- #1 Action Arcade Wrestling
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 159 reviews2019
Dev: VICO Game StudioPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Perform a BODY SLAM, knock’em down with a CLOTHESLINE, pull off the classic PILEDRIVER AND… shoot LIGHTNING BOLTS into your opponent's face?! Whatever you do… don’t find yourself looking up at the lights!
Why similar: Wrestling 43.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 15.8% ★, Sports 13.1%, Retro 6.9%, Arcade 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same focus on fast-paced, pick-up-and-play arcade wrestling mechanics as the seed game.
- #2 Fire Pro Wrestling World
96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,318 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 50.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The greatest grappling game returns to take on the world! Customize every aspect of the match, from your wrestler to the ring itself, in your fight for the championship belt.
Why similar: Wrestling 54.6% ★, Sports 23.5%, Fighting 13.5% ★, Simulation 3.6%, Retro 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: While deeper in simulation, it remains the definitive wrestling experience for fans who appreciate classic 2D sprite-based gameplay.
- #3 Wrestling Empire
96% matchVery Positive94% of 3,098 reviews2021
Dev: MDickie
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The lightweight champion of wrestling comes full circle with higher resolution visuals and a smoother frame rate - whilst still retaining the retro style that puts the fun first! Now featuring whole other booking & roaming modes at no extra cost for the biggest Triple Threat in wrestling.
Why similar: Wrestling 54.1% ★, Sports 17.3%, Beat 'em up 13.6%, Cartoony 5.2%, Local Co-Op 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep wrestling sandbox that captures the chaotic energy of the industry.
- #4 AEW: Fight Forever
95% matchMixed57% of 1,745 reviews2023
Dev: YUKE'SPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Developed by YUKE’S, AEW: Fight Forever combines nostalgic arcade-wrestling with All Elite Wrestling finishers and moves. Featuring a big roster of AEW talent, multiple match types, robust career mode, tons of customization options, more than 40 weapons, and so much more!
Why similar: Wrestling 60% ★, Sports 22.9%, PvP 5.5%, Co-op 5.4%, Local Co-Op 4%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the arcade-style wrestling roots, prioritizing fun and spectacle over complex simulation.
- #5 Wrestling Revolution 2D
94% matchVery Positive95% of 98 reviews2021
Dev: MDickie
Windows
The original 2D wrestling sim brings the revolution to your desktop - where it now includes BOTH sides of the business in one epic universe!
Why similar: Wrestling 51.7% ★, Sports 15.2%, Beat 'em up 11.5%, Cartoony 6.2%, Retro 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic 2D wrestling experience that mirrors the retro aesthetic and gameplay loop of the seed game.
- #6 WrestleQuest
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 597 reviews2023
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Skybound Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
TAG TEAM WITH DESTINY! Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s WRESTLEQUEST!
Why similar: Wrestling 66% ★, Retro 8.8%, Old School 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Funny 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines professional wrestling themes with a turn-based RPG structure, perfect for fans of the genre's culture.
- #7 Big Action Mega Fight!
93% matchMostly Positive82% of 376 reviews2016
Dev: Double Stallion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Big Action Mega Fight! is a classic single player beat 'em up/brawler with a modern twist! Hilarious 2D cartoon combat inspired by Streets of Rage, Final Fight, Turtles in Time and Battletoads. Blast your way through levels filled with luscious art and unforgettable enemies. How fast can you SMASH?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, Fighting 31.2% ★, Cartoony 13%, Action 10.4%, 2D 5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same satisfying, arcade-style beat-em-up combat that makes RetroMania Wrestling so engaging.
- #8 VanillaBeast: Retro Knock-Out!
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Vanilla Gaming Company
Windows
Think Leisure Suit Larry gets lost in Frank Millers Sin City then runs into Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! in a dark alley. Whether you're a hardcore boxing fan, a retro gamer, or a casual gamer looking for a fun (and funny) fast-paced boxing game, Retro KO! is the parody game for you!
Why similar: Sports 37.4%, Funny 14.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the exact same 80s arcade aesthetic and humor found in retro-inspired sports titles.
- #9 Streets of Rage 4
91% matchVery Positive92% of 19,491 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.8%, Fighting 26.1% ★, Action 7.4%, Arcade 6.4%, Local Co-Op 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: While not a wrestling game, it is the pinnacle of modern arcade-style brawling with a similar retro-modern polish.
- #10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
90% matchVery Positive94% of 14,662 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Co-Op 10%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterclass in pixel-art arcade action that feels right at home for fans of retro-inspired titles.
- #11 Wrestling Revolution 3D
89% matchVery Positive88% of 414 reviews2017
Dev: MDickie
Windows · Mac
The original 3D wrestling sim takes you either side of the curtain in one epic shared universe - where you can either take shots in the ring as a wrestler or call the shots backstage as a booker!
Why similar: Wrestling 65.3% ★, Sports 18.5%, Fighting 10.3% ★, Action 3.3%, Simulation 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Despite the 3D shift, it maintains the same quirky, high-energy wrestling spirit found in the 2D versions.
- #12 Fight'N Rage
89% matchVery Positive91% of 3,189 reviews2017
Dev: sebagamesdev
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.9%, Fighting 26% ★, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, high-skill arcade combat experience that rewards players who enjoy classic fighting mechanics.
- #13 Journey of Wrestling
86% matchVery Positive95% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Clean Bean Studios
Windows
A wrestling management sim that's easy to pick up and play. Book fantasy matches, create epic stories and develop your wrestlers as you grow to dominate the industry. With extensive customization and depth, you can bring your wrestling dreams to life.
Why similar: Wrestling 61% ★, Sports 24%, Co-op 3.5%, Simulation 3.2%, Local Co-Op 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is the perfect companion for fans who want to manage their own wrestling promotion in a retro-styled interface.
- #14 Casual Pro Wrestling
87% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Patrick Dinklage
Windows
Casual Pro Wrestling is a professional wrestling game with an emphasis on fun. Wrestle your dream match and enjoy the ragdoll physics for additional drama and whiplash. Play couch or online multiplayer with your friends and get creative with a plethora of possibilities for wrestler creation.
Why similar: Wrestling 68.2% ★, Sports 15.7%, Old School 8.4%, Action 4.1%, PvP 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the fun, old-school aspects of wrestling with an emphasis on accessibility and character customization.
- #15 Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions
88% matchMixed62% of 156 reviews2021
Dev: Survios
Windows
Do you have what it takes to be a champion? Train, fight, and win like Adonis Creed, Rocky Balboa, and more boxing legends in this knockout boxing game!
Why similar: Sports 40.4%, Beat 'em up 30%, PvP 9.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features an arcade-focused approach to combat sports with accessible controls and stylized visuals.
- #16 River City Girls 2
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,989 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 11.2%, Colorful 9.7%, 2D 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This brawler features vibrant pixel art and arcade-style combat that resonates with fans of retro-themed action games.
- #17 Pocket Bravery
85% matchVery Positive90% of 719 reviews2023
Dev: Statera StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!
Why similar: Fighting 36% ★, Beat 'em up 14.4%, Spectacle fighter 13.2% ★, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features beautiful pixel art and tight 2D fighting mechanics that will appeal to fans of retro-styled action.
- #18 Weekend Warriors MMA
84% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: MDickie
Windows
The engine behind 3D wrestling brings the revolution to MMA, where real resistance challenges you to survive each round! Embark on a career to climb the ranks at 5 unique promotions with their own weight classes, or become the boss in the sport's 1st fully playable "Promoter" mode.
Why similar: Wrestling 47.5% ★, Sports 16.7%, Beat 'em up 12.8%, Cartoony 6.5%, Retro 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, combat-focused sports experience that shares the same indie wrestling DNA.
- #19 Legend Bowl
83% matchVery Positive87% of 947 reviews2021
Dev: Super Pixel Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!
Why similar: Sports 40.6%, Retro 13%, PvP 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Arcade 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It brings a retro, pixelated aesthetic to American football, perfect for those who enjoy the 'retro' tag in sports games.
- #20 Super Sportmatchen
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 74 reviews2018
Dev: Kaj Forell Video Game BrandPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Super Sportmatchen is a fun and fantastical retro party sports game for up to four players!
Why similar: Sports 85.8%, Action 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: This collection of arcade sports games captures the same local-multiplayer fun found in classic wrestling titles.
- #21 Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
82% matchVery Positive86% of 734 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 43.3% ★, Sports 28.3%, Beat 'em up 19%, Action 5.7%, Simulation 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It blends 2D fighting mechanics with sports-like progression, appealing to fans of niche combat titles.
- #22 Super Tennis Blast
81% matchVery Positive83% of 97 reviews2019
Dev: Unfinished Pixel
Windows
Remember retro-styled sports games? Dust off your racket and set your friends around the couch with Super Tennis Blast! A tennis game for tennis enthusiasts, made by fans of arcade games. Game, set, match! Ready to have a blast?
Why similar: Sports 68.4%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Arcade 7.6%, Funny 7.5%, Old School 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a fun, arcade-inspired take on tennis that is easy to pick up and play with friends.
- #23 Elasto Mania Remastered
79% matchVery Positive99% of 285 reviews2020
Dev: Elasto Mania Team
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The original cult classic returns. A blast from the past, better than ever. Are you ready?
Why similar: Sports 87.1%, Simulation 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is a cult-classic indie title that shares the same retro-arcade charm and simple, addictive gameplay loop.
- #24 Kings of Kung Fu
82% matchMixed66% of 720 reviews2015
Dev: Jae Lee ProductionsPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 86.4% ★, Action 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: This indie 2D fighter focuses on martial arts cinema tropes, mirroring the theatrical nature of professional wrestling.
- #25 Basketball Classics
80% matchVery Positive92% of 186 reviews2019
Dev: Namo GamoPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.
Why similar: Sports 74.7%, Retro 15.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a nostalgic, retro-styled basketball experience that feels like a classic arcade cabinet game.
- #26 WWE 2K24
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,934 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals in WWE 2K24, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
Why similar: Wrestling 45.9% ★, Fighting 20.7% ★, Sports 14.5%, Co-op 6.4%, Local Co-Op 5.4%
- #27 Natural Soccer
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: Thorsten Schleinzer
Windows
Natural Soccer is a highly playable arcade soccer game with fast-paced action, accurate physics and intuitive controls, inspired by classics like "Kick Off" and "Sensible Soccer".
Why similar: Sports 59.2%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on fast, arcade-style sports action that prioritizes gameplay feel over realistic simulation.
- #28 Void Invaders
78% matchVery Positive85% of 415 reviews2015
Dev: VoidDevPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!
Why similar: Retro 43.6%, Arcade 35.2%, Action 21.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is a pure arcade experience that celebrates the classic era of gaming with a great soundtrack and fast action.
- #29 SpiritSphere DX
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2017
Dev: Eendhoorn Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
SpiritSphere is a local multiplayer game that draws inspiration from classics like Zelda and Windjammers and mashes it together with the nostalgic feel of playing air hockey at your local arcade.
Why similar: Sports 83.3%, Action 16.7%
Why You'll Like It: This arcade sports game features a unique aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay that fits the retro-indie vibe.
- #30 AAW Wrestle Lab
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: VICO Game StudioPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Wrestle Lab is the official companion app for Action Arcade Wrestling (AAW) that allows you to create your ultimate wrestler, arena, or federation and play them in the game. Test your imagination and bring your Wrestle Lab creations to life!
Why similar: Sports 83.9%, Action 16.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is a free-to-play indie wrestling title that offers a straightforward and accessible experience for wrestling fans.
- #31 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,013 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.8%, Retro 16.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Co-op 11.4%, Local Co-Op 11.1%
- #32 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,451 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 11.8%, Co-op 10.2%, Action 5.7%
- #33 Mayhem Brawler
74% matchVery Positive89% of 875 reviews2021
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Fighting 20.7% ★, Co-op 12.3%, Retro 10.6%, Local Co-Op 9.9%
- #34 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,614 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, Co-op 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #35 99Vidas
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 645 reviews2016
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.
Why similar: Fighting 24.4% ★, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Retro 12.1%, Old School 8.4%, Local Co-Op 8%
- #36 Final Vendetta
73% matchVery Positive80% of 536 reviews2022
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 31.2%, Wrestling 26.4% ★, Fighting 18.9% ★, Arcade 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #37 Pro Wrestler Story
70% matchMixed66% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Pro Wrestling Team Management Sim, Face off with fearsome foes!
Why similar: Sports 43.7%, Wrestling 34.8% ★, Simulation 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #38 Double Dragon: Neon
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,563 reviews2014
Dev: WayForwardPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.9%, Co-op 15.9%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Fighting 8.2% ★
- #39 Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
69% matchVery Positive84% of 984 reviews2022
Dev: BATOVI Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!
Why similar: Sports 23.9%, Co-op 10.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 9.6%, Old School 9.3%
- #40 Mighty Fight Federation
71% matchVery Positive82% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: Komi Games Inc.
Windows
Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all.
Why similar: Fighting 27.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.3% ★, Beat 'em up 17.5%, Retro 7.2%, Arcade 6.9%
- #41 XP Soccer
70% matchVery Positive83% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: Dave XP
Windows · Mac · Linux
XP Soccer is a love letter to the classic soccer games from the NES era!
Why similar: Sports 41.2%, Retro 13.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, PvP 5.9%
- #42 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 reviews2020
Dev: Interabang Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Play as Jay and Silent Bob in a retro 8-bit sidescrolling brawler solo or with a friend. Pummel enemies with hard-hitting combos, dash attacks, and elbow drops as well as a random assortment of weapons as you battle your way out of the mall and back to the Quickstop.
Why similar: Fighting 27.4% ★, Beat 'em up 18%, Sports 15.6%, Retro 9.9%, Co-op 9.8%
- #43 Jitsu Squad
69% matchVery Positive85% of 319 reviews2022
Dev: Tanuki Creative Studio
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.
Why similar: Fighting 23.8% ★, Beat 'em up 22.3%, Co-op 13.3%, Old School 9.3%, Retro 8.2%
- #44 Gekido Kintaro's Revenge
71% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Naps Team
Windows
A timeless classic
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, Fighting 22.5% ★, Co-op 11.3%, Retro 10%, Action 9.1%
- #45 The TakeOver
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,179 reviews2019
Dev: Pelikan13
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.3%, Fighting 22.1% ★, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Retro 9.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #46 Pro Wrestling X
73% matchMixed45% of 299 reviews2014
Dev: Wrestling Gamers United
Windows
Pro wrestling video games lost their classic style of fun over a decade ago, and we're bringing it back with Pro Wrestling X. This lean-and-mean, no-frills Early Access debut is made BY wrestling fans, FOR wrestling fans.
Why similar: Wrestling 45.8% ★, Fighting 22.2% ★, Sports 12.2%, Beat 'em up 11.5%, Old School 4.9%
- #47 Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble!
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,003 reviews2020
Dev: YonderPub: Strelka Games
Windows · Mac
Use your belly to your advantage! Challenge players all over the world and climb the leaderboards. Fight into the arena: charge, hit, dodge and defeat the opponents. Let's have some good old fun!
Why similar: Wrestling 40.3% ★, Fighting 26.6% ★, Sports 10.3%, Funny 7.4%, Co-op 4.3%
- #48 Double Dragon Trilogy
72% matchMixed54% of 1,093 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987. Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em up.
Why similar: Fighting 27.9% ★, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Retro 12.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #49 WWE 2K25
65% matchMixed69% of 6,547 reviews2025
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 46.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Celebrate The Bloodline in Showcase. Compete online in MyGM. Expanded gameplay includes intergender wrestling, chain wrestling, barricade diving, the return of Promos + much more!
Why similar: Wrestling 55.2% ★, Sports 17.6%, Co-op 7.9%, Fighting 6.6% ★, Local Co-Op 5.2%
- #50 Backyard Baseball '97
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,197 reviews2024
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997, now updated for modern systems! Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids, aim for those home runs, and various game modes. Relive the magic of this classic baseball game!
Why similar: Sports 45.8%, Retro 14.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Colorful 5.7%
- #51 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Odaclick Game StudioPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
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 32.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 10.8%, Retro 10.2%, Co-op 9.9%
- #52 River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~
70% matchMixed68% of 867 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This is the River City sports challenge! The Rule is simple, be the # 1 in 4 events by all means. That's it! Hitting and kicking? Of course! Wooden swords dumbbells and even bombs are available to use. The great sports challenge where anything's possible has just begun!!!
Why similar: Sports 44.7%, Fighting 19.1% ★, Retro 17.4%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #53 Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
64% matchVery Positive94% of 226 reviews2025
Dev: George "EON" EadePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.
Why similar: Fighting 31.4% ★, Beat 'em up 22.1%, Retro 13.1%, Cartoony 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
- #54 Retro Kart Rush
67% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows · Linux
Retro Kart Rush is a retro racing game that will transport you back to the 16-bit era. Where friendships were made (or broken) by playing multiplayer games in front of the TV.
Why similar: Sports 26.5%, Arcade 12%, Retro 11.4%, Funny 11%, Local Co-Op 10.2%
- #55 Race Jam
64% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: DiffGames LLC
Windows
Experience the thrill of the 1990s with Race Jam - an action packed arcade-style racing game! Featuring retro-inspired tracks, high speed gameplay and an authentic throwback vibe. Race Jam: Exhilarating 90's Arcade Racing like you remember, But BETTER
Why similar: Sports 42.6%, Arcade 19.2%, Retro 14.3%, PvP 13.3%, Colorful 8.2%