- #1 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,148 reviews2012
Dev: Qooc Software
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Why similar: Martial Arts 33.6% ★, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Fighting 20.7% ★, Local Co-Op 12%, Action 4%
- #2 Evolver
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weapons Grade Studios
Windows
Evolver blends competitive fighting with quantum-cyberpunk-scifi to create a world of bizarre weapons, unconventional fighting styles, and a wildly eccentric cast.
Why similar: Fighting 20% ★, Metroidvania 16%, Beat 'em up 15.5%, Cyberpunk 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%
- #3 Shadow Labyrinth
96% matchMixed56% of 345 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Underground 15% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #4 Elta: Defy All Gods
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Brawl your way out of corrupted worlds alongside your dragon-god companion in an adrenaline-fueled action-platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Become the champion of your fallen god, Elta.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.9%, Martial Arts 21.5% ★, Metroidvania 20.6%, Fighting 18.5% ★, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #5 Project Atno
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Olsen Games LLC
Windows
Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Cyberpunk 20%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Robots 8.9%
- #6 Guacamelee! Gold Edition
94% matchVery Positive93% of 6,013 reviews2013
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Fighting 6.5% ★
- #7 Unruly Heroes
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 963 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 22.2%, Martial Arts 19.3% ★, Fighting 17% ★, Local Co-Op 13.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #8 Stigmatum
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Onlyherogames
Windows
Cyberpunk 2.5D beat ’em up in a divided Spain—fight through cities like Madrid and Barcelona, escape a system hunting you, and make choices that shape multiple endings.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.9%, Cyberpunk 17.5%, Martial Arts 14.4% ★, 2D Platformer 12%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #9 Insurrection: Cyborgs Awakening
91% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Chonky Wave GamesPub: ESAT
Windows
Kick some asses in this cooperative retrowave game!!! Use powerful abilities and combos to destroy the evil minions of the Driftonics mega corporation and free humanity from the cyborg threat.
Why similar: Fighting 23.5% ★, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Cyberpunk 15.1%, Robots 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.9%
- #10 Streets Ablaze
91% 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 28.8%, Martial Arts 20.1% ★, Fighting 17.6% ★, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Comic Book 9.8%
- #11 IN THE DARK
90% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Jasper Tucker
Windows · Mac
A short 2D metroidvania that explores some darker themes contrasted by bouncy, pixel art visuals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Fighting 24.5% ★, Underground 19.9% ★, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 8.5%
- #12 Metal Revolution / 金属对决
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Metal Revolution is a new generation of fighting game. The minimalistic controls, deep gameplay, and the cyberpunk robot theme are designed to bring a fresh battle experience. For the fighters who never flinch in the face of furious combat, welcome to Metal Revolution.
Why similar: Fighting 22.3% ★, Martial Arts 16.1% ★, Beat 'em up 13.3%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Robots 10.6%
- #13 Megabyte Punch
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,132 reviews2013
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Megabyte Punch is a fighting/beat ‘em up game in which you build your own fighter! As you travel through different environments, you battle other creatures to get their parts. Parts have their own powers and bonuses, like gun arms for a shoot ability or powerful hips for a devastating pelvic thrust attack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.8%, Fighting 17.6% ★, Metroidvania 14.5%, Robots 12.1%, Local Co-Op 11.6%
- #14 ZHEN: Shattered Legacy
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ghost Machine GamesPub: Soft Source
Windows
You play as a robot warrior monk sent to the distant lands of Zhen, a fictional, East-Asian inspired world desolated by an ancient war. You begin your journey to challenge the Masters of Kung Fu, become the new Grand Master of the land and restore the righteous way of Kung Fu.
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.2% ★, Metroidvania 19.8%, Beat 'em up 19.5%, Post-apocalyptic 10.9%, Robots 10.5%
- #15 Echoes of Nox
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Orange Party
Windows
Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, PvE 10.8%, Platformer 9.6%
- #16 Land of Oblivion
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: hwg独立游戏
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into a forgotten civilization through jumping, exploration, and combat. "Land of Oblivion" is a 2D action platformer with Metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Martial Arts 29.5% ★, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Underground 11% ★, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #17 Bloodflow
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Kieron Rana
Windows
Bloodflow is a fast-paced third-person brawler, featuring stylish combat and vibrant colours. Put your timing, target prioritisation and positioning skills to the test and lock into the flow state to achieve mastery.
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.5% ★, Fighting 30.4% ★, Beat 'em up 26.5%, PvE 8.8%, Action 2.8%
- #18 Cyberpunk Fighter
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamePocPub: GamePoc
Windows
Cyberpunk Fighter is a third-person action game in a futuristic, cyberpunk world. Be a hero and start your journey from saving your classmates in the school to saving people in the future from droids and robots. Start your journey and save the world!
Why similar: Fighting 33.2% ★, Beat 'em up 27.9%, Martial Arts 12.9% ★, Cyberpunk 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #19 Sol: Last Light
84% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Kyle RobinsonPub: Team Smoothie
Windows
Sol: Last Light is a third-person, action-adventure RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Learn to control your newly discovered power to harness energy from the sun and battle against robots on your journey up the mountain to find your captured sister. Made by students at Full Sail University.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.9%, Metroidvania 24.6%, Cyberpunk 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #20 MindScape: Verenna
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CoLoJo Games
Windows
Fight through the neon ruins of Verenna as Nova, a genetically engineered young woman hunted for her extraordinary powers. Master fast side-scrolling combat, battle the mechanized Reavers, and uncover the truth behind her creation before General Khardek claims her power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Cyberpunk 20.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 8%
- #21 Eight Dragons 2
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extend Mode
Windows
The Eight Dragons return! Punch, kick and smash your way across an open world with up to 8 players in this action-packed beat-'em-up!
Why similar: Fighting 30.7% ★, Martial Arts 21.5% ★, Beat 'em up 18.6%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Local Multiplayer 8%
- #22 Bushiden
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Arc Studios
Windows
Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Beat 'em up 23.4%, Cyberpunk 14.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #23 Battle Mutants
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AJerome Studio
Windows · Mac
Experience arcade chaos! Smash through 12 explosive stages as badass mutants in this modern beat 'em up. Enjoy unique level mechanics, brutal bosses, and stylish pixel art. Grab a friend for epic co-op mayhem!
Why similar: Martial Arts 26.7% ★, Beat 'em up 26.5%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #24 Eternal Core
79% match5 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Nada de TrucosPub: Incine
Windows
Eternal Core is an action platformer in which you control ROB, a robot created with the goal of destroying the Tower that’s draining the planet’s life. You’ll have to fight enemies to advance and reach the top, encountering powerful Bosses along the way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.9%, Comic Book 14.3%, Robots 14.2%, Cyberpunk 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%
- #25 Kung Fu: The Devil's Temple Awaits
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ioStudios
Windows
Fight your way up the five floors of the Devil's Temple in a pixel-art beat-'em-up built on arcade classics. Punches, kicks, grabs, weapon pickups and Ki-Burst combos — alone or in local 2-player co-op. Reach the top. Take back the temple.
Why similar: Martial Arts 32.3% ★, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Fighting 14.1% ★, Local Co-Op 13%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
- #26 Final Crash Demo
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: AGAR
Windows
A true reformation of the classic beat 'em up/ brawler genre. Up to 4 players can fight together or against each other, as a hero or part of the enemy swarm. You decide how you want to play!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.6%, Fighting 29% ★, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Action 6.1%
- #27 ZHEROS
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Rimlight Studios
Windows
ZHEROS is a new gen 3D beat’em up, based on the genre hallmarks, above all: smashing hordes of enemies and punching stuff.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.4%, Fighting 26.4% ★, Local Co-Op 23.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Action 4.7%
- #28 The Legend of Tobimaru
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mushin Games
Windows
A challenging old-school platforming adventure that sees you learning Nimpo skills and using them to fight your way through the most powerful ninja warriors.
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.7% ★, Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #29 BLOOD ENGINE 血焰引擎
78% matchNo user reviews2030
Dev: BEAR GIANT
Windows
《BLOOD ENGINE》是一款Metroidvania类的横板ACT游戏。我们在平台跳跃和动作游戏的基础上尝试融入我们设计的“瞬杀”系统。尝试增幅击败敌人时带给玩家的打击感和爽快感。玩家需要随时面临由怪物,机关组成的各种各样的危机,并灵活做出反应,化解危机,击败敌人。
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Comic Book 14.9%, Cyberpunk 13.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
- #30 Ghost Song
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,459 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Robots 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Post-apocalyptic 10.1%, Platformer 9.7%
- #31 Garden of the Atom
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rookbird GamesPub: Blacc Ski Weekend Industries
Windows · Linux
Garden of the Atom is a combat-focused Metroidvania where you hold nothing back. Start with every movement ability unlocked and play as 'Prodigy,' an exiled genius infiltrating a futuristic dictatorship to stop a tyrant from harnessing a cataclysmic meteor shower.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, PvE 11.5%, Robots 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #32 HAAK
76% matchVery Positive90% of 3,531 reviews2022
Dev: BlingamePub: OKJOY
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Underground 20.9% ★, Comic Book 14%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #33 Final Boss
77% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Mecanimal GamesPub: Bit Bot
Windows
Fight through a pixel-art beat ’em up, then face off in a cinematic 3D boss battle! Based on Tyler Kirkham's hit Image Comics series, Final Boss blends side-scrolling action, fighting game precision, and animated comic storytelling into a nostalgic co-op adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, Fighting 24.1% ★, Martial Arts 22.9% ★, Comic Book 20.4%, Dark 3.4%
- #34 Reality Rash
75% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: Give your jumps
Windows
A 3D beat 'em up inspired by the classics — fight your way through 4 different worlds. Play solo or in 2-player co-op to gather the 4 cores and save your home in this nostalgic and modern beat 'em up!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.2%, Fighting 23.6% ★, Martial Arts 18.8% ★, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%
- #35 Lone Wolf
76% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Play-Em
Windows
Lone Wolf: A Post Apocalyptic Beat-Em Up Role Playing Game. This action/adventure game lets a player use martial arts skills, weapons, and turn into a werewolf to fight their way through a world set in the aftermath of post nuclear devastation.
Why similar: Martial Arts 21.9% ★, Beat 'em up 21.3%, Comic Book 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%
- #36 Far Star
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: This is Vini
Windows · Linux
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Robots 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Platformer 11.6%
- #37 Intrepid Izzy
74% matchPositive96% of 47 reviews2020
Dev: Senile Team
Windows
A colourful, imaginative and fun adventure with platformer and beat 'em up elements.
Why similar: Fighting 26% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Beat 'em up 23.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%
- #38 LoHa Beta Bot
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CBA Entertainment
Windows
Explore a ruined world as LoHa Beta Bot, a powerful robot cat. Fight dangerous machines, discover new abilities, uncover hidden paths and meet unique characters in a 2D action-adventure Metroidvania full of secrets and mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Robots 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #39 Vega Motions: Project Unleashed
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Santiago Soria VegaPub: Vega Motions
Windows
A 3rd person, 1 vs 1 skills-based fighting game set in a destructible arena.
Why similar: Martial Arts 29.8% ★, Fighting 24.2% ★, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #40 DHALMAN
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Minnapad Pte. Ltd.
Windows
DHALMAN is a single-player action adventure featuring Metroidvania exploration and fighting gameplay across countries, with curry restaurant management between battles. Join DHALMAN on a flavorful journey to face evolving bosses, discover new worlds, and build the world’s greatest curry restaurant.
Why similar: Martial Arts 27.5% ★, Metroidvania 26.6%, Fighting 25.1% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #41 Blue Rabbit
74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: J.P. van OstaPub: Coughing Dragon
Windows · Linux
You find yourself in a futuristic dystopian city. You get the idea: Dark smog. A rogue A.I. Corporate drones. Actual drones. The whole enchilada. In this fast-paced 2D platformer, you play as Arisu, a Runner tasked to deliver the ambiguous Blue Rabbit "packages" around the city.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Cyberpunk 23.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Platformer 7.9%
- #42 Kong: Survivor Instinct
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: 7Levels
Windows
When giant monsters fight, no one’s safe. Embark on a thrilling quest of survival in a city that’s become a battleground for Titans. Use the lethal strength of Kong and other monsters to your own advantage in this official Monsterverse game set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Beat 'em up 24.7%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #43 Small Matter
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Msh Games Studio
Windows
Escape the factory in Small Matter! A 2D action-platformer through the guts of a machine that never stopped running. Time the pistons, outrun the fire, and tear through whatever it sends to keep you inside.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Robots 14.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #44 Sealbreakers
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fire Sparrow Studio
Windows
A top-down 3D roguelite brawler where a disgraced warrior fights immortal tyrants in a collapsing reality. Break the world back with nothing but fists.
Why similar: Martial Arts 29.4% ★, Beat 'em up 26.4%, Fighting 22.5% ★, Comic Book 13.7%, PvE 4.5%
- #45 INAYAH - Life after Gods
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 321 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%
- #46 Luke The Hybrid
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Dulmari_Creations
Windows
1-4 Player Action Created By Jacob Boehm (Dulmari_Creations) Set In a Post Apocalyptic Dystopian Future Where Hybrids Must Battle Robots. Explore In The Open World Campaign, Fight Each other In The Multiplayer, And Survive Waves of Bot Zombies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Local Co-Op 19%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #47 Jackroid
70% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Starving Lama Games
Windows
Originally developed as a birthday gift for my nephew, Jackroid is a heartfelt indie game that blends classic action-platforming with Metroid-style exploration. After several requests and growing interest, I’ve decided to bring Jackroid to Steam. Free—as a thank you to everyone who’s supported me.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Cyberpunk 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%, Platformer 9.8%
- #48 Okinawa Rush
71% matchVery Positive84% of 147 reviews2021
Dev: Sokaikan ltd
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Martial Arts 28.3% ★, Beat 'em up 22.6%, Metroidvania 17.6%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, PvE 6.4%
- #49 BLADECHIMERA
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,481 reviews2025
Dev: Team LadybugPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
Why similar: Martial Arts 28.8% ★, Metroidvania 28.3%, Cyberpunk 16.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8%
- #50 KAON : Fragmented Core
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kulin Studio
Windows
KAON: Fragmented Core is a 2D action-platformer with a metroidvania feel. You play as Kaon, an android awakened in a world where no one lives anymore, neither humans nor animals. Mostly what’s left is plants, ruins, and robots, a good chunk of them turned hostile
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Robots 11.2%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%
- #51 Deadly Metropolis
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AGARPub: Abryt
Windows
Deadly Metropolis is an intense, fast paced beat 'em up that takes the genre to brutal new heights. The deadliest era is here, a battle rages in the depths of Neo Babylos! Are you ready?!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.6%, Martial Arts 26.6% ★, Cyberpunk 19.1%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, PvE 5.6%
- #52 H=ZERO
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jefferson Nascimento Ferreira Pub: Jefferson Nascimento Ferreira
Windows
In a future where humanity has vanished, machines maintain vast underground complexes under the command of artificial intelligences. You are a unit activated to deliver a mysterious payload. Face hostile systems, precision challenges, and uncover the forgotten purpose of your existence.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Robots 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #53 ScrapBots
67% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: 5 Thumbs Up Games
Windows
Student Game Project- ScrapBots is a first person melee brawler where you venture through a forgotten, rusted trash planet and engage in hand-to-hand combat to fight for survival. Turn your enemies into scrap and repurpose their body parts to empower and augment your own combat abilities.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.1%, Fighting 29.8% ★, Robots 13.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #54 Paradox Soul
70% matchMixed44% of 660 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Robots 14.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 9.3%
- #55 Intergalactic Mystery
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rebelião Studio
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure with Duke and Floc, fighting in alien worlds, unraveling cosmic secrets, and challenging bosses in search of the celestial origins of an enigmatic Alien. RPG, adventure, shooting, and NPC interaction. Get ready for intense action!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Cyberpunk 17.4%, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.7%
- #56 NIGHTRAVEL
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Yoshida Gakuen
Windows
「NIGHTRAVEL」は、荒廃した電子街が舞台のマルチビルド2Dアクションゲームです。電脳支配された故郷を救うため「ハッカー」となり、反撃の狼煙を上げよう。 荒廃した空虚な街を駆け抜け、有象無象の敵対者たちを蹂躙しよう。一人でも友達と一緒でもプレイ可能。 戦利品を組み合わせて能力増強、各キャラクターを使いこなし、電脳システムに支配された街を取り戻そう。
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Cyberpunk 26.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #57 Exit Limbo: Opening
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 45 reviews2020
Dev: Virtual Craft StudioPub: IndieGala
Windows
Exit Limbo : Opening is the first chapter of a neo-retro side-scrolling beat ’em up with adventure elements, elaborated fighting mechanics, memorable enemies and a truly unique setting and visual art style
Why similar: Martial Arts 24.5% ★, Beat 'em up 22.4%, Fighting 22.3% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, Platformer 7.5%
- #58 Kung Fu Er San
67% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: CMC Games
Windows · Linux
Awesome 2D retro pixel fighting game inspired by the old classics.
Why similar: Martial Arts 33.9% ★, Beat 'em up 25.1%, Fighting 20% ★, PvE 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #59 Seeker
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mika Mikajiki
Windows
Draw your sword and jump into a dystopian metropolis in this 2D action-exploration game. Hunt down giant robots and use their parts to enhance your abilities as you try to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the neon lights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Cyberpunk 19.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #60 Glaze Cup: Journey to the West
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: Dark DimensionPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
This is a side scrolling action Rougelike game set in the three realms of humans, demons, ghosts, and gods. It tells the story of Lao Sha and other characters from Journey to the West before they learn from the classics
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