- #1 The TakeOver
97% matchVery Positive84% of 1,193 reviews2019
Dev: Pelikan13
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.1%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Fighting 9.5% ★, Arcade 6.9%
- #2 Fight'N Rage
96% matchVery Positive91% of 3,214 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 27.2%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Fighting 9.6% ★
- #3 Streets of Rage 4
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,654 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.2 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 39.7%, Fighting 10.4% ★, Side Scroller 8%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, Local Co-Op 6.9%
- #4 Final Vendetta
95% matchVery Positive80% of 543 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 8.8 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 52.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Fighting 12% ★, Arcade 11.8%, Action 6.6%
- #5 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,458 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 57.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Co-op 8.2%, Retro 7%, Side Scroller 5%
- #6 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,447 reviews2025
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.9%, Comic Book 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Co-op 9.4%, Arcade 7.7%
- #7 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
93% matchVery Positive86% of 1,720 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 31.9%, Side Scroller 17%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Retro 7.2%
- #8 99Vidas
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 648 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 32.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Fighting 13.1% ★, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Retro 8.9%
- #9 Fallen City Brawl
90% matchVery Positive81% of 79 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 38.1%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Co-op 7%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%
- #10 Raging Justice
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 161 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 25.7%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Fighting 12.2% ★, Side Scroller 11.3%, Co-op 10.5%
- #11 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
89% matchVery Positive94% of 14,843 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 38.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Comic Book 9.1%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #12 Unruly Heroes
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 960 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 25.6%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Fighting 11.7% ★, Co-op 10.3%
- #13 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,644 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 40.7%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Co-op 7.9%, Side Scroller 6.5%
- #14 Battletoads
88% matchMixed68% of 2,401 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
• 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: Fighting 24.3% ★, Beat 'em up 19.5%, Co-op 18%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Action 6.5%
- #15 Shank
86% matchVery Positive90% of 4,064 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 38.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Action 6.5%, Co-op 5.3%
- #16 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 80 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 35.5%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Action 8.1%
- #17 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Interabang Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 24.4%, Fighting 14.2% ★, Side Scroller 11.8%, Comic Book 11.4%, Co-op 9.5%
- #18 Vengeance Hunters
83% matchVery Positive85% of 66 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 30.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Retro 8.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #19 Double Dragon: Neon
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,572 reviews2014
Dev: WayForwardPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.6%, Co-op 11.5%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.4%, Arcade 6.3%
- #20 Streets of Fury EX
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 866 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 26%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Fighting 12% ★, Co-op 10%
- #21 River City Girls
82% matchVery Positive84% of 3,793 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.2 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 48.8%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 9%, Co-op 8.1%, Action 5.9%
- #22 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
82% matchMixed62% of 347 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 24.4%, Comic Book 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Arcade 7.4%, Local Co-Op 7.3%
- #23 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
81% matchMixed46% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 22.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.5%, Co-op 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Fighting 11.3% ★
- #24 Wulverblade
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 228 reviews2018
Dev: Fully IllustratedPub: Darkwind Media
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.7%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Action 8.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%
- #25 Absolum
75% matchVery Positive92% of 10,562 reviews2025
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 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 33%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Fighting 9.7% ★, Co-op 9.3%
- #26 Knights of Braveland
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 315 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 29.4%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Co-op 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%
- #27 Foul Play
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2013
Dev: MediatonicPub: Epic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as the daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.3%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Co-op 7.4%, Side Scroller 6.8%, Action 5.8%
- #28 King's Blade
76% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
King's Blade - a classic Beat 'em up, inspired by the universe of Conan the Barbarian and games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Fighting 8.2% ★, Arcade 7.5%
- #29 Streets Ablaze
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Cold Snap Games
Windows
Streets Ablaze is a 3D side-scrolling beat em' up inspired by the arcade and console games we played growing up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Fighting 13.2% ★, Comic Book 12.3%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Action 7.4%
- #30 Blazing Chrome
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,972 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.6%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Retro 17.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 7.5%
- #31 Jitsu Squad
76% matchVery Positive85% of 320 reviews2022
Dev: Tanuki Creative Studio
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 32.2%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Co-op 13.7%, Fighting 13.1% ★, Arcade 7.2%
- #32 I Am The Hero
78% 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 41.4%, Fighting 19.2% ★, Side Scroller 12%, Co-op 9.3%, Action 7.5%
- #33 Samurai Riot Definitive Edition
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: Wako Factory
Windows · Linux
Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.4%, Action 22.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 9.7%
- #34 RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The legendary beat ’em up series from Jaleco returns. Master trained fighters take on a rising evil with raw strength and refined technique. Built around easy-to-use auto-combos, the game lets skilled players weave powerful strings for exhilarating combat. Let your fists burn with fury once more.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Fighting 16.3% ★, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Co-op 8.1%
- #35 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
75% matchVery Positive92% of 63 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 31.1%, Comic Book 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #36 Maiden Cops
73% matchVery Positive87% of 337 reviews2024
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 42.2%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Retro 12%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 5.1%
- #37 Night Slashers: Remake
73% matchMixed65% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Comic Book 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%
- #38 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 114 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: Beat 'em up 28.6%, Comic Book 15.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #39 Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch
71% matchMixed63% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: Interabang EntertainmentPub: Atari
Windows
Play solo or with your hetero lifemate in this hand drawn, arcade style, side-scrolling beat-em-up blessed by Jay and Silent Bob themselves.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.5%, Local Co-Op 21%, Comic Book 16.4%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Action 6.9%
- #40 Shank 2
74% matchVery Positive82% of 3,626 reviews2012
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.8%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Co-op 8.8%, Action 7.4%
- #41 Arson and Plunder: Unleashed
77% matchMixed47% of 127 reviews2015
Dev: Chainsaw Syndicate
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arson & Plunder is a 2D arcade/beat'em up adventure based on the genre classics of the 90's. The classic gameplay has been brought up to speed with the latest developments and trends! In typical beat'em up style, playing an orc or elf you wade through hordes of enemies out to kill you.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.9%, Local Co-Op 28.2%, Action 10.9%, Indie 6%
- #42 Pocket Bravery
70% matchVery Positive90% of 728 reviews2023
Dev: Statera StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Beat 'em up 21.5%, Fighting 20.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #43 Colossus Down
72% matchVery Positive86% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: Mango Protocol
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and crazy mission of destruction of everything that isn't cool.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.7%, Fighting 15% ★, Side Scroller 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 13.8%, Co-op 7.5%
- #44 Scott Pilgrim EX
67% matchVery Positive85% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.6 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 29.5%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Fighting 12.4% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Co-op 8.2%
- #45 Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
71% matchVery Positive81% of 622 reviews2021
Dev: Flux GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.5 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 39.9%, Fighting 22.5% ★, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #46 Overruled!
74% 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 35.7%, Fighting 19.2% ★, Co-op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Arcade 9.1%
- #47 Tonight We Riot
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 566 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Pushers Union 512Pub: Means Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.3%, Action 18.1%, Co-op 15.9%, Retro 11.2%, Indie 8.1%
- #48 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
70% matchVery Positive85% of 917 reviews2020
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Co-op 14.9%, Fighting 14.3% ★, Side Scroller 14.2%, Local Co-Op 13.5%
- #49 Caveman Warriors
72% 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 36.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 9.7%, Arcade 6.5%
- #50 Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
67% matchMixed64% of 84 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 37.2%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 6.3%
- #51 River City: Rival Showdown
69% matchMixed54% of 187 reviews2023
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 6%
- #52 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
65% matchVery Positive85% of 219 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
"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 30.8%, Local Co-Op 16%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #53 Mother Russia Bleeds
68% matchVery Positive87% of 5,401 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 52.2%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Co-op 12.9%, Retro 6.3%, Action 5.8%
- #54 Wendigo Blue
65% matchVery Positive90% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: EndlessFluff
Windows
Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 57%, Retro 12.2%, Action 9%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, 2D 7.2%
- #55 Anomaly Agent
63% matchVery Positive95% of 9,977 reviews2024
Dev: Phew Phew Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Why similar: Side Scroller 43.1%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Choices Matter 16.7%, Multiple Endings 16%, 2D 7.4%
- #56 Way of the Passive Fist
69% matchVery Positive80% of 225 reviews2018
Dev: Household Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 67.8%, Action 22.8%, Indie 9.4%
- #57 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
67% matchMixed61% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: Trailmark Games
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 35.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Co-op 7.8%
- #58 Speed Brawl
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 170 reviews2018
Dev: Double Stallion
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Speed Brawl is a co-op platform beat 'em up about moving fast and hitting hard! Maintain your momentum, build your combos, and unleash powerful special moves. Find your own fighting style, and assemble the finest team of brawlers ever seen. Then do it all again faster... faster... FASTER!!!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.2%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Co-op 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Fighting 12.9% ★
- #59 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
62% matchVery Positive94% of 2,500 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Beat 'em up 28.1%, Comic Book 17.7%, Fighting 12.2% ★, Multiplayer 7.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%