Games Like River City Girls

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 49%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Anime 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on every mechanic from the original with more characters, deeper combat, and larger environments.

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 60.3%, Action 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Local Co-Op 7.1%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title sets the modern standard for the beat-'em-up genre with fluid combat, hand-drawn art, and an incredible electronic soundtrack.

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 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers incredibly deep, skill-based combat mechanics that reward mastery, much like the advanced techniques in River City Girls.

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 64.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Local Co-Op 9%, Side Scroller 4.1%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the nostalgic arcade beat-'em-up feel with beautiful pixel art and chaotic, high-quality co-op gameplay.

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 50.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Action 6.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar blend of RPG-lite progression, shopping mechanics, and a vibrant, music-heavy pixel art style.

The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.5%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern take on a classic franchise introduces roguelite elements and tag-team mechanics that feel fresh and fast-paced.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.6%, Anime 13.7%, Female Protagonist 8%, Local Co-Op 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on cute anime-style characters and fast-paced, side-scrolling beat-'em-up action with a distinct pixel art look.

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 41.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a dedicated beat-'em-up featuring female police officers, capturing the retro anime aesthetic and arcade-style brawling.

Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Anime 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Local Co-Op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and fun beat-'em-up that leans heavily into anime tropes and features multiple playable female characters with unique abilities.

Join Kunio, Riki, Misako, and Kyoko for bone-crunching, 16-bit, co-op beat-'em-up action - newly translated and released outside of Japan after 28 years! The original 1994 graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay are augmented with new motion-comic cutscenes, a new animated intro, and new music!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Anime 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a port of the original 16-bit classic that established the lore and characters for the modern River City Girls series.

Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 69%, Co-op 14.4%, Action 6.4%, Side Scroller 4.6%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong focus on female protagonists and combines beat-'em-up combat with significant RPG gear and stat progression.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Co-op 11.9%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes co-op play and character-based RPG progression, requiring teamwork to overcome challenging combat encounters.

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 66.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action 7.8%, Side Scroller 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, no-nonsense arcade beat-'em-up that focuses on tight controls and a gritty, classic urban aesthetic.

Take the role of Princess Solange of DeLuxia as she fights to restore order in a world overrun with monsters. Armed with the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur, Solange gathers a team of fighters, and together they embark on an epic journey to confront the monster uprising and uncover its secret origins.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.5%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Anime 10.5%, Action 9.1%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a colorful anime aesthetic and a roster of female protagonists in a side-scrolling action game with RPG character growth.

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.4%, Anime 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features two distinct female protagonists with unique combat styles in a challenging 2D side-scrolling action game.

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 76.6%, Local Co-Op 11%, Action 5.5%, Retro 4.1%, Side Scroller 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D beat-'em-up that focuses on high-impact combat and a polished, cinematic presentation.

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 60.7%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Co-op 7.5%, Local Co-Op 4.7%, Local Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a stylized, 1980s-inspired aesthetic with a fantastic soundtrack and over-the-top combat maneuvers.

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Anime 15.2%, Cute 5.8%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more platform-focused, it shares the same vibrant anime aesthetic, female protagonist, and lighthearted adventure tone.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Retro 8.8%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced action game features multiple female protagonists and an incredible soundtrack that matches the energy of River City Girls.

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 73.3%, Co-op 5.6%, Action 5.2%, Retro 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the essential history of the genre, showcasing the classic arcade mechanics that inspired modern titles.

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Co-op 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grittier, more violent take on the genre that maintains the classic side-scrolling brawling feel with intense pixel art.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Retro 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more of a run-and-gun, it captures the same retro-pixel aesthetic and high-octane action found in classic arcade brawlers.

Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.8%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish action game with unique controls and a charming pixel art aesthetic.

Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Female Protagonist 21%, Anime 18.7%, Action 16%, RPG 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a female protagonist and anime-inspired visuals set in a modern urban environment.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Action 11.4%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong female lead and beautiful pixel art, focusing on action-heavy gameplay and character-driven storytelling.

"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up with the heart of a fighting game, showcasing nostalgic pixel art and the latest cross-platform online multiplayer. Experience the biggest and most expansive entry in the "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds" series to date!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.5%, Local Co-Op 14%, Anime 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.7%, Action 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, retro-styled beat-'em-up that features co-op play and a fun, arcade-inspired atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Action 12.5%, Anime 6.1%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fluid 2D action combat with a beautiful art style and a strong narrative focus on its protagonists.

"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: Beat 'em up 52%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 7.8%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 90s beat-'em-ups that features a diverse roster of characters and classic side-scrolling combat.

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Why similar: Anime 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 15%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-energy 2D action with a strong anime aesthetic and a focus on character-specific combat mechanics.

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 12.5%, Retro 10.5%

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 47.8%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Co-op 8.4%, Action 5.9%

Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 53%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Action 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Co-op 5.5%

River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 60%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 8.1%, Side Scroller 4.6%, 2D 4.1%

A robbery has taken place! Four Diva's from around the world are showcasing their treasures at the local lounge but things have gone south. It's time to fight back!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Retro 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 5.4%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Female Protagonist 16%, Anime 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

The non-PC buxom shinobi of SENRAN KAGURA, the brawler series that’s as over-the-top with its fighting mechanics as it is with its gratuitous depictions of female ninja in various forms of undress, invade the PC realm for the first time in HD and 60fps glory.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Anime 28.8%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Action 7.4%

Kunio, the beloved hot-blooded renegade, is back to wreak havoc in the world of the Three Kingdoms! The characters take on the roles of famous generals for a game packed with wild action.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.1%, Anime 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action 7.2%, Retro 6.9%

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Anime 17.9%, Action 8.2%, Cute 6.4%

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: Retro 24.8%, Action 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Anime 20.1%, Funny 4.2%

VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI- is the all-new all-action brawler from the creators of SENRAN KAGURA. The girls of Bhikkhuni are infected with the mysterious VR-Virus and the only way to control it is to fight.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31%, Female Protagonist 29%, Anime 28%, Action 8.6%, Cute 2.7%

Take control of SNK’s most iconic female characters and battle it out in this crazy tag fighting game featuring a plethora of cute costumes and accessories! With one button special moves and a deep but simplified combo system this is a great game for fighting game fans and newcomers alike!

Why similar: Anime 41.6%, Female Protagonist 34.9%, Action 16.6%, Cute 6.9%

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 6.5%

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 54.2%, Anime 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 7.3%, Retro 6%

Thrust into a parallel dimension, our buxom shinobi prepare for a new kind of beach-side battle. Can the islands’ hosts be trusted? Will the other schools play fair? Will there be time to enjoy the beach before the fighting starts? Will anyone manage to keep their clothes intact?

Why similar: Anime 32.9%, Beat 'em up 24%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Action 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.8%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 7.3%, Co-op 5.3%

With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Anime 19.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action 12.8%, Cute 5.4%

Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world's best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, Anime 27.6%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, Action 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

Say hello to a fantasy themed action arcade brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy bosses, and even local 2 player co-op mode!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Anime 16%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Co-op 8%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, Anime 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Action 8.8%, Cute 7.1%

Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 7.5%, Retro 6.1%

Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.4%, Anime 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action 13.8%, RPG 3.2%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Anime 9.8%, Action 6.7%

The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Co-op 10%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Retro 6.6%

Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!

Why similar: Anime 26.5%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Action 21.4%, 2D 5.6%

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Anime 12.9%, Retro 11.7%

Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.9%, Local Co-Op 36%, Action 17.8%, Funny 7.3%

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 58.2%, Action 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Co-op 6.3%, Retro 5.2%