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81% positive from 1,983 reviewsReleased 201330% finish itSteam Deck Playable

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What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 1,983 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

Final Exam

84% positive from 1,300 reviews201315% finish itDeck Playable

A 2.5D side-scrolling shooter with cooperative monster survival and character progression. Players fight hordes, complete objectives, and level up to unlock abilities.

The catchCombat is monotonous mashing, with endless enemy spawns and foes that soak many hits.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op and Online Co-Op.

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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, Local Co-Op and Action.

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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, Local Co-Op and Action.

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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, Local Co-Op and Action.

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Fight'N Rage

91% positive from 3,189 reviews20179% finish itDeck Verified

A classic 2D side-scroller beat'em up with local co-op. It features simple controls for complex combos and multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise its intuitive controls, fluid hitboxes, consistent art, and engaging progression, feeling like a polished, hidden gem.

The catchDifficulty comes from enemy spam that crowds the screen until your character vanishes.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op and Action.

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PICO PARK:Classic Edition

82% positive from 3,826 reviews2016Deck Verified

Two to ten players clear 22 short puzzle stages that only open when everyone coordinates their moves, locally or online. This is the 2016 original, later given a visual refresh and net play.

What players likedIt's a free, cooperative puzzle-platformer like other teamwork-focused games, praised for its fun communication and coordination with friends.

The catchOnline co-op is close to dead and often fails to connect friends at all.

Both are tagged Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op and Action.

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