- #1 Dungeon Heroes
97% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Team Friendship
Windows
Explore and fight your way through randomly generated dungeons in this action-packed local co-op multiplayer dungeon crawler!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 26%, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, 3D 3.2%
- #2 Techbrawlogy: Into the RoboDome
96% 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 34.3%, 4 Player Local 31.2%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Action 6.5%, Third Person 4.3%
- #3 Castle Crashers®
96% 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 28.1%, 4 Player Local 23.2%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Medieval 2.6%
- #4 Stitchlings
95% matchVery Positive97% of 140 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%, Local Co-Op 27.7%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action 3.3%, Family Friendly 3.2%
- #5 Streets of Red : Devil's Dare Deluxe
94% 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 31.1%, 4 Player Local 25.8%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Action 5.7%
- #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 52.6%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, 4 Player Local 16.5%, Action 7.1%, Indie 2.2%
- #7 One in a Krillion
92% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Beverly KrillsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Prepare for deep-sea action! Lead swarms of krill against predators looking for their next meal. Utilize the strength of a krillion krill to swat away your enemies. With hammers, scissors, and more unique construct abilities, master the way of the krill and lay claim to your home.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36%, Hack and Slash 32.6%, Third Person 8%, Family Friendly 5.9%, Linear 5.4%
- #8 Glitchrunners
93% 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 35.1%, 4 Player Local 32.1%, Local Co-Op 24.3%, Action 6.3%, Indie 2.2%
- #9 Kulipari: United
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Outlook Company Digital
Windows
Unleash your inner warrior in this high-octane 3D Beat 'Em Up! Team up with friends in 4-player local or online co-op to defend the Amphibilands. Master unique combat styles, dodge deadly hazards, and battle the Scorpion Army in a cinematic adventure expanding the Kulipari saga.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.6%, 4 Player Local 25.3%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Family Friendly 7.3%
- #10 Wicked Brawler
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jeff
Windows
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 39.2%, Hack and Slash 35.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Action 5.3%, 3D 4.5%
- #11 HeartWood
90% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Cult IvatorsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Play as a young druid set to purify the wilting Ancient tree to save the forest’s life force. With your staff in hand, use and gain new magical plants to help fight against the hordes of creatures. Will you restore the Ancient tree’s power, or die trying?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Hack and Slash 32.8%, Third Person 7.5%, Family Friendly 7%, Linear 5.8%
- #12 Satarichi: Heroes De Caelum
89% 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 30.2%, 4 Player Local 24.1%, Local Co-Op 21%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action 3.7%
- #13 Highrise
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INTERLOCKE
Windows
Experience intense hack & slash combat in a fantastical, cyberpunk world for up to four players in online co-op. Choose your Renegade, take them into battle & customize your abilities, evolving into destructive new forms to tear down the Baron’s empire.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 30.2%, Local Co-Op 30%, Beat 'em up 25.7%, Action 5%, 3D 3.6%
- #14 Zombie Vikings
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: Zoink Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
From the creators of indie smash hit Stick It to The Man! comes a new one to four-player co-op stab-you-in-the-gut-a-thon. Embark on a dead funny adventure with the Zombie Vikings. A putrid posse sent on a mission through the most epic of worlds to retrieve Odin’s lost eye.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.3%, Local Co-Op 27.8%, 4 Player Local 18.4%, Action 7.3%, Zombies 7.1%
- #15 Ronin's Run
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Patrick LebonPub: Timelike Games
Windows
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 42.5%, Hack and Slash 30.9%, Action 8.4%, Third Person 6.7%, 3D 4.9%
- #16 Slaughter Cats
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jilted Generation Productions
Windows
Slaughter Cats is a brutal 1 - 4 player 3D side scrolling beat'em up platformer combining the chaotic fun of beat'em ups and the skillful precision of classic platformers. Slaughter your enemies in single player, local or online co-op or PVP with up to 4 players in Arcade, Deathmatch or Horde.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.8%, 4 Player Local 23.2%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action 2.7%
- #17 Die for Valhalla!
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 142 reviews2018
Dev: Monster Couch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the land of Vikings a monstrous portal has opened. The Great Old One is plotting to take over the world. Chaos spreads far and wide... and the party's just getting started! Novice Valkyries along with their new mysterious friend set out to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.8%, 4 Player Local 23.6%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Action 3.3%
- #18 Baghead
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TwoCool Studios
Windows
Whether you're a casual player looking for a laugh or a competitive gamer hungry for action, Baghead delivers endless fun, unforgettable moments, and a unique twist on the classic capture-the-flag experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Hack and Slash 29.3%, Third Person 7.5%, Family Friendly 7%, Cute 5.9%
- #19 Dungeons and Undead
86% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Alejandro Munilla
Windows · Linux
INDIE FANTASY LOCAL MULTIPLAYER GAME FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, SET UP ON THE WORLD OF ETERNALIA Two games in one; Classic Arcade mode and First Person Medieval Shooter. Gather your party and venture forth, or play solo and venture forth too!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.5%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Local Co-Op 21.9%, 4 Player Local 12%, Family Friendly 9%
- #20 KEEPERS 1477
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BERZAH GAMES A.Ş.
Windows
The classic beat em up game is now here with the medieval Ottoman theme, with 3d environment and unique features offered by the unreal engine and its physics engine, magnificent illustrative drawings! Dash towards the zombies, fight with your own combinations and save the capital from zombies!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.5%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Medieval 6.6%, Zombies 6.2%, Action 5.4%
- #21 Clan N
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 45 reviews2020
Dev: Creamative
Windows
Fight alone or with your friends, master the art of battle and bring peace back to the land in this arcade inspired epic brawler!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Hack and Slash 22.8%, 4 Player Local 22.7%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Action 3.6%
- #22 Bass Monkey
82% 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: Hack and Slash 27.4%, Local Co-Op 23.5%, 4 Player Local 20.7%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Action 4.4%
- #23 Glitchers: Hack 'em Up
81% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: PushStart Studio
Windows
Fight and Hack enemies in this casual beat ‘em up fantasy game with a puzzle twist.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.5%, Hack and Slash 34.7%, Adventure 4.7%, Fantasy 3.9%, Casual 3%
- #24 Arson and Plunder: Unleashed
82% matchMixed47% of 127 reviews2015
Dev: Chainsaw Syndicate
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arson & Plunder is a 2D arcade/beat'em up adventure based on the genre classics of the 90's. The classic gameplay has been brought up to speed with the latest developments and trends! In typical beat'em up style, playing an orc or elf you wade through hordes of enemies out to kill you.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.2%, Local Co-Op 34.5%, Action 9.2%, Indie 4.1%
- #25 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
81% 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 48.1%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, 4 Player Local 10.9%, Cute 5.8%
- #26 Ruins Of Mitriom
79% matchVery Positive95% of 101 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 29.6%, 4 Player Local 24.5%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Action 2.5%
- #27 Kemono Heroes
78% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Mad Gear GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Dash, slash, and relive the golden age of couch co-op! Kemono Heroes blends run ‘n gun action with fast-paced ninja combat and 16-bit arcade vibes. Play solo or team up with friends for a wild adventure full of unlockable weapons, epic battles, and nonstop fun!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, 4 Player Local 28.1%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 1.9%
- #28 Rise of the Funkys
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Ideal Games
Windows
A side scrolling beat 'em up game where you control 4 characters with unique combat mechanics. Make your way through 6 stages of this crime-ridden world, where random events happen to spice up the combat experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.2%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, 4 Player Local 9.8%, Linear 5.5%
- #29 Crate Wars
80% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Crevice Studios
Windows
Crate Wars is a chaotic couch co-op game for one to four players. Working alone or in a team with your fellows, you must push crates to defeat monstrous enemies crawling over colorful boards.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 30.1%, Beat 'em up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 22%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Action 3.8%
- #30 Bullion - The Curse of the Cut-Throat Cattle
78% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Leda Entertainment
Windows
A frantic brawler for 1-4 players with a cast of bovine buccaneers and a unique blend of PvP and co-op gameplay: grab the most loot and stab your friends.... but be sure to keep at least one crewmate alive as you battle to become the sole survivor of the Curse of the Cut-Throat Cattle!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 25.2%, Beat 'em up 24%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Family Friendly 8.6%
- #31 Sweet Tooth
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Blind Eye Studios, LLC
Windows
In Sweet Tooth, become a young trick-or-treater armed with a magical sword, and defend the neighborhood from candy-stealing monsters! Fight off waves of enemies in this action-packed 3D melee horde mode with a unique polygonal art style.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Third Person 7.3%, Action 4.8%
- #32 Shank 2
77% 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 53.6%, Local Co-Op 22.6%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 1.8%
- #33 Ghost Gang
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noodle Brain Studios
Windows
Ghost Gang is a co-op beat’em up where you play as a ghost in a small town. Your power of possession is your greatest weapon against evil spirits taking over the town's residents. Use it to your advantage and save the town in your own way!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.6%, Hack and Slash 28.6%, Local Co-Op 7%, Action 6.1%, Casual 4.5%
- #34 Farewell to my Playground
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sloped Armour Games
Windows
A short atmospheric 2D beat 'em up about memory, friendship, and farewell, featuring pixel-art visuals, fast-paced combat, and a heartfelt journey through a school shaped by nostalgia.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48%, Hack and Slash 33.5%, Action 7%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Adventure 2.1%
- #35 Big Helmet Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,050 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Local Co-Op 22.7%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Linear 5.8%
- #36 Foul Play
76% 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 56.1%, Local Co-Op 30.4%, Action 5.7%, Casual 3.9%, Adventure 2%
- #37 Wobble Warriors
75% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Gob & Co.
Windows
Wobble Warriors is a 1-4 player ragdoll fighting couch co-op game. In this dungeon crawler, you and your friends play as some wobbly dragons on a mission to conquer the goblins who stole your gold. Jump, dash, ground pound, and bonk your way to victory by clearing each room.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.9%, Local Co-Op 23.7%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Action 4%
- #38 Brigands
73% matchMostly Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Simon RinfretPub: Azooloom
Windows
Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 27.8%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Local Co-Op 16%, Medieval 6.2%
- #39 King of Wukong
71% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: CDIS Lab.Pub: CDIS
Windows
In your absence, the enemy king has taken over the entire country. He awaits you for the final duel. To return everything to its former state, you need to travel back in time.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.9%, Hack and Slash 30%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 6.6%, Adventure 4.3%
- #40 The Blobs Fight
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: SkyPyre Studios
Windows
The Blobs Fight is a silly, local multiplayer, arena party game where you play as blob creatures. Attacking knocks pieces off others, and collect those pieces to get bigger. The bigger you are, the more damage you do, but the slower you move. Play across a variety of PvP and PvE modes and maps!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.5%, 4 Player Local 28.9%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Cute 5.1%, Third Person 4.3%
- #41 For All Our Souls
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shrimp Made Games
Windows
Kill Death Herself in this grimdark, 3rd Person beat-em-up. Explore your powers as you kill your way through hordes of enemies and gods.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.5%, Hack and Slash 29.4%, Action 8.4%, Third Person 6.2%, Linear 4.8%
- #42 Snack Attack
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tyler Miller
Windows
Jump into traffic as your favorite animal and compete for dropped food! Dodge speeding cars, mash buttons to devour snacks hungry-hippos style, and fight to keep your stash. Find new friends hidden in each map. Fast-paced local multiplayer with simple controls that anyone can pick up and enjoy.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 48.4%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Family Friendly 14%, Action 7.1%, Cute 6.3%
- #43 Sacred Citadel
72% 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 55.6%, Local Co-Op 26.7%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Action 7.9%, Fantasy 1.2%
- #44 Project PULSE
71% matchMixed44% of 32 reviews2022
Dev: Jellyfrog Digital
Windows
A co-op rhythm action game taking the rhythm elements of combat and pulling them into a thematic world. Play with your friends as characters that represent Melody, Bass, Harmony, and Percussion. Fight your way through your city and complete missions to build different musical weapons!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, 4 Player Local 23.3%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Third Person 5.6%
- #45 Bombo Rumble
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BALANDRA S.A.S
Windows
Bombo Rumble is a 4 player local - multiplayer game where you throw bombs with physics at your foes. Explore randomized dungeons in Adventure mode in Co-op or fight in Battle Mode in 12 different arenas, use a variety of weapons and power ups to blast away your friends or play against Bots.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.2%, Hack and Slash 32.6%, 4 Player Local 11.5%, Family Friendly 5.3%, 3D 4.3%
- #46 Shakes on a Plane
71% matchMixed68% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: Huu GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Shakes on a Plane is a chaotic co-op shaking game for one to four players. Flying on various planes with your flight crew, serve up a variety of tasty shakes, burgers, fries and many more dishes before the plane lands on the airport and your passengers rate your services.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 42.1%, Local Co-Op 30.1%, Family Friendly 15.3%, Action 5.6%, Casual 4%
- #47 Ghost Puncher
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Green Cube Games
Windows
This is a beat'em up with influences from Guardian Heroes and Little Fighters 2, 3D hand-drawn environments, with anime-style characters and music composed exclusively for the game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.8%, Hack and Slash 28.5%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Action 6.5%, Indie 0.9%
- #48 Lilith
69% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Jean Davalos
Windows
Do you enjoy non-stop, high-intensity, combat while fighting hordes of enemies? Come play Lilith and find yourself engulfed in this experience!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46%, Hack and Slash 31.8%, Action 6.8%, Third Person 4.1%, Fantasy 3.7%
- #49 Full Metal Furies
69% 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 36.2%, 4 Player Local 29.3%, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 2.1%
- #50 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
70% 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 55%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, 4 Player Local 16.7%, Action 4.1%, Fantasy 1.9%
- #51 Wendigo Blue
67% matchVery Positive91% of 137 reviews2025
Dev: EndlessFluff
Windows
Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.8%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, 4 Player Local 15.1%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Action 6%
- #52 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
68% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Four Fats
Windows · Mac
A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, 4 Player Local 17.3%, Medieval 5.3%
- #53 Dimachaerus
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Gigantic G
Windows
Dimachaerus is a Hack'n Slash game in which you have to face hordes of enemies using weapons found in the scenario, use different weapons and make different combos to defeat the zombies that have dominated the kingdom, but be careful too you're fragile like an undead.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.3%, Hack and Slash 30.4%, Third Person 7.5%, Linear 6.5%, Zombies 4.5%
- #54 Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦
68% matchMixed68% of 154 reviews2014
Dev: Secret Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Devil's Dare is bloody a smash up parody of everything from the 90s, pitting the manliest video game heroes against the badest monsters from your favorite horror movies. It's the final result of what would happen if everyone from that decade came together to create a baby, a baby that just so happens to grow up to be a beat'em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.3%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Action 9.1%, Casual 6.9%, Adventure 3.4%
- #55 One Monke
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Christohper ClarkPub: Christopher Clark
Windows
Be the Monke. Beat the humans in frenetic fast paced beat-em up action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.2%, Hack and Slash 35.6%, Third Person 6.3%, Linear 5.1%, Action 4.6%
- #56 Heroes of Agora
67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: ZabuzaMomochiPro
Windows
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 45%, Hack and Slash 33.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 9.5%, Combat 2%
- #57 Chibi Knight Classic
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PestoForce
Windows · Mac · Linux
3 beasts have ravaged the land of Oukoku, legend tells of a small knight who will save the kingdom. Re-live this classic Flash RPG platforming hack and slash beat 'em up adventure for free here on Steam! Lovingly-crafted by dad and 4 year old daughter (who also stars as voice actress!)
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.2%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Medieval 6.8%, Cute 4.4%
- #58 Clown2Beat
67% matchMixed66% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Rodrigo Banzato
Windows
You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.8%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Third Person 8.2%, Family Friendly 7%, Cute 4.9%
- #59 Chronoclysm
68% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2015
Dev: Zed-ex
Windows · Linux
A time paradox battle arena. Up to four mixed local / online players compete for victory while round after round their time compresses. Chaos and hilarity abound as rounds pile up, weaving time and players together.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 49.1%, Local Co-Op 35.1%, Action 11.6%, Indie 4.2%