- #1 Streets of Rage 4
97% matchVery Positive92% of 19,422 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.3 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 48.2%, Fighting 16.2% ★, Side Scroller 9.1%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern beat-'em-up that perfectly balances classic arcade mechanics with fluid, contemporary combat.
- #2 Double Dragon: Neon
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,559 reviews2014
Dev: WayForwardPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 3.5 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 48.8%, 1980s 19.7%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Arcade 7.6%, Retro 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the exact same campy, over-the-top 1980s aesthetic and humor found in Kung Fury.
- #3 Fight'N Rage
96% matchVery Positive91% of 3,184 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 32.3%, Fighting 14.5% ★, Side Scroller 11.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Retro 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, fast-paced combat mechanics that appeal to players who enjoy the technical side of arcade brawlers.
- #4 HUNTDOWN
95% matchVery Positive95% of 4,325 reviews2021
Dev: Easy Trigger GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.4 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 24.2%, 1980s 21.9%, Retro 13.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, 80s-inspired arcade action game that delivers the same level of pixel-perfect chaos and style.
- #5 99Vidas
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 645 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 27.1%, 1980s 17.1%, Fighting 13.9% ★, Side Scroller 10.7%, Retro 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled beat-'em-up that leans heavily into the classic arcade tropes and colorful pixel graphics.
- #6 Mother Russia Bleeds
94% matchVery Positive87% of 5,361 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 49.1%, Gore 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 8%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same high-intensity, visceral combat and gritty pixel-art style as the more aggressive side of the genre.
- #7 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,981 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 48.6%, Retro 12%, Arcade 10.6%, 2D Fighter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, slapstick-heavy brawler that shares the same lighthearted, movie-inspired DNA.
- #8 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,590 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.4%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Arcade 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features vibrant pixel art and a nostalgic, pop-culture-heavy tone that mirrors the spirit of the seed game.
- #9 Katana ZERO
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 75,198 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 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 24.8%, Difficult 19.2%, Gore 14.8%, Retro 14.5%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on precision, its neon-drenched aesthetic and lightning-fast action feel right at home with the Kung Fury vibe.
- #10 Final Vendetta
89% matchVery Positive80% of 534 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.0 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 41.1%, Fighting 12% ★, 2D Fighter 11.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Side Scroller 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, no-nonsense arcade brawler that captures the feel of 90s-era side-scrollers.
- #11 Double Dragon Trilogy
91% matchMixed54% of 1,088 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 37.3%, Fighting 18.3% ★, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 12.4%, Side Scroller 6%
Why You'll Like It: A must-play collection for anyone looking to experience the roots of the beat-'em-up genre.
- #12 Mayhem Brawler
89% matchVery Positive89% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 34%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Fighting 13% ★, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An urban fantasy brawler that uses a comic-book aesthetic and branching paths to keep the action fresh.
- #13 Hotline Miami
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 123,420 reviews2012
Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Why similar: 1980s 32.9%, Gore 16.2%, Retro 13.4%, Difficult 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential 80s synth-wave experience, offering fast-paced, stylish violence that matches the seed game's intensity.
- #14 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,444 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 61.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 10.3%, Side Scroller 5%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the essential foundation of the genre, featuring some of the most influential arcade brawlers ever made.
- #15 The TakeOver
86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,175 reviews2019
Dev: Pelikan13
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 49.7%, Fighting 11.6% ★, Side Scroller 9.5%, Arcade 8.2%, Retro 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern tribute to 90s brawlers that focuses on smooth, punchy combat and high-quality pixel art.
- #16 Broforce
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,675 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 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Retro 11.5%, Gore 11.2%, Action 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top action game that satirizes 80s action movies with the same enthusiasm as Kung Fury.
- #17 198X
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,150 reviews2019
Dev: Hi-Bit Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.5 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 28.5%, Beat 'em up 25.1%, Retro 18%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven love letter to the arcade era that perfectly encapsulates the 1980s gaming culture.
- #18 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 789 reviews2020
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 19%, Retro 12.5%, Gore 12.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Arcade 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same kind of self-aware, retro-humor and challenging platforming action.
- #19 One Finger Death Punch
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,334 reviews2014
Dev: Silver Dollar Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 29.1%, 2D Fighter 26.8%, Fighting 19.6% ★, Action 5.6%, Difficult 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Distills the essence of martial arts action into a fast-paced, minimalist experience that feels incredibly satisfying.
- #20 Raging Justice
84% 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%, Fighting 18% ★, Side Scroller 12.1%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, classic-style brawler that emphasizes arcade-style combat and retro visuals.
- #21 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 reviews2020
Dev: Interabang Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
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 22.4%, Fighting 16.4% ★, 2D Fighter 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Retro 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An 8-bit style brawler that relies on humor and simple, effective combat mechanics.
- #22 Roof Rage
80% matchVery Positive88% of 694 reviews2019
Dev: Early Melon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.0 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 24.4% ★, 2D Fighter 20.8%, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Retro 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced 2D combat with a distinct retro feel, perfect for fans of arcade-style fighting.
- #23 Double Dragon IV
82% matchMixed59% of 812 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 37.4%, Retro 17.1%, Action 13%, Fighting 11.9% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the classic series that maintains the traditional arcade brawler feel.
- #24 Gekido Kintaro's Revenge
81% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Naps Team
Windows
A timeless classic
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.7%, Fighting 15.2% ★, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art brawler that focuses on fast, responsive combat in a side-scrolling environment.
- #25 Big Action Mega Fight!
81% 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 51%, Fighting 18.9% ★, Comedy 10.9%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, arcade-style brawler that doesn't take itself too seriously and focuses on pure combat enjoyment.
- #26 Valfaris
78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,727 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 20.9%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, its heavy metal aesthetic and intense, fast-paced action align perfectly with the Kung Fury vibe.
- #27 I Am The Hero
79% 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 39.1%, Fighting 22.8% ★, Side Scroller 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced pixel-art brawler that emphasizes fluid movement and combo-heavy combat.
- #28 Shakedown: Hawaii
78% matchVery Positive90% of 655 reviews2020
Dev: Vblank Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.
Why similar: Retro 22.9%, Comedy 19.7%, Funny 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Action 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the 1980s satire and neon-soaked aesthetic perfectly in an open-world arcade format.
- #29 Super Time Force Ultra
79% matchVery Positive89% of 968 reviews2014
Dev: Capybara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, Difficult 17.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced action game that embraces retro aesthetics and over-the-top character designs.
- #30 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 78 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 32.6%, 2D Fighter 19.6%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Arcade 12%, Retro 7.3%
- #31 The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
75% matchVery Positive98% of 102 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 33.3%, 1980s 23.5%, Arcade 13%, Retro 12.4%, Action 5.4%
- #32 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
76% matchMixed63% of 82 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%, 1980s 15.5%, 2D Fighter 13.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Arcade 10.7%
- #33 Streets of Fury EX
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 860 reviews2015
Dev: Guard Crush
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 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 35.1%, Fighting 20.4% ★, Side Scroller 12%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #34 One Finger Death Punch 2
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,489 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 44%, 2D Fighter 13.3%, Gore 9.7%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 7.6%
- #35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,009 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.1 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 25.8%, 2D Fighter 20.8%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 13.6%, 1980s 8.7%
- #36 Roar of Revenge
74% matchVery Positive93% of 60 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 33.8%, 1980s 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 5.7%
- #37 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
71% matchVery Positive94% of 14,594 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 50.1%, Side Scroller 21%, Arcade 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 3.6%
- #38 Last Slice
73% matchVery Positive91% of 96 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 28.6%, Fighting 19.6% ★, 2D Fighter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Funny 6.2%
- #39 Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show
76% matchMixed55% of 75 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 30.6%, Fighting 21.5% ★, Side Scroller 14.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Comedy 7.1%
- #40 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
74% matchMixed62% of 341 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.1%, 2D Fighter 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 6.9%
- #41 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,798 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 37.5%, 2D Fighter 26.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Retro 8.3%, Action 5.9%
- #42 Breakers Collection
71% matchVery Positive92% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.3%, Fighting 22.8% ★, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 11.4%, Anime 5.8%
- #43 Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
72% matchVery Positive90% of 3,618 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 28.1%, Gore 24.4%, Comedy 17.2%, Action 12%, Funny 8.7%
- #44 Bully Beatdown
73% matchVery Positive82% of 67 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 24.7%, Fighting 16.1% ★, 2D Fighter 12.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Retro 6.8%
- #45 School Hero
69% matchVery Positive89% of 64 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 35.5%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Retro 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Arcade 6.1%
- #46 Volgarr the Viking
72% matchVery Positive81% of 2,450 reviews2013
Dev: Crazy Viking Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 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 28.2%, Retro 18.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action 7.9%
- #47 Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
71% matchVery Positive86% of 733 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow is a fighting game that mixes elements of RPG, simulation and arcade, in an explosive combination to relieve the Beat'em up genre!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.4%, Fighting 23.1% ★, Beat 'em up 21.1%, 1980s 20.1%, Action 4.2%
- #48 Vengeance Hunters
68% matchVery Positive86% of 65 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 28.2%, 2D Fighter 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #49 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
70% matchVery Positive91% of 3,061 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 17.4 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 47.6% ★, 2D Fighter 22.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 4.1%, Action 3.8%
- #50 Streets of Red : Devil's Dare Deluxe
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 258 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 35.5%, Gore 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 10.2%
- #51 Scott Pilgrim EX
65% matchVery Positive86% of 470 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.6%, Fighting 19.5% ★, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Funny 7.7%
- #52 Maiden Cops
66% matchVery Positive87% of 327 reviews2024
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 32.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Retro 12.5%, Arcade 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #53 Furi Demake - The Chain
66% matchVery Positive89% of 454 reviews2023
Dev: SylphPub: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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 25.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 9.4%
- #54 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,145 reviews2012
Dev: Qooc Software
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.5%, Fighting 28.6% ★, Action 9.4%, Difficult 7.2%, Indie 5.3%
- #55 Shank
69% matchVery Positive90% of 4,021 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 49.7%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Gore 8.5%, Action 8.2%, 2D 4.7%
- #56 Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
68% matchVery Positive81% of 618 reviews2021
Dev: Flux GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 40.3%, Fighting 28.6% ★, 2D Fighter 25.6%, Action 3.7%, Combat 1.2%
- #57 Retro City Rampage™ DX
68% matchVery Positive88% of 2,427 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 27.4%, Retro 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Comedy 9.2%, Action 7.8%
- #58 Superfighters Deluxe
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,506 reviews2018
Dev: MythoLogic Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 20.7 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 29.4%, Gore 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 8.6%
- #59 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
67% matchMixed61% of 102 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 36.1%, 2D Fighter 23.5%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7.7%