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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Beat 'em up, Indie, 2D.

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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?

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 61 reviews
Released: 2025-01-09
Developer: Gkoros Polychronis
Publisher: GPoly Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Dev: Crazyant
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.4%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 10.2%, 2D 5.6%

  2. #2 Legend of Himari
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    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    96% matchVery Positive84% of 3,726 reviews2019
    Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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  4. #4 Arisen Force: HeroTest
    95% matchVery Positive83% of 379 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Windows
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    92% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2018
    Dev: Almighty Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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  9. #9 Troublemaker
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,106 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    91% matchVery Positive92% of 632 reviews2012
    Dev: Joakim Sandberg
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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  11. #11 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
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    Windows · Linux

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    89% matchVery Positive95% of 229 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows

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  14. #14 Mayhem Brawler
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    76% matchMostly Positive70% of 224 reviews2017
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    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 130 reviews2020
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    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
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    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 28.7%, Anime 21.9%, Colorful 11.3%, Action 9.5%, Arcade 9.1%

  58. #58 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
    63% matchVery Positive88% of 1,854 reviews2025
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Comic Book 16.6%, Retro 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

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