60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Female Protagonist, 2D, Retro.
The Ghost Who Walks is back! Comics' very first costumed hero is coming to Steam and console in an all new side scrolling beat-em-up adventure. Take on the Singh brotherhood across the globe with only your physical strength, skill with weapons and fearsome reputation!
Phantom Fury
Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.
School Hero
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?
Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.9%, Action-Adventure 16%, Arcade 13.9%, 1990's 13.9%, Old School 13.8%
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 29.9%, Comic Book 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Arcade 4.6%
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 26.8%, Comic Book 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
"Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate" is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up with the heart of a fighting game, showcasing nostalgic pixel art and the latest cross-platform online multiplayer. Experience the biggest and most expansive entry in the "Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds" series to date!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.1%, 2D Fighter 29.4%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
Fear Effect, the pioneering cel-shaded cinematic action game, returns!
Why similar: Comic Book 29.5%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, 1990's 14.2%, Action 6.7%
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 29.4%, 2D Fighter 25.1%, Comic Book 21%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Action 3.7%
A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.4%, 2D Fighter 19.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, 1990's 8.7%, Arcade 8.5%
Grab your punching gloves, put your clogs on and smash your way in the world of Decline's Drops, a fully hand-drawn platform-brawler full of weird frogs, bizarre chickens and odd hydras! Avenge your destroyed garden and defeat the 6 heads of the Eternal Corp.! If you can, that is.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27%, 2D Fighter 25.1%, Comic Book 19.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
Become Atom Eve and take control of your own path as one of the most powerful superheroes in the Invincible universe! Unravel a mystery and balance the dangers and responsibilities of being a superhero with the relatable challenges of everyday life.
Why similar: Superhero 35.5% ★, Comic Book 30.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 6.9%, 2D 4.6%
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 61.3%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Arcade 9%, 1990's 6.5%, Action 4.3%
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.3%, Comic Book 23.4%, Side Scroller 17%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Stylized 5.8%
Join Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, and the streets of Toronto!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.8%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Action 8.1%, 2D 7.7%, Retro 6.6%
Ruby the ghost hunter has a tough gig this Halloween. Explore the haunted mansion, take down some ghosts, battle spooky bosses, and rescue the lost cats!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 49.6%, Action 34.6%, 2D 15.8%
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Arcade 18.8%, 1990's 14.9%, Action 6.5%, Retro 5.8%
The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.2%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Action 18.3%, Beat 'em up 17.6%, 2D 11.1%
Shuyan Saga is a graphic novel series where action scenes come alive in 3D combat gameplay. Set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe, you embark on a life-changing journey as Shuyan.
Why similar: Comic Book 32.9%, Female Protagonist 28.7%, Action 14.4%, Casual 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%
Whip your way through nostalgia fuelled kinky demon slaying. From hidden desert temples to floating ruins, this will take you back to the golden days of gaming, where there was only 4 buttons on a controller and VHS ruled the world.
Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.
Why similar: Action 25%, 2D 21%, Retro 16.3%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Adventure 15.1%
An all-new Metroidvania-style game developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! Make use of a variety of weapons as you traverse sprawling stages on a mission to take back your brother's body from the witch who stole it!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.8%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, 2D 5%, Retro 4%
REGAIN JUSTICE! Use the divine art BANZAI SHINKEN to restore justice in this old-school arcade-style hard-knuckle brawler!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.9%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 9.6%, Retro 5%
"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Retro 15.6%, Casual 14.4%, 2D 13.1%
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 41.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Arcade 10%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
A retro-casual platformer game! No matter who you are! Get your cat ears ready, BRING IT ON! Set off on the crazy journey to rescue your sister!
Why similar: Story Rich 29.3%, 2D 25.8%, Adventure 23.2%, Retro 21.7%
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 24.1%, Superhero 21.4% ★, Comic Book 15.5%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Arcade 7.8%
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Old School 11%, Action 10%
Phantom Project is a psychological horror game that encourages you to put your deerstalker on and unravel the supernatural mysteries around you. This game is a prototype and is subject to major changes and improvements.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 81.9%, Adventure 18.1%
Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. Joe to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 49%, Side Scroller 27.6%, 2D 5.8%, Action 5.2%, Retro 4.7%
Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!
Why similar: Comic Book 33.1%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 7%
Embark on a journey as the wandering swordsman Corinne in this hardcore 2D side-scrolling action game! Rescue the enslaved and and don't fall prey to the monsters desires...
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 5.9%
Himari was ambushed! Help her hold out as long as possible, attack enemies, use magic to slay them, maintain Himari’s health level, so she could fight on, and also do not miss!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 5.2%
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 24.2%, Superhero 21.3% ★, Comic Book 16.1%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Arcade 7.7%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.7%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action 6.6%, Story Rich 5.2%
Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.8%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Stylized 7.5%, Old School 6.5%, 2D 5.7%
En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.2%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Stylized 9.6%, Action 5.5%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.4%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 9.9%, Action 9.5%
The Chosen Warriors is a new old school side scroller beat 'em up inspired by games like Golden Axe and Knights of the Round.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 78.7%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 8.4%
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 34%, Story Rich 17.8%, Retro 12.7%, 2D 11.9%, Action 9.1%
Fighters Unleashed is an old school Beat'em up game with a modern look and feel, combos, ninjas, soldiers, zombies, and more. Are you good enought to unleash your power ??
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 43.6%, Side Scroller 23.7%, 1990's 8.6%, Old School 5.9%, 2D 4.9%
Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Side Scroller 29.3%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, 2D 7.8%, Action 6.6%
Join Kunio, Riki, Misako, and Kyoko for bone-crunching, 16-bit, co-op beat-'em-up action - newly translated and released outside of Japan after 28 years! The original 1994 graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay are augmented with new motion-comic cutscenes, a new animated intro, and new music!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, 1990's 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
Cause distress in this challenging fast-paced action platformer. Experience a dark cartoon world come to life as frenetic gameplay meets comic book visuals and storytelling. Dash through beautiful arenas vanquishing vampires, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs, hacking servers and much more.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.7%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 16.9%, 2D 11.9%
I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action 9.7%, 2D 6.3%, Adventure 5%
BE WILD! BE WONDERFUL! BE-WITCHING!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Hand-drawn 18%, Arcade 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, 1990's 11.2%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.2%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Beat 'em up 23.6%, 2D 8.1%, Action 7%
A robbery has taken place! Four Diva's from around the world are showcasing their treasures at the local lounge but things have gone south. It's time to fight back!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.6%, 2D Fighter 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
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 37%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 14%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action 5.6%
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 43.3%, Comic Book 27.8%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action 5.2%, 2D 5.1%
Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Old School 10.3%, Action 7.5%, 2D 7.3%
A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.5%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Action 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Arcade 5.9%
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Hand-drawn 21.9%, 2D 16%, Arcade 9.4%
Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Action-Adventure 21%, Stylized 15.9%, Retro 10.3%, 2D 9%
Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.1%, Action 41.1%, 2D 12.9%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Arcade 43%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action 16.9%, 2D 12.5%, Casual 5.3%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.8%, Side Scroller 26%, Action 15.7%, 2D 10.8%, Adventure 8.7%
Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 50.6%, Action 30.1%, Combat 10.2%, Adventure 9.1%
"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.
Why similar: Comic Book 21.6%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Beat 'em up 13.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.2%, Action 16.5%, 2D 15.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Adventure 12.1%
The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...
Why similar: Beat 'em up 61.1%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Action 8.8%, 2D 5.9%, Adventure 2.8%
