
Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music. A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Fighting, Beat 'em up, 2D Fighter.

Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music. A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.

Unregret
An angry office worker named Butch snaps and sets off on a brutal journey toward his dream of becoming a Hollywood actor. Fight through hordes of enemies in a fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up, using combo-based combat and any weapons you can find - from bare fists to automatic rifles.

The Way of the Tiger (CPC/Spectrum)
In this beat-em-up from 1986, take on the role of Avenger, the ninja warrior, as he battles the forces of evil in defence of his faith and protection of the weak. Based on the popular series of fantasy adventure gamebooks.
An angry office worker named Butch snaps and sets off on a brutal journey toward his dream of becoming a Hollywood actor. Fight through hordes of enemies in a fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up, using combo-based combat and any weapons you can find - from bare fists to automatic rifles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.3%, Fighting 28.1% ★, 2D Fighter 19%, Action 7.7%, 1980s 4.5%
In this beat-em-up from 1986, take on the role of Avenger, the ninja warrior, as he battles the forces of evil in defence of his faith and protection of the weak. Based on the popular series of fantasy adventure gamebooks.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.5%, Ninja 20% ★, 2D Fighter 12%, Martial Arts 9.8% ★, Fighting 8.7% ★
A 2d beat'm up, fighting game featuring a wacky cast of characters!
Why similar: Fighting 33.5% ★, Beat 'em up 22.5%, 2D Fighter 20.5%, Action 7.6%, 1990's 4.9%
This classic fighting game offers intense martial arts battles with a diverse cast of characters, each boasting unique fighting styles. Players engage in thrilling one-on-one combat, showcasing their skills and mastering various martial arts techniques in this nostalgic gem from the mid-'90s.
Why similar: Fighting 36.5% ★, 2D Fighter 20.7%, Action 8.8%, Beat 'em up 8.5%, Old School 7.6%
Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.
Why similar: Fighting 30.3% ★, 2D Fighter 19%, Beat 'em up 13.7%, Ninja 11% ★, Martial Arts 6.6% ★
Take control of either Jake, a soldier, or Chang Li, a martial arts master, in your quest to stop G.H.O.S.T.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Fighting 31.1% ★, Action 18.6%, 1990's 6.6%
The Lost Planet Zenox is inspired from an old retro game called "Thrust". You found a mysterious mineral at the asteroid belt of the Zenox Planet. But before bringing it to the earth your ship got attacked by pirates and crushed to the Zenox. Why pirates attacked and how will you get back to Earth?
Why similar: Fighting 33.5% ★, Beat 'em up 23.4%, 2D Fighter 17.8%, Action 8.1%, Old School 6.5%
Clash in a 2D arena fighter of high-speed duels where elemental projectiles redefine ranged combat!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.6%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Fighting 17.9% ★, Martial Arts 8.5% ★, Action 6.9%
Legend is a Beat'em up game that resembles games like Final Fight, or Streets of Rage. The game features a medieval setting.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.3%, Fighting 36.3% ★, Action 22.3%
Join the epic world of Atlas Wars, a fast-paced skill-based multiplayer brawler! Choose unique heroes, master awesome abilities, and battle in crazy and unique arenas. Atlas Wars offers an action-packed brawl experience!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, 2D Fighter 28.6%, Fighting 18.5% ★, Action 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Pick your fighter, then strap in for an action packed nostalgia trip beat-down in this fast-paced 2D retro fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 33.9% ★, 2D Fighter 22.3%, Martial Arts 9.4% ★, Old School 9.2%, Retro 6%
Brawl your way through hordes of decay in the Streets of Rott, an arcade style, side-scrolling beat ‘em up. Featuring a skull-smashing arsenal of fighting moves, weaponry and vehicles, play as an old man with a walker, a tough guy with a circular saw or a mysterious woman, and bring peace to the City.
Why similar: Fighting 45% ★, Beat 'em up 36.2%, Action 18.8%
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow is a fighting game that mixes elements of RPG, simulation and arcade, in an explosive combination to relieve the Beat'em up genre!
Why similar: Fighting 30.7% ★, 2D Fighter 26.7%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Martial Arts 11.4% ★, 1980s 7%
"Model DE Fight" (MDF) is a classic 2D fighting game. You can play online-fighting with using informal tool. MDF is a game made for beginners.
Why similar: Fighting 50.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.4%, Action 20.1%
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: Beat 'em up 23.2%, 2D Fighter 19.8%, Ninja 16.1% ★, Martial Arts 7.8% ★, Action 6.6%
Level up your skills while fighting your way through waves of chaos. Levels are generated at the start of every game and will be different each time you play.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.1%, Fighting 31.1% ★, 2D Fighter 21.5%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
Old school 3D Beat-Em-Up Action! Use your wits, reflexes and environment to take on the ruthless gangs of Breakneck City!
Why similar: Fighting 24.2% ★, Beat 'em up 23.3%, Ninja 15.5% ★, Martial Arts 9.6% ★, 1990's 6.9%
◆What is SUPER FIGHTING HEROES? This is a fighting game where you can enjoy high-speed tactics.
Why similar: Fighting 51% ★, 2D Fighter 36.1%, Action 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%
A new Gear arises, its name Leopaldon. As they threaten to lay waste to the world, you prepare to mount your offense. The good news? You won't have to face them alone. Guilty Gear Isuka introduces the brand new mechanic of cooperative gameplay to the tried and true fighting madness of the Guilty Gear XX series.
Why similar: Fighting 64.1% ★, 2D Fighter 18.3%, Beat 'em up 11.3%, Action 5.5%, 2D 0.8%
This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.
Why similar: Fighting 46.6% ★, 2D Fighter 28.5%, Action 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
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 41.8%, Fighting 19.7% ★, 2D Fighter 13.9%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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: 2D Fighter 28.2%, Beat 'em up 24.4%, Fighting 21.1% ★, Action 9.4%, 1990's 5.8%
Verdict Guilty is a 90's arcade-style fighting game with a cops vs robbers theme.
Why similar: Fighting 46.9% ★, 2D Fighter 33.4%, Action 10.6%, Retro 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Fight your way from London to Brighton in this retro arcade beat’em up inspired by the 1964 Mods and Rockers riots.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.7%, 2D Fighter 27.5%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Retro 6.1%
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 39.1%, Fighting 36.5% ★, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, 2D 3.6%
Pocket Rumble is a streamlined, beginner-friendly 2-button fighting game that retains all the gameplay elements that make traditional 2D fighters great, but reduces the level of execution and memorization necessary to the bare minimum.
Why similar: Fighting 47% ★, 2D Fighter 31.3%, Action 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Generations of Power Rangers collide across the multiverse’s 25 year history. Experience authentic, but reimagined Power Rangers gameplay. This easy to learn, but hard to master fighting game is designed to welcome players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Fighting 50.5% ★, 2D Fighter 24.1%, Action 23.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Rumble Fighter is a free-to-play fighting MMO game with real mixed martial arts and fast-paced beat-em-up action! Brawl with your friends and train to become the top Rumble Fighter!
Why similar: Fighting 59% ★, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Action 17.3%
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: Beat 'em up 31.2%, 2D Fighter 26.7%, Action 13.2%, Martial Arts 7.8% ★, Old School 6.9%
Dive into Eternal Fighters, a fast-paced 2D fighting game that blends classic arcade action with modern dynamics. Choose from a roster of ninjas and warriors, each with unique abilities, and master modes like Arcade, VS, and Online. Prove your skills and become the ultimate Eternal Champion!
Why similar: Fighting 28.5% ★, Beat 'em up 24.7%, 2D Fighter 20.5%, Action 7.3%, Old School 6.4%
Fight intense 1-on-1 battles with your friends! Kra-Ken is a 2.5D fighting game that will make you grip your controller ever more tightly as you beat your opponent.
Why similar: Fighting 37.8% ★, 2D Fighter 37.5%, Action 24.7%
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 40.2% ★, Beat 'em up 20.2%, 2D Fighter 14.8%, Martial Arts 8.2% ★, Action 5.1%
The fast-paced fighting action of the Battle High series comes to Steam! Face-off in the tough halls of San Bruno High for the Elementally Advanced as 14 students (and 1 insidious faculty member) and discover the secret behind the mysterious illness stripping students of their powers!
Why similar: Fighting 51.5% ★, 2D Fighter 33.1%, Action 15.4%
Fight gangs and bring order back to the city in this retro style beat em up game.
Why similar: Fighting 45.3% ★, Beat 'em up 40.8%, Action 8.5%, Retro 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
skelets is a local multiplayer skeleton brawler: fight skeletons and plunder gems!
Why similar: Fighting 39.6% ★, 2D Fighter 23.5%, Action 13.7%, Martial Arts 6.6% ★, Retro 5.1%
The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!
Why similar: Fighting 48.3% ★, 2D Fighter 29.2%, Action 15.1%, 2D 3.7%, Retro 1.9%
Welcome aboard! Here, we gain points by destroying meteors. Try your best to destroy as many as you can and avoid destroying our ship! This is a wave-type game, where the more you play, the more difficult the game becomes!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, 2D Fighter 29.3%, Action 14.7%, Old School 7.3%, 1990's 6.9%
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
Why similar: Fighting 64.5% ★, 2D Fighter 19.9%, Beat 'em up 8.8%, Action 6.8%
Hardcore beat'em up game
Why similar: Fighting 39.2% ★, Beat 'em up 28.7%, Action 12.3%, 2D Fighter 10.1%, 1990's 4.4%
We Could Be Heroes is a retro style, action packed beat ‘em up in the style of classic 90s brawler arcade titles. Featuring 40 unique stages, destructible environments and brutal deaths. Become a hero and fight bad guys while stopping crimes and rescuing innocent civilians along the way.
Why similar: Fighting 27.5% ★, Beat 'em up 24.3%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Martial Arts 7.1% ★, Old School 4.8%
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 33.7%, 2D Fighter 24%, Action 13.9%, Martial Arts 9.7% ★, Old School 7.3%
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat.
Why similar: Fighting 45.3% ★, 2D Fighter 30.3%, Action 24.3%
After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!
Why similar: Fighting 62.5% ★, 2D Fighter 24.9%, Action 12.7%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: Fighting 34.2% ★, 2D Fighter 33.7%, Action 12.4%, 1990's 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Side-scrolling, fast-paced, action-packed karate game with multiple levels. Scoring based on health and time to complete.
Why similar: Ninja 27.2% ★, Beat 'em up 24.5%, Martial Arts 14.5% ★, Action 8.9%, 2D Fighter 8.5%
Fight your friends in local multiplayer, or hone your skills in the single-player training mode. Create an opening or outmaneuver your opponent to seize victory. And parry incoming attacks with perfect timing!
Why similar: Fighting 40.3% ★, 2D Fighter 25.8%, Action 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Retro 6.2%
WKSP Rumble is the first corporate fighting game. Play with 100+ real employees of a real ad agency and get to know more about the advertising world in a pixel art journey full of ass kicking.
Why similar: Fighting 36.3% ★, 2D Fighter 25.1%, Martial Arts 12.6% ★, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Get ready for intense 2D fighting with Rollback Net-Code. Spirit of old-school fighting games is back with Dual Souls! Inspired by the classic fighting game series, Dual Souls delivers it all - it’s fast; it’s full on; it’s tactical; it’s online and it’s FUN!
Why similar: Fighting 50.2% ★, 2D Fighter 33.8%, Action 16%
Phantom Breaker Omnia is a fast-paced 2-D anime fighting game that features 20 unique characters, pitted against one another to make their greatest wishes come true. The ability to choose between 3 fighting styles will appeal to seasoned gamers while making the game accessible to newcomers.
Why similar: Fighting 52.5% ★, 2D Fighter 29.7%, Action 12.4%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
KOF ’97 is the final entry in the Orochi Saga, the original storyline of the KOF series, which is still played by enthusiastic fans around the world. KOF ’97 makes a return with new features such as online matchmaking, a new gallery mode, and custom menu BGM settings!
Why similar: Fighting 50.1% ★, 2D Fighter 33.4%, Action 16.5%
The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.3%, Action 24.9%, Fighting 19.6% ★, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
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: Beat 'em up 28%, 2D Fighter 25.3%, Ninja 13.3% ★, Action 11.8%, Martial Arts 7.3% ★
Battle the finest warriors in creation across time and space. Master each warrior's special moves and combos to triumph over the odds and beat Death at his own game.
Why similar: Fighting 45.7% ★, 2D Fighter 29.3%, Action 25%
Inspired by classic Kung Fu films, this passion fueled fighter provides fun 1 vs. 1 gameplay for gamers of all skill levels. Take on the role of one of 14 martial arts stunt masters as you fight to show your style cannot be beat. Fight it out in the Single Player Arcade Mode or Local Two Player VS. Matches.
Why similar: Fighting 55.1% ★, Martial Arts 16% ★, 2D Fighter 15%, Action 13.9%
Awesome 2D retro pixel fighting game inspired by the old classics.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.1%, Fighting 25.1% ★, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Martial Arts 12.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
Why similar: Fighting 50.3% ★, 2D Fighter 36.5%, Action 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
“THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!
Why similar: Fighting 54.5% ★, 2D Fighter 30%, Action 13.2%, 2D 2.4%
Psyburst is an action side scroller, featuring 8 unique characters with many different skills. It's a hybird between sidescroller and fighting game. Play as hunters and slash your way trough your opponent.
Why similar: Fighting 38% ★, Beat 'em up 26.1%, 2D Fighter 19.1%, Action 16.8%
Shredder and the Kraang have spread chaos and evil across dimensions, and it's up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to stop them!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.6%, Fighting 39.2% ★, Action 16.3%