- #1 Abathor
97% matchVery Positive91% of 363 reviews2024
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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%, Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Co-op 10.6%
- #2 Unruly Heroes
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 950 reviews2019
Dev: Magic Design Studios
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 21.1%, 4 Player Local 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Co-op 9.2%, Side Scroller 6.9%
- #3 Pixel Game Maker Series DRAGON PEAK
96% 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 30.7%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Co-op 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%
- #4 Mage Fort
95% 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 31.1%, 4 Player Local 28.6%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Co-op 11.9%, Action 6.4%
- #5 Full Metal Furies
94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,903 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 26.3%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, 4 Player Local 18.2%, Co-op 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #6 Fist Puncher
94% 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 45.4%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, 4 Player Local 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action 6.2%
- #7 Shank
93% matchVery Positive90% of 4,004 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 36.9%, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 6.8%, Action 5.5%
- #8 Dusty Revenge:Co-Op Edition
92% matchMixed41% of 227 reviews2014
Dev: PD Design Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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%, Local Co-Op 24.1%, Co-op 13.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Action 8.1%
- #9 Servonauts
91% matchVery Positive83% of 52 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 29.8%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Co-op 15.7%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #10 Sacred Citadel
91% matchMixed69% of 1,192 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 41.3%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Co-op 9.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Action 5.9%
- #11 Shank 2
90% matchVery Positive82% of 3,581 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 41.2%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Co-op 8.8%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 6%
- #12 Samurai Brothers
89% matchPositive85% of 20 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 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Co-op 10.4%
- #13 Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures
89% matchMixed70% of 122 reviews2015
Dev: Never Don't Play
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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 19.3%, 4 Player Local 19%, Co-op 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 8.6%
- #14 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,568 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 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 39.4%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Co-op 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #15 Caveman Warriors
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 27.4%, 4 Player Local 20.6%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Co-op 7.8%, Platformer 7.7%
- #16 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
86% matchMixed47% of 166 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 26.6%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Co-op 16.3%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Multiplayer 9.1%
- #17 Stones of the Revenant
86% 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 23.5%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Co-op 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #18 FukTopia
85% matchMostly Negative35% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: PixelArtGames
Windows · Linux
FukTopia is a post apocalyptic beat em up game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, 4 Player Local 17.5%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 9.7%, Action 8%
- #19 King's Blade
83% matchVery Positive88% of 60 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 24.9%, 4 Player Local 18.7%, Local Co-Op 18%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #20 Final Exam
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 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 32.6%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Co-op 15%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 7.1%
- #21 Techbrawlogy: Into the RoboDome
84% 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 32.6%, 4 Player Local 25.2%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Co-op 10.1%, Action 6.2%
- #22 Scott Pilgrim EX
82% matchVery Positive86% of 455 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 27.5%, 4 Player Local 18.6%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Co-op 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #23 Heroes of Mount Dragon
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 47 reviews2025
Dev: RuniQPub: indie.io
Windows
Unleash dragon-morphing powers in this action-packed side-scrolling brawler! Choose from unique heroes, each with their own fighting style. Play couch co-op or online with up to 3 friends. Team up to defeat evil or compete for supremacy. Fun and accessible for all skill levels!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.9%, 4 Player Local 19.9%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, Co-op 11.6%, Side Scroller 11.2%
- #24 Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends
81% matchPositive94% of 31 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 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Co-op 12.1%, Platformer 12%
- #25 Streets of Red : Devil's Dare Deluxe
81% matchVery Positive80% of 255 reviews2019
Dev: Secret Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 29.9%, 4 Player Local 21.2%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Co-op 9.2%, Side Scroller 6.7%
- #26 Abathor - Atlantis Landing
79% matchVery Positive88% of 203 reviews2023
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 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 17.1%, 4 Player Local 13.7%, Co-op 10.5%, Side Scroller 10%, Platformer 9.8%
- #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%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, 4 Player Local 18.4%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #28 Guacamelee! 2
79% matchVery Positive91% of 3,315 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 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 21.1%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, 4 Player Local 15.7%, Co-op 10.1%, Platformer 7.4%
- #29 BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
78% matchVery Positive86% of 3,256 reviews2015
Dev: Frogmind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.5 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 29.2%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Co-op 11.9%, Platformer 10.4%, 4 Player Local 9%
- #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 47.6%, Local Co-Op 28%, Co-op 7.4%, Action 4.8%, Side Scroller 4%
- #31 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 21.9%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Co-op 12.2%, 4 Player Local 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.1%
- #32 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
77% 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 21.2%, Co-op 12.8%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #33 Coffee Crisis
77% 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 27.6%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 10.3%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #34 Broforce
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,525 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 25.8%, Co-op 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Platformer 9.6%
- #35 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,967 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 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 45.6%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, 4 Player Local 11.8%, Co-op 6.9%, Side Scroller 6.7%
- #36 BattleCrypt Bombers
75% 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 23.4%, 4 Player Local 22.2%, Co-op 12.6%, Multiplayer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #37 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 31.8%, Co-op 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #38 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 35.3%, Side Scroller 16.9%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #39 Jumanji: Wild Adventures
73% matchMixed69% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Explore Jumanji’s lost world of dangerous beasts and secret treasures.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, 4 Player Local 20.5%, Co-op 15.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Multiplayer 9.4%
- #40 Pablo's Journey
73% 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 19.5%, Co-op 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #41 Fallen City Brawl
71% matchVery Positive80% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Fallen City StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Co-op 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #42 Heave Ho
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,559 reviews2019
Dev: Le Cartel StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 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: 4 Player Local 24.6%, Local Co-Op 24.4%, Co-op 18.2%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Platformer 5.2%
- #43 The Expendabros
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,242 reviews2014
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 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 27.6%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Co-op 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Platformer 7.4%
- #44 SENTIENT STEEL
70% 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 30.1%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Co-op 10.6%, Platformer 9.4%
- #45 Holo X Break
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,649 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 33.3%, 4 Player Local 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #46 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 33.7%, 4 Player Local 26.3%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Action 6%, Indie 4.5%
- #47 Dawn of the Monsters
70% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2022
Dev: 13AM GamesPub: WayForward
Windows
The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Co-op 12.6%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
- #48 Bass Monkey
70% matchVery Positive92% of 86 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 22.9%, 4 Player Local 15.8%, Co-op 14.1%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%
- #49 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 27.7%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Side Scroller 10%, Co-op 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #50 BrambleLash
71% 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 26.6%, Local Co-Op 25.6%, Co-op 13.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Action 9.3%
- #51 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,978 reviews2018
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 51.8%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Co-op 8.1%, Action 4.2%
- #52 Charlie Murder
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,814 reviews2017
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 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 45.1%, 4 Player Local 14.8%, Co-op 13.7%, Local Co-Op 7.5%, Action 5.1%
- #53 Castle Crashers®
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 137,282 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 28.8%, 4 Player Local 20.4%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Co-op 13.3%, Multiplayer 8%
- #54 Wild Glory
69% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: LAJE Studio
Windows · Linux
In Wild Glory, you fight against your friends to conquer the Coliseum crowd and become the most acclaimed champion!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.8%, 4 Player Local 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action 12.8%, Indie 9.5%
- #55 Super Double Dragon
68% matchMixed69% of 52 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%, Local Co-Op 17%, Side Scroller 14%, Co-op 10.2%, Action 7.4%
- #56 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
67% 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 33.6%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Co-op 5.7%
- #57 Absolum
63% matchVery Positive92% of 9,812 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.2 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 35.9%, Local Co-Op 24.9%, Co-op 10.7%, Side Scroller 6.4%, Multiplayer 5.6%
- #58 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 34.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #59 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
66% matchVery Positive83% of 3,035 reviews2015
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, 4 Player Local 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Side Scroller 7.1%
- #60 Unit 4
67% matchMixed48% of 64 reviews2017
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fast paced platforming action, cooperative gameplay up to 4 players, an elite squad of agents with amazing skills, space travels, exploration, unique missions, fancy characters, incredible fights with huge bosses, trade, minigames and much more!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 32.3%, Local Co-Op 25.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 8.7%