- #1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
97% matchVery Positive94% of 14,426 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 48.5%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern successor to the classic TMNT arcade beat-em-up formula.
- #2 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 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 41.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Classic 10.8% ★, Retro 10.6%, Co-op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar collection of classic arcade brawlers that defined the genre alongside the TMNT games.
- #3 Streets of Rage 4
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,149 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.5 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 36.5%, Action 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Arcade 7.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game revitalized the side-scrolling beat-em-up genre with modern mechanics while respecting its retro roots.
- #4 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,506 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 31.1%, Local Co-Op 12%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Action 8.7%, Co-op 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the pixel-art aesthetic and chaotic co-op brawling found in the Cowabunga Collection.
- #5 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: Secret BasePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 29.2%, Local Co-Op 21.1%, Retro 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic brawler formula that incorporates roguelite elements for high replayability.
- #6 Double Dragon Trilogy
94% matchMixed54% of 1,079 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 29.5%, Arcade 16.1%, Retro 15%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Fighting 5.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: This collection features the foundational titles that established the beat-em-up genre for the arcade era.
- #7 Contra Anniversary Collection
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,420 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.8 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 18.8% ★, Retro 18.5%, Action 13.4%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Platformer 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A must-have for fans of the same 8-bit and 16-bit run-and-gun challenge present in the TMNT library.
- #8 Castle Crashers®
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 136,432 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.9 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 26.3%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Co-op 14%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential co-op beat-em-up that adds RPG progression to the classic arcade brawler experience.
- #9 Battletoads
91% matchMixed68% of 2,328 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Microsoft 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 23.1%, Beat 'em up 19.2%, Action 12.5%, 2D Fighter 12.4%, Fighting 11.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Features the same chaotic, high-energy co-op brawling and platforming challenges found in the TMNT games.
- #10 Fight'N Rage
91% matchVery Positive91% of 3,147 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 26.4%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Classic 11.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Retro 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, deep beat-em-up that serves as a love letter to 90s arcade classics.
- #11 Capcom Fighting Collection
90% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 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%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 9.5%, PvP 6.2%, Fighting 6.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: Perfect for those who enjoyed the 2D fighting game elements within the TMNT collection.
- #12 MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,405 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.6 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 30.7%, Beat 'em up 16.4%, Retro 8.1%, Action 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the same high-octane 2D arcade fighting experience that defined the 90s.
- #13 The Disney Afternoon Collection
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,025 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.8 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 27.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same high-quality retro platforming and nostalgic charm as the classic TMNT titles.
- #14 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,342 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 40.6%, Classic 14.1% ★, Arcade 11.5%, Fighting 10.1% ★, Retro 8%
Why You'll Like It: Essential for fans of the arcade fighting genre that the TMNT games helped popularize.
- #15 SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
87% matchVery Positive80% of 311 reviews2019
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 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 25.8% ★, Retro 20.1%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 16.3%, Platformer 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep dive into classic arcade history with a similar focus on retro preservation.
- #16 River City Girls
86% matchVery Positive84% of 3,726 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 40.6%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Retro 9.4%, Action 9.3%, Co-op 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, modern beat-em-up that features RPG progression and excellent local co-op support.
- #17 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
86% matchMixed61% of 94 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 29.6%, Beat 'em up 23.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade-style brawler that stays true to the classic TMNT legacy.
- #18 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
83% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Panda Games JapanPub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
"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 18.4%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Online Co-Op 9%, Local Multiplayer 8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic beat-em-up mechanics with anime-style combat and cooperative play.
- #19 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
82% matchVery Positive83% of 3,571 reviews2024
Dev: Super Evil Megacorp
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 28.5%, Local Co-Op 25%, Co-op 19.1%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a fresh, roguelike perspective on the TMNT universe for fans of the characters.
- #20 99Vidas
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 641 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 24.6%, Retro 14.1%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, 1980s 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated love letter to the 16-bit beat-em-up genre with robust co-op support.
- #21 Capcom Arcade Stadium
84% matchMixed55% of 4,656 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 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 19.5%, Beat 'em up 15.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Retro 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive library of classic arcade titles similar to the Cowabunga Collection.
- #22 Breakers Collection
82% matchVery Positive92% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 33.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11.8%, PvP 9.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade fighter that fits right in with the 90s retro aesthetic.
- #23 Sonic Origins
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.0 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 25.6%, Classic 20.7% ★, Platformer 20%, Action 12.8%, Arcade 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same 16-bit platforming excellence and retro aesthetic found in the TMNT platformers.
- #24 River City Girls 2
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,931 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 69.6%, Action 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more playable characters and deeper combat mechanics.
- #25 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 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 27.8%, Beat 'em up 24.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern beat-em-up that leans heavily into the retro arcade aesthetic.
- #26 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
77% matchVery Positive87% of 951 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.2 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 11.7%, Retro 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Action 7.5%
- #27 NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition
79% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 47.7%, Action 14.7%, Retro 13.4%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique collection of retro handheld titles that captures the spirit of 90s gaming.
- #28 PAC-MAN MUSEUM+
78% matchVery Positive87% of 592 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!
Why similar: Arcade 47.7%, Action 24.3%, Retro 13%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic arcade titles that shares the same retro-gaming appeal.
- #29 Mother Russia Bleeds
79% matchVery Positive87% of 5,329 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 41.7%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Co-op 13%, Retro 10.3%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, intense beat-em-up that captures the visceral feel of classic arcade brawlers.
- #30 MARVEL MaXimum Collection
76% matchMixed64% of 61 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 24.1%, Retro 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Online Co-Op 9.9%
- #31 Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
77% matchMixed68% of 1,178 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.3%, Arcade 18.9%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Action 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%
- #32 The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
72% matchVery Positive98% of 99 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 30.5%, Retro 17.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 9.5%, 1980s 9.3%
- #33 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,742 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 26.1% ★, Platformer 22.2%, Retro 20.3%, Action 18.9%, 1990's 6.7%
- #34 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
73% matchMixed59% of 1,073 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 41.9%, Arcade 16.4%, PvP 12.4%, Retro 9.9%, Action 6.8%
- #35 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 1
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 182 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 26.5%, Action 18.9%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Classic 7.5% ★
- #36 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,854 reviews2025
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 25.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 12.6%, Co-op 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.8%
- #37 Mega Man Legacy Collection
74% matchVery Positive86% of 5,200 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 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 26.1% ★, Retro 25.2%, Platformer 23.2%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #38 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
75% matchVery Positive81% of 1,941 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 34.4%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Online Co-Op 9.2%, Classic 7.9% ★
- #39 METAL SLUG X
74% matchVery Positive88% of 3,836 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 17.4% ★, Retro 14.4%, Co-op 14.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
- #40 NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
73% matchVery Positive85% of 137 reviews2020
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 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 29.4%, Action 21.1%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #41 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,752 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 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 26.4% ★, Platformer 24.3%, Retro 23%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #42 Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
69% matchVery Positive94% of 205 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 29.3%, Beat 'em up 20.7%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Retro 13.3%, PvP 7.3%
- #43 METAL SLUG 3
71% matchVery Positive90% of 8,921 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 22.3%, Classic 21.5% ★, Co-op 13.3%, Local Co-Op 12%, Retro 11.1%
- #44 SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
71% matchVery Positive83% of 372 reviews2020
Dev: DIGITAL ECLIPSEPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 11.4% ★, PvP 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%
- #45 Mayhem Brawler
69% matchVery Positive89% of 839 reviews2021
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 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 25.6%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Arcade 12%, Retro 11.3%, Co-op 10.8%
- #46 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,460 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series is back! Vol. 1 contains Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, including both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3 for a total of four titles, plus additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! In addition, online play is supported!
Why similar: Retro 30.5%, Action 27.2%, PvP 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #47 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
70% matchVery Positive81% of 2,186 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 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 28.8% ★, Retro 22.8%, Platformer 21%, Action 16.3%, 1980s 4.7%
- #48 SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION
66% matchVery Positive87% of 197 reviews2026
Dev: RED ART GAMESPub: KONAMI
Windows
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 25.1%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, PvP 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%, 1990's 11.9%
- #49 METAL SLUG
70% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
“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 18.4%, Retro 13.5%, Classic 13.5% ★, Co-op 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10%
- #50 Castlevania Dominus Collection
65% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Retro 35.2%, Platformer 25.9%, Action 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #51 The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
67% matchVery Positive93% of 405 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 22.3%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 10.3%
- #52 Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,344 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Classic 23.8% ★, Action 19.8%, Retro 19.3%, 2D 2.9%
- #53 Little Fighter 2 Remastered
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,746 reviews2025
Dev: Little Fighter Co Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 32.7%, Beat 'em up 24.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 8.1%, Action 7.3%
- #54 Retro Endurance 8bit
65% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: zsKnight
Windows
Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.
Why similar: Retro 34.3%, Arcade 26.8%, Action 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #55 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,570 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Retro 33%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 8%, Local Co-Op 4.2%
- #56 Double Dragon: Neon
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,539 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 38.6%, Co-op 11.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Retro 7.7%, 1980s 6.8%