- #1 Streets of Rage 4
97% matchVery Positive92% of 19,149 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.9%, Fighting 16.1% ★, Side Scroller 9.1%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for modern beat-em-ups, offering fluid combat and a vibrant aesthetic that honors the genre's roots.
- #2 Double Dragon: Neon
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,539 reviews2014
Dev: WayForwardPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.6%, 1980s 19.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Arcade 7.7%, Retro 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the campy, neon-soaked 1980s aesthetic and over-the-top humor found in the seed game.
- #3 Fight'N Rage
96% matchVery Positive91% of 3,147 reviews2017
Dev: sebagamesdev
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.2%, Fighting 14.3% ★, Side Scroller 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features deep, responsive combat mechanics that feel like a refined evolution of classic arcade beat-em-ups.
- #4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
95% matchVery Positive94% of 14,426 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.5%, Side Scroller 21%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, 2D 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This modern masterpiece delivers the ultimate arcade-style beat-em-up experience with polished pixel art and satisfying combat.
- #5 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,506 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 54.9%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Arcade 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a distinct, stylish pixel-art aesthetic with fast-paced, arcade-inspired brawling mechanics.
- #6 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,971 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 48.3%, Retro 12%, 2D Fighter 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the humorous, slapstick tone and classic arcade beat-em-up structure found in the seed game.
- #7 HUNTDOWN
92% matchVery Positive95% of 4,182 reviews2021
Dev: Easy Trigger GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, 1980s 21.9%, Retro 14%, Arcade 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly replicates the gritty 80s action movie vibe with fast-paced, side-scrolling arcade gameplay.
- #8 Broforce
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,389 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.1 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: Side Scroller 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Retro 11.6%, Gore 11.1%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: It matches the explosive, satirical, and over-the-top action tone that makes the seed game so memorable.
- #9 99Vidas
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 641 reviews2016
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"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 27%, 1980s 17.1%, Fighting 13.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.7%, Retro 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, retro-inspired beat-em-up that captures the spirit of 90s arcade classics.
- #10 Blazing Chrome
90% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Retro 21.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Difficult 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane run-and-gun experience that feels like a classic 80s arcade cabinet brought to life.
- #11 Mother Russia Bleeds
89% matchVery Positive87% of 5,329 reviews2016
Dev: Le Cartel StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.8%, Gore 18%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 8.1%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers visceral, high-intensity beat-em-up action with a gritty, pixelated style that feels appropriately intense.
- #12 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 60.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 10.4%, Side Scroller 5%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the essential foundation of the genre that inspired the design and feel of the seed game.
- #13 One Finger Death Punch 2
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,478 reviews2019
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.9%, 2D Fighter 13.4%, Gore 9.5%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the same rhythmic, high-speed combat intensity that makes the seed game's action so addictive.
- #14 The TakeOver
87% matchVery Positive84% of 1,142 reviews2019
Dev: Pelikan13
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 50.6%, Fighting 10.8% ★, Side Scroller 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Retro 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features modern, high-definition visuals while maintaining the classic side-scrolling beat-em-up formula.
- #15 Final Vendetta
86% matchVery Positive80% of 507 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.5%, Fighting 12.1% ★, 2D Fighter 11.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Side Scroller 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, no-nonsense beat-em-up that feels like a direct evolution of 80s arcade titles.
- #16 Mayhem Brawler
84% matchVery Positive89% of 839 reviews2021
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Fighting 12.9% ★, Arcade 11.7%, Retro 10%
Why You'll Like It: Combines urban fantasy themes with the classic arcade beat-em-up experience and branching paths.
- #17 Double Dragon Trilogy
86% matchMixed54% of 1,079 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987. Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.1%, Fighting 17.9% ★, Arcade 15%, Retro 12.6%, Side Scroller 6%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection of the series that originally defined the beat-em-up genre for the arcade era.
- #18 Raging Justice
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 160 reviews2018
Dev: MakinGames LtdPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.7%, Fighting 18.3% ★, Side Scroller 12.4%, Retro 11%, Arcade 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, classic-style beat-em-up that emphasizes arcade-style combat and environmental interaction.
- #19 198X
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,131 reviews2019
Dev: Hi-Bit Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.
Why similar: 1980s 28.4%, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Retro 18%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to the 1980s arcade era that perfectly matches the retro aesthetic and nostalgia of the seed game.
- #20 Big Action Mega Fight!
83% matchMostly Positive82% of 376 reviews2016
Dev: Double Stallion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.8%, Fighting 18.7% ★, Comedy 11.1%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, fast-paced beat-em-up that focuses on satisfying combat combos and arcade progression.
- #21 Castle Crashers®
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,432 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 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 52%, Funny 12.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Comedy 8.1%, 2D 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive arcade-style beat-em-up with a unique, humorous art style that emphasizes chaotic fun.
- #22 Gekido Kintaro's Revenge
82% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Naps Team
Windows
A timeless classic
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.5%, Fighting 15% ★, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style 2D beat-em-up that fits well within the retro arcade aesthetic and gameplay style.
- #23 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Interabang Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Play as Jay and Silent Bob in a retro 8-bit sidescrolling brawler solo or with a friend. Pummel enemies with hard-hitting combos, dash attacks, and elbow drops as well as a random assortment of weapons as you battle your way out of the mall and back to the Quickstop.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.2%, Fighting 16.2% ★, 2D Fighter 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Retro 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, retro-styled beat-em-up that leans heavily into comedy and pop culture references.
- #24 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
80% matchVery Positive95% of 767 reviews2020
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Gore 11.1%, Retro 11%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same self-aware, retro-obsessed humor found in the seed game.
- #25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
79% matchVery Positive88% of 980 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, 2D Fighter 21%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 13.9%, 1980s 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A massive archive of the arcade games that defined the beat-em-up genre for a generation.
- #26 Katana ZERO
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,545 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25%, Difficult 18.9%, Retro 14.7%, Gore 14.6%, Action 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its neon-soaked 80s aesthetic and fast-paced, one-hit-kill action mirror the intensity of the seed game.
- #27 Double Dragon IV
81% matchMixed59% of 809 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Retro 17.3%, Action 13%, Fighting 11.8% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic return to the classic mechanics and pixel art of the original series.
- #28 Valfaris
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,694 reviews2019
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Why similar: Gore 20.8%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, heavy-metal-infused action game that captures the over-the-top energy of 80s pop culture.
- #29 Cyber Shadow
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,490 reviews2021
Dev: Aarne "MekaSkull" HunzikerPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
Why similar: Retro 22.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Arcade 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that nails the 80s aesthetic and challenging arcade-style gameplay.
- #30 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Odaclick Game StudioPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Dominate the dojo in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a pixel art beat ‘em up adventure. Grab your friends for local co-op multiplayer and dive into the classic The Karate Kid journey with retro-style gameplay, dynamic combat, and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.2%, 2D Fighter 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 7.6%
- #31 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
77% matchMixed62% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: RelevoPub: Selecta Play
Windows
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, 1980s 15.7%, 2D Fighter 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 11%
- #32 The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
74% matchVery Positive98% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: System 3 Software
Windows
A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.5%, 1980s 23.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 12.6%, Action 5.4%
- #33 Streets of Fury EX
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 850 reviews2015
Dev: Guard Crush
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Fighting 20.3% ★, Side Scroller 12%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%
- #34 One Finger Death Punch
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,332 reviews2014
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.2%, 2D Fighter 27.2%, Fighting 19.6% ★, Action 5.6%, Difficult 4.3%
- #35 Shank
75% matchVery Positive90% of 3,986 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 49.6%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Gore 8.4%, Action 8.1%, 2D 4.9%
- #36 Roar of Revenge
73% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: SEEP
Windows
A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.2%, 1980s 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 5.8%
- #37 Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show
75% matchMixed53% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: Rustic FantasticPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Crisp combat mechanics, challenging arenas, hilarious storyline, and totally addictive and painfully familiar spot-on gameplay. Experience the thrills of fighting your way through the most bizarre villains in the Galaxy and defend the honor of Earth in the space arena!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.5%, Fighting 21.3% ★, Side Scroller 14.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Comedy 7.2%
- #38 Last Slice
73% matchVery Positive91% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Journal Games
Windows
Last Slice is an action brawler where pizza has special abilities! In the campaign you deliver pizzas, and beat up anyone who stands in the way. In multiplayer, fight over the last slice of pizza with up to six people.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Fighting 19.3% ★, 2D Fighter 11.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Funny 6.3%
- #39 Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
70% matchVery Positive83% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Retroware
Windows
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.1%, 1980s 15.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Comedy 8.3%, Retro 7.7%
- #40 Bully Beatdown
73% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Almighty Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
You play a fat kid in school who everyone picks on. Get even with the bullies by beating them up! But be careful not to become one yourself! This story-based comic book style Beat-Em-Up Brawler features Progressive Skill Mastering, 4 Difficulty Settings and tons of stuff to smash!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, Fighting 15.9% ★, 2D Fighter 12.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Retro 6.9%
- #41 Roof Rage
71% matchVery Positive88% of 692 reviews2019
Dev: Early Melon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.
Why similar: Fighting 24.1% ★, 2D Fighter 20.9%, Beat 'em up 17.6%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 8.6%
- #42 Maiden Cops
69% matchVery Positive87% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 32.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #43 Kick-Ass 2
76% matchMostly Negative29% of 350 reviews2014
Dev: Freedom FactoryPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into an exciting, action-packed adventure and relive the incredible scenes from the Hollywood blockbuster “Kick-Ass 2”. Fight countless hordes of enemies! Put on your mask, hone your weapons, and get ready to kick ass!
Why similar: Movie 27.1% ★, Beat 'em up 24.8%, Fighting 17.1% ★, Comedy 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #44 I Am The Hero
72% matchVery Positive82% of 544 reviews2017
Dev: Crazyant
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39%, Fighting 22.6% ★, Side Scroller 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 6.9%
- #45 Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
71% matchVery Positive81% of 613 reviews2021
Dev: Flux GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Choose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progression, real-time character swaps, ultimate attacks, and much more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.9%, Fighting 28.8% ★, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Action 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #46 Volgarr the Viking
72% matchVery Positive81% of 2,445 reviews2013
Dev: Crazy Viking Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
Why similar: Difficult 27.9%, Retro 18.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action 7.8%
- #47 Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,163 reviews2013
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Retroware
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.
Why similar: Difficult 19.3%, Retro 17.6%, Comedy 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #48 Scott Pilgrim EX
66% matchVery Positive86% of 399 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 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 36%, Fighting 19.3% ★, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Funny 7.9%
- #49 Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
70% matchVery Positive90% of 3,592 reviews2013
Dev: General ArcadePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.
Why similar: Retro 28.2%, Gore 24.2%, Comedy 17.4%, Action 12%, Funny 8.7%
- #50 School Hero
68% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Gkoros PolychronisPub: GPoly Games
Windows · Linux
Beat everyone in the school and save your beloved girlfriend in this anime-inspired Beat Em Up game!, as Sakura high calls for a new Hero. Will you answer the call and save her?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Arcade 6.3%
- #51 Retro City Rampage™ DX
69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,419 reviews2014
Dev: Vblank Entertainment, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!
Why similar: 1980s 27.3%, Retro 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Comedy 9.2%, Action 7.8%
- #52 Furi Demake - The Chain
66% matchVery Positive90% of 438 reviews2023
Dev: SylphPub: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #53 Vengeance Hunters
67% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Nalua Studio SLU
Windows
Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, 2D Fighter 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 10%
- #54 Donuts'n'Justice
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
Why similar: 1980s 27.8%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Gore 8.4%
- #55 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
65% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up with the heart of a fighting game, showcasing nostalgic pixel art and the latest cross-platform online multiplayer. Experience the biggest and most expansive entry in the "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds" series to date!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33%, 2D Fighter 19.2%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 9.2%
- #56 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,746 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38%, 2D Fighter 27.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Retro 8.6%, Action 6%
- #57 Superfighters Deluxe
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,466 reviews2018
Dev: MythoLogic Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Gore 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Arcade 10%, Funny 8.6%
- #58 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
67% matchMixed61% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through 4 player local co-op
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37%, 2D Fighter 24.2%, Side Scroller 16%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 7.9%
- #59 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
67% matchVery Positive91% of 3,003 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Why similar: Fighting 47.4% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Arcade 16.5%, Retro 3.9%, Action 3.8%