- #1 Mariachi Undead
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Upside Down Bird
Windows
Mariachi Undead is a hand drawn, rhythm, cover based shoot-em-up, action side scrolling platformer where you can even play with a guitar and controller at the same time.
Why similar: Rhythm 20.8%, Beat 'em up 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Side Scroller 11%, Comic Book 10.8%
- #2 School Hero
96% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Gkoros PolychronisPub: GPoly Games
Windows · Linux
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 28%, Side Scroller 18%, Comic Book 16%, Anime 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
- #3 PopSlinger Vol. 2 - Loveless
96% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Funky Can Creative
Windows
Return to the PopSlinger universe in this coffee-fueled sequel! Join an elite agent and a digital idol on a mission to rescue a lost heroine in a world full of vibrant chaos. Face new enemies, uncover the mysteries of the Purple District, and groove to a freshly brewed beat!
Why similar: Rhythm 17.2%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Comic Book 11.2%
- #4 Nyan-Nyan Punch!
95% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: NomaryPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%
- #5 Dynamite Flare
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slicky Grease GamesPub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
“Join Flare, the grooviest bounty hunter, as she battles notorious criminals for fame and fortune in this stylish 2D beat 'em up. Enter a colorful, hand-drawn world, and unleash fiery kicks, hair attacks, and chaotic combos—each showdown moving her closer to the ultimate funky hideaway!”
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.7%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Funny 8%
- #6 Yuri Sword Saga
94% matchVery Positive98% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Beat 'em up 21.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Cute 6.6%
- #7 TriggerHeart EXELICA
93% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
Windows
"Where courage and conviction dictate, pull the trigger of your heart!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Comic Book 17.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #8 Kamikaze Empire
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kamikaze KoboPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Anime 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Arcade 8.1%
- #9 Samba Space Parade
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enchant Games
Windows · Mac
Take your parade to the end of the universe. Samba Space Parade is an action puzzle game full of cute characters and quirky music. Recruit new players, upgrade members, and earn money as you tour the galaxy, aiming for the highest scores and entertaining the cutest alien audiences.
Why similar: Rhythm 27.7%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Comic Book 12.8%, Cartoony 7.6%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #10 The Phantom
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
Windows
The Ghost Who Walks is back! Comics' very first costumed hero is coming to Steam and console in an all new side scrolling beat-em-up adventure. Take on the Singh brotherhood across the globe with only your physical strength, skill with weapons and fearsome reputation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Comic Book 19.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Arcade 7.8%
- #11 SEAGULL WARS
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: stevinatorxPub: StevinatorX Studios
Windows
The seagulls have organized and plan to conquer the world in SEAGULL WARS, a charming and challenging retro arcade style beat 'em up. Players spend gold on power ups and health, adding a light resource management element to the fast-paced seagull bashing gameplay.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Funny 9.6%
- #12 Jezebel: Givin' Love a Shot
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voodoo Games
Windows
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #13 V's Rage
89% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: bit ManiaX
Windows · Mac · Linux
You’re a raging mom trapped in an arcade nightmare. Hit, parry, shoot, survive, while each level twists the genre. No hand-holding in this hand-drawn comic-style mayhem. Just rage. And a frying pan.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.5%, Comic Book 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #14 ZOMBI ROCKSTAR
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: SoulBatteryPub: MUVIRON SpA
Windows
ZOMBIE ROCKSTAR is a platform game with zombies and rock and roll in which you will travel through the city protecting your girlfriend and fighting against the cannibal zombie holocaust.
Why similar: Rhythm 24.2%, Beat 'em up 23.2%, Comic Book 17%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Funny 6.4%
- #15 StanÇact -Sexy Tenacious Girls-
87% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: marumellon
Windows
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Shooter 9.5%
- #16 Freedom Finger
86% matchVery Positive92% of 156 reviews2019
Dev: Wide Right Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Freedom Finger is a music driven, side-scrolling shooter that sends you blasting and punching through 40 levels of bat$#!% crazy action. Starring Nolan North, John DiMaggio, and Sam Riegel! Soundtrack by Aesop Rock, Red Fang, Com Truise, Power Trip, Ty Segall, and many more!
Why similar: Rhythm 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Funny 7.7%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
- #17 Fight'N'Jokes
85% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Mental Drink
Windows
Fight'N'Jokes is a side-splittingly nostalgic 2D fighting game with a dash of humor. It playfully parodies the serious side of fighting games while delivering a hilarious retro experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.1%, Comic Book 19.2%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Funny 7.7%
- #18 False Dichotomy
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Melchizedek ToddPub: Weapon Press
Windows
Attack up, down, front, back and shoot missiles from your evolving and breaking down space suit. Kill demons. Face your sins.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Comic Book 15.2%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Hand-drawn 6.9%
- #19 LOUD: My Road to Fame
84% matchVery Positive94% of 187 reviews2023
Dev: HyperstrangePub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A wholesome, music-filled arcade rhythm game in which a young, reclusive rocker goes on a journey of self-discovery. Once she begins to follow her dreams and finds her inner voice, she discovers that it is LOUD!
Why similar: Rhythm 33.4%, Comic Book 22%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Cute 6.4%
- #20 Maiden Cops
83% matchVery Positive87% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Maiden Cops is a Beat'em Up full of classic, arcade-style action and ass kicking. Choose among the gorgeous Maiden Cops policewomen, tackle crime in Maiden City and enjoy premium-level pixel art and a breathtaking soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.5%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Anime 7.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #21 Mow That Lawn
84% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Suburban Codestew
Windows · Mac
Action-packed sidescrolling gardening-shooter, with colorful comicbook-style graphics and gameplay inspired by the arcade-machines of the early 80's. Mow that lawn, jump over the holes and don't let piles of dirt, animals, drones-with-water-balloons or mischievous friends, get in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Comic Book 20.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 7.7%
- #22 Aria:||
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Mangetsuya
Windows
When you were little, did you ever make your fingers act like tiny people, letting them hop and dance to the music in the car as the scenery rolled by? A world that begins with lines and sound. That feeling is what Aria:‖ is all about. A quiet little game meant to make you smile.
Why similar: Rhythm 36.5%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Comic Book 13.3%, Cute 5.5%, Multiple Endings 5.2%
- #23 Akasha: Taliokata's Tomb
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: ugokouhei
Windows
Based on the "Akasha" manga series, "Akasha: Taliokata’s Tomb" is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer. Use the power of the elements to create combos and dodge enemy attacks as you explore Panfa — the realm of the god Earth— to uncover the truth behind the ancient divine beast, Taliokata.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.5%, Beat 'em up 21%, Comic Book 14.2%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Anime 9.9%
- #24 ARMED DECOBOT
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boghog
Windows
Your work van has been stolen! Use your armed & modified Cleaning Unit to fight your way through a fractured and corrupt floating city that hovers over a war zone. Find and recover your van before your business goes under! Armed Decobot is unique mixture of Arcade Beat 'Em Up and Bullet Hell design.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.5%
- #25 STEP THEATER
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixel SmilePub: エヌビーゲームズ
Windows · Mac
WELCOME TO THE “STEP THEATER” :) “STEP THEATER” is a vibrant rhythm game where the story unfolds and the screen comes closer to success with every step you take. Dive in and enjoy this charming, vibrant drama!
Why similar: Rhythm 47.9%, Comic Book 19.8%, Anime 10.4%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Colorful 5.4%
- #26 Veggie Menace
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Funny 8.9%
- #27 BIKI BIKI FLIP
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Donghai Art Game Studio
Windows
BIKI BIKI FLIP - The Ultimate Jumping Adventure!
Why similar: Rhythm 35.9%, Beat 'em up 35.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Anime 7.2%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #28 Celestia
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #29 Welkin Melody
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shanghai Yuanjing Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
"Welkin Melody" blends flight shooting with rhythm gameplay, featuring bold design innovations. Players sync attacks with the music for a unique experience. The game offers various weapons for customizable strategies and an equipment system with rich customization options.
Why similar: Rhythm 21.1%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Shooter 8.6%
- #30 Praia Ardente
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Sales GomesPub: MACAMANDI
Windows · Linux
Your backpack's gone, snatched by a daring bather, and the beach is now a free-for-all! Fight for your dignity in 'Burning Beach', a game born from decidedly... strange inspirations.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.6%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 12.5%, Cartoony 8.8%, Action 7%
- #31 BLOWFLY2:OVERLIMIT
77% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: MEWSTURBO
Windows
"BLOWFLY2:OVERLIMIT"is a superhero-style platform action game. Use the protagonist's unique abilities to explore and collect pink POOBABYs in the map. This time, you will go deep into the enemy's lair and challenge more powerful levels and enemies! Blowfly! flight! Dash!
Why similar: Rhythm 21.1%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Comic Book 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #32 Bandit
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AJ KolencPub: Richard Boeser
Windows · Mac
Bandit puts you in the boots of a gold-hungry outlaw fighting his way through a western landscape. Dodge bullets, kick chickens, and fight a colorful cast of dangerous characters in your quest for the biggest payout.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Colorful 4.7%
- #33 Gangsta Bean 3: Night of the Rising Bread
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kevin OkuloloPub: LeafWorthy Entertainment
Mac
Gangsta Bean, Krazy Karrot, T-Mato, and Brock Lee gang up to fight hordes of reanimated rotten food zombies in this retro arcade-style twin-stick beat 'em up sequel to the classic Flash games.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Cartoony 6.4%
- #34 Pixel Game Maker Series Osyaberi! Horijyo! Holin Slash
76% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: CLOUDs Playcompany Inc.Pub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Join your favorite talkative Archaeologist and Treasure Hunting girl, Anna Holinski, in this 2D action side-scroller!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, Comic Book 17.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #35 Dessert Storm Girls
75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Joe James
Windows
Avoid bullets and eliminate enemies to earn points.Take on challenging enemies and bosses across multiple stages, each with its unique design and challenges. Use your skills to stay ahead of the enemy and emerge victorious.Help the CDF stop the separatist uprising and restore peace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Funny 7.5%
- #36 枭雄
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 乐爆工作室Pub: Twofoldsweet
Windows
Flux Heroes is a side-scrolling beat ’em up focused on high-freedom combo combat. Fight through horizontal stages and boss battles with no fixed strings—launch, juggle, knock back, interrupt, and wall-bounce enemies to create your own skill-driven flow.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.9%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 6.6%, 2D 4.6%
- #37 Halloween Forever
75% matchVery Positive91% of 181 reviews2016
Dev: Imaginary MonstersPub: Poppy Works
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 10%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Arcade 8.6%
- #38 Magical Girl Fist Fight
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Steve O'Gorman
Windows
Can't a Magical Girl retire in peace? You may have lost your powers, but you can still throw a punch!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.1%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Anime 9.3%, Funny 7.2%, Cute 6.7%
- #39 Pixel Punch
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Snail Studio OU
Windows
Travel in a Bus, and collect powerful guitar stakes that give you (magic?) powers. Use your music to fight the bad guys, and complete contracts for a Mysterious Limousine Man, your ominous boss pursuing his own cryptic agenda as you paint the world with funky tunes!
Why similar: Rhythm 27.6%, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Funny 7.3%, Cartoony 7.1%
- #40 Black Otaku - SOS HD
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Def Sauce
Windows
Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Anime 10.3%, Cartoony 7.9%
- #41 RAMMBOCK
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Punk-Op
Windows
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 8.2%
- #42 Pier Pressure
73% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Headcannon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11%, Cartoony 10%
- #43 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #44 Arena of Sacrifice
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Under HillPub: Saikey Studios
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling action game where you battle through challenging stages filled with enemies. Master precise combat, avoid damage, and push forward through each trial to reach and defeat the Evil Eye.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.3%, Side Scroller 30.1%, Anime 12.1%, Arcade 8%, Action 6.2%
- #45 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Comic Book 16.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%
- #46 Fox Flare Night
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
Shape-shifting Kitsune Mio battles the mischievous Tanuki army in this fast-paced, comedic side-scrolling shooter! Unleash powerful yōjutsu and transformations to dodge bullet barrages. Packed with modes for both casual and hardcore players, offering plenty of content to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Comic Book 16.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Anime 7.5%
- #47 JET HERO
72% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: ZOV GAME STUDIO
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
This is a leisure time game but have a little strategy If you like cute animals, simple control, difficulty challenge, you can choose JET HERO!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Comic Book 8.5%
- #48 じゅうにばんめにわるいゆめのさち
69% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: 七味全振りきつねうどんPub: きつねみみアラモード
Windows · Mac
夢の中で羊をあつめる。落ち物パズル要素が申し訳程度に付属した、かわいい2Dアクションゲーム。
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Cute 9.5%, Cartoony 9.1%
- #49 Deathsmiles I・II
69% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Anime 7.9%
- #50 LASERPITIUM
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: THE REETEAM
Windows
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Arcade 13%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Action 7.3%
- #51 Brutal Dinosaur
70% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Animas Games
Windows
Brutal Dinosaur is a game that mixes two styles of games, beat em up and shooter in a unique way.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.8%, Side Scroller 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%
- #52 Lady Death Demonicron
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Art Of Play Interactive
Windows
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: Beat 'em up 23.7%, Comic Book 18.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Multiple Endings 8.3%
- #53 Toxic Crusaders
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Retroware
Windows
The Toxic Crusaders return for an all-new, all-action beat 'em up for one to four players! Grab your mop, tutu and attitude, and get ready to clean up the mean streets of Tromaville, one radioactive goon at a time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.8%, Comic Book 20.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #54 Wreck the Insects
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: M3NOS Games
Windows
Wreck the Insects - An arcade-style shootem' up with a floral twist!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Funny 10.1%, Cartoony 9.2%
- #55 Juuden Youshuugi ~ Crimson Paraselene
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supermoon Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Touhou-inspired bullet hell shooting game where you play as magic-using anthropomorphic characters. Explore Lunamara, a land full of magical creatures and youkai, and discover why the moon's rotation around Earth has been halted.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Shooter 12%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Cute 7%
- #56 Little Monster
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OnedrrPub: Judatone Studios
Windows
Little Monster is a hand painted side scroller beat ‘em up where you play as Stormy, a monster under the bed who protects us from our nightmares. Protect the dream! Explore the realms! Rescue your friends!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.9%, Side Scroller 31.5%, Cute 9%, 2D 5.6%, Action 4.7%
- #57 Black Academy
67% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Catdoors
Windows
'School life like hell... Actually, it’s a school run by the devil?!’ Black Academy combines Side-scrolling shooting and Rogue-lite with storyline of students transforming into magical girls to confront demons after finding out the real identity of the Academy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 18%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Anime 10.6%, Shooter 8.7%
- #58 No Rest For The Witches
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mando|Lyn
Windows
Smash, bash, clash and chat in this short, no-movement beat 'em up! Cress is a witch who's just trying to get a full night of rest, but the Unholy Inquisition has different plans. Survive through seven nights and get to know her friends and lovers in this short narrative action game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, Comic Book 16.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Cartoony 8.2%
- #59 Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche
65% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Interstellar mayhem! A bounty-hunting cat girl! Funktasmical genre-spanning action! This one has it all — no foolin'!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Arcade 8%
- #60 R-Type Final 2
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Side Scroller 29%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 5.4%