Games like Charlie Murder

This is a 2D beat 'em up RPG where players fight enemies, collect loot, and use special moves. It features a punk rock aesthetic and cooperative multiplayer.

96% positive from 1,646 · 2017 · 12% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $2.49 (2020-10-15)

ActionBeat 'em upIndieRPGAdventureCo-op

Six games like Charlie Murder

Rampage Knights

93% positive from 3,608 reviews20156% finish itDeck Playable

This is a cooperative roguelike beat 'em up with randomized dungeon crawling and hero progression. Players fight monsters in a magical forest and ruined castle, collecting gear and spells.

What players likedPlayers praise "Rampage Knights" as an enjoyable game reminiscent of "Skul: The Hero Slayer" and "Wulverblade."

The catchRuns repeat the same items, rooms and enemies with no progression carrying over.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Co-op and RPG.

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Full Metal Furies

91% positive from 2,909 reviews201811% finish itDeck Playable

Cooperative action RPG with a unique color-barrier combat system and a Pick 2 quick-switch mechanic for solo play. It emphasizes teamwork and strategic combo attacks.

What players likedPlayers praise Full Metal Furies as an amazing, diverse, and tactical co-op gem with funny dialogue and great art.

The catchEnemies carry colour coded shields that only one specific character can break.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Co-op and RPG.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

81% positive from 1,983 reviews201330% finish itDeck Playable

Capcom's two D&D arcade beat 'em ups, Tower of Doom and Shadow over Mystara, with four-player drop-in online co-op, class picking, and House Rules toggles like infinite item durability.

What players likedPlayers praise this compilation of faithful D&D arcade beat 'em ups for its incredible pixel art and online multiplayer.

The catchController support is broken or missing and the keyboard controls cannot be rebound.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, RPG and Action.

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Shank 2

82% positive from 3,600 reviews201216% finish itDeck Verified

Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling brawler with a fast-paced, brutal combat loop. It features a multi-weapon system and cooperative survival mode.

What players likedPlayers praise its brutal, stylish action as a banger beat 'em up, smoother than its predecessor.

The catchIt is a step down from the first game, with clunky delayed controls and a bad dodge.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Action and Adventure.

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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons

86% positive from 1,632 reviews202330% finish itDeck Verified

This is a roguelite beat 'em up with tag-team combat. Players choose two characters to switch between for strategic combos.

What players likedPlayers praise it as the best Double Dragon since The Revenge, a competent beat 'em up with fun roguelite elements and diverse characters.

The catchCo-op is broken, with online that fails to connect and sessions full of desyncs.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Action and Adventure.

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Shank

90% positive from 4,025 reviews201025% finish itDeck Playable

A 2D sidescrolling beat-em-up with a weapon-based combo system and a violent grindhouse feel. It features shooting and slashing through enemies for bloody revenge.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun beat 'em up gameplay and variety of weapons, despite its short length.

The catchCombat is repetitive button mashing against spongy enemies and goes stale fast.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Action and Indie.

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More about Charlie Murder

What players liked

Players praise Charlie Murder as a highly recommended game, often comparing it to Castle Crashers.

The catch

Online co-op is wrecked by desync and crashes, so multiplayer barely functions.

Reviews: 96% positive from 1,646
Released: 2017
Finish it: 12% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $2.49 (2020-10-15)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvPFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,646 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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