- #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
97% 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 38.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Comic Book 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Arcade 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in pixel-art design and cooperative gameplay that perfectly mirrors the fun of 90s superhero brawlers.
- #2 Streets of Rage 4
96% 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 48.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Arcade 6.6%, Local Co-Op 6.2%, Co-op 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for modern beat-'em-ups, offering tight controls and a deep combat system that rivals the best arcade classics.
- #3 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
96% 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 53.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Co-op 8.6%, Retro 7.3%, 1990's 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the essential foundation of the genre, featuring iconic arcade titles that defined the side-scrolling action experience.
- #4 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
95% 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 41.5%, Co-op 9%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Online Co-Op 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its vibrant comic-book aesthetic and rhythmic combat make it a perfect thematic match for fans of superhero-themed brawlers.
- #5 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind
94% matchMixed65% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers' long-time nemesis. Robo Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Co-op 8.7%, 1990's 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic retro-styled arcade brawler that captures the same team-based superhero energy found in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
- #6 Mayhem Brawler
94% 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 25.5%, Comic Book 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Co-op 9.5%, Arcade 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This urban fantasy beat-'em-up features branching paths and a comic-book art style that feels right at home with superhero narratives.
- #7 Fight'N Rage
93% 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 38.4%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers incredibly deep combat mechanics and a high-octane arcade feel that rewards mastery and replayability.
- #8 River City Girls
92% matchVery Positive84% of 3,770 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Co-op 9.1%, Retro 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced brawler with excellent character personality and fluid combat that keeps the action engaging throughout.
- #9 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,625 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.7 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 32.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Retro 8.2%, 1990's 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of a legendary franchise that introduces roguelite elements to the classic beat-'em-up formula.
- #10 Jitsu Squad
91% matchVery Positive85% of 319 reviews2022
Dev: Tanuki Creative Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Superhero 23.4% ★, Side Scroller 12.5%, Co-op 12.2%, 1990's 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its high-speed, chaotic combat and vibrant visuals, this game is perfect for players who enjoy frantic co-op action.
- #11 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
90% matchVery Positive81% of 1,981 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Co-op 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade experience that emphasizes co-op teamwork and diverse character abilities in a side-scrolling format.
- #12 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 103 reviews2026
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Experience one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Every major iteration across Arcade and home consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels.
Why similar: Superhero 26.3% ★, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Comic Book 9.9%, Side Scroller 7%, Arcade 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A curated collection of Marvel-themed retro titles that directly aligns with the superhero beat-'em-up theme.
- #13 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
89% matchMixed47% of 167 reviews2024
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. Joe to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.9%, Co-op 16.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A licensed retro-style action game that captures the spirit of 80s and 90s Saturday morning cartoon brawlers.
- #14 The TakeOver
88% 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 54.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Arcade 8%, 1990's 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a polished, high-production arcade experience that feels like a love letter to 90s side-scrolling brawlers.
- #15 99Vidas
87% 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 31.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Retro 9.6%, 1990's 9.1%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art tribute to the golden age of beat-'em-ups that focuses on accessible, fun co-op action.
- #16 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,445 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
Why similar: Superhero 24.8% ★, Beat 'em up 22.3%, Comic Book 13%, 1990's 6.3%, Retro 6%
Why You'll Like It: While a fighting game, it is an essential pick for any Marvel fan looking to experience the classic arcade roots of their favorite heroes.
- #17 Final Vendetta
86% 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 56.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, classic-style arcade brawler that prioritizes raw, visceral combat and challenging gameplay.
- #18 Raging Justice
86% 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%, Co-op 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game brings a gritty, classic aesthetic to the side-scrolling genre with satisfying impact and weight to every hit.
- #19 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
85% 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 28.5%, Comic Book 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Co-op 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A visually faithful adaptation of a classic comic book series that translates perfectly into a side-scrolling brawler.
- #20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
83% 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 26.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 12.6%, Co-op 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An essential library of retro arcade games that defined the superhero co-op brawler genre for generations.
- #21 Battletoads
84% matchMixed68% of 2,376 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players
Why similar: Co-op 31.8%, Beat 'em up 30.3%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action 7.7%, Retro 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This 2020 revival offers high-energy, varied gameplay and a strong emphasis on cooperative chaos.
- #22 Knights of Braveland
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 311 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, Co-op 13.7%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Online Co-Op 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends classic brawler combat with roguelite progression, offering a fresh take on the side-scrolling formula.
- #23 Fallen City Brawl
81% matchVery Positive80% of 75 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: Beat 'em up 38%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Co-op 7.7%, 1990's 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced urban brawler that focuses on tight controls and high-impact combat sequences.
- #24 Dawn of the Monsters
82% matchVery Positive88% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: 13AM GamesPub: WayForward
Windows
The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Comic Book 12.7%, Co-op 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale kaiju-themed beat-'em-up that focuses on heavy, impactful combat and cooperative destruction.
- #25 Big Helmet Heroes
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,078 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Co-op 16.1%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Arcade 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused arcade-style brawler that emphasizes simple, pick-up-and-play fun with a distinct visual flair.
- #26 Absolum
77% matchVery Positive92% of 10,004 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.3%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Co-op 13.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Arcade 4.7%
- #27 Young Souls
80% matchVery Positive85% of 602 reviews2022
Dev: 1P2PPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.9%, Co-op 20.8%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Colorful 5.3%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG beat-'em-up that blends deep narrative elements with fast-paced, skill-based combat.
- #28 Invincible VS
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,207 reviews2026
Dev: Quarter UpPub: Skybound Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations.
Why similar: Superhero 36.6% ★, Comic Book 19.1%, Co-op 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #29 Castle Crashers®
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 138,018 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.3%, Co-op 17.1%, Local Co-Op 12%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: An iconic co-op brawler with a unique art style and addictive gameplay that remains a staple of the genre.
- #30 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
81% 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 28.7%, Co-op 12.3%, Comic Book 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Retro 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, retro-styled indie beat-'em-up that captures the simplicity and fun of early arcade titles.
- #31 Scott Pilgrim EX
76% 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 34.3%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 10.7%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #32 Mother Russia Bleeds
78% 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 50.6%, Co-op 13.9%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Retro 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A visceral and intense side-scrolling brawler that pushes the limits of the genre with its gritty atmosphere.
- #33 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
74% 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 37.9%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Co-op 9.1%, Local Co-Op 7.4%
- #34 LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,005 reviews2013
Dev: Traveller's TalesPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes features an original story crossing the entire Marvel Universe. Players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world.
Why similar: Superhero 49.8% ★, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Comic Book 10.8%, Co-op 9.6%, Family Friendly 4.8%
- #35 LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2
74% matchVery Positive86% of 10,005 reviews2017
Dev: TT GamesPub: Warner Bros. Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
It's about TIME! Join your favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains from different eras and realities as they go head-to-head with the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror in the all-new, original adventure, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2!
Why similar: Superhero 53.2% ★, Co-op 15.7%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Multiplayer 6%, Comic Book 4.7%
- #36 Marvel Contest of Champions
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,518 reviews2025
Dev: Kabam Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The ultimate Super Hero fighting game is now on Steam! Collect and upgrade iconic Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel Universe, engage in fast-paced 1v1 battles, and unleash powerful abilities in Marvel Contest of Champions!
Why similar: Superhero 47.4% ★, Beat 'em up 23.8%, Comic Book 15.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 2.9%
- #37 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
75% matchMixed67% of 3,417 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.
Why similar: Superhero 62.1% ★, Comic Book 15%, Arcade 11%, Action 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.7%
- #38 Vengeance Hunters
72% 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 31.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Retro 10%, Arcade 9.5%
- #39 Alien Hominid Invasion
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,727 reviews2023
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Old friends and bitter enemies await as you invade Earth alongside a Mothership full of alien friends! Blast, beam, and bite your way through an endless swarm of enemies as you and up to three of your fellow hominids cause mayhem with a huge arsenal of weapons, mutations, and acrobatic maneuvers.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Co-op 14.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Online Co-Op 10%
- #40 I Am The Hero
73% 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 49.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Co-op 12.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action 6.6%
- #41 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
69% matchVery Positive86% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"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 29.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Arcade 7.9%, Online Co-Op 7.1%
- #42 Gravity Circuit
68% matchVery Positive92% of 5,293 reviews2023
Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Superhero 28.8% ★, Beat 'em up 23%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Retro 10.4%
- #43 LEGO® MARVEL's Avengers
70% matchVery Positive88% of 8,755 reviews2016
Dev: Traveller's TalesPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Avengers Assemble! The best-selling LEGO® MARVEL videogame franchise returns with a new action-packed, Super Hero adventure.
Why similar: Superhero 56.1% ★, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 10.3%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Comic Book 4.7%
- #44 School Hero
68% 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 34.4%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Comic Book 16.3%, Retro 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #45 Coffee Crisis
71% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
Dev: Mega Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, Co-op 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Action 9.2%
- #46 Holo X Break
67% matchVery Positive86% of 2,650 reviews2024
Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Co-op 8.1%, Local Co-Op 6%
- #47 Unruly Heroes
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 952 reviews2019
Dev: Magic Design Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.3%, Co-op 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #48 Stitchlings
65% matchVery Positive97% of 237 reviews2026
Dev: Studio WoolworksPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Play solo, or grab a friend and embark on a bite-sized co-op combat adventure fighting toy monsters, picking them apart, while you stitch together your uniquely customized Stitchlings!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.6%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Co-op 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Colorful 4.1%
- #49 Caveman Warriors
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 82 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 37.2%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Co-op 10.8%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Arcade 7.1%
- #50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
69% 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 37.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Co-op 9.1%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
- #51 Miraculous - Paris Under Siege
68% matchMixed53% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Petit FabrikPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Step into the suits of Ladybug and Cat Noir in their most daring adventure yet! Embark on a thrilling adventure where heroism, acrobatic combat and parkour agility collide as Shadow Moth unleashes a wave of villains across the city. It’s up to you and your friends to save Paris!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.9%, Co-op 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Local Co-Op 9%, Action 7.9%
- #52 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
67% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Four Fats
Windows · Mac
A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.5%, Comic Book 17.1%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Arcade 10%
- #53 Sacred Citadel
69% matchMixed69% of 1,194 reviews2013
Dev: SouthendPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.2%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Co-op 10.8%, Action 5.3%
- #54 Dusty Revenge:Co-Op Edition
71% matchMixed40% of 228 reviews2014
Dev: PD Design Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.1%, Co-op 18%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Action 8.6%
- #55 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,708 reviews2019
Dev: nWay, INC
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Generations of Power Rangers collide across the multiverse’s 25 year history. Experience authentic, but reimagined Power Rangers gameplay. This easy to learn, but hard to master fighting game is designed to welcome players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Superhero 56.2% ★, Action 30.9%, Multiplayer 13%