
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.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Beat 'em up, Action, Arcade, Singleplayer.

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.

Jash Retro
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!

Lords Of Heck
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.
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 35.5%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 9.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%
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 33.4%, Hack and Slash 22%, 2.5D 14.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Medieval 6.1%
Relive the era of beat 'em ups in a new legend! Wield your sword as Arthur or Lancelot and fight side by side in epic battles inspired by the classic Golden Axe, now in 3D with pixelated 2.5D graphics and full of retro action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2.5D 10.8%, Swordplay 10.4%
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 35.9%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Arcade 13%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action 9.3%
A story-driven action RPG set in medieval Ottoman Istanbul, featuring authentic Ottoman and Turkish miniature art. Explore the city, complete quests, master brutal melee combat, cast powerful spells, discover hidden secrets, and battle hordes of undead and demons to protect the capital.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.4%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Medieval 13.3%, 2.5D 10.1%, Combat 6.7%
"Sura" is a fantasy of the East as the background, the main fight horizontal board chopping game. You must stop the tide of monsters about to invade Sanctuary......
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, 2.5D 17.3%, Swordplay 15.8%, Arcade 12.8%
A collection of seven retro beat 'em ups with enhanced features like rewind, cheats, screen filters, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 13.4%, Action 8.7%, 1990's 8.5%
A retro pixel-art medieval beat ’em up about a forgotten knight, a very long journey, and an unreasonable amount of trouble. Fight, jump, grab, throw and dash your way across an absurd kingdom where bureaucracy, bad decisions and unnecessary adventures are everywhere.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Medieval 9%, Action 7.9%
Swing your greatsword and hold your point! Only you can effortlessly and endlessly fend off armies of Oranges! There is no one else up to the task!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.4%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11%, Swordplay 9.6%
A fast-paced and violent action game with light rpg-elements, inspired by an old Amiga classic. Fight monsters inspired by Japanese folklore, earn experience and money, upgrade your character, and take on more challenges. Play solo, or with up to four players in hotseat or online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.9%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, 2.5D 13.3%, Swordplay 11.9%, Arcade 9.5%
Clobber the Castle Crashers! Princess Paladin is a 2D action game where you fight to remove uninvited houseguests. Follow Princess Nala as she uses all the magic at her disposal (and a giant club) to empty out her castle and regain her peace and quiet.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, 2.5D 11.2%, Arcade 10.8%
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 32.4%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.6%
An indie action RPG set in a fantasy world. Experience a deep storyline and immersive action featuring beautiful characters and environments!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.5%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Medieval 6.6%
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 36.2%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 6.8%
A 2.5D scrolling Beat them up game. The combination of classical hardcore and modern pop, free combination of various skill programs and props plug-ins. Support Online Multyplayer, experience the innovative mode of "cooperation and competition".
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Arcade 12.5%, 2.5D 11.6%, Side Scroller 9.6%
Umbrella Girl is a 2D belt-scroll action adventure game. You can enjoy various actions through the character's type transformation, and become the main character to free citizens from acid rain.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.6%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, 2.5D 16.6%, Action 11.7%, Combat 4.6%
Embark on a thrilling 3D arcade action-platformer adventure in Teared. Travel through 9 challenging levels filled with epic bosses and a variety of deadly creatures. Are you ready for this epic journey?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Retro 15.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Beat 'em up 12%
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 54%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Arcade 13%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
The Knight was yanked out of bed and hurled into the craziest beat 'em up adventure! Help him complete his quest and get back home. Slash through hordes of enemies, defeat bosses, and take their unique weapons with special effects.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.5%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Swordplay 9%
A story-driven retro beat ’em up where you battle across a mysterious island to uncover its secrets and search for your lost father. Fight solo or in local co-op, unlock new abilities, and restore balance in a world shaped by ancient power.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2.5D 12.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 8.3%
Sanguine Canvas is a beat-em-up. You walk a road through four canvases. Enemies come down the lane. You hit them until they become gold. Use the gold to buy characters directly from the shop, or play the lottery to unlock hidden characters, one secret level, and downloadable soundtrack songs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.8%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Join Seph, Malakh, and Arkho in Infinite Heroes, a fast-paced arcade beat 'em up! Fight through hordes of corrupted machines, master unique character combat skills, and defeat powerful bosses to save the world from total virus corruption.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Retro 14.3%, Action 13.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
A side-scrolling beat 'em up steeped in British grit and dark comedy. Three fighters. Seven stages. Countless wheelie bins. Familiar energy blasts. One mission: take the trash out. Take down a corrupt police force and whatever has commandeered them for their own ends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.7%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, 2.5D 14%, 1990's 11.9%, Retro 11.1%
A 3D side-scrolling Beat ‘em up set in Feudal Japan inspired by classic arcade games and samurai films. As rōnin Sen Takashi you have to avenge the death of your master killed during a raid on your quiet farming village.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.2%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action 11.2%, Medieval 9.5%, Stylized 7.1%
BumSlayer is a fast-paced hack’n’slash - action arena brawler where only the toughest survive. Fight through stages, facing waves of dirty street bums and powerful bosses that stand in your way.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 6.8%, Action 6.3%
Beach Knights is a 4-player co-op action game. Choose a unique class to battle waves of enemies and take on a climactic boss fight. The Beach King has sent you and your friends as the royal protectors of the coast to work together and slay the beast before it reaches the shore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Medieval 9.1%, Action 8%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 63.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 9.6%, Action 5.6%, 1990's 5.1%
A short, arcade-style throw back to the beat 'em ups of the early 90's. Use the money you beat out of wealthy criminals to charge your power attacks while attempting to find the mastermind behind the criminal racket taking over your city.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2.5D 13.5%, Action 9.7%, 1990's 7.2%
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 40.9%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.6%, Retro 7.4%
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 39%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 13%, Action 9%
Dive into an explosive new RWBY adventure! Instantly switch between Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, and use their weapons and Semblances to battle a mysterious new threat in this in-canon story set during RWBY Volume 7! Featuring a new song by Jeff Williams with vocals by Casey Lee Williams!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.6%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2.5D 14.3%, Action 7%
Very basic multiplayer online PvP combat arena third person fighting game featuring both ranged and melee style combat with a large roster of playable characters and a choice of three different arenas.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.3%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Swordplay 16.6%, Action 11.7%, Combat 4.7%
Side Quest tells the fun story about a chef that becomes hero and sees himself having to fulfill a mission that a suspicious wizard trusts to him. Meanwhile, a young and punchy villain struggles to keep him from finishing this journey full with action, hordes of enemies and even a legendary knight.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.4%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, 2.5D 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Medieval 6.1%
Choose your barbarian character to hack and slash many beasts. Swords and magic will fight alongside you against the beasts to free the kingdom.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Swordplay 12.7%, Retro 9.9%, Medieval 9.8%
Face endless hordes of fierce and powerful invaders. Fight, gain experience, evolve and become stronger to protect the queen.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Arcade 13%, Swordplay 7.9%
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 31.6%, Hack and Slash 19%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 9.3%, 1990's 7.6%
Humans broke the world. The appliances are taking it back. A retro 2D beat-em-up starring TOAST-R, VAXX, KETTLE and FRIDGEMAN - sentient kitchen heroes punching, vacuuming and steam-blasting through a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Saturday-morning cartoon meets couch co-op chaos.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.6%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 14.6%, 1990's 9.2%, Action 8.9%
Reddish is a 3D sidescroller platformer with a lot of challenge levels and exploration possibilities. Each level has a different types of combat and situations, also the world map is highly explorable and hide dungeons. Some gameplay aspects are heavily influenced by SNES platformer classics.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.8%, 2.5D 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Action 5.3%
The curse drains your life with every passing second. The only cure is blood. Charge into the horde, gather them, and tear them apart to drink deep. In GraveFeast, low health isn't a reason to run. It's a reason to go deeper.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Swordplay 8.1%, Action 6.5%
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 35.5%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2.5D 11.8%, Combat 5.7%
Vegelypse is a hand-painted 2.5D beat 'em up with roguelite twists. Join the Hard Rock Cacti Band, master brutal combos, and crush hordes of vicious mutant fruits and vegetables in a chaotic fight to save the city! The Vegelypse has begun!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.8%, 2.5D 18.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Retro 12.9%, Action 5.3%
Become the Mexican Ninja and fight to take back Nuevo Tokyo, where Narcos and Yakuzas have fused into the ruthless Narkuzas. Master slick combos, unleash outrageous Mexican Jutsus and craft deadly builds in this fast, chaotic 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, 2.5D 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Arcade 8.3%
Fight friends and monsters together in this frenetic twin-stick, one-hit, friendship-ruining party multiplayer action game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.5%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Medieval 10%, Retro 8.4%
Slash and Dash through your enemies in this pixel-art, hack and slash, controlled with a single button! Cut through the city, break into its heart and descend to its depths.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.5%, Hack and Slash 31%, Arcade 9.9%, Combat 7.8%, Action 7.6%
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 37.4%, 2.5D 16.7%, 1990's 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Retro 9.1%
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 60%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Arcade 8.8%, 1990's 8.1%, Retro 8%
Kick tail with tail! Join Rose, the scrappy fishing village girl turned half-dragon hero for some high-impact fantasy beat-em-up action. Kick, slam, tackle, spit fire, tail slap, and throw whatever and whoever you get your claws on to a groovy surf rock soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 9%
BladeFall is a fast-paced hack-and-slash game featuring fluid melee combat, 2.5D movement, and challenging battles against varied enemies and powerful bosses. Master timing and skill-based attacks as you fight through an evolving system built to test your abilities.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2.5D 16.3%, Action 5.3%
Maiden Cops is a Beat'em Up full of classic, arcade-style action and ass kicking. Choose among the gorgeous Maiden Cops policewomen, tackle crime in Maiden City and enjoy premium-level pixel art and a breathtaking soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, 2.5D 13%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Retro 11.3%
In this infinite side-scroll runner play as different raiders, run and jump across areas. Pillage gold from either your enemies or chests across your journey to upgradeabilities or unlock new charecters.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.5%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Medieval 11.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 7.8%
A hack and slash game set in a fantasy world where you take control of a fierce female protagonist to fight off waves of peasants and orcs. Break boxes and chairs over their heads. Make use of many weapons with unique move sets to leave a trail of blood and broken furniture.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.6%, Hack and Slash 30.2%, Medieval 8.1%, Action 7.8%, Stylized 5.5%
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 46.9%, Hack and Slash 31%, Retro 11.6%, Action 9.6%, Singleplayer 1%
You got a long way, full of dangers and bloody battles with adepts of an ancient cult. Find out who is responsible for the deaths of your husband and son, and bring them duly punishment!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.6%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Action 11.7%, Medieval 11.4%, Linear 4.9%
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 47.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Action 12.6%, Retro 8.5%
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 35.8%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Swordplay 14%, 1990's 4.8%
House of Pain is a brutal hack and slash platformer. Battle hordes of twisted gore-encrusted mutant enemies. Explore, fight and wield deadly weapons such as the chainsaw, axe, machete and flame thrower. Avoid deadly traps while surviving the terror legions of twisted monsters and huge creatures.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.9%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 10.8%
Monster Run is a dark fantasy beat’em up with roguelite elements. Fight as a giant monster cat protecting your home forest. Destroy massive armies of human soldiers and their allies. Evolve your attacks, master non-human tactics, and discover the joy of breathing fire.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.2%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, 2.5D 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Medieval 10%
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 22.8%, Retro 21.6%, Arcade 16.6%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Medieval 11.5%
Take to the streets solo or with a partner in this fast paced, high-impact arcade beat ’em up. Takeover returns with refined gameplay, upgraded visuals and a pulse-pounding new soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.9%, 2.5D 14.8%, 1990's 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 9.4%
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.6%, Nostalgia 20% ★, Retro 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 1990's 10.1%