60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Beat 'em up, Action, Side Scroller, 2D.
A brutal and humorous 2D belt-scroller with hundreds of frames of hand-crafted animation—built for both Steam and Commodore 64. Punch, kick, grab, throw, hurl, shoot, smash and decapitate your enemies in 100x120px glory.
Rise of the Funkys
A side scrolling beat 'em up game where you control 4 characters with unique combat mechanics. Make your way through 6 stages of this crime-ridden world, where random events happen to spice up the combat experience.
House of Pain
House of Pain is a brutal hack and slash platformer. Battle hordes of twisted gore-encrusted mutant enemies. Explore, fight and wield deadly weapons such as the chainsaw, axe, machete and flame thrower. Avoid deadly traps while surviving the terror legions of twisted monsters and huge creatures.
A side scrolling beat 'em up game where you control 4 characters with unique combat mechanics. Make your way through 6 stages of this crime-ridden world, where random events happen to spice up the combat experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Linear 7%
House of Pain is a brutal hack and slash platformer. Battle hordes of twisted gore-encrusted mutant enemies. Explore, fight and wield deadly weapons such as the chainsaw, axe, machete and flame thrower. Avoid deadly traps while surviving the terror legions of twisted monsters and huge creatures.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Zombies 7.9%
Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.9%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.3%, Arcade 8.3%
A lone survivalist, perfectly prepared for the apocalypse, just got bitten. Ridiculous? Yes. But you have zero intention of dying like this. Scavenge your surroundings for supplies to craft vaccines and weapons. Hold back the infection and wipe out the zombies. Survive. That's it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 16.4%, Zombies 15%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
A fast and frantic arcade extravaganza with tons of action and gallons of blood! It's up to Count Bloodvayne and his vampire powers to rescue his BATS teammates from Scorpion Supreme and STING's evil clutches.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.6%, Dark Humor 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Demons 11.3%, 1980s 8.3%
Lords of Heck is a high-octane 2.5D arcade brawler that captures the raw energy of 90s cabinet classics. Forget modern hand-holding—this is a brutal, handcrafted journey through a hellscape inspired by the dark, gothic grit of Diablo.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.5%, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Demons 9.8%, Linear 8.4%
Play as the Phase Ninja and help him use his special abilities to defend nearby residential areas from an onslaught of enemies. Try to find the origin of this invading force and put a stop to it.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.3%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Demons 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.2%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 7.9%
Little Monster is a hand painted side scroller beat ‘em up where you play as Stormy, a monster under the bed who protects us from our nightmares. Protect the dream! Explore the realms! Rescue your friends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Beat 'em up 25.9%, Linear 11.2%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
Who in their right mind would even WANT to eat cosmic monsters? Find out in this side-scrollin', action-fightin', level-grindin', treasure-lootin', dungeon-munchin' grubapalooza!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Dystopian 9.7%, Post-apocalyptic 7.2%
The crown jewel of the Double Dragon series gets a highly anticipated revival! Experience familiar enemies and stages from throughout the series!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.6%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Action 7.5%, 2D 5.4%
ZOMBIE ROCKSTAR is a platform game with zombies and rock and roll in which you will travel through the city protecting your girlfriend and fighting against the cannibal zombie holocaust.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Dark Humor 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%
In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.5%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 13%, Action 6.4%
Super Double Dragon rises again! Now with new features such as customizable wallpapers and speed options!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.8%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.7%, 1980s 12%, Action 6.5%
Play as Kaida, a koi who is reluctantly thrown in to save, not just her pond, but the entire river from a poison that turns the habitants into raged filled monsters. In this story driven action-adventure you will slug it out with some of these river dwellers, friend and foe, to save your home!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Hack and Slash 23%, Linear 8.9%, Hand-drawn 6.3%
Fight walkers as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon and Michonne in a brutal arcade brawler set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Face ruthless enemies like the Saviors and overwhelming walker swarms as you unleash relentless combos, signature weapon attacks, and crushing finishers.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.9%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Horror 7.1%
Flux Heroes is a side-scrolling beat ’em up focused on high-freedom combo combat. Fight through horizontal stages and boss battles with no fixed strings—launch, juggle, knock back, interrupt, and wall-bounce enemies to create your own skill-driven flow.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.4%, Side Scroller 28%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 6.7%, 2D 4.8%
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 30.6%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 9.1%
When the kingdom needs a legend, you don’t fall... you rise. In a land torn apart, an entire army has fallen. Embark on a classic beat ’em up, just like we loved to play in the 90s.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 4.9%
Big Chief embarks on a quest for justice & cold hard cash in this retro brawler. Packed with eye-popping pixel art, 8-bit bangers, & a Singaporean twist, it’s as bizarre as beat ‘em ups get. Welcome to Owe Money Pay Money (O$P$)!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Dystopian 12.3%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, 1980s 9.2%
Muscles Over Magic is a 2D action-platformer, beat-em-up with a love story. As the only non-magic user in the Kingdom, earn your chance to marry the Princess by leaving no other suitor left standing. Which will prevail in the end? Muscles or Magic?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.2%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Linear 7%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
LUCIDO Cancels Everything, the newschool Arcade Beat 'Em Up. With cute w**d smoking angels. Help to save Cyberphonk City from the evil cultists! 100% fact checked and Illuminati approved. ルーチードー
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, Dark Humor 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Score Attack 8.6%
Be the Monke. Beat the humans in frenetic fast paced beat-em up action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Dark Humor 15.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Linear 7.2%
Street of Bums is a chaotic one-button dueling game where two people sprint at each other with absolute confidence and terrible life choices, swinging whatever the dumpster donated. One hit decides it all. Earn cash and outlast your rivals. One walks away rich… the rest become the pavement.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, Hack and Slash 27%, Dark Humor 24.3%, Hand-drawn 5.2%, Action 4.9%
Lost in Malul is a community made game following a streamer protagonist. After preparing to start his stream one day, the unexpected happens and his house is taken over by vile beasts. Fight with a flurry of punches and kicks to take back the house from the creatures that wish to make it their own.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.7%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Linear 5.3%
A side scrolling action love letter to Kung Fu Master / Spartan X. Jump, dodge, and kick your way through a flood of increasingly challenging enemies and stage bosses.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 14.8%, 1980s 9.1%, Action 7.8%
“Join Flare, the grooviest bounty hunter, as she battles notorious criminals for fame and fortune in this stylish 2D beat 'em up. Enter a colorful, hand-drawn world, and unleash fiery kicks, hair attacks, and chaotic combos—each showdown moving her closer to the ultimate funky hideaway!”
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Linear 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9%
The official game based on the cult Russian animated series, from the creators themselves. The legendary hero returns with new adventures. You, the viewer, are now a participant in a good old-fashioned bloodbath! Enjoy the action!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.4%, Side Scroller 24%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Post-apocalyptic 9.4%, Dystopian 7.1%
Slice through legions of hellspawn, and rock out in Deathgasm, a blood-drenched retro action-horror platformer inspired by Jason Howden’s cult horror-comedy masterpiece!
Why similar: Dark Humor 18.4%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Zombies 10.3%, Linear 8.8%
Dead Pixels II: Straight to Video is a procedurally generated side scrolling shooter set in a post apocalyptic city in the near future of 1991. Fight your way through the hordes of the undead as you try to find a way out of the city.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Zombies 12.7%, 1980s 11.9%
This is an action game in which players attempt to survive by defeating a number of enemies which appear from the left and right sides of the screen. Use a unique keyboard-banging control scheme for maximum dopamine! Go Berserk, or Die!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.2%, Hack and Slash 33%, Score Attack 13.4%, 2D 6.3%, Action 6%
这是一款横版卷轴清版闯关的即时动作游戏，你将扮演一名王国的普通士兵，从维护治安到保护王国要员最后守护国家，成为王国最坚强的盾牌。
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.8%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 4.6%
Slash and Dash through your enemies in this pixel-art, hack and slash, controlled with a single button! Cut through the city, break into its heart and descend to its depths.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.4%, Hack and Slash 33.6%, Arcade 9.2%, 2D 6%, Pixel Graphics 6%
A story-driven retro beat ’em up where you battle across a mysterious island to uncover its secrets and search for your lost father. Fight solo or in local co-op, unlock new abilities, and restore balance in a world shaped by ancient power.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.2%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Linear 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Inspired by classic retro games such as Double dragon/Target renegade, Ikari warriors/Commando, Contra, Golden axe. Follow the story and explore all the games for fun moments!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.8%, Hack and Slash 25.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 4.3%
Disaster Response Force is a twin-stick 2D top-down hack-and-slash arcade game. Choose one of three characters and gain upgrades to survive longer and get your score as high as possible before you inevitably succumb to the horde. Every moment you stall the onslaught is one more civilian saved.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.5%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Dystopian 7.6%
A Haunted Arcade, collect coins to play games to avoid getting haunted by the Demon that haunts this place. Shadows will scare you, voices will make you jump, avoid the ghost´s that roam this place by hiding. Will you be able to get a highscore?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Post-apocalyptic 14.4%, Demons 10.4%, Arcade 8.3%
Play as Morkull, God of Death and Darkness. Aware that he finds himself in a video game once again, you must help him escape so he can carry out his new plan for world domination. To do so, you must defeat an entire pantheon of gods in thrilling boss battles.
Why similar: Dark Humor 23.2%, Beat 'em up 22.5%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Hand-drawn 10%, Dystopian 9.9%
A 2.5D scrolling Beat them up game. The combination of classical hardcore and modern pop, free combination of various skill programs and props plug-ins. Support Online Multyplayer, experience the innovative mode of "cooperation and competition".
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.3%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Post-apocalyptic 7.2%
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.9%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Horror 12.2%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 10.6%
Face the apocalypse in this adrenaline-fueled, retro-inspired arcade brawler! Battle through hordes of the undead across tactical stages, face unique bosses, and scavenge vital supplies. Grab a friend for local co-op, manage your resources, and fight to survive the urban nightmare
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.9%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Zombies 10.4%, Action 4.8%
Destruction reigns. Some souls are dragged into darkness, others reforged in the fires of fate. Ancient demons, far more powerful than imagined, threaten existence itself. Answer Dede Korkut’s call, stand with Tengri’s warriors, grow stronger, fight relentlessly—and become humanity’s final hope.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Demons 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
The Knight was yanked out of bed and hurled into the craziest beat 'em up adventure! Help him complete his quest and get back home. Slash through hordes of enemies, defeat bosses, and take their unique weapons with special effects.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Hack and Slash 22%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
Brawl through the city in hard-hitting pixel art style inspired by arcade classics! Inspired by arcade beat ’em ups of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Fallen City Brawl is a story of ambition and revenge told through intense side-scrolling pixel art action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38%, Side Scroller 28.4%, 1980s 9.8%, Linear 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
Lady Death Demonicron is an all new side-scrolling, sword-slicing, magic-wielding, 15 level co-op hack and slash that takes the best aspects of the 1990s arcade classics all mixed together with a killer industrial-metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.1%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Side Scroller 17%, Multiple Endings 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Linear 9.2%
Choose your barbarian character to hack and slash many beasts. Swords and magic will fight alongside you against the beasts to free the kingdom.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Demons 12.8%, Arcade 9.6%, 1980s 8.7%
Do you enjoy non-stop, high-intensity, combat while fighting hordes of enemies? Come play Lilith and find yourself engulfed in this experience!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Demons 18.3%, Fantasy 6.2%, Action 5.8%
River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, 1980s 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Brutally blast through Dracula's minions and rescue your girl in this retro action platformer. Upgrade, discover, and destroy with retro flair and modern attitude.
Why similar: Dark Humor 26.3%, Side Scroller 20%, 1980s 12.3%, Horror 11.7%, Linear 8.4%
Smash through horned demons as you plunge ever downward to save the Queen. The deeper you descend, the deadlier the enemies become. Only those strong enough to survive can reclaim their throne.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Hand-drawn 16%, Arcade 11.8%, Score Attack 9.9%, Dark Humor 9.3%
Don't Mess With Erkui is a pixel-style side-scrolling action game. It features satisfying combat, humorous stories, and fun puzzles. Fight various enemies and unique bosses, enjoying an exciting and hilarious adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.5%, 1980s 14.4%, Linear 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
To accomplish your mission, battle the Robo Demoniac legions and deliver Europe from the clutches of darkness in a race against death itself. An action platformer from another world, brought to you by The Good Bad Guy.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Dark Humor 21.7%, Arcade 12%, Horror 9.3%, Linear 8.5%
Reinbo is a hack and slash where you'll cut your way through waves of enemies and bosses on a journey to rescue your loved one
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.7%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
DNA 1 is a hand drawn episodic beat up up anime game created by a Solo Developer. Play as the protagonist Leo, a genetically modified with Extraterrestrial life Elite Nova Corp Troop, as he faces challenges on what path he must take to change his life. Thus begins the epic story of DNA!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.4%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 10.7%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
As a tough Soviet KGB agent you travel around the world fighting street gangs and giant mechanical monsters on direct order from Comrade Stalin.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, 1980s 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Based on the "Akasha" manga series, "Akasha: Taliokata’s Tomb" is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer. Use the power of the elements to create combos and dodge enemy attacks as you explore Panfa — the realm of the god Earth— to uncover the truth behind the ancient divine beast, Taliokata.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, Beat 'em up 24.5%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Arcade 5.7%
Streets of Chaos is a new retro sidescroller beat em up (fighting game), made with pixelart similar to 16 bits consoles. Is highly based on Streets of Rage, Double Dragon, Final Fight, and Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, with original story and various homages to classics.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.7%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
In this 2.5D hack and slash shooter platformer enemy bodies will become your platform. Kill enemies to activate the portals, and build a platform of bodies to reach the exits. Stomp the bodies, crack skulls, collect blood, and snatch their weapons. Find and free the girl, then defeat the nemesis
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Hack and Slash 20%, Demons 13.1%, Dark Humor 12.4%
Appetite for Detestation is a reverse-horror action platformer where you take the role of a monster awoken from a stone statue. Embark on a bloodthirsty rampage through randomly generated selection of a fictional Victorian era city locations into the Church to satiate your hunger with holy blood.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Demons 15.2%, Horror 8.5%, Action 7.1%
