- #1 Godbeast Mk.II
97% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: DascuMaru
Windows
The Wolf howls in the moonlight! Scarlet blood will glisten on the dark city streets in this stylish and atmospheric action game.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.6% ★, Beat 'em up 21.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Mythology 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #2 Godfist
96% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Icehelm
Windows
Godfist is a single-player first person roguelike deck builder, where you have to punch enemies off the tower to progress. Your mission is to climb to the top of the tower and punch god in the face.
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.7% ★, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Mythology 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #3 Shobatsu
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UtopicNinjaWorks
Windows
Shobatsu is a fast-paced 2d action brawler featuring combo intensive combat set in neo-feudal Japan. Choose among 4 highly skilled ninjas who must overcome hordes of nefarious cultists and cursed abominations. Face the challenge in the single-player modes or invite a friend for the local co-op mode.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.5% ★, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Martial Arts 17.5% ★, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Anime 6.9%
- #4 Savage Steel
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Domarius Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
4 player local co-op barbarian themed hack & slash adventure! Get a feel for your playstyle; from the brutal barbarian, the agile elven archer, the acrobatic tribal warrior, or the devious rogue. Then set off together with friends (or alone!) and slay the undead and demon army of the evil overlord!
Why similar: Martial Arts 20.6% ★, Beat 'em up 19.3%, Mythology 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11%, 1990's 10.9%
- #5 Glaze Cup: Journey to the West
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: Dark DimensionPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
This is a side scrolling action Rougelike game set in the three realms of humans, demons, ghosts, and gods. It tells the story of Lao Sha and other characters from Journey to the West before they learn from the classics
Why similar: Martial Arts 29.1% ★, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Mythology 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #6 Daily Espada
94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Pidroh
Windows · Mac
In Daily Espada from Pidroh, players assume the role of a family man drawn into Brazil’s most bizarre game show, as he fights hordes of monsters from Brazilian mythology. Maneuvering through fireballs and dodging enemy attacks in Daily Espada’s fast-paced combat is simple when compared to the protagonist’s struggle with his dysfunctional...
Why similar: Noir 21.6%, Spectacle fighter 18% ★, Beat 'em up 17.8%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Mythology 10.7%
- #7 Ghost Vanguard
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WOMBO COMBO GAMES INC.
Windows
Ghost Vanguard is a Beat'em Up game that combines stylish action with roguelike elements. Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.1% ★, Beat 'em up 21.8%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #8 Crossing the Sea
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ocean Ruyi
Windows
With more arms and weapons, you will be able to defeat many opponents at the same time - this game will bring you a unique multi-arm combat experience.
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.5% ★, Mythology 24%, Beat 'em up 18.5%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
- #9 The Legend of Tianding
91% matchVery Positive94% of 4,297 reviews2021
Dev: Creative Games Computer Graphics CorporationPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.
Why similar: Martial Arts 26% ★, Spectacle fighter 23% ★, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Anime 6%
- #10 Cloud Rack
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AYU GAME
Windows
A chivalrous man came to the mountain full of secret rumors to explore the truth, overcome all kinds of difficulties, meet all kinds of characters, and uncover the unknown secrets.
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.6% ★, Noir 19.3%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Stylized 8.3%
- #11 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,587 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 25.8%, Martial Arts 24.1% ★, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, 1990's 10.8%
- #12 Zeus Begins
90% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: The Dude Games
Windows
Help the young Zeus to come back to Olympus and defeat Cronus. Cronus ate all of his sons but Zeus escaped with the help of his mother,he trained so hard in combat to defeat all the enemies that Cronus send to him. Fight with mythologic creatures and titans across Grece in a beat´em up game!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.3% ★, Martial Arts 24.6% ★, Beat 'em up 20.7%, Mythology 17.7%, Anime 4.8%
- #13 Black Emperor
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: pengjianNiu
Windows
This is an independent game with Chinese characteristics and culture! It has a unique way of playing. I hope you can experience unlimited fun and pleasure from it! It's definitely worth it! Otherwise you will regret for life!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.8% ★, Martial Arts 22.5% ★, 1990's 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.2%
- #14 Mystic Cleaver
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KungFolio
Windows
Wield a long cleaver in a deadly world filled with zombie hordes. Master perfect timing and combo attacks to survive.The game features a unique faded art style, blending cold weapon combat and intense action.Each slash is polished for a smooth and impactful gaming experience.
Why similar: Martial Arts 28.6% ★, Noir 21.5%, Beat 'em up 20%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%
- #15 Cybernated
87% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Near future, state security special agent E-9 is sent on the most difficult operation of her career - to track down and eliminate the head of terrorist hackers, however, in the process it turns out that not everything is as simple as it seems... Hack&slash adventure game.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.1% ★, Martial Arts 29.6% ★, Beat 'em up 21.9%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action 1.7%
- #16 Pokini Kagura
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pokini Games
Windows
Parkour around an abandoned city defending cute animals from evil monsters. Style on the baddies with expressive shmovement and customizable combos. Rebuild your hometown with the help of your friends and relax in a soothing hot spring.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.6% ★, Martial Arts 28% ★, Beat 'em up 16%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Anime 7.2%
- #17 Rising Hero: No-Skip Justice!
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Entangled Games
Windows
A toku inspired Action RPG that blends meaningful character interactions with intense action gameplay
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.4% ★, Beat 'em up 24.1%, Martial Arts 20.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Anime 7.6%
- #18 Urban Rangers Arcade
84% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Anthems-0
Windows
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: Martial Arts 34.4% ★, Beat 'em up 27.2%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Action 3.6%
- #19 Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 129 reviews2023
Dev: Hack The PublisherPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.1%, Martial Arts 25% ★, Noir 19%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Stylized 7.2%
- #20 生命火热 / Desperate 1
84% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: 痴青游戏(Lunatico Game)
Windows
The first work of the "Desperate" series - After Sunset, it’s a horizontal 2D action game with hand-painted, and using a new keyboard operation, you can feel a more intuitive combat experience in this game. Fight for the thing you loved in your life in every street you pass by!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.3% ★, Martial Arts 25.9% ★, Beat 'em up 19.9%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Anime 5.2%
- #21 Keyboard Warrior Stickman - Typing Beat Em Up
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Good Knight Collective
Windows
Stickman Typing Beat Em Up meets Devil May Cry, set to the nostalgic 2000s era of internet culture, animations, hardware, and operation systems.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.2% ★, Beat 'em up 24%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Anime 8.1%, Stylized 5.7%
- #22 Untold Tales: A Scarlet Way
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Not Friendly Games
Windows
Meet Devil May Cry about Little Red Riding Hood. A Scarlet Way is an isometric hack-and-slash where Scarlet wields her beloved scythe to tear through enemies in a dark Victorian fantasy world — all to the sound of heavy metal and dubstep.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.6% ★, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Mythology 12.8%
- #23 HAYAI
82% matchVery Positive98% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Chaoclypse
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.2% ★, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Martial Arts 16.5% ★, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Anime 7.1%
- #24 Shattered Realm Rebirth
80% matchVery Positive94% of 83 reviews2026
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
Multi-world rogue-lite endless challenge. The surface world hides dangers, the inner world overflows with treasure. Transcend worlds and master time through soul transference. Fight your way out and escape this reality. Strategic builds reduce reliance on pure stats.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.3% ★, Martial Arts 20.7% ★, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Beat 'em up 15.9%, Hack and Slash 13.7%
- #25 Kirk Mephisto
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Coreupt LLC
Windows
Follow Kirk on his quest to stop the ongoing battle between birds and wormkind in this sci-fantasy, hack n slash, action game. Fighting alongside Kirk are his childhood friends Halice the worm warrior princess and Carper the secret agent bee.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.3% ★, Beat 'em up 30.5%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Stylized 7.3%, Action 6.7%
- #26 Muramasa Burden
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Ronin Studios
Windows
Wield a cursed katana to defend the world of living against Yokai spirits from other realm.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 30.4% ★, Martial Arts 25.8% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Stylized 7.6%, Dark 6.8%
- #27 Deathbringer
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: The Mystery MachinePub: Strategy First
Windows
Deathbringer was created by a committee of evil wizards in order to destroy Karn the Barbarian, who up until now has thwarted all the wizards' plans.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.1% ★, Mythology 21%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action 7.1%
- #28 Tunche
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 776 reviews2021
Dev: LEAP Game StudiosPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Tunche is a charming hand-drawn action game with roguelike elements. Team up with your friends or play solo. Choose from 5 unique characters and restore peace in the Amazon rainforest!
Why similar: Mythology 23.1%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Beat 'em up 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%
- #29 Stickman Killing Zombie
77% matchMixed63% of 670 reviews2024
Dev: Yurii NikshychPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
The stickman world is in a zombie epidemic- kill zombie stickmen with your epic red sword!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.4%, Noir 18.8%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
- #30 Colorful
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hitoshi Kanno
Windows
A parkour hack-n-slash where you must restore color to a dying world. Use your magic brush to glide, wall run, and grind your way through a dreamlike landscape while hack-n-slashing dark enemies!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36% ★, Beat 'em up 26.3%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Stylized 7.3%, Anime 3.5%
- #31 Rage Quit
75% matchVery Positive96% of 242 reviews2025
Dev: Vancouver Film School
Windows
Rage Quit is a first-person melee game where the player uses only the sledgehammer for combat, traversal, and defense against hordes of office-bots. Use a fluid variety of light, heavy, dash-based, and reflective attacks to smash your way through your foes and enact revenge!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.4% ★, Beat 'em up 25.6%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, 1990's 7.3%, Stylized 5%
- #32 Stickman Fury
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BP Systems
Windows
Stickman Fury: Flashy fights, crazy combos, and bosses in pure comic mayhem!
Why similar: Martial Arts 38.6% ★, Beat 'em up 29.2%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Stylized 6.1%, Action 4.2%
- #33 Swordian Hero
78% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Nacks Soft
Windows
Use swords and magic to defeat monsters! A refreshing action game!
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.9% ★, Beat 'em up 19.3%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #34 Total Chaos Against Apathy
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Discade Project
Windows
A high-intensity action game, inspired by the feeling of emulating arcade-only action games. Learn a simple-yet-nuanced two button control scheme. Use hitstun, attack chains, grabbing and throwing to crush and control hordes of enemies! Tank Controls Are Awesome!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 40.8% ★, Beat 'em up 26%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, Stylized 4.6%
- #35 Poetry of Blood: Eclipse
74% matchVery Positive90% of 410 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroGameStudioPub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Blood Poem: Eclipse of the Moon is a 2D Rogue Lite hyper-speed action-adventure game. In the game, you play as the heroine code-named Ishtar, also known as "Moon" exploring a post-apocalyptic world. Your mission is to defeat beautiful bosses and bring them back to your lab.
Why similar: Martial Arts 27.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 26.6% ★, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #36 Blade of the Netherworld
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Martial Arts 20.3% ★, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Beat 'em up 15.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
- #37 Freyr's Love
76% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Quince GamesPub: Quince Studios
Windows
An adventure beyond myths. Control the gods and witness the story through Skirnir. Kill them all.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.7% ★, Mythology 26.7%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Martial Arts 14.8% ★, 2D 4.1%
- #38 Dead Set Warriors
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDev
Windows
Unleash the fighters of time once more for a showdown unlike no-other! Fight your way through different time periods, use your environment to your advantage and become the ultimate warrior!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33% ★, Martial Arts 32.3% ★, Beat 'em up 30.4%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #39 Helvetii
73% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2023
Dev: Team KwaKwa
Windows · Linux
Helvetii is a character-action game set in Gallic Celtic Mythology. Challenge the everchanging rot with 3 characters, use the gifts and powers bestowed by primal deities and show your mastery of combat by pummeling, juggling and slamming your enemies in a gorgeous 2d presentation.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.6% ★, Mythology 19.6%, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Action Roguelike 11%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #40 Sealbreakers
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fire Sparrow Studio
Windows
A top-down 3D roguelite brawler where a disgraced warrior fights immortal tyrants in a collapsing reality. Break the world back with nothing but fists.
Why similar: Martial Arts 30.3% ★, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Spectacle fighter 24% ★, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Stylized 4.8%
- #41 SPARKHUNT
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oleksandr Zapisochnyi
Windows
SPARKHUNT - is a classic 2.5D beat 'em up inspired by the games from the 90s with a complex combat system and the modern visuals. Let the grim ghost town be your arena.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.2% ★, Beat 'em up 27.7%, Martial Arts 23.9% ★, Stylized 7%, Hack and Slash 5.9%
- #42 Blades of Heroes: Samurai Rising
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MIKA GAMES
Windows
An Action Adventure 3rd person hack and slash game set in Mythological Japan. Travel as a trio of Samurai Heroes and switch between them as you fight enemies with the help of an Ally system. Perform special combo attacks as you travel across Japan, hell-bent on destroying the forces of evil.
Why similar: Mythology 23.3%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Spectacle fighter 10.8% ★
- #43 Path of Kung Fu
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 5,346 reviews2025
Dev: 游鲤化龙工作室Pub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!
Why similar: Martial Arts 32.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.2% ★, Beat 'em up 19.9%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, 2D 2.9%
- #44 Vessyl
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coming Calamity Studio
Windows
Battle through shifting chambers in this dark rogue-lite beat ‘em up, mastering dodges, strikes, and fluid combos against relentless foes. Harvest devotion to unlock powerful new abilities, enhance your stats, and discover artifacts that transform your combat style as you fight to conquer the dark.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.8%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #45 Thalia
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows
Thalia is a fast paced roguelike action game. You as Thalia has been summoned to this ancient place where death is not the end, it is only the beginning. Fight hoards of enemies, giant bosses and improve in an infinite mechanic where death only makes you stronger!
Why similar: Mythology 23.1%, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Adventure 5%
- #46 Karate Punk
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kang
Windows · Mac
Your girlfriend has been kidnapped by ninjas! Fight your enemies in the street using skills inspired by a number of martial art disciplines including karate, boxing, kung fu, wrestling and muay thai in this roguelike action title. Your girl is counting on you!
Why similar: Martial Arts 40.5% ★, Beat 'em up 31.5%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #47 UNSHAKEN
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catgene Games
Windows
Take on the role of a former detective turned top contract killer. Complete missions destroying everyone who gets in your way in a challenging adventure!
Why similar: Martial Arts 23.6% ★, Noir 20.5%, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #48 Ironweld
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 2071 Games
Windows
Ironweld is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Chain combos into air launchers, swap your jab for a sword slash, your finisher for a meteor kick, and equip parts that turn blocking into counter-attacks. Recruit allies and push deeper into a broken world.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.3% ★, Martial Arts 24.3% ★, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Beat 'em up 13.2%, Action Roguelike 8.5%
- #49 King Static
69% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Spookto
Windows · Linux
King Static is a third-person stylish action rogue-like where you fight in the King's endlessly repeating tournament in-order to have a single wish granted.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.3% ★, Beat 'em up 23.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Stylized 6.6%
- #50 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,145 reviews2012
Dev: Qooc Software
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 44.1% ★, Beat 'em up 32.5%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Action 6%
- #51 Capoeira Origins
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mobo Games
Windows
Capoeira Origins is an action-adventure experience set in colonial Brazil during the period of slavery. Experience history from the perspective of those who resisted, taking on the role of capoeiristas determined to fight for freedom, justice, and survival.
Why similar: Martial Arts 40.4% ★, Beat 'em up 26.4%, Spectacle fighter 13.1% ★, Hack and Slash 7.2%, Adventure 4.4%
- #52 Deadly Metropolis
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AGARPub: Abryt
Windows
Deadly Metropolis is an intense, fast paced beat 'em up that takes the genre to brutal new heights. The deadliest era is here, a battle rages in the depths of Neo Babylos! Are you ready?!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29%, Martial Arts 27.4% ★, 1990's 17.4%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
- #53 Dead as Disco
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,156 reviews2026
Dev: Brain Jar Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.8% ★, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Anime 6.4%
- #54 SoulQuest
66% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.2% ★, Mythology 18.4%, Beat 'em up 17%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #55 XX Delicto
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quartermunchers
Windows
Velocity battles to save her princess in XX Delicto, a lightning-paced thirstpunk whack-n-slash rogue(ultra)lite.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.2% ★, Beat 'em up 25.5%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Stylized 7.4%
- #56 Skybreakers
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 694 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.1% ★, Beat 'em up 22.6%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Mythology 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.5%
- #57 DNA: Episode 4
68% match6 user reviews86% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: INOA GAMES
Windows
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25%, Martial Arts 20.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
- #58 Full Moon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ISGames
Windows
Explore a pyramid full of misteries while fighting against the dark forces. Chain your attacks in a fast paced combat system full of stylish combo. Fuse and equip the skills you find to forge your own path.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.9% ★, Nonlinear 19.9%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Mythology 13%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
- #59 Ichorous
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monster Crate
Windows
The blood-splattering roguelike where you shred through enemies infested with Ichor. Use the blood you spill to heal and grow stronger! As you collect ichor for the god of blood, known only as The Patron, he will grant you upgrades that not only help you but also your enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Dark 7.3%
- #60 THE BELLIGERENCE
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: RYOHEI KONISHIPub: IKARUGA GAME
Windows
A single player game developed to differentiate itself from existing fighting games. It can be enjoyed with a feeling closest to a real fight. The right stick-based attack and walking parry system provide sensory control. There is a mode to fight cpu and belly hard is incredibly strong
Why similar: Martial Arts 49.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 44.6% ★, Action 5%, Singleplayer 1.1%