
A difficult boss rush & beat'em up with tight controls and carefully crafted levels made entirely with traditionally drawn animation on paper. This fair but tough souls like will test you skills against the most wild and creative bosses you've seen
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A difficult boss rush & beat'em up with tight controls and carefully crafted levels made entirely with traditionally drawn animation on paper. This fair but tough souls like will test you skills against the most wild and creative bosses you've seen

Toyland Tussle
A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.

Shoot Star
Enjoy boss battles in a cartoon world! "ShootStar" is a 2D shooting action boss battle game.
A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 27%, Cartoon 21.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Old School 12.4%
Enjoy boss battles in a cartoon world! "ShootStar" is a 2D shooting action boss battle game.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Cartoon 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Hand-drawn 10%
This is a collection of five mini-games. Include: Weather Invader、 Stronghold Attack、 Guard Tank 、Heavy Artillery、 Space Miner
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Cartoon 13%, Action 8.4%
To-Fu is a cartoony 2D martial arts platformer where the world's cuisine has gained a thirst for power, with their hunger for world domination causing chaos in the lands! carve your journey to become a grandmaster chef by defeating enemy foodians from Bao Brawlers to Scary Souvlarachne.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.8%, Cartoon 23.3%, Hand-drawn 23%, Souls-like 16.4%, Action 7.3%
Breadborn is a crazy action game where you command an army of crumb minions that came from very own body. Branches, axes, or a killer mini-gun? It's up to you to decide how to equip your army in order to sow chaos among the peasants and get to the PRINCE himself!
Why similar: Souls-like 38.8%, Beat 'em up 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Combat 6.6%, Adventure 5.4%
A Stylish & Intense Twin-Stick Action RPG! Wake up in an alleyway and get into the scrap of your life as you explore the streets of a gritty/cartoony city.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Beat 'em up 30%, Hand-drawn 20.4%, Old School 7.8%, Combat 6.4%
Terminal V is a game about speedsters with a unique control scheme that allows the player to move at insane speeds with full control. Dodge bullets, traverse obstacles, and mow down hordes of enemies with celerity and precision.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, Cartoon 16.8%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 8.8%
Fibtaxe is a 2.5D melee combat boss rush game where you can use abilities and precise movements to dodge and weave powerful attack so you can collect taxes from these powerful tax evaders
Why similar: Souls-like 37.3%, Beat 'em up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 4%, Combat 2.3%
One level, two moves and 1000 enemies. Zero upgrades, zero checkpoints, 100% skill.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.7%, Hand-drawn 23.3%, 2D Fighter 14%, Action 9.9%, Combat 6.5%
Combat focused game mixing up various genres into unique characters (beatemup, soulslike, mouse shooter, traditional and platform fighter..), a short cartoon teens story full of (questionable) humor!
Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Cartoon 18.6%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Combat 8%
A game in which you really look like the main character!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39%, Souls-like 33.2%, 2D Fighter 13.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Combat 4.8%
Nekobyte is a retro-styled sidescrolling beat-em-up influenced by soulslike gameplay. Beyond the game’s normal mode of play, a randomizer mode is also available to play for players who want an extra challenge or varied subsequent playthroughs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.5%, Souls-like 36.9%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.1%, Combat 4.2%
A cute, family-friendly, fast-paced and challenging action platform game in a vintage rubberhose cartoon style, accompanied by old-school jazz music. Find your way through every level, avoid traps and fight off creatures to eventually wake up from each of 13 nightmares.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 29.8%, Cartoon 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Old School 14.4%, Action 7.1%
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.6%, Hand-drawn 21.8%, Beat 'em up 19%, Combat 7%, Action 5.1%
The Dumbgeon is a fantasy bullet hell where you fight hordes of enemies with random and challenging modifiers. Unlock champions, items, and upgrades to aid you in your quest. Escape the dungeon for a more casual experience or test your limits with how long you can survive to earn greater rewards!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Beat 'em up 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Cartoon 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
Sign My Petition is a beat-’em-up adventure about a mouse trying to save their tribe from extermination. Explore bizarre neighboring apartments, fight off strange enemies and bosses, and meet oddball characters along the way.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.7%, Hand-drawn 26.8%, Cartoon 15.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 4.8%
Classic Beat 'em Up action from the creator of Gunman Clive and Mechstermination Force
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.8%, Hand-drawn 20.5%, Cartoon 15.6%, 2D Fighter 12%, 1980s 11.7%
Smash-Bros like action multiplayer game where you consume your fellow food in a hectic city scape. Become the last winning food on top and claim your crown. Movement is similar to Joust and will how you gliding around with a jetpack while dodging opponent advances.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.4%, Cartoon 23.3%, Old School 11.6%, Action 10.9%, Combat 5.7%
Throughout the pseudo 8-bit beat-em-up called Miko Funk, players will fight various enemies in a manner highly influenced by modern melee combat games from a quasi top-down/isometric perspective. Beyond battling, players will also encounter stealth and puzzle sections.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Souls-like 38%, Old School 9%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 4.4%
Dimachaerus is a Hack'n Slash game in which you have to face hordes of enemies using weapons found in the scenario, use different weapons and make different combos to defeat the zombies that have dominated the kingdom, but be careful too you're fragile like an undead.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.3%, Beat 'em up 35.5%, Cartoon 12.1%, Combat 4.9%, Action 3.8%
DUMPLing is a fast-paced top-down survival shooter where you battle waves of dumpling-like enemies inside massive bowls of food. Master fluid combat, survive escalating chaos, and create crazy upgrade combinations to last just one more run.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.4%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Combat 6.3%
Blast through enemy invaders in colorful 2D pixel art!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Cartoon 21.7%, Hand-drawn 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Old School 8.7%
Brawl your way to the center of the Earth as Mosh, a Chosen Blacksmith. Your Forgebeasts will transform into your weapons as you gather items from slain foes and interact with a unique hand-drawn world. Choose how to bond with your Forgebeast to unlock different stats, skills, and abilities.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.5%, Hand-drawn 18%, Cartoon 16.8%, Old School 7.8%, Combat 7.8%
The seagulls have organized and plan to conquer the world in SEAGULL WARS, a charming and challenging retro arcade style beat 'em up. Players spend gold on power ups and health, adding a light resource management element to the fast-paced seagull bashing gameplay.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 5.4%
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Cartoon 19.1%, Hand-drawn 19%, Old School 8.7%
Welcome to a world that is full of danger, and your task is to destroy all enemies on your way in the original Run and Gun style!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, 2D Fighter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Cartoon 11.6%
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Beat 'em up 20.9%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Action 7%
A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.3%, Souls-like 29.3%, 1980s 11.9%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 6.5%
‘WDF’, is a horizontal shmup game with a Boss-rush style in that the difficulty will increase slightly after the player clears all stages and continues to the next loop. Each loop will be different from the other. Also, it has a main campaign mode with a longer stage and weapon upgrades.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 37.3%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Action 8.8%, Indie 1.3%
Walk in Van Gogh’s paintings. Fight with the struggle that he went through in his life. Unveil the destiny of the starry, starry knight.Starry Knight is a 2D boss rush game focusing on unique boss design and emotional experiences.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.4%, Hand-drawn 21.8%, 2D Fighter 11.5%, Old School 10.7%, Combat 9.6%
This is an independent game! It has a unique way of playing. I hope you can enjoy it! It's definitely worth it!
Why similar: Cartoon 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Hand-drawn 19%, 1980s 12.4%, Action 11.8%
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 45.1%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action 12.2%, Combat 7.3%, Adventure 4.1%
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Cartoon 22.2%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Action 5.5%
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?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Hand-drawn 22.2%, Cartoon 10.3%, Combat 7.1%, Action 6.5%
Gerry Dae is a hand-drawn 2D top-down souls-like. Play as a water strider battling rival insect factions in precise, Sekiro-inspired combat. Face brutal bosses and shape the world through meaningful choices.
Why similar: Souls-like 56.5%, Hand-drawn 31.7%, Action 5.4%, Combat 3.1%, Adventure 2%
In this cartooney club-em-up, released in 1984 for home microcomputers by Imagine, take on the role of the titular B.C. Bill, a true paragon of prehistoric sensibilities, solving all his many issues with his versatile wooden club.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.9%, Cartoon 17%, 1980s 12.5%, Old School 9.2%, Action 7.5%
Play as Danger Mouse or Penfold through 15 side scrolling, arcade battle action, super danger filled levels - all to stop the latest evil plan by Baron Greenback!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.6%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Cartoon 17.4%, 1980s 13.1%, 2D Fighter 10.7%
This is a refreshing horizontal version of the Castlevania game. One after another organ and monster will hinder the way forward on the journey. Go beat them. Let's embark on this journey together.
Why similar: Souls-like 56.8%, Hand-drawn 25.3%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 1.2%
This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Action 5.4%
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious in Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas! Adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, prepare for barrages from myriad foes, and navigate the perilous waters of a monster realm. Embark on this thrilling journey and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 4.7%
Feria Fiera is a side-scrolling beat 'em up with an emphasis on dynamic combat, exploration, and cultural aesthetics.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.2%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Cartoon 15%, 2D Fighter 11.7%, Combat 8.3%
Biscuitts 4 is a Beat Em Up Game based on the 80s Cartoon.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.5%, 2D Fighter 13.1%, 1980s 10.8%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.3%
Join the relentless war of Babushka, a Russian immigrant with a criminal past, as she fights to rescue her grandson from the clutches of loan sharks. Featuring PS1-style retro graphics, handcrafted animations, and modern third-person shooter mechanics, experience an action-packed tale of revenge.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.6%
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.
Why similar: Souls-like 35%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Cartoon 17.5%, Old School 12.1%, Combat 8.1%
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 62%, Hand-drawn 27%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 1%
White is a fast-paced, wave-based hack and slash combat game set in a stark monochrome plane. You take control of an unnamed hero as they battle their way through progressively more challenging levels.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.7%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Action 11.6%, Combat 7%, Indie 1.4%
Moosio is a chaotic party brawler where you play as moose blasting mushrooms at each other! Gobble up mushrooms around the arena and spit them at your friends in ridiculous combat. Play local or online. Pure mayhem. Pure moose. Pure mushroom chaos!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Cartoon 12%, Action 8.8%
A dark fantasy action-adventure game where players wield unique abilities to battle corrupted foes and uncover the secrets of a shattered world.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, 2D Fighter 13.3%, Action 6.2%
Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.5%, Hand-drawn 23.5%, 2D Fighter 13.3%, Combat 7.2%, Action 6.7%
הצטרפו אל בנצי במסע האגדי להציל את החנות האהובה שלו, בנצי לנד, מהאחים סחתיקה הערמומיים וצבא המושפעים שלהם! סגנון ביט-אמ-אפ ארקייד (רמות קושי) פסקול 8-ביט, והומור גיקי – הכל כלול! הרפתקאות בנצי יצא במקור בגרסה פיזית שמתאימה לקונסולות הגיימבוי המקוריות. מתכבדים להציג בפניכם את גירסת הסטים של המשחק!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.6%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Action 12.4%, Combat 6.7%, Indie 1.4%
A classic nostalgic side scroll game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.7%, Hand-drawn 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, 1980s 13.2%, Action 5.9%
Combat focused comedy with silly characters and a lot of laughs. Complete challenging levels as you make your way through the web. You're an old school badass, and you don't have time for internet shenanigans, but they have your son. It's time dad brought out the big guns.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Combat 8.9%, Action 7.9%, Indie 1.8%
Step into the shoes of Muhaboy! Dash and smash muha-s in this hardcore beat 'em up, saving humanity from the looming Second Muha War! Battle it out with limited resources and adapt to the ever-changing chaos. Buzzopolis is waiting for its hero—time to show those muha-s who’s boss!
Why similar: Souls-like 38.6%, Beat 'em up 37.1%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Action 2%, Indie 2%
Test your strength in Shell of a King! A precision bullet-hell adventure that will push your dodging skills to the limit. Challenge tough bosses, uncover secrets, and explore a world left to ruin in this top-down RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.2%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Hand-drawn 14%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 4.4%
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 67.6%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 5.2%
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 68.4%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 13.6%
Catatattack is an Action-Adventure Game featuring Grumbly Police Officers, Menacing Mafia Members and a WHOLE LOTTA CATS! Take on the Story Campaign in your pursuit of Adventure or Arcade Mode in your pursuit of Action, all to satiate your never-ending appetite for chaos! And for food.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.5%, Hand-drawn 23.3%, Cartoon 15.2%, Combat 10.4%, Action 5.4%
Play as Morkull, God of Death and Darkness. Aware that he finds himself in a video game once again, you must help him escape so he can carry out his new plan for world domination. To do so, you must defeat an entire pantheon of gods in thrilling boss battles.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Beat 'em up 27.2%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Cartoon 14.2%, Action 6.7%
-15 Huge Levels. -Nine Mutant Special Abilities. -Hold Up To Four Guns At Once. -Beat Your Enemy With Crates, Barrels, Or Cars.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Action 14%, Combat 8.5%, Adventure 4.2%
Animaddicts 2 is a Beat Em Up Game based on the 80s Cartoon for 1-4 players.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.6%, Cartoon 16.6%, 2D Fighter 15.1%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 9.3%