.7%

Choose between Kelly a cyborg or Uldra a legendary warrior and fight in this classic style Beat 'em up with spicy rewards.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.4%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Beat 'em up 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Think you have quick reflexes? Put them to the ultimate test as you dodge and parry relentless enemy attacks. Unlock weapons with unique skill trees and play styles. Master multiple weapons and create your own unique build every run, only the fastest and sharpest will survive!

Why similar: Rhythm 35.3%, Roguelite 20.2%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

SPINBOT ARENA is an arena fighting game up to 4 players where you kick out your opponents in shifting arenas.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.1%, Robots 19%, Futuristic 14.2%, Combat 9.2%, Arcade 8.4%

Fight your way from London to Brighton in this retro arcade beat’em up inspired by the 1964 Mods and Rockers riots.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.1%, Arcade 17.3%, Beat 'em up 11.1%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

As heir to the fallen Divine Beast Sect, restore your clan by exploring procedurally generated Jianghu realms, forging pacts with mythical beasts, and combining Martial Skills × Blessings × Enchantments to craft your ultimate combat style—experience intense, satisfying roguelite action!

Why similar: Rhythm 27.7%, 2D Fighter 24.5%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Beat 'em up 6.7%

Forestrike is a martial arts roguelite where every death brings you closer to winning the fight before it begins. Use your ‘Foresight’ ability to experiment without consequences before fighting for real until earning the ultimate reward - victory without ‘Foresight’.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.1%, Roguelite 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action 7.2%, Combat 6.1%

Second to Nun is a top-down budget-friendly pixel-art retro top-down fighting classic game. Beat your way to the top and become the top nun through the gruelling challenges on the Island of Trials and Tribulations!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Beat 'em up 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 7.7%

Join Elliot Taylor in a musical roguelike adventure to master a legendary 20-minute symphony and awaken his inspiration.

Why similar: Rhythm 65.3%, Roguelite 26.5%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Spaceship Racer: Portal is an acade retro endless runner in pixel style with crazy "spaceships"

Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.3%, Arcade 24.1%, Retro 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 5.3%

RAGER is the music-action brawler that throws you into epic battles where you fight like a true warrior. Set in a dark, digital realm that builds itself around you, each world emerges from the void to test your skill and dissolves once the battle is won.

Why similar: Rhythm 30.2%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Robots 12.2%, Arcade 8.1%, Futuristic 7.8%

Death By Tomato is an arcade style slicing game. In it the player must use bladed weapons to slice on coming food that is thrown at you. This game is for fast passed rhythm fun.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.6%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Arcade 15%, Action 7.4%, Combat 5.4%

SHAPE SHOWDOWN is a arcade style fighter where enemies present with unique mechanics that increase in complexity as you progress. Attack, parry, and dodge with precise timing while learning each enemies patterns to win. Learn tight windows and increasingly interesting patterns to win fights faster.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Futuristic 9.8%, Action 7.3%, Score Attack 6.3%

Inanna crosses space and time with a desire for reparation. With the destruction of a planet imminent, Inanna must stop the Grid from taking over everything. Nibiru is a top-down shooter with an engaging sci-fi story.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.4%, Roguelite 20.2%, Arcade 17.4%, Score Attack 10.7%, Action 7.6%

Wrath of the Roothless is a 2d melee roguelike, where you play as jacob wielding his trusty Drumstick and Trashcan Lid to fight your way through hordes of monsters. Fight your way through to exact revenge and teach those monsters a lesson!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 46%, Hack and Slash 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Action 5.6%, Combat 3.9%

UCISMA is a top-down rhythm action game where players move in sync with the beat. One day, Music vanished from the music-powered planet Ucisma. Now you, as the Supreme Elder, embark on a journey to reclaim Music. Move dynamically to each stage’s rhythm and purify Ucisma!

Why similar: Rhythm 52%, Hack and Slash 28.9%, Score Attack 10.2%, Action 5.6%, Combat 2%

Fight, survive, and defy death itself. “Until Death” is a fast-paced 2D action game where every second counts and every hit could be your last.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.1%, Hack and Slash 36%, Arcade 13%, Action 4.9%, 2D 4.2%

This Is A Great Couch Co-op, Arcade Beat Em Up Experience. Made With The Great Pixel Game Engine. Heart was put into Urban Rangers Arcade. (USE "1920 X 1080" Pc Resolution) Grab A Friend, And See How You Would Do With Your Backs Against The wall..................

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.9%, 2D Fighter 33%, Arcade 11.1%, Beat 'em up 9.7%, Combat 4.2%

Ptero Pursuit is a fast-paced, action-packed cartoon-style running game that will take you on an exciting adventure through various worlds filled with dangerous obstacles and enemies

Why similar: Rhythm 40.1%, 2D Fighter 35.6%, Arcade 12.1%, 2D 4.4%, Retro 4%

Intense fighting game where you command your fighter in every battle.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Robots 10.9%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Digbeat: Godot Deeper is a rhythm digging arcade game. Move to the beat and try to reach new depths!

Why similar: Rhythm 56.7%, Arcade 19%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, 2D 6.3%

Light Fighter is an arcade survival game and scoring.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.3%, Hack and Slash 28.5%, Arcade 16.7%, 2D 4.5%, Indie 1.1%

A casual arcade stick fighter, great as an introductory title to the genre made for quick 1v1 games.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Sci-fi 6.4%

#neverforget7/13 This game is a blend of 4 line rhythm mechanics and tower defense. You are a plaza security guard trying to defend waves of looters. As you go further you begin to discover some interesting events.

Why similar: Rhythm 35.2%, 2D Fighter 26.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Beat 'em up 7.4%, Futuristic 7.3%

A Sci-fi Arcade shooter, fly around the screen space and shoot down enemies, gather minerals and exchange them for skills and ships

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.9%, Hack and Slash 25%, Arcade 13.7%, Beat 'em up 9.2%, Action 4.7%

Naroike is a casual side-scrolling game that combines roguelite and hack-and-slash elements. Collect a wide variety of artifacts and use your skills to defeat enemies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.1%, Score Attack 24.4%, Roguelite 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Retro 5.1%

"Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER" is a spin-off of the popular rhythm game "Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL." Play band-style arrangements of original songs through an intuitive 4-lane system that anyone can enjoy, and explore a new story.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.3%, Arcade 18.1%, Futuristic 10.8%, Action 8.8%, 2D 6%

Move to the rhythm of the world, find your way through the levels and don't let the spark catch up to you in this rhythm puzzle game.

Why similar: Rhythm 70.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 7.5%, Action 5.2%, 2D 4.6%

Progression-driven space survival. Launch sorties, survive hazards and escalating enemy waves, and gather stars, fragments, crystals, and rare world resources. Unlock new worlds, build your ship with research, utilities, and weapons, and chase quests, achievements, and cosmetics.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Futuristic 13.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 7%

SlipDream Resonator is a multi-directional rhythm game with unique twin-stick controls. Inspired by both classic rhythm games and top-down shooters, SlipDream Resonator offers addictive arcade gameplay designed to challenge while featuring eye catching visuals and a heart pumping soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 55.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Score Attack 8.3%, Futuristic 5.9%, Action 5.7%

The music is the enemy. Dodge hazards generated directly from the soundtrack in fast, reactive arcade runs. Master precision and score in Chart Mode or survive escalating procedural loops in Rift Mode.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.8%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Futuristic 6.5%, Action 4.6%

∀kashicforce is a puzzle-game-like, rhythm-game-like game where you input commands to use moves like in a fighting game. The goal is to crush your opponent to a pulp with an immense amount of blocks.

Why similar: Rhythm 38.9%, 2D Fighter 36.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 5.5%, Combat 4%

Inspired by the “future Cyber-Sport” Arcades of the 90s, Bullfighter NEON is a true retro-future arcade experience, where intense gameplay and frantic action are kings. Jump to the Arena solo or with a friend and face off against mighty CyberBeasts.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Robots 13.3%, Futuristic 12.5%, Retro 9.8%

A 2D Hack and slash game where you fight your way through hell as a fallen knight to the sound of heavy metal. A 2d hack and slash platformer to rip the roof off. Armed with your sword and shield which can be thrown at enemies you must destroy everything that stands in your way.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.1%, Hack and Slash 39.4%, Action 6.4%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Echo’s Cry blends intense hack-and-slash combat with rhythm-game precision. Cut through hordes of enemies while striking to the beat, combining fast-paced action with perfectly timed inputs. Battle through a dark Victorian world accompanied by a haunting original soundtrack.

Why similar: Rhythm 56.7%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action 6.1%, Combat 2.7%

An arcade-style top-down shooter game. See how long you can survive in a zombie-infested abandoned town.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.2%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

A fan-made, fun-sized version of Samurai GUNN 2

Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.2%, Arcade 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 7.3%, Action 4.8%

Minimalist cube jumper with good music and plenty of levels!

Why similar: Rhythm 70.4%, Arcade 18.9%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%