Games Like House of Pain

In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Side Scroller 13%, Arcade 11.4%, Platformer 9.4%

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 34.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 8.7%

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 27.8%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Platformer 9%

Possum Hollow is once again under seige in this spooky, action platformer loaded with beat-em-up combat, killer combos, and pixelated zombies. Donny and Tami must work together to defeat the haunted hordes and find the witch who cursed their town. Do you have what it takes to save Possum Hollow?!?!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.8%, Zombies 12.3%, Platformer 10.5%, 1980s 10.4%, Action 7.7%

When the kingdom needs a legend, you don’t fall... you rise. In a land torn apart, an entire army has fallen. Embark on a classic beat ’em up, just like we loved to play in the 90s.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.2%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 11%

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: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 6.9%

Inspired by classic retro games such as Double dragon/Target renegade, Ikari warriors/Commando, Contra, Golden axe. Follow the story and explore all the games for fun moments!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.6%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.3%

Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.8%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Zombies 10%, Arcade 8.9%

As a war threatens to engulf the world, a small rebel army with there new mobile weapon, Graizor, may be the world's last hope for peace. Destroy enemy mechs with the combination of a sword and energy rifle on your journey to bring an end to a devastating war.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Retro 7%

A brutal and humorous 2D belt-scroller with hundreds of frames of hand-crafted animation—built for both Steam and Commodore 64. Punch, kick, grab, throw, hurl, shoot, smash and decapitate your enemies in 100x120px glory.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.1%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Zombies 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%

Take back the Theed Royal Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.2%, Hack and Slash 23%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 10.5%

A side scrolling beat 'em up game where you control 4 characters with unique combat mechanics. Make your way through 6 stages of this crime-ridden world, where random events happen to spice up the combat experience.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Embark on a thrilling 3D arcade action-platformer adventure in Teared. Travel through 9 challenging levels filled with epic bosses and a variety of deadly creatures. Are you ready for this epic journey?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 13.3%, Beat 'em up 10.5%

A collection of seven retro beat 'em ups with enhanced features like rewind, cheats, screen filters, and more!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 12.3%, Side Scroller 10%, Action 7.8%

Ulimek is a fast-paced platformer where you dash through the levels as fast (or as chill) as you like using a similar hookshot mechanic.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Precision Platformer 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 9.4%

A short atmospheric 2D beat 'em up about memory, friendship, and farewell, featuring pixel-art visuals, fast-paced combat, and a heartfelt journey through a school shaped by nostalgia.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.8%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Old School 4%

Neon Little Soul is a frenetic and fun action platformer game, a little gem of minimalist pixel art, retro style and arcade spirit.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Precision Platformer 16.1%, Retro 14.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Arcade 13%

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.2%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Horror 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 7.6%

Tear through enemies and bosses with stylish hack-and-slash combat in a mysterious unreleased arcade game. All while spending time in the Starcross Starcade, the massive arcade in the heart of Demon City.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Precision Platformer 17.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Horror 8.5%

In this cartooney club-em-up, released in 1984 for home microcomputers by Imagine, take on the role of the titular B.C. Bill, a true paragon of prehistoric sensibilities, solving all his many issues with his versatile wooden club.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38%, Retro 16.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 1980s 7.4%

Flux Heroes is a side-scrolling beat ’em up focused on high-freedom combo combat. Fight through horizontal stages and boss battles with no fixed strings—launch, juggle, knock back, interrupt, and wall-bounce enemies to create your own skill-driven flow.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.6%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8.8%, 2D 4.8%

RedEx is a 2D shooter with Tower Defence mechanics, with a minimalist pixel art stile. You are to fight against mercenaries of underground smuggling organization which pretends to be a logistic corporation called RedExpress.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Precision Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Platformer 11.6%

Get ready for battle, hero! Your bravery and strength will be a bulwark in this world of the risen dead, and you will defeat them all!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Zombies 9.4%, Retro 5.6%

An evolution of the Classicvania genre and a return to the glory days of precision platforming, retro challenge and gothic atmosphere. Transform yourself into a wraith, a spider and a bat to fly, climb and blast your way across Transylvania to do battle with Lady Dracula at her castle keep.

Why similar: Gothic 21.5% ★, Precision Platformer 18.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%, 1980s 8.1%, Platformer 7.9%

这是一款横版卷轴清版闯关的即时动作游戏，你将扮演一名王国的普通士兵，从维护治安到保护王国要员最后守护国家，成为王国最坚强的盾牌。

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 5.8%

A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, Arcade 11%, Platformer 10.6%

Becloudead is a horror story driven, hack and slash cinematic platformer, set in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a zombie virus. Featuring close combat fighting with a unique time based modular combo system, puzzle solving, nerve-racking boss fights and more...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Zombies 12.5%, Horror 10.2%, Precision Platformer 9.4%

Battle warriors, demons, and beasts in a pixel art Japanese fantasy world! Fast-paced 2D sidescrolling ninja action awaits as you avenge the fallen and defend your home against the deceitful warlord Nezumo and his demonic master, Mathonas.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Action 7%, Platformer 6.4%

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: Beat 'em up 33.8%, Hack and Slash 33.6%, Arcade 9%, Action 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.6%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Zombies 13.5%, Platformer 7.9%

Kill the deities that have been abandoned in the towers created by people, a KAIZO LIKE EXTREME CHALLENGING PLATFORMER video game that aims to make you become a god in Linked Mask.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25%, Side Scroller 17%, Hack and Slash 15%, Platformer 9.9%, Retro 7.7%

Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.8%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 8.1%

Astation is a digital game console that takes inspiration from the retro 999-in-1 cartridges. Dive into the world of Astation to discover a wide variety of games!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 12%, Retro 11.4%, 1980s 9.6%

Lose My Mind is a precision pixel-art rage platformer where your victories come back to haunt you. Conquer 20 punishing levels across Forest and Winter biomes. Beware: every trap you survive is recorded. Can you survive your own success? (Early Access)

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Precision Platformer 26.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Retro 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

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 41.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Lost in Malul is a community made game following a streamer protagonist. After preparing to start his stream one day, the unexpected happens and his house is taken over by vile beasts. Fight with a flurry of punches and kicks to take back the house from the creatures that wish to make it their own.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.4%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Side Scroller 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 5.3%

Defend humanity from a surprise attack by the mystical creatures of the world of Nnar in this high speed arcade/console style action game coming to modern and classic retro platforms.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Retro 18%, Arcade 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Overdeveloped: Requiem is an Action-Adventure Platformer about a futurist samurai apprentice in her quest for revenge, self-discovery, and mastery.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

An army of monsters, demons, and undead sweeps the land. Armed with only an old sword, crossbow, and A LOT of fireworks, waves of unique and dangerous enemies advance on you. Upgrade your equipment, and push back. Take the fight to them, destroy their leaders, and break the horde.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.6%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action 9.8%, Zombies 8.9%, Survival 8.6%

Challenging and rewarding gameplay, crisp pixelart graphics, and very crunchy audio. A tiny game for ginormous gamers.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Side Scroller 22%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Platformer 7.4%

A full on street fighter for a single player and multiplayer 3 on 3 versus CPU or controlled. You play as one of the 16 street disciple apostles to beat the evil master Super Hansoon and be master of the Streets Disciple's.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%

Discover the large forest of Veredilia with three different characters as you fight your way like a pro in your quest to save The Sacred Forest from impending doom in this 2D bloody combat action platformer.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action 9.6%, Retro 6.7%

Your backpack's gone, snatched by a daring bather, and the beach is now a free-for-all! Fight for your dignity in 'Burning Beach', a game born from decidedly... strange inspirations.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 10%, Retro 6.3%

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 33.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Zombies 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%

Eat onigiri and bond with everyone! The ultimate onigiri action game!A platformer where you control a character whose abilities change by eating onigiri, exploring and solving the secrets of a strange island.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 11.6%, 1980s 11.1%, Platformer 11%

Experience the ultimate hack-and-slash adventure in a gritty, cyberpunk-inspired world with our 2D pixel art game! With a focus on intense combat and high-speed action, our game is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy this unique blend of cyberpunk and hack-and-slash gameplay!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 7.4%

A mysterious girl falls from the sky and sets simian swordsman Lloyd Zaru on an adventure that will change his world forever!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Precision Platformer 20.4%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 11%, Action 5.3%

Original developer WayForward upgrades its 2011 classic with new voice acting by Laura Bailey and Troy Baker, sharpened visuals, and rebalanced gameplay. Run, jump, cut, and feed your way through a massive underground castle to confront Rayne’s father at the behest of the Brimstone Society.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.9%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Gothic 14.2% ★, Side Scroller 12.9%, Platformer 9.1%

Still Playable, but... *This game is No Longer a representation of the current quality of Trash Vomit Studios Videogames. This is now an Outdated Experimental Trash Vomit Studios prototype mini-game collection.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Precision Platformer 20.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 7.6%

This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.1%, Hack and Slash 33.7%, Retro 10%, Action 7.9%, 2D 6.3%

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 45.7%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Platformer 8.7%, Action 8.2%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

Relive the arcade era! Select from 8 unique characters and brawl your way to victory - solo or with a friend! A genre mashup of Japanese 90s gaming, it mixes stylish combos, sidescrolling action, and twitch combat puzzles, set in a pixel art cyberpunk world harkening to the days of 16 bit.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.5%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Retro 11.4%, Platformer 9.8%

Time for some 16-bit retro revenge! When his beloved cat gets kidnapped, Max sets out across a zombie-infested California to get him back by force!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.7%, Zombies 26.3%, Retro 12.7%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 7%

Nekobyte is a retro-styled sidescrolling beat-em-up influenced by soulslike gameplay. Beyond the game’s normal mode of play, a randomizer mode is also available to play for players who want an extra challenge or varied subsequent playthroughs.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.1%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Zombies 9.6%, Action 9.1%, Retro 7%

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 50.2%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Action 8.8%, Platformer 7.6%

Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 11.8%, 1980s 9.1%, Horror 6.2%

Dive into an unforgiving adventure where you unlock characters, control vehicles, and master your weapons. Solve puzzles, relax by beaches, and shop at local markets. Collect 'kilos’ for snacks. Enjoy retro visuals, hand-drawn cutscenes with amateur voiceovers, and a groovy original soundtrack.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.7%, Precision Platformer 18.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Action 5.5%

Crisp combat mechanics, challenging arenas, hilarious storyline, and totally addictive and painfully familiar spot-on gameplay. Experience the thrills of fighting your way through the most bizarre villains in the Galaxy and defend the honor of Earth in the space arena!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%

Cat's Cradle is a 2D action game. You fly with a wire and cut the enemy.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.8%, Gothic 23.1% ★, Platformer 13.2%, Action 9.8%, 2D 8.1%

A retro-style arcade action game where you're a lone catgirl defending her house from a relentless onslaught of pests!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.7%, Beat 'em up 16.4%, Arcade 16%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Retro 9.4%