- #1 HAYAI
97% matchVery Positive98% of 247 reviews2022
Dev: Chaoclypse
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 23.3% ★, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12%, Ninja 11% ★, Martial Arts 8.4% ★
- #2 Mononoke Slashdown
96% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: FK DigitalPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Save the city from rampant ghosts, and give it back to its people! An exciting new ninja action game!
Why similar: Ninja 34.4% ★, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 4.4%
- #3 SHINOBI NON GRATA
95% matchVery Positive99% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: Studio PICOPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics.
Why similar: Ninja 37.8% ★, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Spectacle fighter 18% ★, Martial Arts 10.7% ★, Retro 6.5%
- #4 JUST ONE MAN
95% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2026
Dev: Raikiri
Windows
You are the OVERPOWERED ONE-MAN ARMY. Stylishly slaughter enemies with weapons, combo attacks and devastating abilities while listening to banging beats. Choose your own playstyle and invent the wildest combos to achieve the highest scores imaginable.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.8% ★, Ninja 21.2% ★, Beat 'em up 14.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Martial Arts 10.7% ★
- #5 Keyboard Warrior Stickman - Typing Beat Em Up
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Knight Collective
Windows
Stickman Typing Beat Em Up meets Devil May Cry, set to the nostalgic 2000s era of internet culture, animations, hardware, and operation systems.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.5% ★, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Anime 7%, Arcade 5.5%
- #6 City of Rampage
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zhengis Tasbolatov
Windows
City of Rampage is an intense 2D action-brawler inspired by "Comix Zone" and "Streets of Rage", featuring advanced fighting mechanics, with tough enemies and even tougher bosses. With hand-drawn graphics and dope soundtracks you will enjoy every moment of your struggle through City of Rampage!
Why similar: Ninja 20.5% ★, Beat 'em up 20.3%, Spectacle fighter 17% ★, Martial Arts 14.7% ★, Hand-drawn 7.1%
- #7 The Way of the Tiger (CPC/Spectrum)
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this beat-em-up from 1986, take on the role of Avenger, the ninja warrior, as he battles the forces of evil in defence of his faith and protection of the weak. Based on the popular series of fantasy adventure gamebooks.
Why similar: Ninja 29.2% ★, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Martial Arts 20.3% ★, Retro 8.3%, Arcade 6.3%
- #8 Justice Ninja Casey
92% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SunsoftPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
The 16-bit classic comes to the West for the very first time! A princess in a castle has been kidnapped by a group of mysterious ninjas. Luckily for her, a young ninja named Casey is aware of the situation, and embarks on a mission to save her because... He is the Ninja of Justice!
Why similar: Ninja 35% ★, Beat 'em up 27.7%, Anime 8%, Retro 7.6%, Co-op 6.2%
- #9 Stencil of Judgement
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ibrahim AkindePub: Deux Nii Studios
Windows
Step into a realm where every shadow whispers of forgotten power and ancient relics hold unimaginable might. A magic and melee take on the Musou genre: hack-and-slash games where a single, overpowered hero battles hordes of enemies including bosses on massive, tactical battlefields.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.7% ★, Ninja 23.7% ★, Beat 'em up 20.2%, Martial Arts 15.4% ★, Hack and Slash 12.1%
- #10 Rising Hero: No-Skip Justice!
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Entangled Games
Windows
A toku inspired Action RPG that blends meaningful character interactions with intense action gameplay
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.4% ★, Beat 'em up 26.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Martial Arts 12.9% ★, Anime 7.2%
- #11 Rose of Dragontail
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
Kick tail with tail! Join Rose, the scrappy fishing village girl turned half-dragon hero for some high-impact fantasy beat-em-up action. Kick, slam, tackle, spit fire, parry, swing your tail, and throw whatever and whoever you get your claws on to a groovy surf rock soundtrack.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.6% ★, Beat 'em up 22.3%, Martial Arts 17.3% ★, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Arcade 6.8%
- #12 Van Tich Legends
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Te Te Studio
Windows
Vạn Tích Legends is a high-speed 3D beat ’em up that brings Vietnamese folklore to life through intense solo and co-op combat. Battle as legendary heroes across stunning landscapes inspired by traditional Vietnamese culture.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.9% ★, Beat 'em up 22.8%, Martial Arts 17.2% ★, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Arcade 5.7%
- #13 The Island: Exterminatus
88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Victor Sardinha BexigaPub: BexigaGames
Windows
A futuristic game, with lots of beatings, in the best Pancadaria style! Punch down several enemies in an underground atmosphere through cyberpunk places! Use kicking, punching, grabbing techniques or even weapons, such as daggers, nunchucks, whips, grenades, pistols, etc.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.8%, Spectacle fighter 22.3% ★, Ninja 21% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action 6.6%
- #14 Demon Crush
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reverting Castles
Windows
Battle warriors, demons, and beasts in a pixel art Japanese fantasy world! Fast-paced 2D sidescrolling ninja action awaits as you avenge the fallen and defend your home against the deceitful warlord Nezumo and his demonic master, Mathonas.
Why similar: Ninja 41.3% ★, Beat 'em up 26.5%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action 6.3%, Retro 3.3%
- #15 Urban Rangers Arcade
87% matchNo user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Anthems-0
Windows
This Is A Great Couch Co-op, Arcade Beat Em Up Experience. With (2D) Or (3D) "Camera" Options! 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.......
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.7%, Martial Arts 22.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 4.5%
- #16 Total Chaos Against Apathy
86% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: Discade Project
Windows
A high-intensity action game, inspired by the feeling of emulating arcade-only action games. Learn a simple-yet-nuanced two button control scheme. Use hitstun, attack chains, grabbing and throwing to crush and control hordes of enemies! Tank Controls Are Awesome!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.1% ★, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Hack and Slash 17%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 4%
- #17 Red Fury
86% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Pepper Democracy
Windows
Fast paced arcade action where you become stronger as you are covered in the blood of your enemies and your own wounds.
Why similar: Ninja 33.2% ★, Beat 'em up 30.7%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, 2D 5.5%, Arcade 5.5%
- #18 FIGHTERIZER
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SlovGoblinPub: Slovgoblin
Windows
A free-movement 3D fighting game, dash in multiple directions, circle your opponent, bait attacks, and punish from any angle.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.3% ★, Beat 'em up 28.5%, Martial Arts 21% ★, Arcade 6.1%, Action 3.8%
- #19 YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
84% matchMixed64% of 1,009 reviews2014
Dev: Spark UnlimitedPub: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Step into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie’s arms to use as nunchucks?
Why similar: Ninja 40% ★, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Spectacle fighter 18.3% ★, Action 8.2%, Beat 'em up 6.8%
- #20 Zeus Begins
84% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: The Dude Games
Windows
Help the young Zeus to come back to Olympus and defeat Cronus. Cronus ate all of his sons but Zeus escaped with the help of his mother,he trained so hard in combat to defeat all the enemies that Cronus send to him. Fight with mythologic creatures and titans across Grece in a beat´em up game!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29% ★, Beat 'em up 25.5%, Martial Arts 17.3% ★, Arcade 7.9%, Retro 5.8%
- #21 Shadow Gangs
83% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: JKM corp
Windows
Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game. Live The Legend Of Dan The Crimson Ninja.
Why similar: Ninja 49.6% ★, Beat 'em up 19.7%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action 6.1%, Arcade 6%
- #22 Ghost Puncher
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Green Cube Games
Windows
This is a beat'em up with influences from Guardian Heroes and Little Fighters 2, 3D hand-drawn environments, with anime-style characters and music composed exclusively for the game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.7%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Anime 12%, Action 6.6%
- #23 Okinawa Rush
82% matchVery Positive84% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: Sokaikan ltd
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Ninja 27.1% ★, Beat 'em up 23.8%, Martial Arts 18.5% ★, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #24 Kung Fu: The Devil's Temple Awaits
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ioStudios
Windows
Fight your way up the five floors of the Devil's Temple in a pixel-art beat-'em-up built on arcade classics. Punches, kicks, grabs, weapon pickups and Ki-Burst combos — alone or in local 2-player co-op. Reach the top. Take back the temple.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.5%, Martial Arts 22% ★, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
- #25 Slave Zero X
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 479 reviews2024
Dev: Poppy WorksPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.2% ★, Ninja 23.6% ★, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Hack and Slash 13%, Arcade 4.1%
- #26 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
80% matchVery Positive85% of 917 reviews2020
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
Why similar: Ninja 30.1% ★, Beat 'em up 25.1%, Martial Arts 19.8% ★, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Co-op 6%
- #27 Kirk Mephisto
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Coreupt LLC
Windows
Follow Kirk on his quest to stop the ongoing battle between birds and wormkind in this sci-fantasy, hack n slash, action game. Fighting alongside Kirk are his childhood friends Halice the worm warrior princess and Carper the secret agent bee.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.6% ★, Beat 'em up 34.5%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action 8.6%, Combat 2.7%
- #28 The Legend of Tianding
79% 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: Spectacle fighter 26% ★, Beat 'em up 22.3%, Martial Arts 18.7% ★, Hack and Slash 13%, Anime 6.4%
- #29 Cybernated
78% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Near future, state security special agent E-9 is sent on the most difficult operation of her career - to track down and eliminate the head of terrorist hackers, however, in the process it turns out that not everything is as simple as it seems... Hack&slash adventure game.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.1% ★, Beat 'em up 27%, Martial Arts 20.8% ★, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action 2.3%
- #30 Kings of Hell
76% matchVery Positive90% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: StrawberryOctopus Productions
Windows
Enter the World of Kings of Hell; set during 2112, 100 years after the rapture, the world as we know it is now literally Hell on Earth as Demons now rule the planet. Follow the adventures of Lutin, Enfer, Gremile and Mal as they fight the current 5 Dukes of Hell to claim the title of King of Hell!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42%, Spectacle fighter 22.8% ★, Arcade 11.7%, Cartoon 9.9%, Action 5.5%
- #31 Princess Paladin
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magic Rock Software
Windows
Clobber the Castle Crashers! Princess Paladin is a 2D action game where you fight to remove uninvited houseguests. Follow Princess Nala as she uses all the magic at her disposal (and a giant club) to empty out her castle and regain her peace and quiet.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.9% ★, Beat 'em up 27.5%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Arcade 8%, 2D 3.4%
- #32 Hotdog Samurai
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Plague Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hotdog Samurai! As a skilled hotdog, you'll battle through real world elements with one main goal in sight. Battle 20+ enemies throughout 7 adventure seeking levels, all while trying to complete in-game achievements.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.8%, Ninja 34.6% ★, Cartoon 12.5%, Retro 4.9%, Action 3.6%
- #33 Dragon Fury
77% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
1v1 Fighting. Ninjas, Pirates, Robots, Aliens and more. Import Your Own Characters!
Why similar: Ninja 27.9% ★, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Spectacle fighter 20.1% ★, Martial Arts 17.5% ★, Arcade 5.8%
- #34 Samurai VR
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: LABRINTINE LTDPub: Clique BOOM!
Windows
Grab a Katana and stand on your daimyo's castle defense, alone against an infinite horde of enemy shinobis. Kill the enemies, hit back shurikens, dodge bombs and beware of enemy Samurais!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.4%, Ninja 28.6% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action 8.9%, Combat 3.9%
- #35 Banana Ninja VS 100 Mann
75% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: MasterHanzi
Windows
A gorilla. One hundred men. And you're caught in the middle. No story, no talk. Just you, pure violence, and 100 Mann asking for trouble.
Why similar: Ninja 43.4% ★, Beat 'em up 29.7%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action 6%, Arcade 5.8%
- #36 A Swift Journey
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FayneLuna
Windows
One hit is all it takes. Fast yet methodical fights will test your patience and decision making while you fight to be the only one still standing. Focusing on parries and counter attacks to chip away at your opponent, until you can find your opportunity and finish the fight with one swift attack!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.3% ★, Ninja 33.9% ★, Action 7.8%, Combat 6.5%, Retro 6.5%
- #37 SPARKHUNT
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oleksandr Zapisochnyi
Windows
SPARKHUNT - is a classic 2.5D beat 'em up inspired by the games from the 90s with a complex combat system and the modern visuals. Let the grim ghost town be your arena.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, Spectacle fighter 30.1% ★, Martial Arts 15.7% ★, Action 7.2%, Hack and Slash 5.8%
- #38 Godbeast Mk.II
74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: DascuMaru
Windows
The Wolf howls in the moonlight! Scarlet blood will glisten on the dark city streets in this stylish and atmospheric action game.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.4% ★, Beat 'em up 32%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Anime 8.3%, Action 5.7%
- #39 Tank Fu
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Tank Fu is an experimental over-the-top character action fighting game. Make your tank dash, fly, and punch its way into victory by mastering all its moves and combos.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.3% ★, Beat 'em up 34.6%, Hack and Slash 19%, Action 7.9%, Combat 3.1%
- #40 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
73% matchMixed46% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. Joe to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.4%, Ninja 21% ★, Martial Arts 14.3% ★, Cartoon 9.3%, Co-op 7.8%
- #41 The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
71% matchVery Positive98% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: System 3 Software
Windows
A tribute to the golden era of Retro gaming that brings together 7 iconic titles for the first time. This is more than a collection; it's a celebration of gaming history and the preservation of pioneering games from the '80's & '90's allowing you to relive the C64, Amiga and Spectrum versions.
Why similar: Ninja 33.1% ★, Beat 'em up 29.1%, Martial Arts 11.5% ★, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 7.2%
- #42 Enter the Dojo
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Oliver Misbach
Windows · Mac · Linux
Side-scrolling, fast-paced, action-packed karate game with multiple levels. Scoring based on health and time to complete.
Why similar: Ninja 35.8% ★, Martial Arts 27.1% ★, Beat 'em up 25.8%, Action 5.4%, Retro 4.1%
- #43 Hood Ninja
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ZayunPub: Zayun
Windows
How long can you survive in the hood? Hood Ninja is an intense, fast-paced third-person fighting game that throws you into the heart of a gritty neighborhood where survival is the only thing on your mind. The player will face different adversities and opportunities to stay alive in the streets.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.7% ★, Beat 'em up 27.8%, Martial Arts 19.7% ★, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.5%
- #44 Ninjas Busters: Whack A Ninja
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Chris BraibantPub: Ganamax
Windows
When whack-a-mole meets Ninjas. Discover "Whack A Ninja", an arcade-type indie game created by Chris Braibant. Beat all the ninjas in this intense, action-packed game, in the pursuit of the best score and sadistic pleasure of experimenting with all the ways to eliminate those cowled suckers.
Why similar: Ninja 31.2% ★, Beat 'em up 23.1%, Martial Arts 16.7% ★, Arcade 7.9%, Hand-drawn 5.8%
- #45 Dead Set Warriors
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZombieDev
Windows
Unleash the fighters of time once more for a showdown unlike no-other! Fight your way through different time periods, use your environment to your advantage and become the ultimate warrior!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.5%, Spectacle fighter 34.5% ★, Martial Arts 21.5% ★, Action 4.4%, Combat 3.9%
- #46 Colorful
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hitoshi Kanno
Windows
A parkour hack-n-slash where you must restore color to a dying world. Use your magic brush to glide, wall run, and grind your way through a dreamlike landscape while hack-n-slashing dark enemies!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.3% ★, Beat 'em up 31.2%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action 4.1%, Anime 3.5%
- #47 Shukuchi Ninja
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Fossilized GamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
Windows
Shukuchi Ninja is a fast-paced, high intensity arcade game with unique controls
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.7% ★, Ninja 27.9% ★, Arcade 12.1%, Cartoon 10%, Action 7.2%
- #48 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
69% matchVery Positive94% of 14,843 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 39.3%, Ninja 21% ★, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Cartoon 7.1%, Arcade 6.1%
- #49 Warriors United
69% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Benfau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Warriors United is a cooperative action game for up to 4 players. You'll fight and progress through levels filled with increasingly powerful enemies and bosses. Upgrade your skills and unlock abilities to become even stronger in your battles.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 37.4% ★, Beat 'em up 33.9%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action 7.6%, Co-op 3.6%
- #50 Sword Phantom
68% match5 user reviews57% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: XyGame
Windows
A high speed stylish Action Game about 2 girls in the future world! Use your gun, sword, and fist to finish the enemy and save the world! The game also contains many equips and underwears to dress up your character.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.9%, Spectacle fighter 36% ★, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action 6.3%, Combat 3.8%
- #51 ThanksTaking
70% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Wishbone Games
Windows · Mac
Play as a bloodthirsty turkey seeking vengeance on everyone in the household! You must try to escape the house before you are caught and cooked. Use a large variety of brutal attacks to take down your enemies and show them who's boss!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 37% ★, Beat 'em up 29.9%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 3.5%
- #52 DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION
67% matchVery Positive94% of 13,777 reviews2023
Dev: Agafonoff
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
DR LIVESEY: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, gentlemen, from now on, rom and death means the same thing for you.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33% ★, Beat 'em up 22.6%, Cartoon 14.5%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Retro 7.2%
- #53 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
67% 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 36.3%, Martial Arts 18.5% ★, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.6%, Retro 5.4%
- #54 生命火热 / Desperate 1
66% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: 痴青游戏(Lunatico Game)
Windows
The first work of the "Desperate" series - After Sunset, it’s a horizontal 2D action game with hand-painted, and using a new keyboard operation, you can feel a more intuitive combat experience in this game. Fight for the thing you loved in your life in every street you pass by!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.1% ★, Beat 'em up 25.2%, Martial Arts 18.7% ★, Arcade 7.6%, Hand-drawn 6%
- #55 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 45.6%, Anime 17%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Local Co-Op 6.3%, Action 5.8%
- #56 Ghost Vanguard
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WOMBO COMBO GAMES INC.
Windows
Ghost Vanguard is a Beat'em Up game that combines stylish action with roguelike elements. Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.3% ★, Beat 'em up 29.5%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action 5.2%, 2D 4.2%
- #57 Whisper Trip
68% matchMixed64% of 107 reviews2021
Dev: Walnut LLC
Windows
Whisper Trip is a fast-paced side-scrolling co-op action game with cyberpunk elements. You are a new employee of the TPF (Tactical Police Force), a unit dedicated to the prevention of terrorist activities and the destruction of criminal groups...
Why similar: Ninja 22.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.2% ★, Beat 'em up 19%, Martial Arts 15% ★, Hack and Slash 11.4%
- #58 Musashi vs Cthulhu
66% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Cyber Rhino StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, Ninja 26.8% ★, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Anime 7.7%
- #59 Pokini Kagura
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pokini Games
Windows
Parkour around an abandoned city defending cute animals from evil monsters. Style on the baddies with expressive shmovement and customizable combos. Rebuild your hometown with the help of your friends and relax in a soothing hot spring.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.2% ★, Beat 'em up 20.8%, Martial Arts 20.7% ★, Hack and Slash 13%, Anime 7.9%