- #1 Iaijutsu
97% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Isaac Taylor
Windows
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 30.7%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Platformer 9.5%
- #2 AfroCobra
96% 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 35%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 8.8%
- #3 Roar of Revenge
96% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: SEEP
Windows
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 28%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Platformer 9.2%
- #4 HAUNTED: Halloween '87 (Year of the Witch)
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retrotainment Games
Windows
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 34.1%, Zombies 12.3%, Platformer 10.6%, 1980s 10.4%, Action 7.8%
- #5 Kings Do Not Fall
94% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: HYPERDEVBOX JAPAN
Windows
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 37.7%, Hack and Slash 20%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 11%, Retro 10.6%
- #6 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™: Dragon Pearl of Destruction
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Limited Run Games
Windows
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 32.2%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 6.9%
- #7 Jash Retro
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ChokdeeGame (Sébastien)Pub: ChokdeeGame
Windows
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 36.9%, Hack and Slash 23%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 9.2%
- #8 Night Slashers: Remake
92% matchMixed65% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 31.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, Zombies 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%
- #9 The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Odaclick Game StudioPub: Trailmark Games
Windows
Fight walkers as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon and Michonne in a brutal arcade brawler set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Face ruthless enemies like the Saviors and overwhelming walker swarms as you unleash relentless combos, signature weapon attacks, and crushing finishers.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.3%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.7%, Zombies 7.5%
- #10 Battle Record: Graizor
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: n00b c0de Games
Windows
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 31.9%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Retro 6.9%
- #11 Ulimek
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adrian Corpuz
Windows
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 17.6%, Precision Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 9.5%
- #12 STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 415 reviews2025
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 29.6%, Hack and Slash 22.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Retro 11%, Arcade 10.3%
- #13 Rise of the Funkys
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Ideal Games
Windows
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 32.4%, Hack and Slash 21%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 5.7%
- #14 Teared
88% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Juan-ModPub: JanduSoft
Windows
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 21.9%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Retro 13.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Beat 'em up 10.6%
- #15 Undead
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miha RinnePub: Brains Limited
Windows · Linux
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 25.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Zombies 7.9%
- #16 Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics)
86% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
A collection of seven retro beat 'em ups with enhanced features like rewind, cheats, screen filters, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 12%, Side Scroller 10%, Action 7.8%
- #17 Farewell to my Playground
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Sloped Armour Games
Windows
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 42.3%, Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Old School 4%
- #18 Starcross Starcade Special
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peyton Burnham LLC
Windows
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 25.2%, Precision Platformer 17.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Horror 8.4%
- #19 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
84% matchMixed64% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: RelevoPub: Selecta Play
Windows
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Horror 10.8%, Arcade 10.6%, 1980s 7.6%
- #20 枭雄
83% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: FunmaxPub: Twofoldsweet
Windows
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 48.9%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.9%, 2D 4.6%
- #21 Neon Little Soul
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Ivan Moraleja Games
Windows
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 16.2%, Platformer 15%, Retro 14.6%, Arcade 12.8%
- #22 RedEx
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 120 reviews2020
Dev: NipoBoxPub: NipoBox Publishing
Windows
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 28.8%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Precision Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Platformer 11.8%
- #23 B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum)
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 38.6%, Retro 16.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 1980s 7.4%
- #24 The Hero's Way
81% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: beans rolls
Windows
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 35%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Zombies 9.4%, Retro 5.5%
- #25 Lady Dracula
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goth Donut Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 21.1% ★, Precision Platformer 18.4%, Side Scroller 10.7%, 1980s 8.2%, Platformer 8.1%
- #26 王国的坚盾
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magic.D
Windows
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 45.4%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 5.9%
- #27 BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites
79% matchMixed61% of 140 reviews2021
Dev: WayForwardPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 23.2%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Side Scroller 13%, Platformer 9.2%
- #28 Becloudead
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Headbang Games
Windows
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 21.9%, Side Scroller 16%, Zombies 12.5%, Horror 10.1%, Precision Platformer 9.5%
- #29 Volgarr the Viking II
78% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Platformer 10.7%
- #30 Clock Mayhem
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Space Crescent
Windows
Clock Mayhem is an action platformer with timed levels that force players to complete each stage under pressure using tight controls, character skills, and unique abilities.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.6%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 9.9%
- #31 Lloyd the Monkey: Remastered
77% matchPositive87% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Meyer Games
Windows
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 22.7%, Precision Platformer 20.4%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 5.4%
- #32 Dash And Slash
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: spoonyPub: Monitor Break
Windows · Linux
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 34.3%, Hack and Slash 33.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #33 Demon Crush
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reverting Castles
Windows
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 29.3%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action 7.1%, Platformer 6.5%
- #34 Furi Demake - The Chain
74% matchVery Positive89% of 457 reviews2023
Dev: SylphPub: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 23%
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 25.1%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 8%
- #35 Noitu Love 2: Devolution
76% matchVery Positive92% of 640 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 41.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 13%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #36 Linked Mask
75% matchMixed63% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Spoonman Games
Windows
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 25.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Platformer 10%, Retro 7.6%
- #37 AStation
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rotinda Dağ
Windows
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 22.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 11.3%, 1980s 9.6%
- #38 Overdeveloped: Requiem
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Philisoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Overdeveloped: Requiem is an Action-Adventure Platformer with Tactical elements about an Iaido apprentice in her quest for revenge, and self-mastery.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.8%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #39 Hordebreaker
74% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Samuel Whipple
Windows
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 43%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action 10%, Zombies 8.9%, Survival 8.5%
- #40 Lost In Malul
73% matchVery Positive87% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: Team Malul
Windows
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 39.7%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 5.4%
- #41 World Pole Stone Dusk: Diadem of the Pole
71% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Jazz Mickle
Windows · Linux
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 22.4%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Platformer 7.6%
- #42 Lose My Mind
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Past Tense Studio
Windows
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 26.8%, Precision Platformer 26.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Retro 8.7%, Adventure 6.2%
- #43 Hollow Moon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnlySmiles
Windows
Hollow Moon is a gothic retro styled side scrolling 2D platformer where you play as Nightshade, a princess with death after her heart, and her world too, in this 8-bit Game Boy inspired adventure.
Why similar: Gothic 25.9% ★, Side Scroller 22.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Retro 10.4%
- #44 Street's Disciple
72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Frog Invasion Games
Windows
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 29.1%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Arcade 8.5%
- #45 DaemonClaw: Origins of Nnar
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: BitBeamCannonPub: Pixelheart
Windows
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 24.5%, Retro 18%, Arcade 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #46 Praia Ardente
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Sales GomesPub: MACAMANDI
Windows · Linux
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 38.1%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.1%, Retro 6.5%
- #47 CrueArcade Alive
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: CrueArcade
Windows · Linux
Face the apocalypse in this adrenaline-fueled, retro-inspired arcade brawler! Battle through hordes of the undead across tactical stages, face unique bosses, and scavenge vital supplies. Grab a friend for local co-op, manage your resources, and fight to survive the urban nightmare
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.3%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Zombies 12%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 6.3%
- #48 Veredilia: The Sacred Forest
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gigabyte Studios
Windows
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 39.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action 9.7%, Retro 6.6%
- #49 Shank 2
71% matchVery Positive82% of 3,626 reviews2012
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 10.9%, Action 8.9%, Platformer 7.6%
- #50 Vlad Voievod Dracula: Dungeons of Edirne
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Linux
A Classicvania action-horror game where you play as Vlad Tepes Dracula, the medieval Voievod (Warlord) of Wallachia. Fight your way through the Dungeons of Edirne Castele to recruit a great warrior sentenced to death at the hands of a man eating Inquisitor.
Why similar: Gothic 19.4% ★, Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Retro 10%, 1980s 8.4%
- #51 Me and (My) Cat's Island
69% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: KAJINOYU
Windows
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 26.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 11.5%, Platformer 11.3%, 1980s 11.1%
- #52 Berserk or Die
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: Nao GamesPub: poncle presents
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 42.2%, Hack and Slash 33.8%, Retro 9.8%, Action 8.1%, 2D 6.1%
- #53 Shank
69% matchVery Positive90% of 4,064 reviews2010
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 45.8%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Action 8.2%, Hack and Slash 7%
- #54 Neon Krieger Yamato
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIONPLEX LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
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%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Retro 11.1%, Platformer 9.8%
- #55 TVS Sample Box
68% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
An evolving app with random surprising updates.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Precision Platformer 20.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 7.6%
- #56 River City: Rival Showdown
67% matchMixed54% of 187 reviews2023
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
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 34.3%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Hack and Slash 15%, 1980s 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #57 Lords Of Heck
66% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Smokey Chill Games
Windows
Lords of Heck is a high-octane 2.5D arcade brawler that captures the raw energy of 90s cabinet classics. Forget modern hand-holding—this is a brutal, handcrafted journey through a hellscape inspired by the dark, gothic grit of Diablo.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.2%, Hack and Slash 30.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #58 They Bleed Pixels
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,550 reviews2012
Dev: Spooky Squid Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Gothic 15.5% ★, Precision Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 8.3%
- #59 Vlad Voievod Dracula. Episode 1 Manhunt
66% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Mac · Linux
If you enjoyed NES games like Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, Jorney to Silius you have to try this game! Play as Vlad Tepes Dracula and fight your way to the Wallachian border to take your rightful throne in a new medieval Classicvania game with gorgeous art, and 10 playable characters!
Why similar: Gothic 19.4% ★, Side Scroller 16.1%, Retro 9.6%, Platformer 9.4%, 1980s 8.7%
- #60 Trouble In Paradise
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Vista Larga Games
Windows
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 31.9%, Precision Platformer 18.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 5.6%