
Punish your enemies, take their money, acquire new skills, supermoves… and eat shawarma! All this in a tornadic action “Stand 'em up” following the traditions of classic-style beat 'em ups.
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Punish your enemies, take their money, acquire new skills, supermoves… and eat shawarma! All this in a tornadic action “Stand 'em up” following the traditions of classic-style beat 'em ups.

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enter a dark 2d platform style game with choices to speak the truth and the lie it will only depend on the path you want to follow and beware of the ending you will achieve

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Do I have to beat the enemy? A gentle 2D action game where you don't have to beat the enemy.
enter a dark 2d platform style game with choices to speak the truth and the lie it will only depend on the path you want to follow and beware of the ending you will achieve
Why similar: Experimental 60.2% ★, 2D Platformer 16.8%, 1990's 11.9%, 2D 5.4%, Adventure 3.5%
Do I have to beat the enemy? A gentle 2D action game where you don't have to beat the enemy.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.6%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Action 19.7%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Discover the large forest of Veredilia with three different characters as you fight your way like a pro in your quest to save The Sacred Forest from impending doom in this 2D bloody combat action platformer.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Action 15.4%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, 1990's 10.9%, Violent 7%
Shoot, Fly, Open, Win.
Why similar: Experimental 59.5% ★, Action 14.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 5.2%, 2D 4.2%
The Triennale Game Collection is a free virtual exhibition of video games created for the 21st International Exhibition of Triennale Milano by five of the world’s most renowned independent game designers, showcasing these artists’ experimental approach to interactivity.
Why similar: Experimental 93.7% ★, Indie 6.3%
In Metaverse you will dig, discover, design, deploy, and defend. Explore, build upon, or tear apart your own procedurally generated voxel planet. And now in the early stages of our multiplayer implementation, help conquer or build the planets of others.
Why similar: Experimental 81.4% ★, Action 11.1%, Adventure 4.2%, Indie 3.2%
This Game is Trash. Yes, it's literal trash. You are a KEYBOARD and you ROLL on a UFO all the way to the END! WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?? But seriously, can you make it to the end? Because it took us like 1000 tries. We counted. So play the game and see if you can. Your life depends on it now.
Why similar: Experimental 60.1% ★, 2D Platformer 24.1%, Action 8%, 2D 4.5%, Indie 2.3%
Hi, I'm Terry Cavanagh! You might remember me from such videogames as Dicey Dungeons, Super Hexagon, and VVVVVV. Here are a few other things I've made over the years!
Why similar: Experimental 74.7% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 2.7%, Indie 1.6%
Go through long levels filled with various enemies and dangers.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49.6%, 2D Platformer 21%, Action 19%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 2%
A small retro inspired indie shmup that takes inspiration from the pixel games of yesterday and combines it with modern game engine technology.
Why similar: Experimental 70.7% ★, Action 17.3%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
This is a runner game but to jump you do a real life squat! The game uses the camera to detect squats. Squat a certain amount of times and get a sword powerup.
Why similar: Experimental 65.6% ★, Action 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, 2D 3.8%, Indie 1.4%
For those of you who are just starting to draw pixel art, I've put together a basic knowledge of pixel art. If you're just starting out, I'm sure you'll be able to improve faster after reading this course! I think it explains the material expression in pixel art in an easy to understand way!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.2%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Action 18.6%, 2D 6.5%, Indie 1.9%
Save The city of Zeus Heaving Magic City from the attempt of demonic mutant robots take over! And eat some tasty gourmet recipes while at it!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 66.5%, Action 33.5%
The world is on the brink of disaster. Demonic celebrities have taken over the planet. Only one man can save us: a poor Chinese orphan named Shaq Fei Hung. Our hero must travel to faraway locations to lay the smack down on these pop culture icons bent on our destruction.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 67.1%, Action 25.8%, Indie 7.2%
A light shines from the depths of the earth; heavenly spirits and earthly fiends arise. The blood of the people runs cold, and heroes tremble in fear. Vengeful forces seek to destroy the heroic outlaws of Mount Liang. A tale of immortal deeds now begins, let all listen and take heed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.7%, Action 28%, Adventure 7.3%
Escape Unknown place.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 59.9%, Action 23.4%, Violent 12.3%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Memoir En Code: Reissue is an autobiographical game album. Designed to be experienced similarly to a music album, this short experimental game explores different bits of the author's life as a series of interactive tracks.
Why similar: Experimental 88.8% ★, Indie 11.2%
Nostalgia on a new platform. Fleet is our rendition of the classic sidescroller beat 'em up. Enemies, Bosses, combos, and power ups fill up this action packed brawler.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.6%, Action 21.7%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 6.3%
"Treasure Drifter: Nian" is a game combining defensive action and walking exploration. Bring your partner to learn different character stories, defeat difficult enemies, and unlock different puzzles on the long road. Grow and explore the world in the cycle of departure and return.
Why similar: Experimental 56.7% ★, Beat 'em up 21.6%, Action 9.5%, 2D 4.9%, Adventure 3.3%
Take control of either Jake, a soldier, or Chang Li, a martial arts master, in your quest to stop G.H.O.S.T.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.8%, Action 24.1%, 1990's 13%
Two baseball playing sisters have been kidnapped by aliens, now they have to use their athletic skills to avoid hazards, solve puzzles, and most importantly bash some slimy creatures to bits in this hand drawn platformer beat-em-up!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 60.1%, 2D Platformer 22.6%, Action 16%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Cat's Cradle is a 2D action game. You fly with a wire and cut the enemy.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.8%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Action 17.5%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Escape from Covid is a fun and exciting platformer. Guide your character through a contaminated world in which you have to escape the virus. Fight challenging bosses.
Why similar: Experimental 68.5% ★, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Adventure 6.3%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Play a series of tiny games based on well-known classics, each with a unique twist and connected to each other. Race cars, hit golf balls, uncover mines, and more in this experimental action/puzzle game.
Why similar: Experimental 84.9% ★, 2D 6.7%, Action 5.6%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
pemsa is an unofficial cart runner for the famous PICO-8 fantasy console. We've included some classic games developed for this console with permission from the authors, including Celeste, Slipways & Hug Arena.
Why similar: Experimental 79.8% ★, 2D 7.7%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 2.2%, Indie 1.9%
The quiet and peaceful countryside in Scapeland is the perfect place to built up your own little paradise. Multiply your funds by selling plants and animal products. Enlarge your property, explore new areas and meet new people. This farming game is all about the happy and stress-free life of a farmer... or is it?
Why similar: Experimental 66.4% ★, Action 20.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 5.9%
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Why similar: Experimental 76.7% ★, 2D Platformer 15%, 2D 4.5%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 64.9%, Action 20%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 6.4%
Julian Luxemburg has prepared a dinner for two at his place – but things go awry when the date does not show up and he is left waiting at his dinner table, the clock’s ticking growing unbearably loud. „Dinner Date” is the character portrait of Julian: by becoming his subconsciousness you gain a clear vantage point on the worries which...
Why similar: Experimental 90.7% ★, Indie 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
"HeroBot!" Is a 2d platformer inspired by Kirby and MegaMan. You play as HeroBot a robot that can grab and absorb your enemies and use their powers against them. You can also absorb two powers and mix them together for a stronger power. Absorb and mix powers to adapt to any situation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.2%, 2D Platformer 25.3%, Action 12.3%, 2D 6.8%, Adventure 3.2%
Three classic action games return in the Earnest Evans Collection: Earnest Evans, El Viento, and Anett Returns! Can you put an end to Al Capone's evil plans and thwart the resurrection of the Dark Lord Hastur?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.3%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, 1990's 16.1%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 3.4%
Plunge into an exciting adventure with the new game ! .Game genre Action. Every decision matters - your choices affect the course of the game and its outcome. Can you protect the carriage and its cargo from the dangers of the forest, or will you let it perish?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.9%, 1990's 19.6%, Action 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Adventure 2.2%
Deidia is an Idle Game / Exploration / Incremental / Data-Corruption Glitch-Venture Hybrid game where you explore a lonely unstable world, use glitches, forgotten ruins. Its exploring an offline abandoned game / server with a ram corruptor played with platforming, very ambient, experimental.
Why similar: Experimental 88.2% ★, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.5%
In this prologue you crash-land on a mysterious planet. In order to get your lost cargo back, use tetrominos, solve blocky puzzles, and get to know its not too friendly inhabitants.
Why similar: Experimental 71% ★, Action 18.2%, 2D 6.4%, Adventure 1.8%, Indie 1.7%
Flood Fill is a fast paced action-arcade game. The concept is easy, the game is not. Avoid the enemies, and section off areas of the map. Section off enough of the map, advance to the next level.
Why similar: Experimental 63.7% ★, Action 17.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
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 67.3%, Violent 10.8%, 1990's 9.8%, Action 8.8%, Indie 2.6%
You play as Otem, a child who has been chosen as a sacrifice to the gods of his tribe. As they materialize in the center of the ring-shaped arena, you must dodge their attacks and fight back to survive the ritual and uncover the secrets of this gruesome tradition lead by the mysterious Shaman.
Why similar: Experimental 67.2% ★, Action 23.5%, Indie 9.3%
Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you.
Why similar: Experimental 86.1% ★, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Welcome to Ultimator: The Ultimate Reaction Challenge! Gear up for a gaming challenge that demands precision – Ultimator is not just a game; it's a thrilling adventure filled with relentless enemies, epic bosses, and non-stop action!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.9%, Action 21%, 1990's 14.8%, 2D 10.8%, Adventure 2.4%
Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 58.8%, Action 32.5%, Indie 8.7%
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Why similar: Experimental 54.2% ★, Beat 'em up 34.6%, Action 10.3%, Singleplayer 1%
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: Beat 'em up 52.2%, Action 47.8%
A casual puzzle game about manipulating and playing with light.
Why similar: Experimental 88% ★, 2D 8.5%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
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Why similar: Beat 'em up 68.7%, Action 18.8%, Indie 6.5%, Adventure 6%
Monochro is a speedy action-platformer game about a person using unique weapons and air-dash to reach the end of the world.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 63.1%, Action 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
A collection of seven retro beat 'em ups with enhanced features like rewind, cheats, screen filters, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61%, Action 16.6%, 1990's 12.5%, Adventure 4.3%, 2D 4%
Devil's Dare is bloody a smash up parody of everything from the 90s, pitting the manliest video game heroes against the badest monsters from your favorite horror movies. It's the final result of what would happen if everyone from that decade came together to create a baby, a baby that just so happens to grow up to be a beat'em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 67.2%, Action 19.1%, Indie 4.9%, Adventure 4.9%, 2D 3.9%
【If found, fail immediately!】A man in a fox mask invades the abandoned city to help girls from a mysterious phenomenon called “Wolf.” This is a stealth action game where you hide from the wolves on every stage. You then use gimmicks to defeat the enemy and proceed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.5%, 2D Platformer 22.3%, Action 21%, 2D 6.9%, Indie 2.9%
Open the game, incarnate the warrior, pour the bullet on the enemy, smash the ambition of the evil army! STG + "store" system. Targeted purchase of props, strengthen the ability, is the key to customs clearance. You can choose a number of soldiers with different performance.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.4%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Action 20.7%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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Why similar: Experimental 71% ★, 2D Platformer 20.4%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Adventure 1.3%
A side scrolling action love letter to Kung Fu Master / Spartan X. Jump, dodge, and kick your way through a flood of increasingly challenging enemies and stage bosses.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.8%, Action 20.7%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
《Soda Girls》 is a horizontal version of the cartoon action game, game player by setting their own unique combo, against crazy zombies, save companion. If you don't think the game is tough enough, you can upgrade the monster gene (What the hell?)
Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.6%, Action 25.2%, Indie 6.2%, Adventure 6%
Ever wanted to punch a bear IN THE MOUTH? FIST OF AWESOME asks the eternal question "what would happen if bears took over the world?" and answers it with the epic tale of a lumberjack travelling through time punching bears in the face to save humanity.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 69.4%, Action 18.7%, Indie 6.5%, Adventure 5.4%
A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.
Why similar: Experimental 62.9% ★, 1990's 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, Violent 6.1%, Adventure 4.5%
Hey, man! Ren & Stimpy are back in a collection of games that will satisfy even the sickest little monkeys. Don't be an eediot - add this to your game library today, you filthy swine!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.4%, 1990's 22.2%, 2D Platformer 19%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 3.5%
Observer is a 3D hand-drawn cartoon roguelite game. You will become the legendary heroes of the forest, choose a new destiny for them, and guard this mysterious forest for them.
Why similar: Experimental 91.6% ★, Indie 3.3%, Adventure 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
You can't stop the funny, in this retro beat-em up platformer, featuring 20 unique levels, each with their own retrostyle music. 5 challenging bosses, that is sure to give one a memorable experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.2%, 2D Platformer 23.3%, Action 15.2%, 2D 6.1%, Adventure 4.4%
Something huge is Coming Soon...
Why similar: Experimental 69.3% ★, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Action 5.6%, 2D 4.3%, Indie 1.6%
Minimalistic platformer with fifteen game and three-in-a-row elements!
Why similar: Experimental 56.7% ★, 2D Platformer 14.9%, 1990's 9%, Adventure 6%, Action 5.7%