Games Like Viking Squad

From the creators of indie smash hit Stick It to The Man! comes a new one to four-player co-op stab-you-in-the-gut-a-thon. Embark on a dead funny adventure with the Zombie Vikings. A putrid posse sent on a mission through the most epic of worlds to retrieve Odin’s lost eye.

Why similar: Vikings 37.5% ★, Beat 'em up 25.4%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Stick It to The Man, this game shares the exact same irreverent humor and Viking-themed brawler gameplay.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.6%, Local Co-Op 26.2%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, team-based combat mechanics and a similar focus on character-specific roles that make co-op play highly strategic.

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

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.7%, Local Co-Op 25.8%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive co-op brawler that shares the same cartoonish charm, RPG progression, and chaotic multiplayer fun as Viking Squad.

In the land of Vikings a monstrous portal has opened. The Great Old One is plotting to take over the world. Chaos spreads far and wide... and the party's just getting started! Novice Valkyries along with their new mysterious friend set out to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.3%, Local Co-Op 26.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the Viking aesthetic while providing a satisfying hack-and-slash brawler experience with local co-op support.

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.9%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a gritty, historically-inspired take on the Viking-era brawler with visceral combat and beautiful hand-drawn art.

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.1%, Local Co-Op 23.1%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 7%, Online Co-Op 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional beat-em-up combat with roguelite elements, ensuring that every co-op run feels fresh and challenging.

It’s a punk rock apocalypse! Team up with your friends to lead embattled punk rock band Charlie Murder in their epic quest to save the world from rival death metalers Gore Quaffer and their legions of evil.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.7%, Action 11.2%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Adventure 7.8%, Side Scroller 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: With its punk-rock aesthetic and deep RPG character customization, it provides a unique and chaotic brawler experience.

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 53%, Action 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for modern beat-em-ups, it provides the tightest combat controls and most polished side-scrolling action available.

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 53.4%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Local Co-Op 14%, Action 5.4%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the nostalgic arcade brawler feel perfectly with high-quality pixel art and seamless co-op multiplayer.

Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 60.2%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on a co-op campaign structure that mirrors the progression and team-based gameplay found in Viking Squad.

Play as the daemon-hunter Baron Dashforth in a side-scrolling co-op brawler set entirely on the grand spectacle of a theatre stage that rewards performance over pummeling. Perform shattering takedowns and reversals!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.9%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game presents combat as a theatrical performance, offering a unique twist on the side-scrolling brawler formula.

LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39%, Local Co-Op 26.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes platforming challenges with brawler combat, featuring a beautiful art style and engaging co-op mechanics.

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 59.2%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Action 12.1%, Side Scroller 3.4%, 2D 2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines classic beat-em-up mechanics with modern RPG elements and a vibrant, stylish presentation that fans of Viking Squad will appreciate.

Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 57.9%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Action 13.9%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, colorful 2D brawler that emphasizes high-energy combat and character-specific special moves.

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 45.4%, Local Co-Op 26%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Action 8.6%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features incredibly deep combat mechanics that reward skill and mastery, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.

Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.5%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Action 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Online Co-Op 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling brawler that incorporates RPG elements and loot systems similar to those in Viking Squad.

Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.8%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a challenging 2D co-op experience where players must utilize different character abilities to overcome obstacles.

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 59.6%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Action 11%, Indie 6.2%, 2D 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral and intense co-op brawler that offers a darker, more mature tone while maintaining fast-paced side-scrolling action.

The city is in chaos! With crime and corruption around every corner, it’s all down to a team of hard-hitting justice seeking mavericks, to clean up the streets with some tough justice! Raging Justice is a classic beat ‘em up, dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.4%, Local Co-Op 28%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action 9.2%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style brawler that captures the spirit of 90s beat-em-ups with modern visuals and local co-op.

Hey rookie, climb aboard! We're heading for adventure across the North Sea on our reliable Viking ship! Choose from one of the charismatic characters, hire some warriors and engage in bloody battles!

Why similar: Vikings 61.6% ★, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Action 4.3%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It directly targets the Viking theme with brawler mechanics and RPG-lite progression systems.

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 39.1%, Local Co-Op 28.9%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the core pillars of the beat-em-up genre with a strong emphasis on co-op hack-and-slash action.

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.6%, Local Co-Op 27.2%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.3%, Online Co-Op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling brawler with roguelite elements that emphasizes fluid combat and team synergy.

Super Dungeon Bros is a rock-themed dungeon brawler where a band of mighty rock bros must navigate the fantasy realm of Rökheim and its hellish dungeons to seek out epic loot, fight hordes of evil undead and uncover the legends of long lost fabled Rock Stars!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.9%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 17%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Indie 12%

Why You'll Like It: This game is designed specifically for co-op dungeon crawling, focusing on team coordination and chaotic combat encounters.

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Local Co-Op 27%, Action 17.8%, Side Scroller 6.8%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique art style and action-heavy side-scrolling gameplay that emphasizes team-based combat.

Knight Squad 2 is a chaotic arcade multiplayer game for up to 8 players. Pick an eccentric knight and fight for glory with wacky weaponry. Triumph over your friends in a ridiculous amount of game modes, both offline and online.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39%, Online Co-Op 33.2%, Action 27.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more arcade-focused, it offers the same chaotic local multiplayer energy that makes Viking Squad fun with friends.

Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and crazy mission of destruction of everything that isn't cool.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.8%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Local Co-Op 13%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and action-packed brawler with a distinct anime-inspired art style and local multiplayer support.

WHO’S THE BOSS? It’s finally you! One big, bad, player-controlled Boss goes against a team of Vikings, each with special abilities. Enter BOSSGARD, a hectic 1v2, 1v3, up to 1v5 bossfight multiplayer game in which you get to crush your friends as THE BOSS.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.6%, Beat 'em up 28.4%, Online Co-Op 13%, Indie 10.6%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique take on co-op by focusing on intense boss battles that require coordinated team effort.

Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.5%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 22.2%, Indie 16.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game introduces choice-based narrative elements to the traditional brawler formula, adding replayability to the co-op experience.

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 40.6%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 5.6%

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.8%, Local Co-Op 29.7%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.3%

A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar!

Why similar: Vikings 82.8% ★, Online Co-Op 8.1%, Action 5.6%, Indie 3.5%

Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the Middle Ages… and laser guns… and miniguns.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 60.4%, Action 20.9%, Indie 11.9%, 2D 6.8%

Arson & Plunder is a 2D arcade/beat'em up adventure based on the genre classics of the 90's. The classic gameplay has been brought up to speed with the latest developments and trends! In typical beat'em up style, playing an orc or elf you wade through hordes of enemies out to kill you.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.8%, Local Co-Op 29.5%, Action 14.3%, Indie 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie brawler that focuses on simple, fun co-op combat mechanics perfect for casual play sessions.

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 53.7%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Action 15.6%, Indie 8.7%, 2D 5%

Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.5%, Local Co-Op 23%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Online Co-Op 11%, Action 5.1%

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 47.4%, Action 22.8%, Indie 15%, Online Co-Op 14.7%

Battle your friends in this free to play game based in the Zombie Vikings universe! With weapons like Blunt Fish Trauma and The Pülverizer for Patient People you'll hack and slash for your life in this brawler game for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 57.4%, Action 26.3%, Indie 16.3%

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 46.9%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action 7.9%, Online Co-Op 4.8%

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.9%, Local Co-Op 21%, Action 11.4%, Online Co-Op 4.6%

Triumph over friends in this chaotic arcade battle royale game for up to 8 players. Jump online, grab a sword, load your bazooka, and be the last knight standing in this free-to-play version of Knight Squad 2.

Why similar: Action 72%, Online Co-Op 28%

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 50.3%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action 13.7%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Adventure 6.8%

Coffee Crisis is an neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Play solo or join up with a friend to fight across eight locations ranging from your Coffee House HQ to the far reaches of outer space.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.4%, Action 19.7%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, Indie 13.5%, Side Scroller 9.5%

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 50.9%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Indie 9.5%

Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.

Why similar: Action 66.6%, Online Co-Op 23.1%, Indie 10.2%

The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.2%, Local Co-Op 23%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Action 7.1%

Play as a raging dwarf and crush your enemies with mighty hammer strikes! Runic Rampage features brutal melee combat, badass bosses and a challenging hunt for the fragments of a legendary rune stone.

Why similar: Vikings 69.2% ★, Beat 'em up 21.2%, Action 3.7%, Adventure 3.2%, Indie 2.8%

Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.

Why similar: Action 40.9%, Online Co-Op 30.5%, Indie 28.6%

Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Local Co-Op 29.3%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.6%

Chaotic Party Arr-cade Action for up to 12 players! Be the first to plunder all the treasure, sink the enemy ship, or defeat their captain. Featuring local & online play, crossplay, 18 stages, 30+ modify-arrs, and a single-player campaign!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 56.1%, Online Co-Op 27.3%, Indie 16.6%

Take command of mighty Vikings, sly Persians or brutish Demons! Destroy your opponent’s base while defending your own in this action-packed side-scrolling RTS!

Why similar: Vikings 56% ★, Action 17.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Indie 10.6%, 2D 2.1%

A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.3%, Local Co-Op 29.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Online Co-Op 9.4%, Action 8.8%

Hey you, warrior! Do you want to go to MeowHalla? Then grab your axe and sail with us to new lands full of glorious battles and rich booty.

Why similar: Vikings 86.8% ★, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 4.4%, 2D 1.7%

Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 72.2%, Action 27.8%

Bird Planet is under attack! Team up in co-op (local and online) or fight the invaders solo in this fast-paced, light-hearted and vibrantly hand-drawn hack n’ slash for 1-3 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 42.4%, Adventure 21.5%, Online Co-Op 19.1%, Action 12.1%, 2D 5%

Battle your way to victory in this 1-4 player co-op hack-n-slash dungeon crawler. Play as a dynamic cast of heroes slicing their way through dungeons, earning weapons and loot. Rampage past a gauntlet of enemies and destruction to end the evil Lord Dinglepus' reign!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 52.4%, Action 47.6%

Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.

Why similar: Vikings 71.7% ★, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Action 6.1%, Online Co-Op 4.7%, Adventure 3.8%

Heave Ho is a riotous multiplayer party game for up to four players in couch co-op and versus play, or online with Steam Remote Play. Reach out, get a grip, and swing to victory — or meet your messy end!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 61%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 16.1%, 2D 1.8%

Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

Why similar: Action 31.3%, Adventure 28%, Indie 27.5%, 2D 13.2%

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 43%, Local Co-Op 34.2%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 11.3%