Games Like MetroRunner

A 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game. You constantly defeat monsters and advance to the next level. In the hand-drawn game world, you will fight alongside a girl named Zero, uncovering the truth of this game world during a fantastical journey!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.1%, Beat 'em up 17.5%, Dystopian 12%, Action RPG 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Pitchfork Kingdom is a 2D hack-and-slash where each level is full of exciting combat, obstacles, and adventure.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.6%, 2D Fighter 21.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Action RPG 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7%

Capybara Fighters! is a 2D/3D hybrid beat-em up set in modern Tokyo. You play as the star capybara of a cafe, whose life is disrupted when the Yakuza abduct your friend. To rescue them, you'll battle through enemies, earn money, and ultimately secure a plane ticket to Brazil for the final battle.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.2%, Beat 'em up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, PvE 9%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

Meet the hardcore action-adventure about Eugene McPiggy — a pig, a cop, and a one-man crusade against crime in his city. Help the hero restore order by clearing the streets of thugs, junkies, and gangsters in our thrilling game — FINE LINE.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.2%, Beat 'em up 20.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Action RPG 9%, RPG 8.4%

Five Gods of Kung Fu is a story driven Beat 'em Up.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.5%, Beat 'em up 25.7%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Combat 7.3%

Muscles Over Magic is a 2D action-platformer, beat-em-up with a love story. As the only non-magic user in the Kingdom, earn your chance to marry the Princess by leaving no other suitor left standing. Which will prevail in the end? Muscles or Magic?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.2%, Beat 'em up 21.7%, Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action RPG 9.2%

“Before your planet gets blown into smithereens, take this sword and protect yourself.” Embark on a colorful 2D pixel action adventure in Deus Exia! Slash, parry and combo though four distinct lands. Collect cards and skills to craft powerful builds — then overcome deadly enemies and bosses.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.7%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Beat 'em up 18.4%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

《无名之诗》是一款奇幻冒险+横版ARPG。故事发生在一个魔法与科技交织的世界，在这里你将结识性格各异的新朋友，探索世界的各个大陆，一起战斗冒险。一场沉浸式奇幻冒险，等你亲启！

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30%, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dystopian 12.2%, RPG 10.3%

Fight against monsters and nature itself — everything standing between you and what you hold dear. A young boy, armed for the first time with weapons and determination, faces growing darkness. The deeper he goes, the harsher it becomes — but never impossible.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36%, Beat 'em up 25%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 8.2%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

Retrograde Gleam is a 2D side-scroller set in a nostalgic millennial town. After your bike is stolen, you're pulled into a deeper mystery. Brawl and talk your way through a pixel-art industrial city, uncovering secrets in this atmospheric narrative.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.5%, Beat 'em up 17%, Action RPG 10.2%, RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Spanish Rage is a beat'em up that fuses the frenetic action of the arcade rooms with an aesthetic and a narrative never before exploited in the history of video games: the Quinqui cinema.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.7%, Beat 'em up 27.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action 7.8%, Combat 6.8%

Achaapur is taken hostage by a local gangster Gundam. You are the only hope left. Each helmet has a unique super power. Switch between different helmets to use those powers. Fight against different goons of Gundam. A Platformer game that has fights and platforming action.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.4%, Beat 'em up 23.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%

A classic 2D side-scrolling action game where you play as a 'civilized' caveman. Put on a beast mask to gain the power of the beast, defeat monsters and bosses, and unleash the beast within.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.8%, RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Who in their right mind would even WANT to eat cosmic monsters? Find out in this side-scrollin', action-fightin', level-grindin', treasure-lootin', dungeon-munchin' grubapalooza!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Dystopian 13.5%, Action RPG 13.1%, RPG 9.5%

You are John Appleby, game historian. Your shadow twin "Evil John" has been doing some evil business and is causing genres to collide! Only you have the power to restore peace and save gaming...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Action RPG 12.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, PvE 7.9%

Weggye's Adventures is a 2D platformer game. Which focuses on skill. The player explores a magical world full of challenges with Weggye.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Action RPG 12%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, RPG 7.9%

An action packed, beat em' up RPG with an open world for you to explore with over 40 areas, 9 different dungeons, 14 side quests, over 150 items to collect, multiple classes of combat, and various different mechanics to get stronger. You can play Ezerath's Last Hope with up to 8 friends!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.2%, Beat 'em up 23%, Action RPG 10.6%, PvE 8.1%, Open World 7.4%

A 2D side-scrolling beat'em up with story, puzzles and sarcasm. A quirky strong loli wakes in snow, wields a broken hammer, battles thugs, zombies, mutants and talking creatures, smashing her way through the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.1%, Action RPG 13.2%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, Dystopian 11.2%, RPG 10.6%

"Zhuan Zhu Assassinating King Liao" is a side-scrolling action game based on ancient Chinese history. Play as Zhuan Zhu, who joins a daring plot to assassinate King Liao of Wu. Embark on a perilous journey fueled by loyalty and conviction in this legendary tale of sacrifice.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.2%

Dance of the Elements is a simple 2D fighter where you control the four basic elements: Fire, Earth, Water, and air. Freely flow between all the elements to fight your friends, AI controlled opponents, or a horde of enemies!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.5%, Beat 'em up 25.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action 6%

Lost in Malul is a community made game following a streamer protagonist. After preparing to start his stream one day, the unexpected happens and his house is taken over by vile beasts. Fight with a flurry of punches and kicks to take back the house from the creatures that wish to make it their own.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.1%, 2D Fighter 27.9%, Side Scroller 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, RPG 8%

Gakuen Handsome Fighters" is a single-player 2D action game. The handsome boys fight using punches, kicks, and special moves.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.4%, Dystopian 27.4%, 2D Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 8.8%

Fantasy Soul Revenge is an exhilarating action RPG game that thrusts players into a vibrant, mythical world where dark forces threaten the realm. Players assume the role of a vengeful hero, harnessing the power of ancient souls to vanquish enemies and uncover hidden truths.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.8%, Beat 'em up 27.6%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Combat 4.7%

Experience a great adventure in "Super Paul World" where you defeat many enemies while trying to retrieve the Cookie Nexus Core for Baker Tim. Earn experience points (EXP) to acquire various cosmetic items.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 7.6%

这是一款横版卷轴清版闯关的即时动作游戏，你将扮演一名王国的普通士兵，从维护治安到保护王国要员最后守护国家，成为王国最坚强的盾牌。

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.5%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, RPG 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

This is a side-scrolling game with pixel art, the main character is Mr.EGG, you can brandish your sword and throw the egg shell to defeat the enemy on the way, you can also change your appearance with coins in the shop.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, 2D Fighter 20%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Explore a vast and crime ridden city, fight your enemies in first person mode, talk to random strangers, steal and sell various items, gamble with your money, gain experience and spend it on helpful skills. But above all, try to stay alive in this 2d retro beat 'em up.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.6%, Beat 'em up 26.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Action 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Come out on top in the arena!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34%, RPG 11.9%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

An epic fantasy world returns. This is the next chapter of the highly anticipated The Legend of Gandar III installment developed by Jeddead. The Legend of Gandar III takes place 2 years after the events of The Legend of Gandar II and The Legend of Gandar.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.1%, Action RPG 14%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Adventure 7.8%

Salarybot Shuffle is a arcade action platformer that attempts to really simulate the feeling of a full time job collecting recalled products. Dash, strike, jump, launch, juggle, wall slide, and parry your way through enemies and challenges quickly enough to meet your ever elusive company quota.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.8%, Beat 'em up 22.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Combat 9.1%

Corrupt Knight is a game that combines a deep story with hardcore gameplay, where you can acquire up to 10 abilities, loot equipment from enemies, lose your abilities upon respawning to rebuild them, but retain your earned equipment, allowing you to return stronger every time.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.1%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 10%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.4%

DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

In this RPG-inspired action-adventure, you play as Nora, a fire mage. Discover epic creatures steeped in mythology and turn them to ash with powerful spells! Teach Nora new magic, upgrade your favorites, and craft unique combos. Can you bring an end to Nora’s sorrow?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Combat 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

Gamma 19 is an action RPG with beat 'em up battle mechanics. Punch and shoot your way through robots, worms, and creatures from another dimension in this strange new world!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Fighter 13.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Bare Knuckle Sandwich is a 2D fighting game with side-scrolling storytelling and a character-driven narrative. BKS tells the story of a young, directionless guy, Gunner, who joins an underground bare-knuckle boxing ring.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.7%, Beat 'em up 25.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Combat 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Super Brawl Rush is a boss rush beat'em up set in the scorched post-apocalyptic lands of the near future. Choose your champion and fight your way between swarms of bloodthirsty thugs, mutants and cultists.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.4%, Beat 'em up 25.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Classic beat'em up meets modern fighting game! Combat rogue robots that are taking over the city. Upgrade your characters with new skills as you fight your way through different levels.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Fighter 21.5%, Action 8.8%, Combat 8.3%

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: 2D Fighter 29%, Beat 'em up 27.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Combat 9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Fight monsters, explore dungeons, and dive into a fun adventure in a 2D top-down world. Play solo or bring your best friend along in co-op — because every adventure is better together!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, RPG 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

An open-world adventure RPG. Trade, hunt, fight, plunder, ravage settlements and cities, descend into the dungeons of long-destroyed civilizations, level up your character, assemble a squad, join factions, don't let the disaster happen again, stop the legion!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36%, Open World 14%, RPG 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Super Meddl Boy is an action-packed platformer game. Only the toughest Meddlers make it to the finish line - are you ready to take the stage?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.3%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, PvE 10.1%, Exploration 6.3%

The classic flash game series CrazyFlasher, which used to accompany young people, is packed by its author Andy law and uploaded to the world - famous game platform steam, which is convenient for players to collect.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.8%, Beat 'em up 23.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, RPG 7.2%

Escape Up if you can. Climb the tower and defeat the monsters as you try to escape. Killing all the monsters in a room will unlock the next room. Challenge others climbers on the leaderboards and see how fast you can manage to escape. Ready, set, climb!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.2%, Beat 'em up 29.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Action 4.5%

"Thunderblade Saga" is a hardcore action game featuring combos, parries, Iaijutsu (quick-draw technique), and ultimate moves. Every minute of your time will be spent in battle.If you want to experience high-difficulty boss battles that are not of the Souls-like genre, you can try this game!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.5%, Beat 'em up 27.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Action 7.7%

The Legend of Gandar is an action-adventure video game. The player slips into the legend of Gandar, in the role of the farm boy. He woke up one day and received a strange letter, and so begins the story of a boy.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.8%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 14.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Combat 7%

Bean Quest takes place during the Medieval times. In this game, collect weapons and armor! Experience battles between the Beans and become the strongest on the planet!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.8%, Beat 'em up 29.4%, Adventure 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Combat 6.1%

Fight in reverse! Legendary 80's arcade creators return with a lost project reborn! Experience pendulum battles never seen before, with vintage pixel art, hot-blooded rivals, and captivating women. To save your beloved, race across the globe and Forge your SAKA-DOH! Wishlist today. Now, warrior!!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.2%, Side Scroller 21.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Phil's Contract is a 2D platformer with fast-paced movement, unique movesets and varied gameplay styles. Featuring charming, yet grimy pixel art inspired from the likes of flash animations.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.1%, Side Scroller 26.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action 4.9%

A highschool gang leader Ringo Ishikawa trying to live through his last autumn before graduation. With his best friends.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.8%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Open World 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action RPG 9.4%

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 32.6%, Beat 'em up 30.3%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action 4.8%

Immoral Shadows gathers the best 16 fighters around, showcasing their fighting abilities in 8 different stages and across 12 different game modes.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.9%, Beat 'em up 29%, Combat 10.3%, Action 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Ghost Code: Ignite will be a twin-stick shooter with weapons to collect and a dense city to explore.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.3%, Action RPG 16%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, RPG 6.7%

A 2D Platformer parkour fighting game

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

The year is 2506. A vestige of humankind, you’ve been sent to Earth on the faint hopes that you will find more than the corpse of a once hospitable planet. Instead, you find a landscape blooming with lush, mutated new life.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Dystopian 15.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

“Mighty Metas” is an action-packed game where players battle using slash, shield slam, and stab moves. Each action has a counter, demanding quick reflexes and strategic thinking. With diverse characters and stunning environments, the game offers fast-paced, thrilling combat that keeps players hooked

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.9%, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Action RPG 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Action RPG 13.6%, Combat 7%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

This is a complete one loop game with hand-made pixel arts with scripts. Game is action platformer - a karate kid trying to escape while protecting his girlfriend from ninjas!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.9%, Side Scroller 27.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%