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Games Like Rise of the Funkys

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Beat 'em up, Action, Side Scroller, Singleplayer.

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A side scrolling beat 'em up game where you control 4 characters with unique combat mechanics. Make your way through 6 stages of this crime-ridden world, where random events happen to spice up the combat experience.

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 50% — of 2 reviews
Released: 2023-07-03
Developer: Ideal Games
Publisher: Nejcraft
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chap.C Games
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    Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Limited Run Games
    Windows

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    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: OnedrrPub: Judatone Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.6%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Linear 7.6%, Action 6.3%

  4. #4 Iaijutsu
    95% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: Isaac Taylor
    Windows

    In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.1%

  5. #5 Sacred Citadel
    94% matchMixed69% of 1,188 reviews2013
    Dev: SouthendPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    94% 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.

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    93% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: spoonyPub: Monitor Break
    Windows · Linux

    Slash and Dash through your enemies in this pixel-art, hack and slash, controlled with a single button! Cut through the city, break into its heart and descend to its depths.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.5%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Combat 8.2%, Action 6.6%

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    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Magic.D
    Windows

    这是一款横版卷轴清版闯关的即时动作游戏,你将扮演一名王国的普通士兵,从维护治安到保护王国要员最后守护国家,成为王国最坚强的盾牌。

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    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HYPERDEVBOX JAPAN
    Windows

    When the kingdom needs a legend, you don’t fall... you rise. In a land torn apart, an entire army has fallen. Embark on a classic beat ’em up, just like we loved to play in the 90s.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.4%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 7.1%

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    91% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: DamonWall
    Windows

    Classic hack'n'slash / beat'em'up experience with a layer of skills / loot / exploration on top! If you're a fan of Golden Axe - I made this game for you! =D

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Co-op Campaign 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

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    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FIREBEASTPub: Soft Source
    Windows

    Fight your way through hordes of ferocious monsters and nerve-wrecking bosses in this 2D action RPG. Venture across different maps, level up your heroes, unlock various quirky relics, and make your way to the dark castle as the wicked demon lord awaits you for a grand final clash!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Side Scroller 13%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, 4 Player Local 6.2%

  12. #12 Warrior Lords
    89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Future ArcadePub: Future Minimalism
    Windows

    Warrior Lords offers a furious medieval arcade experience, drawing inspiration from classic beat 'em ups. Battle through Western Europe wielding cold steel, delivering powerful kicks and summoning dragons. Choose from 6 unique heroes and defeat your rivals in a quest for supremacy.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Co-op Campaign 11.9%, Local Co-Op 9.9%

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    89% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: LTYGUYDevPub: SG STYLE PTE. LTD.
    Windows

    Swing your greatsword and hold your point! Only you can effortlessly and endlessly fend off armies of Oranges! There is no one else up to the task!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 10.9%, Magic 9.1%

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    88% matchVery Positive90% of 3,986 reviews2010
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

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    87% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    86% matchVery Positive82% of 3,565 reviews2012
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    86% matchVery Positive80% of 251 reviews2019
    Dev: Secret Base
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Windows · Mac

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    85% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: ChickenCat Games
    Windows

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    83% matchMostly Positive78% of 46 reviews2025
    Dev: RuniQPub: indie.io
    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: warlock dungeon
    Windows

    Face endless hordes of fierce and powerful invaders. Fight, gain experience, evolve and become stronger to protect the queen.

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    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    82% matchVery Positive83% of 3,033 reviews2015
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Dev: Magic Rock Software
    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: Team Malul
    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive92% of 19,149 reviews2020
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    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    79% matchMixed56% of 427 reviews2020
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    77% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: SEEP
    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blindkat Studios
    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: ChokdeeGame (Sébastien)Pub: ChokdeeGame
    Windows

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    76% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: CYBIRD Co.,Ltd.Pub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
    Windows

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    74% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: QUByte Interactive
    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Anthems-0
    Windows

    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..................

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    75% matchMixed66% of 182 reviews2018
    Dev: Mega Cat Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kyoto Crank
    Windows

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    72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: BitBeamCannonPub: Pixelheart
    Windows

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    73% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
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    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 312 reviews2013
    Dev: Team2Bit
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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Samuel Sales GomesPub: MACAMANDI
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    71% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2025
    Dev: Merso Entertainment
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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchMixed64% of 145 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    68% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: Emerald Wizard Studios
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    69% matchNo user reviews2025
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    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
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    Windows

    The crown jewel of the Double Dragon series gets a highly anticipated revival! Experience familiar enemies and stages from throughout the series!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.1%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Action 12.4%, Local Co-Op 7.4%, 2D 5.7%

  58. #58 Multi Class Quest
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KHQ
    Windows

    Traverse a forgotten fantasy world in this classic Beat Em Up hack and slash! Fight through hordes of unique monsters as one of five different classes...then, mix the skills you learned into another class to create your unique fighter!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action 11.8%, Side Scroller 7.5%

  59. #59 Super Double Dragon
    66% matchMostly Positive71% of 49 reviews2023
    Dev: I.T.L.Pub: Arc System Works
    Windows

    Super Double Dragon rises again! Now with new features such as customizable wallpapers and speed options!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Side Scroller 24%, Action 10.8%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Co-op 6.2%

  60. #60 King's Blade
    64% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Alexey Suslin
    Windows

    King's Blade - a classic Beat 'em up, inspired by the universe of Conan the Barbarian and games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.1%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Magic 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.6%

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