- #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
97% matchVery Positive94% of 14,516 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 49.4%, Local Co-Op 14%, Arcade 11.8%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the ultimate modern successor to the classic TMNT arcade beat-'em-up experience.
- #2 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,443 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 42.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Classic 10.7% ★, Retro 10.4%, Co-op 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This collection offers a similar archive of classic arcade brawlers that defined the golden age of the genre.
- #3 Streets of Rage 4
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,360 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 37.1%, Action 9.1%, Local Co-Op 9%, Arcade 7.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It revitalizes the classic side-scrolling beat-'em-up genre with fluid animations and tight, modern combat mechanics.
- #4 Fight'N Rage
95% matchVery Positive91% of 3,174 reviews2017
Dev: sebagamesdev
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 26.9%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Classic 11.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Retro 10%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, mechanically rich beat-'em-up that pays homage to 90s arcade classics while offering modern depth.
- #5 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,587 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 30%, Local Co-Op 21%, Retro 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It introduces roguelite elements to the classic Double Dragon formula, keeping the gameplay fresh and replayable.
- #6 Castle Crashers®
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 137,282 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Co-op 13.9%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An iconic co-op brawler that perfectly balances chaotic action with humorous, stylized visuals.
- #7 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,568 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 31.9%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Online Co-Op 10.3%, Action 8.6%, Co-op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art brawler that captures the same local co-op fun and retro aesthetic as the TMNT games.
- #8 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
93% matchVery Positive81% of 1,967 reviews2013
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Online Co-Op 9%, Classic 7.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade brawler that adds character classes and loot systems to the standard beat-'em-up formula.
- #9 Battletoads
91% matchMixed68% of 2,359 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
• 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: Co-op 22.7%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Action 12.4%, 2D Fighter 12.3%, Fighting 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This 2020 revival maintains the chaotic, high-difficulty, and varied gameplay style of the original 90s series.
- #10 River City Girls 2
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,971 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 70.2%, Action 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, 2D 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, high-energy brawler with RPG progression and a fantastic soundtrack that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.
- #11 Contra Anniversary Collection
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,451 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Classic 19% ★, Retro 18.4%, Action 13.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Local Co-Op 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the same challenging, run-and-gun retro arcade intensity found in the TMNT platforming stages.
- #12 The Disney Afternoon Collection
88% matchVery Positive87% of 1,040 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Why similar: Classic 28.9% ★, Retro 27.5%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A must-have for fans of retro 2D platformers and classic licensed arcade-style games.
- #13 Capcom Fighting Collection
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,017 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 9.4%, PvP 6.2%, Fighting 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Perfect for players who enjoyed the 2D fighting game aspects of the TMNT collection.
- #14 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
87% matchMixed60% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
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: 2D Fighter 29.4%, Beat 'em up 24.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern recreation of the classic arcade experience that stays true to the original's simple, fun combat.
- #15 Double Dragon Trilogy
89% matchMixed55% of 1,088 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987. Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.2%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 14.7%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Fighting 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection of the foundational beat-'em-up series that paved the way for games like TMNT.
- #16 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
84% matchVery Positive83% of 4,088 reviews2024
Dev: Super Evil Megacorp
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
TMNT Splintered Fate - Unleash the Turtles in a roguelike quest to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29%, Local Co-Op 25%, Co-op 18.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fresh roguelike take on the TMNT universe that emphasizes fast-paced co-op action.
- #17 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,394 reviews2018
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Capcom U.S.A, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: 2D Fighter 40.4%, Classic 14.1% ★, Arcade 11.4%, Fighting 10.2%, Retro 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive history of the genre's most iconic fighting series, essential for any retro arcade fan.
- #18 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,418 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: 2D Fighter 30.3%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Retro 8%, Action 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: High-octane arcade fighting action featuring iconic characters that fans of classic crossovers will love.
- #19 Capcom Arcade Stadium
85% matchMixed55% of 4,699 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.3%, Beat 'em up 16.3%, Arcade 14%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Retro 8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an authentic arcade-at-home experience with a massive library of classic titles.
- #20 SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
83% matchVery Positive81% of 317 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
Why similar: Classic 26% ★, Retro 20%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 16.4%, Platformer 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A treasure trove of retro arcade action that offers a similar historical perspective to the Cowabunga Collection.
- #21 The TakeOver
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,163 reviews2019
Dev: Pelikan13
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 13.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 9.4%, Classic 6.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A modern beat-'em-up that successfully captures the 90s arcade aesthetic and satisfying impact of classic brawlers.
- #22 99Vidas
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 645 reviews2016
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"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: Beat 'em up 25.2%, Retro 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Online Co-Op 7.7%, 1980s 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt love letter to 16-bit beat-'em-ups that supports local co-op for up to four players.
- #23 Young Souls
80% matchVery Positive85% of 601 reviews2022
Dev: 1P2PPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Beat 'em up 51.2%, Co-op 24.7%, Fighting 12.1%, Action 9.6%, 2D 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines satisfying beat-'em-up combat with light RPG progression and a compelling co-op narrative.
- #24 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
78% matchVery Positive87% of 976 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Retro 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Action 7.6%
- #25 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 1
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 191 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the Nintendo Entertainment System with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 1.
Why similar: Retro 28.5%, Arcade 26.4%, Action 19%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Classic 7.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A collection of retro arcade titles that defined the era and share the same pick-up-and-play appeal.
- #26 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Asterix & Obelix – Slap them all! 2 is a Beat’em Up with an original story. Explore different places such as forest ruins, a vast Roman camp and even Lutèce. Encounters and fights punctuate the storyline. This dynamic game invites you to come on an adventure — with a generous distribution of slaps!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.1%, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn beat-'em-up that feels like playing through a classic cartoon, mirroring the TMNT aesthetic.
- #27 Guacamelee! 2
79% matchVery Positive91% of 3,315 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Local Co-Op 26%, Platformer 16.5%, Co-op 16%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Expertly blends brawler combat mechanics with fluid platforming and exploration in a vibrant world.
- #28 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,099 reviews2025
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 26.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 12.4%, Co-op 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10.8%
- #29 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Experience one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Every major iteration across Arcade and home consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.6%, Retro 13.7%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Online Co-Op 9.8%
- #30 Mother Russia Bleeds
78% matchVery Positive87% of 5,345 reviews2016
Dev: Le Cartel StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 42.4%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Co-op 12.8%, Retro 10.2%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, gritty take on the side-scrolling brawler that pushes the genre into darker territory.
- #31 Breakers Collection
77% matchVery Positive92% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11.8%, PvP 9.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
- #32 Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
77% matchMixed68% of 1,219 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.8%, Arcade 18.5%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Action 10.5%, Retro 6.7%
- #33 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 74 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: 2D Fighter 27.6%, Beat 'em up 24.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
- #34 Mayhem Brawler
74% matchVery Positive89% of 864 reviews2021
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 26.2%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 11.1%, Co-op 10.7%
- #35 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
75% matchVery Positive85% of 143 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.
Why similar: Retro 30%, Arcade 29.3%, Action 21.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #36 Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
71% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2025
Dev: George "EON" EadePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.1%, Beat 'em up 21.2%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Retro 13.1%, PvP 7.2%
- #37 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
72% matchMixed62% of 1,165 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.1%, Arcade 16.4%, PvP 12.4%, Retro 9.8%, Action 6.9%
- #38 SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
73% matchVery Positive83% of 390 reviews2020
Dev: DIGITAL ECLIPSEPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.8%, Action 15.3%, Fighting 11.5%, PvP 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%
- #39 NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition
73% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Retro game fans rejoice! NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION VOL.1 Steam Edition is SNK's legendary handheld console dream collection, containing 10 handheld defining classics, is coming to Steam!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 47.8%, Action 14.8%, Retro 13.4%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
- #40 METAL SLUG
72% matchVery Positive89% of 5,071 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 18.2%, Retro 13.6%, Classic 13.6% ★, Co-op 11%, Local Co-Op 10%
- #41 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
69% matchVery Positive86% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
"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: 2D Fighter 20.3%, Beat 'em up 18.9%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 8%
- #42 Double Dragon: Neon
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,555 reviews2014
Dev: WayForwardPub: Midnight City
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 39.4%, Co-op 11.3%, Arcade 8.2%, Retro 7.6%, 1980s 6.7%
- #43 Sonic Origins
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,998 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!
Why similar: Retro 25.5%, Classic 21% ★, Platformer 20%, Action 12.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #44 METAL SLUG 2
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,371 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 21.5%, Action 16.4%, Local Co-Op 13%, Classic 12.4% ★, Retro 12.2%
- #45 METAL SLUG 3
71% matchVery Positive90% of 9,019 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 22.1%, Classic 21.7% ★, Co-op 13.3%, Local Co-Op 12%, Retro 11.1%
- #46 The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
69% matchVery Positive92% of 420 reviews2023
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty! Discover how hard a 32,000kg ninja hits with The Ninja Saviours!
Why similar: Arcade 22.2%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 10.2%
- #47 METAL SLUG X
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,913 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 19%, Classic 17.6% ★, Retro 14.2%, Co-op 13.9%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
- #48 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind
68% matchMixed64% of 738 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers' long-time nemesis. Robo Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Local Co-Op 12%, Retro 10.1%, Co-op 7.8%
- #49 The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
66% matchVery Positive98% of 101 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: Beat 'em up 31.1%, Retro 16.9%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 9.5%, 1980s 9.3%
- #50 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,827 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Classic 26.2% ★, Platformer 22.3%, Retro 20.1%, Action 19%, 1990's 6.7%
- #51 SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION
65% matchVery Positive87% of 244 reviews2026
Dev: RED ART GAMESPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Party battle game "SUPER BOMBERMAN" is now available as a collection featuring a total of 7 titles with 12 versions across JP, EUR and USA, including the long-awaited localised versions of the unreleased SUPER BOMBERMAN 4 and 5! Including Boss Rush mode, support functions, libraries and more!
Why similar: Action 24.5%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, PvP 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, 1990's 11.8%
- #52 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,775 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: 2D Fighter 32.5%, Beat 'em up 24.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 8%, Action 7.3%
- #53 Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
69% matchMixed69% of 449 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The Disney 16-bit classics Aladdin and The Lion King return!
Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, Action 24%, Classic 22.1% ★, Retro 16.5%, 1990's 7.7%
- #54 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,787 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.
Why similar: Classic 26.3% ★, Platformer 24.2%, Retro 23.1%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #55 THE LAST BLADE 2
67% matchVery Positive91% of 408 reviews2017
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 46.3%, Action 21.4%, Arcade 17.5%, Fighting 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #56 Mega Man Legacy Collection
67% matchVery Positive86% of 5,266 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Classic 26.2% ★, Retro 25.1%, Platformer 23.3%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #57 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
66% matchVery Positive81% of 2,215 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Classic 28.9% ★, Retro 22.6%, Platformer 21.1%, Action 16.3%, 1980s 4.7%