Games Like Streets of Fury EX

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: Beat 'em up 35.5%, Fighting 14.5% ★, Co-op Campaign 10% ★, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for modern beat-'em-ups, featuring deep combo systems and a fantastic soundtrack that rivals the seed game.

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 30.8%, Co-op Campaign 29.3% ★, Martial Arts 16.1% ★, Side Scroller 9%, Local Co-Op 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a perfect blend of classic arcade brawling and modern, fluid combat mechanics with excellent local co-op support.

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 28.7%, Local Co-Op 18%, Local Multiplayer 16.2%, Fighting 15.5% ★, Side Scroller 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its incredibly deep combo system and high skill ceiling, it is the closest mechanical match to the depth found in Streets of Fury EX.

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 44.7%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Fighting 11.6% ★, Co-op Campaign 10.5% ★, Side Scroller 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on fast-paced, arcade-style action with a heavy emphasis on combo-driven combat and satisfying impact.

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: Beat 'em up 23.7%, Martial Arts 18.9% ★, Local Co-Op 17%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Side Scroller 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces roguelite elements to the classic formula, providing high replayability and chaotic local co-op fun.

A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.9%, Soundtrack 19.9% ★, Martial Arts 13.7% ★, Fighting 13.1% ★, Arcade 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 90s arcade brawlers that demands precision and rewards players who master its challenging combat mechanics.

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: Beat 'em up 54.5%, Martial Arts 39% ★, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines punchy, satisfying combat with a vibrant, modern aesthetic and deep RPG-lite progression systems.

Welcome to Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, the permadeath multiplayer horror beat'em up that bestows players with the skills of retro gaming heroes in a fight against a legion of undead monstrosities. The chills, thrills, bills, and opportunity to learn new skills won't stop until every street runs red with blood!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.6%, 4 Player Local 14.4%, Local Co-Op 14%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Co-op 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the chaotic, arcade-style multiplayer experience with a unique pixel-art aesthetic and challenging boss fights.

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.5%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Co-op 13.8%, 4 Player Local 8.4%, Retro 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the gritty, visceral, and high-octane nature of street brawling with a dark, intense atmosphere.

Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Fighting 15.7% ★, Co-op 12.9%, Old School 12%, Side Scroller 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, combo-heavy brawler that emphasizes flashy martial arts moves and screen-clearing special attacks.

The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.8%, Fighting 15% ★, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a classic arcade experience with a gritty visual style and a variety of weapons to use against waves of enemies.

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 25.6%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Fighting 11.8% ★, Co-op 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a choose-your-own-adventure narrative style that adds a layer of depth to the traditional beat-'em-up formula.

Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 60.2%, Co-op 10.5%, Retro 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Local Co-Op 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the foundational arcade experiences that defined the genre and inspired games like Streets of Fury EX.

BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.2%, Co-op 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%, Local Co-Op 7.5%, Side Scroller 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the 80s aesthetic and humor of the seed game while providing a fun, high-energy soundtrack.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Co-op 19.4%, 4 Player Local 15.1%, Local Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused brawler that integrates RPG elements and requires genuine teamwork to overcome challenging enemy encounters.

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 41%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Fighting 9.3% ★, Co-op 6.9%, Side Scroller 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced, anime-style combat with a side-scrolling brawler format that is both cute and challenging.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.7%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, 4 Player Local 15%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Co-op 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential co-op brawler that balances humor, simple-to-learn combat, and a massive amount of unlockable content.

"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: Nostalgia 26.5% ★, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Fighting 13.2% ★, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Old School 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 16-bit beat-'em-ups that features a large roster of characters and a classic, retro-inspired feel.

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Fighting 27.8% ★, 2.5D 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Arcade 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, fluid combat system that focuses on high-speed strikes and stylish, combo-heavy martial arts action.

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.4%, Co-op 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a visceral, side-scrolling action experience with a grounded, historical aesthetic and heavy, impactful combat.

Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Fighting 14.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, 4 Player Local 12.1%

The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.6%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, 4 Player Local 10.2%, Action 6.3%, Side Scroller 6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled brawler that is intentionally funny and packed with a massive variety of unlockable characters and moves.

Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all.

Why similar: Martial Arts 24.1% ★, Beat 'em up 20.7%, Fighting 18.8% ★, 4 Player Local 8.5%, Old School 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While it leans toward arena fighting, it captures the 'fury' and spectacle-fighter energy that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.5%, Fighting 38.1% ★, Action 6.5%, Martial Arts 6.2% ★, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: While isometric, it offers the most intense, combo-driven, and cinematic brawling experience available on Steam today.

A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.9%, Local Co-Op 23.7%, 4 Player Local 11.9%, 2.5D 10.9%, Side Scroller 8%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible, multiplayer-focused brawler that is easy to pick up and play for quick, chaotic sessions with friends.

Fight across the ruins of London using carefully refined Free-Form Combat, taking down a terrifying variety of mutated zombies with an expanding special move-set. Created for 1-4 players, for online and offline play, Bloody Zombies is also enhanced with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.7%, Fighting 17.4% ★, Local Co-Op 16.6%, 4 Player Local 12.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is designed specifically for co-op play, offering a challenging experience where players must coordinate to survive zombie hordes.

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 18.1%, Martial Arts 15.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Fighting 13.9% ★, Local Co-Op 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, co-op focused brawler that brings classic action figures to life with satisfying, arcade-style combat.

Aces Wild is a fast-paced, hardcore, aerial beat 'em up!Engage in insane aerial martial arts combat against countless opponents!It utilizes a 'Wild Meter' which increases the power of your attacks butalso makes enemies more aggressive!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.7%, Local Co-Op 23.9%, Action 8.8%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game prioritizes high-speed, aerial combat and a unique 'manic' feel that rewards aggressive playstyles.

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 27.5%, Martial Arts 20.9% ★, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Old School 9.2%, Side Scroller 9%

Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 32.5% ★, Beat 'em up 25.7%, Fighting 19.4% ★, Co-op 12.2%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, co-op focused beat-'em-up that blends fast combat with a compelling story and dungeon-crawling progression.

Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.

Why similar: Martial Arts 28.8% ★, Beat 'em up 24.9%, Fighting 17.4% ★, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Co-op 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on martial arts choreography and fluid, combo-based combat in a 3D-space-meets-2D-feel environment.

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 45.5%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Co-op 9.2%, Retro 5.4%

• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players

Why similar: Fighting 35.5% ★, Co-op 20.8%, Beat 'em up 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Action 5.5%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.7%, Co-op Campaign 21.2% ★, Side Scroller 17.9%, Retro 16.4%, Arcade 7.9%

Mad Streets is a hilarious multiplayer party game with an emphasis on brutal yet comical fist fighting throughout a multitude of modes, local and online, where players battle it out in wild physics driven chaos to determine who is the baddest player in town!

Why similar: Martial Arts 20.4% ★, Fighting 17.4% ★, Beat 'em up 16.7%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%

Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.

Why similar: Fighting 24.6% ★, Martial Arts 18.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Beat 'em up 14.8%, 4 Player Local 10.1%

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 40.6%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Co-op 9.4%, Action 5.2%

LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.7%, Martial Arts 16.7% ★, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Fighting 14.5% ★, 4 Player Local 12.6%

The legendary 3D beat 'em up is back: Fighting Force!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, Martial Arts 21.9% ★, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Old School 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.4%

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 37.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Old School 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%

The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.8%, Fighting 22% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Retro 8.5%

The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!

Why similar: Fighting 20.9% ★, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Local Multiplayer 15.4%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, 4 Player Local 13.7%

Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.

Why similar: Fighting 18.8% ★, Martial Arts 17.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, 4 Player Local 15.1%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 20.5%, Co-op 18.5%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Beat 'em up 14.5%, 4 Player Local 11.9%

The classical side-scroll action game, "Double Dragon" series' newest sequel! A new legend begins!!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Fighting 14.3% ★, Retro 13.3%, Action 11.5%

Fight Party is a splitscreen/online multiplayer fighting game that has combos, weapons and throwable hazards to defeat your enemies. Be the last one standing in the maps to offer, each having their unique theme and style that makes different strategies and fights to occur.

Why similar: Fighting 26.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 19.4%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 12%, Funny 9.4%

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: Beat 'em up 30.4%, Martial Arts 22.4% ★, Old School 10.8%, 4 Player Local 7.9%, Local Co-Op 7.1%

"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 28.5%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Local Multiplayer 18.1%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Co-op 6.8%

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: Beat 'em up 56.4%, Retro 16.9%, Co-op 14.7%, Arcade 12%

Inspired by classic Kung Fu films, this passion fueled fighter provides fun 1 vs. 1 gameplay for gamers of all skill levels. Take on the role of one of 14 martial arts stunt masters as you fight to show your style cannot be beat. Fight it out in the Single Player Arcade Mode or Local Two Player VS. Matches.

Why similar: Martial Arts 45% ★, Fighting 44.3% ★, Action 7.1%, Indie 3.6%

Overruled is a multiplayer brawler like no other - players change the rules and objectives as they play, directly influencing the dynamics of the game. No two games are ever the same!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.1%, Fighting 23.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Co-op 11.1%, 4 Player Local 8.3%

Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.3%, Local Co-Op 26.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 7.2%

Last Slice is an action brawler where pizza has special abilities! In the campaign you deliver pizzas, and beat up anyone who stands in the way. In multiplayer, fight over the last slice of pizza with up to six people.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, Fighting 23.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, 4 Player Local 10.2%, Funny 8.1%

Hot Shot Burn is the hilariously violent party brawler that lets you compete in the galaxy's ultimate televised blood sport. Experience crazy couch battles full of ridiculous flukes and insane skill shots for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 21.7%, 4 Player Local 21.4%, Co-op 13.5%, Funny 8.9%

A timeless classic

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.1%, Fighting 16.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 16.4%, Co-op 12.5%, Retro 7.2%

Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through 4 player local co-op

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.1%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Co-op 9.8%

Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.

Why similar: Fighting 65% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Arcade 10%, Retro 8.4%, Action 6.4%

Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and crazy mission of destruction of everything that isn't cool.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.6%, Fighting 17.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Soundtrack 12.8% ★, Side Scroller 7.2%

Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.9%, Old School 17.9%, 4 Player Local 10.1%, Retro 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.2%