60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Hack and Slash, 2D Fighter, 2D Platformer.
A challenging 2D action platformer with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. With skilled gameplay inspired by Sekiro and Blasphemous, and hand-drawn visuals influenced by classic Japanese Cinema and Ukiyo-e.
1000 Cuts: Jomaku
A challenging 2D action platformer with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Inspired by Sekiro and Blasphemous, Jomaku is a free preview of One-Thousand Cuts, "raising the curtain" for the full game coming soon!
Sengoku - A Time of Warriors and Demons
A 2D action platformer set in the Japanese Sengoku period that chronicles a warrior's quest to save his kingdom. (IMPORTANT NOTICE: The required keyboard layout for this game is U.S. Other layouts may result in issues where buttons fail to carry out the desired action).
A challenging 2D action platformer with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Inspired by Sekiro and Blasphemous, Jomaku is a free preview of One-Thousand Cuts, "raising the curtain" for the full game coming soon!
Why similar: Souls-like 12.1%, 2D Fighter 11.6%, Dragons 11.2% ★, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Alternate History 10.1%
A 2D action platformer set in the Japanese Sengoku period that chronicles a warrior's quest to save his kingdom. (IMPORTANT NOTICE: The required keyboard layout for this game is U.S. Other layouts may result in issues where buttons fail to carry out the desired action).
Why similar: 2D Fighter 16.2%, Dragons 13.8% ★, Swordplay 13.7% ★, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Alternate History 8.9%
A challenging 2D action sidescroller with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Hack and slash your way through the infamous Army of One-Thousand and reclaim your rightful place as daimyo, or die trying.
Why similar: Swordplay 15.3% ★, Beat 'em up 14.5%, Souls-like 13.7%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, 2D Fighter 11%
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 20.1%, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Martial Arts 13.4% ★, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%
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 20.8%, Beat 'em up 18.1%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.5%
In this mechanically challenging 2D hack and slash game, survive through waves of enemies in an ever increasing difficulty, having the satisfaction of feeling your improvement as you learn the enemies and adopt new strategies to deal with them.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 17.6%, Souls-like 16.3%, Beat 'em up 15.8%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Swordplay 11.6% ★
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 20.5%, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Martial Arts 14.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%
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 20.5%, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Martial Arts 14.1% ★, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%
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 20.5%, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Martial Arts 14.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%
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 19.9%, Beat 'em up 19.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
Blade of One is a methodical 2D swordfighting game with simple controls. Strike down foes in a single hit, before they do the same to you.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.7% ★, 2D Fighter 21.4%, Souls-like 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Historical 11%
A character action game played both as a comic artist and their latest project: the revival of retro superhero Roachman. Draw your comic, then fight through it!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22%, Martial Arts 16.9% ★, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
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 22.5%, Beat 'em up 18.5%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Martial Arts 10.4% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%
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 22.5%, Beat 'em up 18.5%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Martial Arts 10.4% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%
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 22.5%, Beat 'em up 18.5%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Martial Arts 10.3% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%
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 22.5%, Beat 'em up 18.5%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Martial Arts 10.3% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%
Be the SWORD!
Why similar: Swordplay 24.3% ★, 2D Fighter 21.7%, Dragons 17.7% ★, Hack and Slash 10.1%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
Set in a post-apocalyptic future of Lagos, Nigeria, with humanity on the verge of extinction. Players fight as Chimere Uzoma, a genetically enhanced soldier against an invasive alien species known as the Altrius. Unleash devastating attacks & combos in this fast-paced, 2D hack-and-slash/beat 'em up.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.2%, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Martial Arts 14.3% ★, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Cinematic 9.4%
The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.3% ★, Swordplay 18.4% ★, Beat 'em up 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Historical 11.8%
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 27.5%, Beat 'em up 21.7%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
A beat ‘em up adventure with paperboard style characters in which you can punch a lot and feel your adrenaline soar with so much action and rock and roll!
Why similar: Martial Arts 22.8% ★, 2D Fighter 18.7%, Beat 'em up 18.1%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%
Thirayan is an action platformer game set in India. A hand-drawn action platformer game offering players new experience with its story and art.
Why similar: Swordplay 20.7% ★, 2D Fighter 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Alternate History 12.8%, Historical 11.5%
"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.
Why similar: Martial Arts 27.9% ★, 2D Fighter 13.4%, Souls-like 12.9%, Historical 12.3%, Beat 'em up 9.4%
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 21.8% ★, 2D Fighter 18.4%, Beat 'em up 17.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Hack and Slash 9.8%
Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling panache to survive.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.3% ★, Souls-like 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Historical 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
This Is A Great Couch Co-op, Arcade Beat Em Up Experience. Made With The Great Pixel Game Engine. Heart was put into Urban Rangers Arcade. (USE "1920 X 1080" Pc Resolution) Grab A Friend, And See How You Would Do With Your Backs Against The wall..................
Why similar: Martial Arts 28.1% ★, Beat 'em up 23.8%, 2D Fighter 22%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action 3.6%
Shadow of the Orient is a 2d pixel art action platformer where you play as a young warrior named Xiaolang who must venture across the orient fighting hordes of Samurai warriors and mythical creatures in an attempt to rescue the kidnapped children of the orient and face off against the dark lord.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23%, Martial Arts 19.5% ★, Swordplay 17.6% ★, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Pitchfork Kingdom is a 2D hack-and-slash where each level is full of exciting combat, obstacles, and adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.7%, 2D Fighter 20.3%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
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 27.9%, 2D Fighter 23.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Legend of Ertugrul is a story-driven side-scrolling action RPG inspired by the courage and faith of Turkish warriors who shaped the early Ottoman era. You play as Ertugrul, a brave leader who must protect his tribe, forge alliances, and fight for justice across the lands of Anatolia.
Why similar: Swordplay 16% ★, Beat 'em up 15.5%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, 2D Fighter 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%
Dragon Puncher is a single-player arcade-style action game designed to be a training tool for Street Fighter and 2D fighting game enthusiasts, and a well-rounded short game. About 15-20 minutes in length, players typically perform 50-75 dragon punch moves per play-through.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.9%, Beat 'em up 18.8%, Martial Arts 18.3% ★, Dragons 16% ★, Side Scroller 11%
Overdeveloped: Requiem is an Action-Adventure Platformer about a futurist samurai apprentice in her quest for revenge, self-discovery, and mastery.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.8%, Swordplay 21.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
The Qi has awakened demons, they wreak havoc on our world. You traverse ancient realms with the aid of the "Kunlun Mirror," embarking on a journey of cultivation and acension to gods.
Why similar: Martial Arts 20.3% ★, Beat 'em up 17.5%, Swordplay 16.6% ★, Dragons 15.6% ★, Hack and Slash 12.6%
Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.
Why similar: Martial Arts 22.1% ★, 2D Fighter 18.2%, Swordplay 17.5% ★, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%
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 24.4%, Beat 'em up 21.9%, Martial Arts 17.7% ★, Side Scroller 12.2%, Lore-Rich 8.9%
A bold new legend begins! Play this side-scrolling beat-em-up based on the real RoHoEn in Phoenix Arizona.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.3%, Martial Arts 22.6% ★, Side Scroller 16.3%, Historical 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
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 23.9%, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Martial Arts 18.4% ★, Side Scroller 12.1%, Lore-Rich 9.2%
Become a transforming heroine and use various attacks and sweet combos to defeat enemies and monsters, and save your younger sister in this side-scrolling action game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.3%, Beat 'em up 21.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
The Insider is an exciting action-adventure focused on brutal hand-to-hand combat and a wide variety of weapons. Set in a city plagued by violence, where gangs rise and wage war against each other.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.1%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Martial Arts 13.5% ★, Side Scroller 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
Bam Boom Blade is a physics-based 2D joust game for 2 players. Act as a wuxia riding on a bamboo, and try to defeat your rival using only 2 joysticks on your gamepad! Experience the original Chinese wuxia sword fight aesthetics in the bamboo grove.
Why similar: Swordplay 25% ★, 2D Fighter 23%, Martial Arts 21.5% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Historical 9.1%
You are the Knight called upon to explore the depths of these ravaged Lands. With speed, precision, and the swing of your sword, you can conquer the scourge of the Ancients and become the Slayer Knight.
Why similar: Swordplay 26% ★, Souls-like 23.5%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Five Gods of Kung Fu is a story driven Beat 'em Up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.8%, 2D Fighter 25.2%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Experience the ultimate in martial arts mayhem as the Samurai confronts the Demon King in an all action adventure that's full of Eastern promise. Combining beat'em up combat with platform puzzling and awesomely evil level bosses, Second Samurai is a monster of a game!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.1%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Alternate History 13.1%, Dragons 12.5% ★, Martial Arts 12.2% ★
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Swordplay 19.4% ★, Dragons 19% ★, Souls-like 17.6%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
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 24.1%, Souls-like 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
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 22.6%, Hack and Slash 11%, Side Scroller 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
An adventure beyond myths. Control the gods and witness the story through Skirnir. Kill them all.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.9%, Swordplay 20.8% ★, Beat 'em up 14.6%, Martial Arts 12% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
High speed beat em up hardcore arcade action, with skill-based gameplay and 90's anime flair! A revisit & evolution of the genre, all hosted with classical 2D fighting-game mechanics. Legendary Hereos serves as an ultimate hybrid of the best of yesterday's gameplay with modern animation qualities!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27%, Beat 'em up 22%, Martial Arts 16.6% ★, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
A game in which you really look like the main character!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Beat 'em up 27.2%, Souls-like 20.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Adventure 6.8%
LADY DEATH: DEMONICRON is an all new side-scrolling, sword slicing, magic wielding, 15 level, multiplayer beat-em-up that takes the best aspects of the 1990's arcade classics - all mixed together with a killer 90's industrial-metal soundtrack!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.6%, Swordplay 19.3% ★, Beat 'em up 18.2%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%
Reinbo is a hack and slash where you'll cut your way through waves of enemies and bosses on a journey to rescue your loved one
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.7%, Swordplay 22.4% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Action 7.8%
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 29.4%, Beat 'em up 25.2%, Martial Arts 18.2% ★, Side Scroller 13%, Action 6.4%
IGS Classic Arcade Collection brings 8 beloved IGS arcade games to Steam for the first time! The collection includes multiple series of "Knights of Valour" games, with online multiplayer support. It also includes popular arcade games such as "Oriental Legend" and "Martial Masters".
Why similar: Martial Arts 23.2% ★, Swordplay 19.5% ★, 2D Fighter 19.1%, Side Scroller 11%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
Discover a mysterious world without annoying quests in "Mythical Ruins". Fight a variety of enemies, explore different biomes and level up your skills in this epic Soulslike adventure. Venture into the hardcore area for the ultimate challenge!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Dragons 21.5% ★, Swordplay 15.5% ★, Alternate History 13.3%, Lore-Rich 7.6%
Use swords and magic to defeat monsters! A refreshing action game!
Why similar: Martial Arts 21.7% ★, Swordplay 18.5% ★, 2D Fighter 17.9%, Beat 'em up 17.2%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
"Soul Blade" is a 2D platform action game with classic hand-drawn 2D animations that provide a smooth and immersive visual experience. The combat system is built around the "swordplay" mechanism, delivering intense and exhilarating battles.
Why similar: Swordplay 20.2% ★, Martial Arts 19.5% ★, Dragons 14.8% ★, Souls-like 13.9%, Alternate History 8.9%
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 27.3%, 2D Fighter 26.4%, Martial Arts 22.7% ★, Side Scroller 14%, Action 6.7%
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 29.9%, Beat 'em up 25.9%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
The Knight was yanked out of bed and hurled into the craziest beat 'em up adventure! Help him complete his quest and get back home. Slash through hordes of enemies, defeat bosses, and take their unique weapons with special effects.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.5%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Swordplay 15.3% ★, Side Scroller 12.3%, Hand-drawn 8%
One More Hound! is a hand-draw roguelite game where you'll fight against waves of enemies with unique characteristics, unlock new powers and beat your own records one match after another!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.6%, Swordplay 20.5% ★, Beat 'em up 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Hand-drawn 9%
