- #1 River City Melee Mach!!
97% matchMixed67% of 162 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The original battle royal game is back and buffed!! No rules, and fights to the finish where anything goes! Over 180 characters and over 250 different special moves!
Why similar: Action 77.5%, Retro 22.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, expanded version of the Battle Royal formula within the same franchise.
- #2 River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~
96% matchMixed68% of 868 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 70.2%, Action 11.2%, Retro 8.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Anime 3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact same engine and chaotic sports-fighting mechanics as the seed game.
- #3 River City: Rival Showdown
95% matchMixed54% of 188 reviews2023
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: A polished modern entry that captures the classic Kunio-kun spirit with side-scrolling action.
- #4 River City Girls 2
94% matchVery Positive85% of 2,030 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Action 40.9%, Adventure 36.6%, Anime 22.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same vibrant pixel art and satisfying beat-em-up combat the series is known for.
- #5 River City Girls
94% matchVery Positive84% of 3,807 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Action 50%, Anime 25.6%, Retro 17.7%, Adventure 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy spin-off that brings the franchise's signature humor and combat to a new generation.
- #6 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,664 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: Action 50.4%, Adventure 39.5%, Retro 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same retro pixel-art beat-em-up feel with excellent local multiplayer support.
- #7 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Action 38%, Retro 34.2%, Adventure 27.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern beat-em-up that shares the same historical lineage and arcade DNA as the River City series.
- #8 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
91% matchVery Positive94% of 14,974 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Action 61.7%, Adventure 38.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the arcade beat-em-up genre that feels perfectly at home alongside River City.
- #9 STAY COOL, KOBAYASHI-SAN!: A RIVER CITY RANSOM STORY
93% matchMostly Negative39% of 62 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Kunio-kun's infamous rival that all River City Series fans will recognize, The head of the Reiho High School Big Four: Kobayashi gets his own game!!
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, fast-paced spin-off that retains the classic River City aesthetic and combat style.
- #10 Castle Crashers®
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 140,917 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Adventure 55.7%, Action 44.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for chaotic, 4-player local cooperative brawling with a distinct art style.
- #11 Streets of Rage 4
89% matchVery Positive92% of 19,766 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 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: Action 69.6%, Retro 16.6%, Adventure 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-quality, modern take on the classic side-scrolling brawler experience.
- #12 Double Dragon IV
90% matchMixed60% of 818 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!
Why similar: Action 73.1%, Retro 26.9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct, retro-styled continuation of the classic beat-em-up franchise that influenced River City.
- #13 Duck Game
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 39,069 reviews2015
Dev: Landon PodbielskiPub: CORPTRON GAMES CORP.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.
Why similar: Action 70.8%, Retro 29.2%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the chaotic, competitive, and physics-driven local multiplayer energy of the seed game.
- #14 Fight'N Rage
87% matchVery Positive91% of 3,234 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: Action 47.5%, Retro 30.3%, Anime 22.2%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly tight, retro-inspired beat-em-up that rewards mastery of combat mechanics.
- #15 Gang Beasts
86% matchVery Positive86% of 67,630 reviews2017
Dev: Boneloaf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same hilarious, physics-based brawling that makes local party games so engaging.
- #16 TowerFall Ascension
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,627 reviews2014
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Why similar: Action 72.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Retro 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 4-player local combat game that emphasizes skill and retro-inspired design.
- #17 Windjammers 2
84% matchVery Positive88% of 767 reviews2022
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more.
Why similar: Sports 95.7%, Retro 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A competitive, retro-styled sports game that captures the same arcade intensity as the River City sports titles.
- #18 Ultra Space Battle Brawl
85% matchVery Positive82% of 114 reviews2018
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Easy to learn yet hard to master, Ultra Space Battle Brawl is a fun competitive game fit for settling disputes, be it with your friends and family or rivals and arch nemesis.
Why similar: Sports 84.1%, Action 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 4-player local sports-fighting hybrid that mirrors the core concept of the seed game.
- #19 Pocket Bravery
82% matchVery Positive89% of 738 reviews2023
Dev: Statera StudioPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Action 53.5%, Retro 46.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D fighter with beautiful pixel art that captures the spirit of classic arcade brawlers.
- #20 RetroMania Wrestling
84% matchVery Positive83% of 320 reviews2021
Dev: Retrosoft Studios
Windows
RetroMania Wrestling is a throwback arcade game inspired by classics of the past, with great 2D action and an eclectic roster of wrestlers past and present!
Why similar: Sports 73.4%, Action 15%, Retro 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines retro aesthetics with sports-based combat, appealing to fans of arcade-style action.
- #21 KungFu Kickball
83% matchVery Positive81% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: WhaleFood GamesPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
KungFu Kickball is the fighting-sports game where the best ball kicker wins! Punch, kick, and headbutt your way across the field to smash the ball into your opponents' bell and rack up points!
Why similar: Sports 83.9%, Action 16.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique sports-fighting hybrid that emphasizes fast-paced, local multiplayer competition.
- #22 Breakers Collection
82% matchVery Positive91% of 124 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades.
Why similar: Action 42.9%, Retro 31%, Anime 26.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade fighter that provides the same nostalgic, 2D competitive experience.
- #23 BlazBlue Centralfiction
81% matchVery Positive94% of 12,334 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 58.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
Why similar: Anime 53.4%, Action 46.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, fast-paced 2D fighting mechanics with a distinct anime visual style.
- #24 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
81% matchVery Positive88% of 32,351 reviews2013
Dev: Hidden Variable StudiosPub: Autumn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Anime 43.8%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-style 2D fighter that matches the high-energy, colorful aesthetic of the River City series.
- #25 SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル
80% matchVery Positive90% of 567 reviews2019
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL, which was the last game made for SNK’s NEOGEO back in 2004, finally makes its way onto Steam. It features everything fans expect from a fighting game such as training mode, online matches, etc.
Why similar: Action 85.5%, Anime 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary 2D fighter that shares the anime-inspired, high-stakes combat feel.
- #26 GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,731 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Why similar: Action 55.1%, Anime 44.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic high-speed anime fighter that shares the intense, competitive 2D combat focus.
- #27 The Rumble Fish 2
79% matchMixed52% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: 株式会社3goo
Windows
A legendary arcade game developed by Dimps in 2005. This fighting game gained popularity for its smooth visuals powered by S.M.A as well as the high level of strategy driven by its 2-gauge system. And with the addition of new current-gen features it's even easier to play.
Why similar: Action 47.1%, Retro 28.7%, Anime 24.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, arcade-style 2D fighter that emphasizes fluid movement and competitive play.
- #28 River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 283 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Action 46%, Retro 28.4%, Anime 25.6%
- #29 Divekick
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,833 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: Distills the fighting game genre down to its most chaotic and humorous essentials.
- #30 Nidhogg 2
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,335 reviews2017
Dev: Messhof
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, competitive 2D dueling game that thrives on local multiplayer tension.
- #31 River City Girls Zero
77% matchMixed64% of 303 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Retro 38.8%, Adventure 32.8%, Anime 28.4%
- #32 RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The legendary beat ’em up series from Jaleco returns. Master trained fighters take on a rising evil with raw strength and refined technique. Built around easy-to-use auto-combos, the game lets skilled players weave powerful strings for exhilarating combat. Let your fists burn with fury once more.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #33 SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 994 reviews2019
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Action 56%, Anime 44%
- #34 CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-
75% matchVery Positive90% of 356 reviews2017
Dev: FK DigitalPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
Why similar: Action 73.4%, Anime 26.6%
- #35 Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-
76% matchMixed68% of 236 reviews2015
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Battle Fantasia", the fantasy RPG themed 2D Fighting game is now appearing on Steam, and "REVISED" with the latest balances and improved visual effects! Comes with FREE Soundtrack DLC!
Why similar: Action 66.3%, Anime 33.7%
- #36 Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai
74% matchVery Positive89% of 190 reviews2018
Dev: UNKNOWN GAMESPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai is a comprehensive rebalance of the popular fighter Koihime Enbu, featuring 14 playable characters, with “Chōryō” and "assist" character “Kaku” joining their rivals on the battlefield for the first time!
Why similar: Action 60.7%, Anime 39.3%
- #37 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
74% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Why similar: Action 64.9%, Retro 20.7%, Anime 14.4%
- #38 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,836 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.
Why similar: Action 71.9%, Retro 28.1%
- #39 THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
73% matchVery Positive95% of 5,402 reviews2015
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
Why similar: Action 77.6%, Anime 22.4%
- #40 Touhou Fairy Knockout ~ One fairy to rule them all
71% matchVery Positive87% of 277 reviews2023
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
You will role-play as playful fairies with unique personalities, and accomplish your own Gekokujō in Gensokyo where the strong gather! Make your own favorite fairy character the strongest with your own hands!
Why similar: Sports 70.8%, Action 13.7%, Anime 8.2%, Retro 7.4%
- #41 SNOW BROS. 2 SPECIAL
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: CRT GAMESPub: GRAVITY
Windows
It is a modern remake of Snow Bros. 2, a popular arcade game from 1994, and is characterized by the fact that it can be easily enjoyed by people of all ages. It also offers a variety of fun with new stages, new modes, etc., and you can also enjoy the original game.
Why similar: Action 51%, Retro 49%
- #42 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
73% matchVery Positive89% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Action 49%, Anime 27.6%, Retro 23.4%
- #43 Wrestling Empire
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,152 reviews2021
Dev: MDickie
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 25.2 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: Sports 100%
- #44 Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,784 reviews2020
Dev: TAMSOFT CORPORATIONPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend
Why similar: Sports 76.7%, Anime 11.9%, Action 11.5%
- #45 YumeCore
72% matchVery Positive95% of 233 reviews2018
Dev: takayakata
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"YumeCore" is a new type of game combining side-scrolling beat-’em-up action with adventure-style investigation that puts the “aii” in “kawaii.” Fight your way through the waking dreams of the sickly girl Soboko to escape the hospital.
Why similar: Action 72.9%, Anime 27.1%
- #46 Code of Princess
75% matchMixed56% of 334 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Action 40.1%, Adventure 35.3%, Anime 24.6%
- #47 Fight of Animals
71% matchVery Positive94% of 474 reviews2019
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Animal memes such as Power Hook Dog, Mighty Fox, Magic Squirrel and more are now become Fighters!! Simple Controls & Funny Animals & Exciting Battles!!! Choose your favorite animal and join the fight!Players are able to fight through arcade mode become the King of Animals!
Why similar: Action 41.6%, Adventure 33.1%, Retro 25.3%
- #48 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
68% matchVery Positive85% of 220 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
"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: Anime 45.1%, Retro 41%, Action 13.9%
- #49 Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition
72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,491 reviews2015
Dev: Hello There Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Retro 29.6%, Adventure 24%, Anime 11.3%
- #50 BEYBLADE X EVOBATTLE
67% matchVery Positive82% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: 株式会社グルーブボックスジャパンPub: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Three EVOLUTIONS have been unleashed in the "BEYBLADE ACTION" game that faithfully recreates the BEYBLADE X series (distributed by TOMY Company, Ltd.) that is popular among fans of all ages! Witness the power of EVOBATTLE, EVOSTORY, and EVOCUSTOMIZE!
Why similar: Sports 68.9%, Action 19.7%, Anime 6.2%, Adventure 5.3%
- #51 Scott Pilgrim EX
66% matchVery Positive86% of 538 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Why similar: Action 40.8%, Adventure 34.5%, Retro 24.7%
- #52 KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE
67% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Sudden-death tag team turmoil—with weapons! KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE rises from its 1996 arcade roots in this enhanced Steam edition. Includes rollback netcode for seamless online play, a swathe of new features, and a bonus jukebox and media gallery—plus even lets 4 players fight at once!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #53 枝江第一舞斗会
68% matchVery Positive84% of 231 reviews2022
Dev: BK0717Studio
Windows
舞斗会是一款像素风的格斗游戏，休闲有趣有梗。
Why similar: Action 100%
- #54 Royalty Free-For-All
64% matchVery Positive90% of 153 reviews2026
Dev: AAAA Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
This hilarious party brawler features iconic characters, stages, and music reimagined for a modern generation—and simplifies combat, including an all new PARTY MODE, perfect for friends new to the genre
Why similar: Action 100%
- #55 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,060 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 53.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!
Why similar: Action 81.5%, Anime 18.5%
- #56 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,707 reviews2018
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: Action 100%
- #57 SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2
69% matchMixed54% of 202 reviews2023
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
The latest title of the party battle games series SUPER BOMBERMAN R! With new adventures and game modes, it has the largest content volume in the series' history!
Why similar: Action 61.5%, Anime 31.7%, Adventure 6.9%
- #58 SNOW BROS. SPECIAL: ANNIVERSARY EDITION
66% matchVery Positive89% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: CRT GAMESPub: DAEWON MEDIA CO., LTD.
Windows
“It is a modern remake of Snow Bros., an arcade platform-based action game popular in 1990, characterized by its accessibility for people of all ages. It also provides diverse fun with new stages and new modes, and allows players to enjoy the original game as well.”
Why similar: Action 68%, Retro 32%
- #59 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,001 reviews2016
Dev: FRENCH-BREADPub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!
Why similar: Action 50.5%, Anime 49.5%
