- #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 62.5%, Action 10.1%, Arcade 9.2%, 2D 5.1%, Local Co-Op 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the beat-'em-up genre that delivers satisfying, punchy combat and high-quality 2D animation.
- #2 Castle Crashers®
96% 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 41.2%, 4 Player Local 14.4%, Cartoony 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Arcade 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for 2D cooperative beat-'em-ups, featuring a charming cartoony art style and chaotic combat similar to Little Fighter 2.
- #3 Stick Fight: The Game
96% matchVery Positive93% of 124,581 reviews2017
Dev: Landfall WestPub: Landfall
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.3%, 4 Player Local 18.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%, Action 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the minimalist, physics-based chaos and frantic multiplayer energy that made the original Little Fighter series so memorable.
- #4 Rivals of Aether
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 37,434 reviews2017
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.3%, Beat 'em up 10.3%, 4 Player Local 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%, Arcade 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive platform fighter that emphasizes fast-paced movement and unique character abilities, appealing to fans of the fighting mechanics in Little Fighter 2.
- #5 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, Martial Arts 19.7% ★, 1990's 10.2%, Old School 7.5%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This modern entry in a classic series offers tag-team mechanics and roguelite elements that keep the beat-'em-up formula fresh.
- #6 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
94% 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 63.6%, Arcade 13.6%, 1990's 6.8%, Retro 6.2%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of definitive arcade classics that defined the side-scrolling brawler genre and influenced titles like Little Fighter 2.
- #7 Brawlhalla
93% matchVery Positive80% of 403,217 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Mammoth GamesPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 73.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.1%, 4 Player Local 15%, Cartoony 14.2%, Local Co-Op 9%, Local Multiplayer 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This accessible 2D platform fighter features a massive roster of characters and chaotic arena combat that mirrors the large-scale battles of the seed game.
- #8 TowerFall Ascension
92% matchVery Positive95% of 3,549 reviews2014
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 52.6%, 4 Player Local 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An intense 2D arena combat game that relies on fast reflexes and clever use of projectiles, much like the high-level play in Little Fighter 2.
- #9 Guacamelee! 2
91% matchVery Positive91% of 3,294 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.6%, Cartoony 17.7%, 4 Player Local 15.3%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends traditional beat-'em-up progression with complex combo-based fighting mechanics and a vibrant, cartoony aesthetic.
- #10 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
91% 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 59.6%, Action 10.7%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Arcade 6.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the 1990s arcade beat-'em-up spirit with its pixel-art style and cooperative multiplayer focus.
- #11 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
89% 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 34.3%, 2D Fighter 32.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Co-Op 7.5%, Retro 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling beat-'em-up that incorporates fighting game mechanics and anime-inspired visuals, bridging the gap between the two genres.
- #12 Mighty Fight Federation
89% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Komi Games Inc.Pub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, Martial Arts 23.5% ★, 1990's 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Old School 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter that focuses on arena-based combat and large-scale brawling, perfect for fans of the seed game's multiplayer chaos.
- #13 Duck Game
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,933 reviews2015
Dev: Landon PodbielskiPub: CORPTRON GAMES CORP.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 31.8%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Action 15.4%, 2D 13.6%, Retro 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hilariously chaotic 2D multiplayer brawler where projectiles and environmental hazards create unpredictable and fun combat scenarios.
- #14 Samurai GUNN 2
87% matchVery Positive93% of 746 reviews2021
Dev: Beau BlythPub: SCRAMBLER
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. Free Edition out now!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.6%, Martial Arts 31.6% ★, Arcade 11.2%, 4 Player Local 9.5%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast 2D arena fighter where one hit can end the match, demanding the same precision and speed as high-level Little Fighter play.
- #15 Fallen City Brawl
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Fallen City StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.2%, Beat 'em up 34%, 1990's 9.1%, Old School 7%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, modern 2D beat-'em-up that emphasizes screen-filling combat and satisfying impact, similar to the intensity of Little Fighter 2.
- #16 One Finger Death Punch 2
86% 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 39.2%, Martial Arts 21% ★, 2D Fighter 19.5%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced action game that distills the essence of martial arts brawling into a highly addictive, rhythmic experience.
- #17 Roof Rage
85% 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: 2D Fighter 32.8%, Beat 'em up 16.9%, Martial Arts 15.7% ★, Arcade 7.9%, 4 Player Local 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D platform fighter with a pixel-art style that emphasizes movement and environmental interaction during combat.
- #18 Gang Beasts
84% matchVery Positive85% of 63,851 reviews2017
Dev: Boneloaf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 57.5%, 4 Player Local 25.9%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Indie 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the slapstick, physics-driven chaos of multiplayer brawling, this game offers a unique and highly entertaining experience.
- #19 Fighting Force Collection
83% matchVery Positive79% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Implicit ConversionsPub: Limited Run Games
Windows
The legendary 3D beat 'em up is back: Fighting Force!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.7%, Martial Arts 21.2% ★, 1990's 12.8%, Old School 9.3%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D beat-'em-up experience that offers a different perspective on the genre while maintaining the core brawling appeal.
- #20 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,714 reviews2023
Dev: Fair Play LabsPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with the biggest and best fighting character roster yet! Choose your favorite brawlers, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow with friends or across a unique, roguelike player campaign!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.2%, Beat 'em up 24%, Cartoon 11.5%, 1990's 9.1%, Arcade 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A platform fighter that features a variety of iconic characters and arcade-style combat mechanics suitable for local multiplayer sessions.
- #21 Dojo Masters
82% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Pixeled Vision
Windows
DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.2%, Martial Arts 20.8% ★, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.1%, Retro 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D fighter that focuses on martial arts themes and arcade-style progression, fitting well with the seed game's aesthetic.
- #22 Big Action Mega Fight!
84% 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%, Cartoon 17.1%, Cartoony 15.1%, Action 10.6%, 2D 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, cartoony beat-'em-up that focuses on simple controls and satisfying combat loops.
- #23 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
81% matchVery Positive88% of 31,987 reviews2013
Dev: Hidden Variable StudiosPub: Autumn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 58.5%, Cartoon 15.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%, 2D 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D fighter with a distinct, hand-drawn cartoony aesthetic and deep combo systems for those who enjoy the fighting aspect of the seed game.
- #24 Breakers Collection
81% matchVery Positive92% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 39.8%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 10.1%, Retro 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D fighting game collection that provides a nostalgic, arcade-perfect experience for fans of 1990s combat titles.
- #25 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 25.9%, 2D Fighter 25.7%, Martial Arts 14.4% ★, Arcade 9.3%, Action 7%
- #26 Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
76% matchVery Positive94% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: George "EON" EadePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.6%, Beat 'em up 30.1%, Cartoony 12.5%, Retro 7.4%, Local Co-Op 5.7%
- #27 Gekido Kintaro's Revenge
79% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Naps Team
Windows
A timeless classic
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.4%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 8.5%, 2D 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish pixel-art beat-'em-up that delivers fast-paced action and a classic arcade feel.
- #28 Overruled!
80% matchMixed50% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Overruled is a multiplayer brawler like no other - players change the rules and objectives as they play, directly influencing the dynamics of the game. No two games are ever the same!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, 2D Fighter 27.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Cartoony 9%, 4 Player Local 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic multiplayer brawler where the rules change constantly, providing a unique twist on the traditional fighting game experience.
- #29 LASTFIGHT
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2016
Dev: Piranaking
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
LASTFIGHT is bringing 2v2 3D fighting back to your living room! Pick up any available object in one of the 8 stages and teach your opponents a lesson! Play in local multiplayer mode, for up to 4 players, or one-player story mode, with a cast of 10 characters inspired by the comic book LASTMAN.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.7%, Cartoon 19.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 15.3%, Cartoony 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based fighting game that emphasizes local multiplayer fun and fast, arcade-style combat.
- #30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
77% 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: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Beat 'em up 27.6%, Cartoon 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 7.2%
- #31 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,142 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 43.7%, Martial Arts 36.8% ★, Action 10.1%, Local Co-Op 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on martial arts combat and large-scale brawling, capturing the spirit of classic kung fu cinema.
- #32 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
75% 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: 2D Fighter 32.7%, Beat 'em up 24.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 8.1%, Action 7.3%
- #33 Shaolin vs Wutang Legends
73% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: J.Bowman
Windows
The continuation of the Shaolin vs Wutang series, this game is yet another indie love letter to martial arts and classic Kung Fu films. Designed for casual gaming fans, it’s not aimed at hardcore fighting game players.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.8%, Beat 'em up 26.7%, Martial Arts 15.3% ★, Action 8.6%, Old School 6.6%
- #34 Vanguard Princess
78% matchMixed70% of 2,851 reviews2014
Dev: Tomoaki SugenoPub: eigoMANGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Vanguard Princess is a classic 2D fighting game that features an all-female cast each with its own unique fighting style. Choose from ten girls and pair them with a powerful partner to form an unstoppable team. Navigate their journeys in Story Mode or engage in head-to-head battles in Versus Mode.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.1%, Cartoon 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Old School 8.7%, Cute 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled 2D fighter that offers a deep roster and classic fighting mechanics for those who enjoy the competitive side of the seed game.
- #35 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
74% 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 28.2%, 2D Fighter 22.1%, Arcade 10.4%, 1990's 9%, Cartoony 6.6%
- #36 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
73% 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 48.8%, Martial Arts 18.6% ★, Cartoon 10.8%, Arcade 8.6%, 2D 4.9%
- #37 Fly Punch Boom!
75% matchVery Positive91% of 172 reviews2020
Dev: Jollypunch Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.3%, Beat 'em up 23.2%, Cartoon 12.7%, 4 Player Local 9.9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #38 REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS
73% matchVery Positive84% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
1998 arcade fighter REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS is now on Steam! Featuring the largest roster in the series, 23 characters are back and ready to GET IN THE RING! Also with rollback netcode and a host of new features!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 58.1%, 1990's 19.6%, Action 14.2%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #39 Bounty Battle
76% matchMostly Negative31% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Dark Screen Games
Windows
Bounty Battle is the ultimate indie fighting game: a new multiplayer 2D fighter, where you can pit your favourite indie heroes against one another! Indie heroes from games like Guacamelee! and Darkest Dungeon, to Dead Cells, Owlboy & more battle it out in this fighter frenzy.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.7%, Beat 'em up 22.5%, Cartoon 10.8%, Old School 8.2%, Cartoony 7.4%
- #40 Capcom Arcade Stadium
74% matchMixed55% of 4,656 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.3%, Beat 'em up 22.7%, Arcade 14.5%, 1990's 11.7%, Action 6.3%
- #41 A Few Quick Matches
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,523 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Bidou
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 61.5%, 4 Player Local 18%, Action 6.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.1%, Combat 3.8%
- #42 Vengeance Hunters
71% 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 26.1%, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Cartoon 10.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Cartoony 6.6%
- #43 Streets of Fury EX
72% 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 30.4%, Martial Arts 22.4% ★, Old School 10.8%, 4 Player Local 7.9%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
- #44 HYPERFIGHT
71% matchVery Positive90% of 910 reviews2019
Dev: studio joh
Windows · Mac · Linux
HYPERFIGHT is a fighting game where every hit is lethal, and every win counts. Lightning-fast 1-on-1 duels!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Cartoon 12.8%, Old School 9.6%, Retro 5.1%
- #45 Idol Showdown
68% matchVery Positive94% of 5,782 reviews2023
Dev: Besto Game TeamPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 58.6%, Arcade 12.9%, 1990's 6.8%, Action 6.3%, Old School 6%
- #46 Two Strikes
67% matchVery Positive93% of 285 reviews2025
Dev: Retro ReactorPub: Entalto Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.4%, Arcade 16.4%, Retro 7.5%, Action 7%, 2D 6.9%
- #47 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
71% matchMixed62% of 334 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 36.6%, 2D Fighter 34.5%, Action 6.3%, Local Co-Op 5.3%, Arcade 4.3%
- #48 Caveman Warriors
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, 2D Fighter 26.9%, 4 Player Local 12.7%, Arcade 7.1%, Local Co-Op 5.5%
- #49 The Legend of Yan Loong 1+2
70% matchMixed63% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Creetor
Windows
A nostalgic collections of the chapter 1 and 2 of “Yan Loong Legend” series. Pick up your sword again, transform into Yan Loong, Zhi Loong or Shui Yan with your friends to have a battle of light and darkness with the final boss Bai Loong and regain the occupied Green Hill Lake.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.8%, Beat 'em up 30.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 5.5%, Local Co-Op 5.5%
- #50 SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM
69% matchVery Positive92% of 193 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Back in 1999, SNK and CAPCOM brought their best fighters together for a fighting game extravaganza! The dream collaboration that can fit in your hands can now be enjoyed on Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 57.1%, 1990's 14.5%, Action 12.5%, Cute 8.9%, 2D 6.7%
- #51 Capcom Fighting Collection
67% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.5%, Arcade 16.4%, 1990's 13.2%, Action 9.2%, 2D 4.7%
- #52 Final Vendetta
68% 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 45.2%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Martial Arts 12.3% ★, Arcade 11.9%, Action 7%
- #53 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
65% matchVery Positive87% of 951 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47%, Arcade 14.9%, 1990's 14.6%, Action 8.7%, Retro 6.7%
- #54 Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
70% matchVery Positive86% of 722 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 45.5%, Martial Arts 26.7% ★, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Action 5.2%, 2D 1.7%
- #55 Pocket Bravery
66% matchVery Positive90% of 667 reviews2023
Dev: Statera StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.1%, Beat 'em up 25.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 7%, Cartoony 5.9%
- #56 THE LAST BLADE 2
69% matchVery Positive92% of 402 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 60.4%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 18.9%
- #57 SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
65% matchVery Positive87% of 366 reviews2024
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 65.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Action 11.8%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #58 Double Dragon Trilogy
70% 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 47.1%, Arcade 18.2%, Retro 9.2%, Local Co-Op 6.3%, Martial Arts 6% ★
- #59 The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
63% 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 36.2%, Martial Arts 15.6% ★, 1990's 14.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 7.8%