Games Like The Expendabros

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.6%, Co-op 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience that shares the exact engine, humor, and explosive gameplay style of the seed game.

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Co-op 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the 80s action movie aesthetic with tight, arcade-style run-and-gun platforming.

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.5%, Co-op 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep 2D run-and-gun mechanics with a focus on crafting and mission-based objectives.

Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Platformer 18.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, arcade-style platformer that rewards speed and constant movement in tight arenas.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19%, Co-op 15%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Shooter 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes cooperative play and chaotic, high-intensity combat.

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 27%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic run-and-gun games like Contra, offering challenging, fast-paced 2D action.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Co-op 11.9%, Shooter 11%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical 2D platformer that maintains a fast pace and requires coordinated team play.

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Multiplayer 16.4%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers chaotic, physics-based 2D combat that feels just as unpredictable and destructive as the seed game.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Multiplayer 20.7%, Local Multiplayer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Funny 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more competitive, it delivers the same brand of chaotic, physics-driven local multiplayer mayhem.

“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: Classic 20.6% ★, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Co-op 18%, Action 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential arcade run-and-gun series that heavily inspired the gameplay mechanics of The Expendabros.

Battle other 2D stickfigures online while jumping around like a lunatic and getting blown up into smithereens. With over 70 weapons, Boring Man is the most chaotic and hilarious 2D online shooter on the internet.

Why similar: Multiplayer 15.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Co-op 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D shooter that prioritizes twitch reflexes and explosive weapon variety.

Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.5%, Co-op 19.2%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Shooter 10%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, top-down shooter that shares the chaotic, loot-heavy, and fast-paced nature of the seed game.

Double Action is a free stylish multiplayer game about diving, flipping, and sliding your way into action movie mayhem.

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.1%, Shooter 22.2%, Action 16.6%, Co-op 11.5%, Funny 6%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, cinematic shooter that captures the same 'action hero' feeling through parkour and slow-motion mechanics.

Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Fork Parker must outwit a group of no-talent game developers in a deadly holiday promotional game. Also, it's free.

Why similar: Platformer 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 25%, Action 14.6%, Multiplayer 11.5%, 2D 11%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this free title shares the same visual style and irreverent humor.

Teeworlds is a free online multiplayer game, available for all major operating systems. Battle with up to 16 players in a variety of game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. You can even design your own maps!

Why similar: Multiplayer 27.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 11.7%, 2D 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter that relies on movement mastery and quick combat.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.8%, Action 24.5%, Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast action game that focuses on fluid movement and challenging boss encounters.

Brain / Out is a multiplayer shooter with a nostalgic post-Soviet feel. Experience dynamic battles and exterminate your enemies with a large arsenal of modern weaponry. Lock'n'load!

Why similar: Shooter 22%, Multiplayer 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, 2D 12.3%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty 2D multiplayer shooter that emphasizes tactical movement and weapon variety.

Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters fighting through beautiful paper and card levels. Fly across city rooftops firing rockets from a helicopter, leap between pirate ships with a sword, race buggies on the moon, and more!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Co-op 12.2%, Action 12.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that supports cooperative play and features a variety of weapon types.

Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Co-op 11.1%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D platformer that emphasizes arcade-style action and cooperative play.

BLOCKADE 3D! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!

Why similar: Multiplayer 28.8%, Shooter 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 11.5%, Co-op 11%

Why You'll Like It: A block-based multiplayer shooter that focuses on large-scale, chaotic combat encounters.

The ultimate couch fragger gibfest! Armed with a powerful shotgun, bullet deflecting shield and power-up tarot cards, 2 to 4 local players will battle it out to collect each others souls in 9 different competitive game modes across 4 realms & 40 arenas. This is frantic local multiplayer action at its bloodiest!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.8%, Local Multiplayer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Platformer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced local multiplayer arena shooter with a distinct retro visual style.

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.3%, Local Co-Op 28.4%, Action 12.4%, Open World 8.1%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed action game that features pixel art and a focus on open-world exploration and combat.

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.2%, Co-op 10.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic platformer with a strong focus on action and a unique, gritty aesthetic.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 40.3%, Platformer 22.6%, Action 19.6%, 2D 11.3%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-lethality, fast-paced action game that emphasizes quick decision-making and stylish combat.

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Action 25.7%, Platformer 24.7%, Shooter 17.4%, 2D 14.6%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-heavy 2D action game that features impressive boss fights and intense platforming combat.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 28.3%, Platformer 22.2%, 2D 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Action 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished retro-style action game that captures the difficulty and precision of classic 8-bit platformers.

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Co-op 10.4%

Join your favorite YouTubers on an Epic Quest in PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Co-op 16.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art platformer that features cooperative elements and a humorous, meme-centric tone.

Gunscape provides easy-to-use tools based on a block-placement interface everybody's already familiar with to create all types of maps. Don't like building stuff? Then just blast your way through hordes of monsters or duel with other players!

Why similar: Multiplayer 24.6%, Local Co-Op 20%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A creative shooter that allows for the construction and play of custom 2D action levels.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Platformer 15.5%, Co-op 13.7%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action platformer that focuses on scaling difficulty and intense, screen-filling combat.

Unsung Warriors is a 2D action-adventure game set in Iron Age inspired Europe. Fight your way past enemies and traps, while exploring the secrets of an ancient crypt.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.3%, Multiplayer 23%, Action 13.5%, Platformer 12%, Co-op 8.8%

Snow Plows vs Aliens: 4 player, local co-op chaos

Why similar: Local Co-Op 49.4%, Local Multiplayer 26.5%, Action 18.8%, Indie 5.3%

Bobby from Team HOT GUNS has a job to locate and secure the legendary Money Tree.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Action 20.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Shooter 11.7%, 2D 10.7%

After the shipwreck in Africa, Bud and Terence save a village from criminals and make their way home on a raft loaded with bananas. But of course it wouldn't be a Bud and Terence adventure if everything went according to plan.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Action 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Comedy 7.4%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 42.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 7.5%, Funny 6.1%

Soldat is a unique 2D (side-view) multiplayer action game. Soldiers fight against each other in 2D battle arenas using a deadly arsenal of military weapons, across 7 default game modes.

Why similar: Action 32%, Multiplayer 25.7%, Shooter 22.4%, 2D 10.6%, Indie 9.3%

Free to play shooter about the confrontation of two irreconcilable sides, represented by the government military housings and the armed hirelings. Try your hand at virtual battles with off-scale dynamics and hurricane gameplay in the spirit of the classical shooters.

Why similar: Multiplayer 38.9%, Shooter 32.1%, Action 13.7%, Co-op 12.6%, Open World 1.3%

"Gun Brothers" is a frantic top down shooter for 1-4 players.

Why similar: Multiplayer 26.1%, Shooter 22.2%, Co-op 19.5%, Action 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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: Local Co-Op 34%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 9.6%

Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Co-op 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.9%

Swordplay and freerun through the internet and on a couch against your friends in a team brawl. Throw bombs, use smokescreens and climb your way to the enemy base. Choose your side as a Pirate or an Assassin and feed the Artifact with souls of your enemies.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.2%, Co-op 16.1%, Multiplayer 15%, Action 11.4%

The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.

Why similar: Shooter 31.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Action 18.8%, 2D 14.9%, Adventure 3.8%

a classic arcade shooter game. You can play with up to 4 people locally, or using Steam Remote play.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.7%, Local Multiplayer 23.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Open World 3.8%

Face the varied challenges of the Machine God Zir in ARENA, a standalone expansion for Synthetik: Legion Rising! Leverage the next level in gun-play and experiment with powerful tech in varied action packed Arenas!

Why similar: Co-op 29.1%, Multiplayer 27.6%, Action 16.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Local Co-Op 9.7%

Bass Monkey is a free Hack and Slash arcade game. Up to 4 friends can compete (or co-operate!) in this short, low-stress, musical platformer. Collect bananas, smack away hamsters, and try to get on the high score leaderboards as you battle through a 5 song EP.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Co-op 14.2%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Platformer 7.7%

CS2D is a free fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter. Featuring many different game modes, a built-in map editor and much more.

Why similar: Shooter 28.1%, Multiplayer 27.4%, 2D 18.3%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Fast paced platforming action, cooperative gameplay up to 4 players, an elite squad of agents with amazing skills, space travels, exploration, unique missions, fancy characters, incredible fights with huge bosses, trade, minigames and much more!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.6%, Action 19.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Indie 5.4%

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.5%, Co-op 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Multiplayer 12.5%, 2D 7.6%

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Co-op 9.9%

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

Why similar: Co-op 22.8%, Multiplayer 21.9%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 11%, Funny 10.3%

Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

Why similar: Action 31.2%, Funny 28.7%, 2D 20.3%, Co-op 10.2%, Indie 5.5%

Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill

Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Co-op 14.5%, Action 13.4%, 2D 4.7%

Sloths. Pizza. Chaos. Battlesloths 2025: The Great Pizza Wars is the fast-paced multiplayer competitive twin-stick shooter of your slothy dreams & the sequel to Battlesloths. Compete with up to four human players or AI sloths. Use a myriad of weaponry to destroy your enemies in a quest to... EAT. ALL. PIZZA!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 21.9%, Action 20.5%, Multiplayer 18%, Pixel Graphics 16%, 2D 8.2%

A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Co-op 12%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Shooter 8.7%

SUPER RECOILFIGHT is a one-button projectile brawler-shooter that recalls the fun of a coin-op arcade for up to 4 players on a single keyboard. Time your shots right to win against your friends, AI or both.

Why similar: Action 25.7%, Multiplayer 24.1%, Local Multiplayer 22%, Funny 8.9%, 2D 8.9%