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  1. #1 I Am The Hero
    97% matchVery Positive82% of 544 reviews2017
    Dev: Crazyant
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.8%, Side Scroller 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 10.3%, 2D 5.4%

  2. #2 Legend of Himari
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 427 reviews2018
    Dev: TERNOX
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Himari was ambushed! Help her hold out as long as possible, attack enemies, use magic to slay them, maintain Himari’s health level, so she could fight on, and also do not miss!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Anime 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 5.8%

  3. #3 River City Girls
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 3,793 reviews2019
    Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Beat 'em up 55.1%, Anime 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 7.3%, Retro 5.9%

  4. #4 Arisen Force: HeroTest
    95% matchVery Positive83% of 386 reviews2024
    Dev: Lemport
    Windows

    Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.3%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Anime 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Combat 9.1%

  5. #5 Maiden Cops
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 337 reviews2024
    Dev: Pippin Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 32.7%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Anime 11.3%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  6. #6 Holo X Break
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 2,650 reviews2024
    Dev: KayAnimatePub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    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 38.6%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Anime 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Colorful 6.2%

  7. #7 BANZAI PECAN: The Last Hope For the Young Century
    94% matchMixed48% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: SERIOUS*IMPACT WORKSPub: Zanza Studios, LLC.
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    REGAIN JUSTICE! Use the divine art BANZAI SHINKEN to restore justice in this old-school arcade-style hard-knuckle brawler!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.7%, Anime 18.1%, Action 11.3%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 5.2%

  8. #8 Troublemaker
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,149 reviews2023
    Dev: Gamecom TeamPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 84%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 4.3%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  9. #9 Noitu Love 2: Devolution
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 640 reviews2012
    Dev: Joakim Sandberg
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 46.2%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Indie 4.9%

  10. #10 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 253 reviews2024
    Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
    Windows · Linux

    Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Retro 15.1%, Anime 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Combat 10.9%

  11. #11 Bully Beatdown
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: Almighty Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    You play a fat kid in school who everyone picks on. Get even with the bullies by beating them up! But be careful not to become one yourself! This story-based comic book style Beat-Em-Up Brawler features Progressive Skill Mastering, 4 Difficulty Settings and tons of stuff to smash!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 38%, Comic Book 18.4%, Retro 7.5%, Action 7.4%, Cartoon 6.5%

  12. #12 YumeCore
    90% 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: Anime 45.7%, Action 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%

  13. #13 Mayhem Brawler
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 890 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 33.2%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Comic Book 17.6%, Retro 6.9%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

  14. #14 Fairy Bloom Freesia
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,109 reviews2012
    Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.3%, Anime 31%, Action 9.2%, Side Scroller 3.9%, Indie 3.4%

  15. #15 Itty Bitty Toilet Kitty
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: Shent GamesPub: Shent Games
    Windows

    BE A CAT! SAVE YOUR HUMAN! You're a fluffy feline who must save their owner from the hordes of flesh eating greebles which dwell within the bathroom. Will she make it through her morning business alive? Only you can save her!

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.1%, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Retro 13.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

  16. #16 ADEN
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 698 reviews2024
    Dev: takayakata
    Windows

    Dance, dance, and dance some more! A kawaii side-scrolling dance battle for the new age! Control the mysterious girl Toaka and save the world from destruction!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Anime 13%, Comic Book 10.7%, Retro 9.2%

  17. #17 Super Crush KO
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 225 reviews2020
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows

    Super Crush KO is a fast-paced brawler set in a vibrant, near-future city. Zip up your favourite neon jacket and combo your way through swarms of deadly robots to save your kidnapped kitten and, while you’re at it, save humanity from an AI apocalypse.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Colorful 9.1%, Arcade 6.6%

  18. #18 Fight'N Rage
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 3,214 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 43.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Anime 9%, Retro 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

  19. #19 The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 3,159 reviews2018
    Dev: yeo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A highschool gang leader Ringo Ishikawa trying to live through his last autumn before graduation. With his best friends.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.6%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Retro 9.6%, Anime 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  20. #20 Ace of Protectors
    84% matchMixed60% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: xPathfinderPub: xPathfinder Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Be a hero. Be the Ace of Protectors. According to the legend of the Venux, you're who can save the Venux. You have to fight devils who are trying to destroy the Venux.

    Why similar: Anime 41.5%, Action 34.6%, Indie 15.1%, Adventure 8.8%

  21. #21 Big Action Mega Fight!
    83% 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 59.7%, Action 11.4%, Cartoon 9.3%, Cartoony 8.2%, 2D 5.7%

  22. #22 The Legend of Tianding
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 4,372 reviews2021
    Dev: Creative Games Computer Graphics CorporationPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, Comic Book 19%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Anime 9.3%, Combat 7.7%

  23. #23 Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2020
    Dev: Interabang Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    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: Beat 'em up 30.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Comic Book 12.6%, Retro 8.6%, Anime 8.3%

  24. #24 Mad King Redemption
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 158 reviews2026
    Dev: SECRET MISSIONPub: Pixel Doors
    Windows · Mac

    Mad King Redemption is a unique blend of a traditional beat'em'up game with strong roguelite progression, mixed in a pixelated graphic style in a 2.5D world. Relieve the king from his madness while beating up corrupted enemies, in a fresh way at every run!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Anime 11%, Cartoon 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

  25. #25 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 149 reviews2017
    Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 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: Side Scroller 22%, Beat 'em up 21.3%, Anime 15.8%, Retro 8.5%, Action 7.8%

  26. #26 Super Blue Fighter
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 135 reviews2016
    Dev: Herrero Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Save the universe in this casual arcade game.

    Why similar: Action 66.1%, Indie 33.9%

  27. #27 Polyroll
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 99 reviews2019
    Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
    Windows

    Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 33.6%, Retro 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 8.9%, Colorful 7.1%

  28. #28 CONERU -DIMENSION GIRL-
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 295 reviews2025
    Dev: HIKE Inc.
    Windows

    Feel-good, high-impact 2D action with two hearts as one. Time for a powerful, vivid “Action Date”!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Anime 17%, Action 14.4%, 2D 13.1%, Retro 10.4%

  29. #29 Pixel Devil and the Broken Cartridge
    79% matchMixed61% of 110 reviews2019
    Dev: Level Evil
    Windows

    Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

    Why similar: Action 55.5%, Indie 29.9%, Adventure 14.6%

  30. #30 Piko Piko
    77% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
    Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

    Why similar: Anime 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Retro 18.1%, Combat 14.3%, 2D 12.2%

  31. #31 Fighters Unleashed
    78% matchMixed57% of 137 reviews2016
    Dev: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Fighters Unleashed is an old school Beat'em up game with a modern look and feel, combos, ninjas, soldiers, zombies, and more. Are you good enought to unleash your power ??

    Why similar: Action 59.8%, Indie 26.2%, Adventure 14%

  32. #32 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,644 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 59.6%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Retro 4.3%

  33. #33 Attack Heroes
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 225 reviews2017
    Dev: Ejoy Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Attack Heroes is a funny-hot blood game which requires your abilities to finish all the challenging stages.We mixed the Japanese 'Moe' style battle scenes and original vocaloid BGMs,for showing the core of acting animes.The battles combine the features of great reaction and hero-switching system.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 40.8%, Anime 26.5%, Action 10.5%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 5.8%

  34. #34 99Vidas
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 648 reviews2016
    Dev: QUByte Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 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: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Old School 6.3%

  35. #35 Bankrupt Heroines
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 160 reviews2020
    Dev: TTeokLeaf
    Windows

    The world is doomed and monsters are taken over. The heroine has to save the world and save loved ones even in bankruptcy. Countless difficulties await, but the true heroine will not give up.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 33.6%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Anime 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Arcade 8%

  36. #36 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 219 reviews2025
    Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 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: Beat 'em up 42.2%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Anime 14.5%, Retro 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  37. #37 Old School
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 448 reviews2023
    Dev: MDickie
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Relive your school days in 3D, where old school graphics bring back timeless fun! Create your own star student and attend a schedule full of classes in time to gather the knowledge you need to thrive, while an equally important popularity contest challenges you survive...

    Why similar: Old School 62.5%, Action 27.5%, Adventure 10%

  38. #38 Debug Girl
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: ChickenPub: Waku Waku Games
    Windows

    Spend a summer with an old high school classmate making games! Play and debug a 2D action RPG to make the best game ever.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 49.5%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 2D 11.1%, Adventure 4.6%

  39. #39 The Chosen Warriors
    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 132 reviews2020
    Dev: GoeX GameS
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    The Chosen Warriors is a new old school side scroller beat 'em up inspired by games like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 70.9%, Action 14.5%, Indie 10.8%, Adventure 3.8%

  40. #40 Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch
    72% matchMixed63% of 124 reviews2026
    Dev: Interabang EntertainmentPub: Atari
    Windows

    Play solo or with your hetero lifemate in this hand drawn, arcade style, side-scrolling beat-em-up blessed by Jay and Silent Bob themselves.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.4%, Comic Book 16.3%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Action 8.5%, Combat 5.4%

  41. #41 Rosenkreuzstilette
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 442 reviews2017
    Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.3%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Anime 14.5%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  42. #42 Freedom Planet 2
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,735 reviews2022
    Dev: GalaxyTrail
    Windows
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Anime 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 9.8%, Colorful 8.5%

  43. #43 Anime Studio Story
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 112 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    Step into the studio and produce yourown hit anime with an original hero!

    Why similar: Anime 33.7%, Pixel Graphics 27.1%, Retro 19.3%, 2D 12.5%, Indie 4.2%

  44. #44 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
    70% 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 40.8%, Side Scroller 21%, Action 10.1%, Retro 6.5%, Arcade 6.3%

  45. #45 Small Hero
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Small Hero
    Windows

    Welcome to Small Hero! This is a fast-paced, entertaining light Roguelike action survival game. You will play as a lone hero, facing off against waves of monsters. Each round is a brand-new adventure: you must shop and strengthen yourself between waves, then face more intense battle for survival!

    Why similar: Cartoon 36.9%, Combat 25.8%, 2D 17.8%, Indie 11.3%, Singleplayer 8.1%

  46. #46 Future Knight
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio KobaPub: Aeternum Game Studios
    Windows

    Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Retro 15%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Arcade 9.8%

  47. #47 Breaking Gates
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 114 reviews2020
    Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Anime 11%, Action 7.2%, Combat 7%

  48. #48 Ogre Tale
    71% matchMixed58% of 114 reviews2020
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Join ogre sisters Ran, Hana, and Yume, and their feline mentor, Iroha, in a battle against fairytale folkheroes-turned-villains via this action-packed tongue-in-cheek 2D beat-em-up romp set in modern-day Japan!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Anime 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Colorful 6.4%

  49. #49 Berserk Boy
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 427 reviews2024
    Dev: BerserkBoy Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Anime 16%, Retro 12.8%, Old School 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

  50. #50 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 3,052 reviews2015
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 47.6%, Anime 19.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action 6.3%

  51. #51 Dusk Diver 酉閃町
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 753 reviews2019
    Dev: WANIN International
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 44.2%, Anime 27.3%, Action 22.3%, Adventure 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  52. #52 Fallen City Brawl
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Fallen City StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    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 44.2%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 6%, 2D 5.5%

  53. #53 Girlfriend Rescue
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 232 reviews2015
    Dev: Aldorlea Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Girlfriend Rescue is a thrilling adventure where the gameplay of "Dragon Quest" meets the atmosphere of "Streets of Rage". Innovative, mixing rogue-style RPG and Beat'em Up atmosphere in a unique way, this game features a great deal of strategy through a mix of character selection & creative skills.

    Why similar: Anime 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Old School 20.8%, 2D 11%, Indie 4.9%

  54. #54 Debugging Hero
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 304 reviews2025
    Dev: Team ETTU
    Windows

    As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31.5%, Anime 20.8%, Action 20.1%, 2D 14.9%, Indie 6.1%

  55. #55 Mokoko X: The First Date
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 103 reviews2024
    Dev: NAISU
    Windows

    Nostalgic arcade gameplay remastered! Conquer the bigger portion of the screen and save the unlucky girls from the various absurd troublemakers.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.1%, Anime 14.2%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Colorful 7.9%

  56. #56 Beat Souls
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
    Dev: Zoo Corporation
    Windows

    Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

    Why similar: Comic Book 28.8%, Anime 22.1%, Colorful 11.2%, Action 9.8%, Arcade 9%

  57. #57 Monospaced Lovers
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: Scarlet String Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates.

    Why similar: Anime 31.1%, Hand-drawn 29%, Story Rich 12.9%, Colorful 12.8%, 2D 7.1%

  58. #58 Hazelnut Hex
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 133 reviews2023
    Dev: Chunderfins
    Windows

    Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 23%, Cartoon 16.2%, Action 14.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Colorful 12.9%

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