- #1 Knights of Braveland
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 322 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.7%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, 4 Player Local 19.1%, Co-op 10.6%, Side Scroller 7.6%
- #2 Skeleton Crew
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 39 reviews2022
Dev: Cinder ConePub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Mac
Kick, throw and thrash your way to victory in this gothic multiplayer platform brawler. Explore dungeons, unlock new characters, kick butts!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.2%, Beat 'em up 22.8%, Multiplayer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Platformer 7%
- #3 Abathor
96% matchVery Positive90% of 390 reviews2024
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Co-op 10.3%
- #4 Unruly Heroes
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 963 reviews2019
Dev: Magic Design Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.4%, 4 Player Local 16%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Co-op 8.9%, Side Scroller 7%
- #5 Pixel Game Maker Series DRAGON PEAK
94% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CYBIRD Co.,Ltd.Pub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Multiplayer support for up to four players! This is a "belt-scroll" x "free exploration" action game. Make full use of each character's individuality, solve the gimmicks hidden in the MAP, and defeat the final boss "Ancient Dragon" in all 5 stages!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.1%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Co-op 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%
- #6 Mage Fort
94% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Fuzzy Code Studio LLC
Windows
Tower Defense meets magical action. Fire cat cannons. Build, repair, and upgrade your defenses. Master multiple mage classes. Mage Fort puts the focus on co-op action with a heavy defensive theme!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.4%, 4 Player Local 28.7%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Co-op 11.6%, Action 6.6%
- #7 Full Metal Furies
93% matchVery Positive91% of 2,925 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.7%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, 4 Player Local 18.3%, Co-op 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #8 Fist Puncher
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 312 reviews2013
Dev: Team2Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.7%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, 4 Player Local 12%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action 6.3%
- #9 Caveman Warriors
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.6%, 4 Player Local 20.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Platformer 7.7%, Co-op 7.3%
- #10 Shank
91% matchVery Positive90% of 4,069 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 37%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 7%, Action 5.6%
- #11 Dusty Revenge:Co-Op Edition
90% matchMixed40% of 230 reviews2014
Dev: PD Design Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.3%, Local Co-Op 24%, Co-op 13.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 8.2%
- #12 Sacred Citadel
89% matchMixed69% of 1,198 reviews2013
Dev: SouthendPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.7%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Co-op 9.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action 6%
- #13 Arclore
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bulldozer Games
Windows
Fight through a bright medieval fantasy world in this 2D pixel-art beat ’em up action RPG. Master the Spellblade and Monk, shape each expedition with runes, choose paths in the stage itself, and play solo or in local two-player co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.2%, Local Co-Op 22.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Co-op 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #14 Shank 2
88% matchVery Positive82% of 3,633 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 41.5%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Co-op 8.5%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Action 6.2%
- #15 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,664 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.1%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #16 Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures
87% matchMixed70% of 122 reviews2015
Dev: Never Don't Play
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters fighting through beautiful paper and card levels. Fly across city rooftops firing rockets from a helicopter, leap between pirate ships with a sword, race buggies on the moon, and more!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.4%, 4 Player Local 19%, Co-op 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 8.8%
- #17 Samurai Brothers
86% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Greuh
Windows
Samurai Brothers is a fast paced shared-screen multiplayer game. In addition to the solo mode, two modes are available for multiplayer games. Do you want to fight against your friends ? Or work as a team against the multitude of enemies ?
Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.2%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Co-op 10.2%
- #18 Servonauts
84% matchVery Positive81% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: MAXART GamesPub: Untold Tales
Windows
An absurd couch co-op gas station builder for 1-4 players! Manage a servo (that's Aussie for "gas station") as impatient space travellers demand service. Wrangle wobbly pipes, set up refineries, and mix the right fuels to build space gas stations with peak efficiency.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 30.2%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Co-op 15.3%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #19 Stones of the Revenant
85% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: ChickenCat Games
Windows
Retro-Arcade style platformer with six unique playable characters. Team up with local co-op or try to defeat the Revenant and his minions solo in this challenging quest to save the realm of the living!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.7%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 10.8%, Side Scroller 10%, Platformer 8.6%
- #20 Master Heroes
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MasterHeroPub: Pearlverie Studios
Windows
Side-scrolling beat-'em-up in a fallen fantasy kingdom: ten heroes crowned themselves kings while the demon Iblees strangles the land. As Haytham, defeat and UNITE all ten — each becomes playable — then take the war to Iblees. 12 heroes, 5 modes, 1–4 players, local & LAN co-op and versus.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.8%, 4 Player Local 21.1%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Co-op 8.8%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #21 FukTopia
84% matchMostly Negative33% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: PixelArtGames
Windows · Linux
FukTopia is a post apocalyptic beat em up game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.8%, 4 Player Local 17.5%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 9.5%, Action 8.1%
- #22 King's Blade
82% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
King's Blade - a classic Beat 'em up, inspired by the universe of Conan the Barbarian and games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, 4 Player Local 18.7%, Local Co-Op 18%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #23 Scott Pilgrim EX
81% matchVery Positive86% of 538 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, 4 Player Local 18.4%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Co-op 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #24 Final Exam
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,314 reviews2013
Dev: Mighty Rocket StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump into the frenzied action and the whacky humor of a pure 2.5D side-scroller! While they were going to their old high school for what was supposed to be the party of their life, four long-time friends end up in a ghost town full of monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.1%, Local Co-Op 20%, Co-op 14.3%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Action 7.2%
- #25 Techbrawlogy: Into the RoboDome
81% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Dog Spin Studios
Windows
Techbrawlogy: Into the RoboDome is a multiplayer split-screen beat 'em up with cartoon-styled characters. Players can cooperate with their team to fight robots, charging up their super meters to perform powerful attacks while doing so.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33%, 4 Player Local 25.1%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Co-op 9.8%, Action 6.3%
- #26 Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends
79% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Mickey and Friends embark on an adventure to find three magical books and save the mysterious island of Monoth. Explore weird and wonderful biomes, meet unusual allies and face peculiar foes all in this hand-drawn 2D adventure.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, 4 Player Local 14.8%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Co-op 11.7%
- #27 Satarichi: Heroes De Caelum
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sata Indie Games
Windows
Join the fight for Caelum in this cooperative action RPG for up to 4 players. Control legendary heroes in real-time combat as you explore an epic world based on Satarichi's original novel. Enjoy the adventure with friends locally or through Remote Play Together.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.3%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, 4 Player Local 18.3%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #28 Guacamelee! 2
79% matchVery Positive91% of 3,390 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.3%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, 4 Player Local 15.6%, Co-op 9.8%, Platformer 7.6%
- #29 Abathor - Atlantis Landing
78% matchVery Positive87% of 212 reviews2023
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.2%, 4 Player Local 13.7%, Co-op 10.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Platformer 10.1%
- #30 Foul Play
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2013
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as the daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48%, Local Co-Op 27.9%, Co-op 7.2%, Action 4.9%, Side Scroller 4.1%
- #31 BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
77% matchVery Positive86% of 3,294 reviews2015
Dev: Frogmind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.6%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Co-op 11.8%, Platformer 10.8%, 4 Player Local 8.9%
- #32 Mischief
76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Tavern Rat Studios
Windows · Mac
Mischief is a delightful and imaginative action/adventure video game where you step into the paws of a courageous rat, navigating through a captivating world within the nooks and crannies of a typical home and a bustling backyard solo or with up to four local players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.2%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, 4 Player Local 11.9%, Co-op 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #33 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX is an enhanced edition of the pixel-perfect adventure. Jump, battle foes, and dig up treasure as you quest to defeat the Order of No Quarter and The Enchantress. DX adds 20 playable characters, online multiplayer, and new features like rewind and save states.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.3%, Co-op 12.5%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #34 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
77% matchVery Positive81% of 2,032 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, 4 Player Local 11.7%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Co-op 6.6%
- #35 Obsolete Souls™ Episode 0: Operation Haiti
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dennel Cake, LLC.
Windows
Fight against King Khard and his will in this action packed "beat em' up" prequel to the Obsolete Souls™ RPG!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.3%, Co-op 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #36 Coffee Crisis
75% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 10%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #37 Phil's Contract
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: shpeelock
Windows
Phil's Contract is a 2D platformer with fast-paced movement, unique movesets and varied gameplay styles. Featuring charming, yet grimy pixel art inspired from the likes of flash animations.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.4%, Side Scroller 16.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #38 Pablo's Journey
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Choccy Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pablo’s Journey is an action packed, side-scrolling, hack and slash adventure about Pablo, a kebab chef taking on the galaxy’s worst culinary thieves. Rescue chefs, recover spices and gather recipes to prove once and for all that you should never steal a chef's secret sauce.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.2%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Co-op 12.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%
- #39 Broforce
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 61,042 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26%, Co-op 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Platformer 9.9%
- #40 Heave Ho
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,608 reviews2019
Dev: Le Cartel StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Heave Ho is a riotous multiplayer party game for up to four players in couch co-op and versus play, or online with Steam Remote Play. Reach out, get a grip, and swing to victory — or meet your messy end!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.6%, 4 Player Local 24.4%, Co-op 17.5%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Platformer 5.4%
- #41 BattleCrypt Bombers
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Narfox LLC
Windows
BattleCrypt Bombers is a pixel-packed arena combat game for up to four local players. Collect and lob bombs but be careful - explosions set off chain reactions that are deadly to everyone! Play competitively or cooperatively across two different game modes.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.5%, 4 Player Local 22.3%, Co-op 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #42 SENTIENT STEEL
72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Etcher
Windows · Mac
SENTIENT STEEL is a fast-paced 2.5D action-platformer for up to two players. Fight back against a rogue Artificial Intelligence, avoiding the growths of its synthetic infection, and destroying its fearsome Machines.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.4%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Co-op 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%
- #43 Glitchrunners
73% matchMostly Negative20% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Torque StudiosPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac
Chaotic, five player mayhem takes over in Glitchrunners – a local multiplayer experience like no other.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34%, 4 Player Local 26.1%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Action 6.1%, Indie 4.4%
- #44 Castle Crashers®
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 140,917 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, 4 Player Local 20.1%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Co-op 12.8%, Multiplayer 7.7%
- #45 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
71% matchMixed45% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. Joe to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.1%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Co-op 15.9%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #46 The Expendabros
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,263 reviews2014
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.8%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Co-op 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Platformer 7.6%
- #47 Holo X Break
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,653 reviews2024
Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.8%, 4 Player Local 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #48 Urban Justice
71% matchMixed52% of 31 reviews2019
Dev: Evil Bunneh
Windows · Mac
Urban Justice is a side scroller fighting game inspired by the genre's classics like Final Fight and Streets of Rage. The game offers a fast paced, casual gameplay that puts players in Riverden, a city being torn apart by gangs, hooligans and corrupted government.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Co-op 9.5%, Action 8.5%
- #49 SLAVFIGHT
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SlavDevPub: My mom
Windows
Just another couch PvP/co-op game where you can **** your friends with a bazooka (it's a different word, get your mind out of the gutter 🙄). Oh, and if you hate your friends, there's a solo campaign as well!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.1%, 4 Player Local 15.3%, Co-op 13.2%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Multiplayer 9%
- #50 Jumanji: Wild Adventures
69% matchMixed69% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore Jumanji’s lost world of dangerous beasts and secret treasures.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.8%, 4 Player Local 20.5%, Co-op 15.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #51 Stitchlings
67% matchVery Positive93% of 605 reviews2026
Dev: Studio WoolworksPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Play solo, or grab a friend and embark on a bite-sized co-op combat adventure fighting toy monsters, picking them apart, while you stitch together your uniquely customized Stitchlings!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.9%, Local Co-Op 31.9%, Co-op 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7%, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #52 BrambleLash
70% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Bytesprite
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BrambleLash is a spritely local multiplayer co-opetition with team swapping action. Enchanted sprites tether together to defeat slimey hordes, whilst plotting the demise of their teammates to get ahead. Connect, co-operate or betray to win!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.7%, Local Co-Op 25.8%, Co-op 13.4%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 9.6%
- #53 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,006 reviews2018
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.4%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Co-op 8.1%, Action 4.2%
- #54 Bass Monkey
68% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2022
Dev: Jacob Weersing
Windows
Bass Monkey is a free Hack and Slash arcade game. Up to 4 friends can compete (or co-operate!) in this short, low-stress, musical platformer. Collect bananas, smack away hamsters, and try to get on the high score leaderboards as you battle through a 5 song EP.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23%, 4 Player Local 15.9%, Co-op 13.8%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #55 Super Double Dragon
68% matchMixed69% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: I.T.L.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
Super Double Dragon rises again! Now with new features such as customizable wallpapers and speed options!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Co-op 9.9%, Action 7.5%
- #56 Charlie Murder
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,959 reviews2017
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.6%, 4 Player Local 14%, Co-op 13%, Local Co-Op 7.1%, Side Scroller 5.8%
- #57 Absolum
64% matchVery Positive92% of 10,792 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.1%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Co-op 10.5%, Side Scroller 6.8%, Multiplayer 5.3%
- #58 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.6 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 34.1%, Local Co-Op 23%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Co-op 5.5%
- #59 Ruins Of Mitriom
66% matchVery Positive94% of 105 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel-Archipel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the continent in search of Mitriom, ancient energy crystals to power the various improvements of your caravan (Skills, Bonus, Cannon on the caravan etc). Dynamically manage your resources to adapt your skills according to the situation.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, 4 Player Local 19.2%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Co-op 10%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #60 PoopSentai
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Queen's Chapel Entertainment
Windows
Protect the mission : It's The Oranger destiny! This is a Retro Pixel side-scrolling action game. Choose your fighter, choose your level freely! Defeat the Kaijin and protect the important mission! It’s up to you to ensure everything goes smoothly. Go, go, Oranger !
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%