- #1 Eight Dragons 2
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extend Mode
Windows
The Eight Dragons return! Punch, kick and smash your way across an open world with up to 8 players in this action-packed beat-'em-up!
Why similar: Fighting 24.8% ★, Beat 'em up 13.6%, 2D Fighter 12.7%, Martial Arts 11.2% ★, Local Co-Op 7.7%
- #2 Clan N
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 45 reviews2020
Dev: Creamative
Windows
Fight alone or with your friends, master the art of battle and bring peace back to the land in this arcade inspired epic brawler!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.6%, Fighting 17.7% ★, 4 Player Local 14.6%, 2D Fighter 14.2%, Local Co-Op 9.1%
- #3 Wishmere
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Crayder Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wishmere is a brawler-fighting game that gives you the power and creativity to fight your battles your way. Play with friends in local matches, discover the story of Wishmere or survive and conquer over 30+ challenge maps!
Why similar: Fighting 20.6% ★, 4 Player Local 20.1%, 2D Fighter 17.1%, Beat 'em up 15.6%, Local Co-Op 11.4%
- #4 Roof Rage
95% matchVery Positive88% of 692 reviews2019
Dev: Early Melon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.
Why similar: Fighting 23.3% ★, 2D Fighter 20.3%, 4 Player Local 11.6%, Beat 'em up 11.5%, Martial Arts 11.3% ★
- #5 Streets of Fury EX
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 850 reviews2015
Dev: Guard Crush
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 15.7%, Co-op Campaign 13.7% ★, Fighting 13.4% ★, Martial Arts 12.1% ★, 4 Player Local 9.6%
- #6 Grotoro
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Concrete Games
Windows
GROTORO is a multiplayer couch space globular fatty nervous farting bull brawl in space.
Why similar: Fighting 17.8% ★, 2D Fighter 15.9%, Beat 'em up 15.7%, 4 Player Local 15.2%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
- #7 G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
93% matchMixed47% of 156 reviews2024
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 17%, Fighting 15.8% ★, Martial Arts 11.5% ★, Co-op 10.3%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #8 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
92% 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: Beat 'em up 24.9%, 2D Fighter 22.4%, Martial Arts 14.5% ★, Side Scroller 11.9%, Local Co-Op 6.8%
- #9 Fallen City Brawl
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Fallen City StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
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 25.6%, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 1980s 6.8%, Local Co-Op 5.9%
- #10 Streets of Chaos
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonfa Games
Windows
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 23.1%, 2D Fighter 16%, Martial Arts 11.8% ★, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Side Scroller 8%
- #11 Unruly Heroes
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 949 reviews2019
Dev: Magic Design Studios
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 19.6%, 4 Player Local 17.5%, Fighting 16.6% ★, Martial Arts 12.2% ★, Local Co-Op 10.5%
- #12 RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers
89% matchPositive80% of 45 reviews2026
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The legendary beat ’em up series from Jaleco returns. Master trained fighters take on a rising evil with raw strength and refined technique. Built around easy-to-use auto-combos, the game lets skilled players weave powerful strings for exhilarating combat. Let your fists burn with fury once more.
Why similar: Fighting 21.8% ★, Beat 'em up 20.8%, Co-op Campaign 17.5% ★, Side Scroller 11.1%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
- #13 Grabity
89% matchVery Positive91% of 339 reviews2018
Dev: Team Ninja Thumbs
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Dance the tango of death in Grabity, a fast-paced, physics-based arena brawler. Combat robots duke it out using Grab guns to turn nearby objects into lethal projectiles or makeshift shields in intense tactical throw-downs.
Why similar: Fighting 24.9% ★, 4 Player Local 22.4%, Beat 'em up 20.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Physics 8.3%
- #14 Bloody Zombies
88% matchMixed63% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: Paw Print Games Ltd.Pub: nDreams
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight across the ruins of London using carefully refined Free-Form Combat, taking down a terrifying variety of mutated zombies with an expanding special move-set. Created for 1-4 players, for online and offline play, Bloody Zombies is also enhanced with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18%, Fighting 17.4% ★, 4 Player Local 14.7%, 2D Fighter 12.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%
- #15 Skirmish
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extra Nice
Windows
What is your faction? Master the new possibilities of physics-based hack & slash! Defeat your friends in the arena and conquer the world in the coop campaign!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.6%, 2D Fighter 17.3%, Co-op Campaign 16.2% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%, Local Co-Op 10%
- #16 Scott Pilgrim EX
84% matchVery Positive86% of 399 reviews2026
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 22.5%, Fighting 17.7% ★, 4 Player Local 17.7%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 7%
- #17 PsyBurst
86% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Hakagame
Windows
Psyburst is an action side scroller, featuring 8 unique characters with many different skills. It's a hybird between sidescroller and fighting game. Play as hunters and slash your way trough your opponent.
Why similar: Fighting 26% ★, Beat 'em up 19.6%, 2D Fighter 18.3%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%
- #18 Payback Time
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SVA
Windows
Payback Time pays homage to retro side-scrolling beat 'em ups, with its old-school graphics and music. A dangerous and powerful crime syndicate has taken over the city and the citizens need your help.
Why similar: Fighting 27.5% ★, Beat 'em up 24.3%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Martial Arts 7.1% ★, Old School 4.8%
- #19 DANDAN Z
85% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Pick your fighter, then strap in for an action packed nostalgia trip beat-down in this fast-paced 2D retro fighting game!
Why similar: Fighting 26.1% ★, 2D Fighter 24%, Martial Arts 16.2% ★, Old School 7.4%, 1980s 6.7%
- #20 Skyhook
84% matchVery Positive85% of 143 reviews2016
Dev: Megastorm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Fight with grappling hooks in this party brawler for one to four players. Play as a treasure hunting cat or a land swimming shark as you swing around the stage taking out your opponents.
Why similar: Fighting 26.2% ★, 2D Fighter 24.9%, 4 Player Local 16.1%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Co-op 6.9%
- #21 Unregret
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: road to healingPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
An angry office worker named Butch snaps and sets off on a brutal journey toward his dream of becoming a Hollywood actor. Fight through hordes of enemies in a fast-paced 2D beat ‘em up, using combo-based combat and any weapons you can find - from bare fists to automatic rifles.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, Fighting 26.8% ★, 2D Fighter 25.2%, 1980s 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #22 Dracoslayer
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: IzayoiSoraPub: ZahnEntertainment
Windows
Clash in a 2D arena fighter of high-speed duels where elemental projectiles redefine ranged combat!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.4%, Beat 'em up 21.5%, Martial Arts 15.1% ★, Fighting 14.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 6.7%
- #23 Fly Punch Boom!
82% matchVery Positive91% of 172 reviews2020
Dev: Jollypunch Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!
Why similar: Fighting 20.8% ★, 2D Fighter 18.1%, 4 Player Local 16.5%, Beat 'em up 16.3%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
- #24 Luminedge
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Johnny Dale Lonack
Windows
Slash your way through intense laser sword combat with up to 4 players! Or lead your army into battle, solo or 2-player co-op, in a node-based conquest campaign.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 18.3%, Co-op Campaign 17.5% ★, 2D Fighter 14%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Martial Arts 10.6% ★
- #25 Streets of Rage 4
79% 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 38.4%, Fighting 19% ★, Co-op Campaign 7.8% ★, Side Scroller 7.4%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
- #26 Fighties
81% matchVery Positive84% of 259 reviews2015
Dev: Pillow Pig Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all.
Why similar: Fighting 22.8% ★, 2D Fighter 19.3%, 4 Player Local 17%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
- #27 A Few Quick Matches
77% matchVery Positive85% of 2,523 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Bidou
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.4%, Fighting 25.4% ★, 4 Player Local 21.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%, Local Co-Op 4.6%
- #28 Bounty Battle
80% matchMostly Negative31% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Dark Screen Games
Windows
Bounty Battle is the ultimate indie fighting game: a new multiplayer 2D fighter, where you can pit your favourite indie heroes against one another! Indie heroes from games like Guacamelee! and Darkest Dungeon, to Dead Cells, Owlboy & more battle it out in this fighter frenzy.
Why similar: Fighting 21.9% ★, 2D Fighter 20.4%, Beat 'em up 18.9%, 4 Player Local 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%
- #29 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,142 reviews2012
Dev: Qooc Software
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.5%, Martial Arts 25.3% ★, Fighting 24.1% ★, Local Co-Op 11%, Co-op 4.9%
- #30 Kemono Heroes
77% matchPositive100% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Mad Gear GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Dash, slash, and relive the golden age of couch co-op! Kemono Heroes blends run ‘n gun action with fast-paced ninja combat and 16-bit arcade vibes. Play solo or team up with friends for a wild adventure full of unlockable weapons, epic battles, and nonstop fun!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.9%, 4 Player Local 20%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 9.8%, Side Scroller 9%
- #31 Caveman Warriors
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 24.7%, 4 Player Local 21.7%, 2D Fighter 17.5%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%
- #32 Overruled!
78% matchMixed50% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Overruled is a multiplayer brawler like no other - players change the rules and objectives as they play, directly influencing the dynamics of the game. No two games are ever the same!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.8%, Fighting 24.6% ★, 2D Fighter 17.5%, 4 Player Local 10.4%, Co-op 8.5%
- #33 Galactic Thunderdome
75% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Pansimula
Windows · Linux
Galactic Thunderdome is a 2D sci-fi platform brawler with a focus on physics-based mayhem. Best your friends with a vast array of weapons and gadgets in a world rich with emergent gameplay, explosive antics, and bloody remains.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.4%, Fighting 17.5% ★, 4 Player Local 17.2%, Destruction 15.2%, Local Co-Op 9.7%
- #34 Die for Valhalla!
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2018
Dev: Monster Couch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 21.1%, 4 Player Local 17.2%, Fighting 17.1% ★, 2D Fighter 14.3%, Local Co-Op 10.9%
- #35 Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
76% matchVery Positive86% of 722 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow is a fighting game that mixes elements of RPG, simulation and arcade, in an explosive combination to relieve the Beat'em up genre!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.6%, Fighting 24.4% ★, Martial Arts 20.1% ★, Beat 'em up 14.6%, 1980s 8.5%
- #36 Vortex Of Pain
75% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Atomic Drop Games
Windows
Vortex of Pain is classic old-school 2D beat 'em up action in 3D...-ish. Use various fighting mechanics as you blast through dangerous zones stuffed with breakable props, explosives, and weapons. Fight alone or with your co-brawlers to liberate your city from simulation theory -obsessed maniacs.
Why similar: Fighting 18.9% ★, Beat 'em up 16.9%, 4 Player Local 14.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
- #37 Breakneck City
74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows
Old school 3D Beat-Em-Up Action! Use your wits, reflexes and environment to take on the ruthless gangs of Breakneck City!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.1%, Fighting 19% ★, Martial Arts 16.8% ★, Destruction 10.6%, Co-op 7.2%
- #38 Underling Uprising
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dummy DojoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
A modern Beat 'Em Up with inspirations from nostalgic '90s cartoons. Fight across the world as the Underlings, a group of scientifically enhanced experiments, each with their own unique powers. Take revenge on the mad scientist that created you!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.4%, Fighting 19.8% ★, 4 Player Local 14.6%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.6%
- #39 Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
72% 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 25.9%, Martial Arts 15.9% ★, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
- #40 Urban Rangers Arcade
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anthems-0
Windows
This Is A Great Couch Co-op, Arcade Beat Em Up Experience. Made With The Great Pixel Game Engine. Heart was put into Urban Rangers Arcade. (USE "1920 X 1080" Pc Resolution) Grab A Friend, And See How You Would Do With Your Backs Against The wall..................
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.3%, 2D Fighter 22.6%, Martial Arts 21.8% ★, Local Co-Op 7%, Co-op Campaign 6.5% ★
- #41 Super Powered Battle Friends
73% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Cache Grab Studios
Windows · Linux
SUPER POWERED BATTLE FRIENDS is a platform fighter for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Fighting 22.7% ★, 2D Fighter 21.2%, 4 Player Local 18.5%, Beat 'em up 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.2%
- #42 Double Dragon Trilogy
73% 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 32.8%, Fighting 23.3% ★, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Retro 6.7%, Side Scroller 5.3%
- #43 Bubble Gun
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Emergence Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bubble Gun is 2D physics brawler where mixing your weapons on the fly creates opportunities to kill your opponent or protect yourself.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.2%, 4 Player Local 25.8%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Co-op 9%, Physics 6.4%
- #44 Vanguard Princess (2025)
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: eigoMANGA
Windows
Experience the PC port of the mobile fighting game! Play as two characters in Story and Versus Modes and battle online with other players.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.3%, Martial Arts 18.3% ★, Fighting 10.2% ★, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Co-op 7.7%
- #45 TowerFall Ascension
71% matchVery Positive95% of 3,549 reviews2014
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.7%, 4 Player Local 17.2%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Fighting 7.2% ★
- #46 Blood Red Fists
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Sunshine Error
Windows
Explore a vast and crime ridden city, fight your enemies in first person mode, talk to random strangers, steal and sell various items, gamble with your money, gain experience and spend it on helpful skills. But above all, try to stay alive in this 2d retro beat 'em up.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.7%, Beat 'em up 26.4%, Martial Arts 13.4% ★, Side Scroller 12.8%, Old School 5.6%
- #47 STICC
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lukas Jarasunas
Windows · Mac
STICC is a multiplayer physics-based stickman fighting game.
Why similar: Fighting 27.5% ★, 2D Fighter 21.7%, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Destruction 11.2%, Physics 9%
- #48 Friend Fighters
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Ice Goat Games
Windows
A 2d beat'm up, fighting game featuring a wacky cast of characters!
Why similar: Fighting 32.3% ★, 2D Fighter 27.6%, Beat 'em up 23.9%, Old School 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #49 Steelbreakers
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talberon Games
Windows · Linux
Steelbreakers is a breakneck-fast top-down fighter for 1-4 players. Select your arsenal, hack, slash and shoot your way to victory in competitive, cooperative and solo modes. Fend off waves of monsters, defeat your rivals, or work together to explore dungeons and become the ultimate hero!
Why similar: Fighting 17.1% ★, 4 Player Local 16.6%, Beat 'em up 15.9%, 2D Fighter 15.2%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
- #50 Sprite Fight
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael McGarveyPub: Mocha Games
Windows · Mac
Sprite Fight is an action-packed 2D platform fighter with the use of long-ranged combat and the ability to battle your friends. With a series of unique game modes to brawl out together, acquire a variety of weapons through plenty of stages to fend off your opponents and come out victorious.
Why similar: Fighting 27.6% ★, 2D Fighter 23.9%, 4 Player Local 16.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Physics 8.3%
- #51 Stick Fight: The Game
68% matchVery Positive93% of 124,581 reviews2017
Dev: Landfall WestPub: Landfall
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
Why similar: Fighting 28.7% ★, 2D Fighter 18.6%, 4 Player Local 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.5%
- #52 Capcom Arcade Stadium
69% 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: Beat 'em up 21.2%, 2D Fighter 20.6%, 4 Player Local 11.1%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, 1980s 9.6%
- #53 Streets of Rageness: Beat 'Em Up Fighter
68% match5 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Streets of Rageness is a reimagined '90s beat 'em up classic set in a crime-ridden city under the iron grip of a ruthless syndicate. Amid rampant looting, chaos, and destruction, fight through waves of thugs to become the most powerful fighter on the streets!
Why similar: Fighting 24.3% ★, Beat 'em up 22.7%, 2D Fighter 17.1%, Martial Arts 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%
- #54 Blazing Worldstars
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bloodrune Entertainment
Windows
Fast Paced Arcade Fighting, inspired by the likes of King of Fighters and Street Fighter, Blazing Worldstars is a game that seeks to relive the 90s arcade era of classic fighting games!!
Why similar: Fighting 18.7% ★, 2D Fighter 16.9%, Beat 'em up 14.7%, Martial Arts 14.6% ★, 4 Player Local 13.2%
- #55 Colossus Down
68% matchVery Positive86% of 105 reviews2020
Dev: Mango Protocol
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Fighting 26.5% ★, Beat 'em up 22.8%, Side Scroller 13%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Co-op 7.7%
- #56 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
66% 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: Beat 'em up 24.3%, 2D Fighter 21%, Local Co-Op 13%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
- #57 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
66% 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 30.9%, Co-op Campaign 21.4% ★, Side Scroller 13.3%, Martial Arts 12.4% ★, Local Co-Op 6.3%
- #58 Battle Mutants
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AJerome Studio
Windows · Mac
Experience arcade chaos! Smash through 12 explosive stages as badass mutants in this modern beat 'em up. Enjoy unique level mechanics, brutal bosses, and stylish pixel art. Grab a friend for epic co-op mayhem!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.5%, Co-op Campaign 18.7% ★, Martial Arts 17.5% ★, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Old School 5.7%
- #59 Radiant: Guardians of Light
66% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: CHORRUS GAMES
Windows · Mac
Ready to smash, cast, and craft your way through a stunning fantasy world? Dive into Radiant: Guardians of Light—an action-packed RPG where you can play solo or team up with a friend. Explore Helia, face powerful enemies, and gear up for epic battles together!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.9%, 2D Fighter 19.8%, Co-op Campaign 18.3% ★, 4 Player Local 15.8%, Local Co-Op 11%
- #60 Send In The Vampires
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kara Edge
Windows
Maniacs have taken over the asylum. Restore order with your fists in the ultimate gothic arcade beat em up. Supports up to 4 players in couch coop/remote play.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.7%, Fighting 18.8% ★, 4 Player Local 13.8%, Co-op Campaign 12% ★, Local Co-Op 10.2%