60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer.
Throughout the pseudo 8-bit beat-em-up called Miko Funk, players will fight various enemies in a manner highly influenced by modern melee combat games from a quasi top-down/isometric perspective. Beyond battling, players will also encounter stealth and puzzle sections.
FightBit
FightBit is a side-scrolling beat-em-up with pseudo 8-bit graphics and rudimentary gameplay influenced by contemporary melee focused combat games. Defeat the Dragon Queen and her army!
Nekobyte
Nekobyte is a retro-styled sidescrolling beat-em-up influenced by soulslike gameplay. Beyond the game’s normal mode of play, a randomizer mode is also available to play for players who want an extra challenge or varied subsequent playthroughs.
FightBit is a side-scrolling beat-em-up with pseudo 8-bit graphics and rudimentary gameplay influenced by contemporary melee focused combat games. Defeat the Dragon Queen and her army!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.2%, Souls-like 19.5%, Anime 12.1%, Action 7.9%, Retro 7.8%
Nekobyte is a retro-styled sidescrolling beat-em-up influenced by soulslike gameplay. Beyond the game’s normal mode of play, a randomizer mode is also available to play for players who want an extra challenge or varied subsequent playthroughs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.2%, Souls-like 26.5%, Anime 9.1%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 5.8%
Princess Shall Prevail is a pseudo 8-bit, top-down hack-and-slash game that takes heavy influence from the genre’s third-person contemporaries and some influence from scrolling shoot-em-ups. Like how many approach the genres, players will be dodging and timing their attacks accordingly.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Psychedelic 11.7%, Anime 11.3%, Retro 10.9%, Top-Down 10.2%
Breadborn is a crazy action game where you command an army of crumb minions that came from very own body. Branches, axes, or a killer mini-gun? It's up to you to decide how to equip your army in order to sow chaos among the peasants and get to the PRINCE himself!
Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Beat 'em up 27.1%, Retro 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 5.4%
Ognisco is a short (1 - 2 hours ), top-down "search action adventure" game inspired by the games of 8-bit era. Your goal is to defeat all the bosses. To do it, you need to explore the world, find new skills, upgrades and secrets. If you're nostalgic for retro gaming, Ognisco is for you!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.9%, Retro 17.8%, Old School 16.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
A girl befriends a strange and powerful creature; the duo goes on an interdimensional adventure in this 16-bit inspired top-down action-adventure! Explore environments both familiar and fantastical while engaging in precise and strategic combat with bizarre creatures.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.5%, Top-Down 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 5.9%
It is Halloween and Tummy the monster is hungry. Time to scare children and steal their candy!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.6%, Old School 13.7%, Retro 13.2%, Top-Down 9.1%, Action 8.6%
A short atmospheric 2D beat 'em up about memory, friendship, and farewell, featuring pixel-art visuals, fast-paced combat, and a heartfelt journey through a school shaped by nostalgia.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.3%, Top-Down 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 8.3%, Old School 7.9%
Play as Emlis, a slime, explore an interconnected world, and fight enemies using elemental powers. Recover stolen elemental spirits from invaders to save the corrupted forest Soleen. Uncover secrets, defeat bosses, restore spirits to bring back life.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.6%, Souls-like 29.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Top-Down 9%, Action 6.8%
The core combat gameplay is similar to Sekiro, emphasizing precise parrying, counterattacks, and dodging—players can even trigger powerful counters with regular attacks. The game features richly detailed environments and a vast, expansive world map.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.3%, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Retro 10.1%, Old School 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
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 53%, Anime 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 6.8%, Retro 6.7%
Divine Legacy: Neo Amburia is a medieval-fantasy RPG where a young woman must save her childhood friend, who’s been pulled toward a dark fate. With little more than determination, she'll battle powerful foes, form unexpected alliances, and uncover secrets that could reshape the world.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.5%, Anime 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Top-Down 9.8%, Action 7.6%
In this cartooney club-em-up, released in 1984 for home microcomputers by Imagine, take on the role of the titular B.C. Bill, a true paragon of prehistoric sensibilities, solving all his many issues with his versatile wooden club.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.7%, Retro 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Old School 8.6%, Action 7.5%
A game in which you really look like the main character!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.9%, Souls-like 31.3%, Anime 11.1%, Adventure 8.1%, 2D 4.5%
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.8%, Anime 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.5%, Retro 4.8%
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 42.8%, Anime 15.1%, Retro 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.7%
A dungeon crawl in glorious 160x144 resolution. Fight unforgiving battles in tight corridors. Use powerful, limited magic to overcome the odds. Refine your approach and defeat the wizards, or succumb to their will.
Why similar: Souls-like 47.4%, Top-Down 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Play as the tiny yet tenacious Democrat as you avoid the Orange King's sycophants and loyalists to defeat the True Evil and restore the republic. Using only the ability to move, you must time your movements well and think quickly in order to make it through all 20 levels, each harder than the last!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Top-Down 12.7%, Action 10%, Retro 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8%
A collection of seven retro beat 'em ups with enhanced features like rewind, cheats, screen filters, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.8%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 6.1%
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.2%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 6%, Adventure 4.1%
Explore a world that changes everyday where you’ll hunt weird monsters called ‘Apomo.’ Catch and cook fish to get buffs, collect bugs to cast spells, and find gear to fit your play style.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.5%, Top-Down 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 6.6%
In Heart of the Abyss, you play as the Sea watcher, who has been awakened following the emergence of a mysterious and dangerous force that corrupts the depths. Your role will be to find a way to halt its progression as it possesses creatures and turns them into monstrous beings.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.7%, Souls-like 33.3%, Top-Down 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Supernatural 4%
A roguelite love letter to the beat em ups of yore
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.7%, Old School 12%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 7.8%
Discover the large forest of Veredilia with three different characters as you fight your way like a pro in your quest to save The Sacred Forest from impending doom in this 2D bloody combat action platformer.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, Action 11.3%, Old School 9.2%, Adventure 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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 45.2%, Old School 13%, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 7.4%
A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, Souls-like 27.5%, Anime 12.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
"Divine Dynamo Flamefrit" is bringing back classic 2D action! Play as the hero Yuto in top-down slashing adventure stages, and pilot the magical robot Flamefrit for first-person boss battles! Master both styles of gameplay to restore peace to the parallel world of Hologard!
Why similar: Anime 22.7%, Action 16.1%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Top-Down 13.7%, Adventure 12%
Princess' Edge - Dragonstone is a beat'em up inspired by Golden Axe, however unlike the usual beatemup it use the 3 planes system similar to Guardian Heroes. Ride your dragon & unleash powerful magics upon your enemies to restore the peace to the land!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.2%, Anime 21.5%, Action 11.6%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
Traverse through a broken world and recall your memories. With each step you take you regain your lost powers. Develop your character however you like and find your true self.
Why similar: Souls-like 50%, Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Combat 5.5%
Do I have to beat the enemy? A gentle 2D action game where you don't have to beat the enemy.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.5%, Retro 15.6%, Action 14.9%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Souls-like 26.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 5.9%
A difficult boss rush & beat'em up with tight controls and carefully crafted levels made entirely with traditionally drawn animation on paper. This fair but tough souls like will test you skills against the most wild and creative bosses you've seen
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Souls-like 38%, Old School 9%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 4.4%
Fighting your way through hellish enemies to seek vengeance in this dark-fantasy action game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Souls-like 30.7%, Psychedelic 14.9%, Action 6%, Adventure 5.1%
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 57.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 5.7%
A top down, action-adventure NES game follows the journey of two kids through their imagination. Get your weapons and fight your way through to find out what's wrong with your world.
Why similar: Retro 21.7%, Old School 21.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Top-Down 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Ever wanted to punch a bear IN THE MOUTH? FIST OF AWESOME asks the eternal question "what would happen if bears took over the world?" and answers it with the epic tale of a lumberjack travelling through time punching bears in the face to save humanity.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 66%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 8%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Beat 'em up 25%, Top-Down 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D 6.1%
PrismNeedle is a Roguelike Survivors game where you can take control of living magical helmets and fight waves of enemies using unique swords and upgrades.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action 7.2%, Retro 7.2%
Calmed by the Dark Shin Neon is an Action-RPG set in a future world where hunters protect humans from dangerous Biomorphics. Upgrade your character and become the top hunter as you fight to stop the Biomorph threat.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.6%, Souls-like 23.8%, Anime 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, Supernatural 8.8%
Planet Hero - A game in a physical world where the player must push planets and unite them with each other, collecting stars from meteor impacts on planets and getting stronger and stronger to move huge planets.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 68.7%, Top-Down 17.5%, 2D 8.2%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
A light shines from the depths of the earth; heavenly spirits and earthly fiends arise. The blood of the people runs cold, and heroes tremble in fear. Vengeful forces seek to destroy the heroic outlaws of Mount Liang. A tale of immortal deeds now begins, let all listen and take heed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 69%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 12.1%
A true duck-souls-like experience. Waterfowl is a 3D pixel art, souls-like, action adventure game with parry based combat. Explore the world of spirits and defeat those who stand in your way, whatever the cost.
Why similar: Souls-like 56.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 7.1%, Combat 5.9%
Three classic action games return in the Earnest Evans Collection: Earnest Evans, El Viento, and Anett Returns! Can you put an end to Al Capone's evil plans and thwart the resurrection of the Dark Lord Hastur?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.9%, Anime 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.2%, Souls-like 38.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 2.5%
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.6%, Anime 34.5%, Action 8.8%, Female Protagonist 4%, Singleplayer 0.1%
A little boy runs errands for his grandma and embarks on an imaginary adventure full of dungeons, monsters to retrieve ingredients for tonight's soup.
Why similar: Top-Down 13.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Old School 12.9%, Action 12.6%, Retro 12.3%
An action packed pixel art styled, top down, RPG magic adventure game with rogue like elements and a sprinkle of mystery!
Why similar: Souls-like 42.2%, Top-Down 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, 2D 8.4%
【If found, fail immediately!】A man in a fox mask invades the abandoned city to help girls from a mysterious phenomenon called “Wolf.” This is a stealth action game where you hide from the wolves on every stage. You then use gimmicks to defeat the enemy and proceed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.6%, Stealth 26.5%, Action 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 6.6%
the blonde Airship Knight Dorota, during a battle in the ruins, accidentally discovers an amnesiac girl, Agate. This also draws the attention of sky pirates, leading to fierce battles. The game offers rich levels and exciting battles, with many companions who will fight alongside you!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.7%, Anime 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 5.1%
Terminal V is a game about speedsters with a unique control scheme that allows the player to move at insane speeds with full control. Dodge bullets, traverse obstacles, and mow down hordes of enemies with celerity and precision.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Supernatural 8.6%
The Bar Souls is a retro pixel souls-like set in a mysterious digital world. Face ruthless bosses, solve puzzles that test mind and heart, and let perseverance unveil hidden secrets on your path to the end.
Why similar: Souls-like 52.9%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Retro 7.4%, Action 7%
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 47.7%, Anime 17.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 8.9%
A fast-paced action slasher set in a dark fairytale. Chain sword and gun attacks, mimic enemy combat styles, and blaze through arenas with lightning speed. Reap cursed legions and corrupted fairies as you fight to save your dying world.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, Souls-like 27.5%, Psychedelic 15.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Surreal 8.2%
A Stylish & Intense Twin-Stick Action RPG! Wake up in an alleyway and get into the scrap of your life as you explore the streets of a gritty/cartoony city.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.7%, Souls-like 32.2%, Old School 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, 2D 4.8%
You can't stop the funny, in this retro beat-em up platformer, featuring 20 unique levels, each with their own retrostyle music. 5 challenging bosses, that is sure to give one a memorable experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.2%, Old School 10.1%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Surreal 7.7%
Gerry Dae is a hand-drawn 2D top-down souls-like. Play as a water strider battling rival insect factions in precise, Sekiro-inspired combat. Face brutal bosses and shape the world through meaningful choices.
Why similar: Souls-like 52.7%, Top-Down 15.2%, Stealth 8.3%, 2D 7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
ある日、どんな薬も効かない原因不明の流行り病が村を襲った。 いつも元気な男の子ティモシーの、二人暮らしの大好きなおじいちゃんも病に倒れてしまった。 村の言い伝えにあった、どんな病も治すことができる『魔法のキノコ』の話。 ティモシーは、『魔法のキノコ』を無事に見つけることができるか…？
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.2%, Action 14.9%, Top-Down 14%, Stealth 13.2%, Retro 12%
Japan. Edo period. After many years of violent wars, peace has returned to the land, but it doesn’t seem like it will last for long. A new danger lurks in the shadows, and only two noblemen can stop it: Lord Baka, a Japanese feudal lord, and Prince Bouffon, a prince from the faraway land of France.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Top-Down 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
A folklore-inspired, eerie action-adventure dungeon crawler about preventing a curse that requires your blood to complete. Master your weapon, explore a world brimming with items, abilities, and spells, and ensure that endless night never befalls your hometown of Elmwood.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.1%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 9.9%, Old School 6.6%
