Games like River City Girls

River City Girls is a 2D beat-'em-up with local co-op. Players punch, kick, and use weapons to fight through city districts, gaining skills and power-ups.

84% positive from 3,772 · 2019 · 20% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $29.99 $14.99 -50% · Lowest ever $9.29 (2024-12-05)

Beat 'em upActionFemale Protagonist Pixel Graphics AnimeGreat Soundtrack

Six games like River City Girls

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic

83% positive from 3,037 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

This is a 2D beat 'em up with fighting game elements. Players dash through Tokyo, level up characters, and battle enemies in co-op or versus modes.

What players likedPlayers praise this fun, simple beat-'em-up for its easy combat and addictive gameplay, making it a highly recommended purchase.

The catchIt frequently hangs on a black screen at startup and never loads.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Female Protagonist and Pixel Graphics.

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Fairy Bloom Freesia

85% positive from 1,108 reviews201213% finish itDeck Playable

Action beat 'em up with combo-driven combat and skill progression. Fight monsters and humans in a forest to survive and uncover a story.

What players likedPlayers praise its impressive gameplay, often comparing it to classic action titles despite its indie budget.

The catchCramped repetitive arenas with only three recolored enemy types

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Female Protagonist and Anime.

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Going Under

90% positive from 4,091 reviews20209% finish itDeck Verified

Satirical dungeon crawler where you use office junk as weapons in procedurally generated dungeons. Explore failed tech startups and fight their cursed employees.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hades, praising its charming art, writing, and startup parody.

The catchSharp office satire wrapped around clunky combat and a camera that hides enemies.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Female Protagonist and Action.

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River City Girls 2

85% positive from 1,981 reviews202227% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 2D beat-'em-up with co-op play. Players punch enemies, level up, and recruit allies in a larger, nonlinear city.

The catchLong stretches of backtracking and fetch quests separate the actual fighting.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Female Protagonist and Action.

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The friends of Ringo Ishikawa

89% positive from 3,114 reviews201813% finish itDeck Playable

Existential open-world beat'em up with school sim elements. Explore a town, engage in brawls, and experience a coming-of-age story.

What players likedPlayers praise its melancholic mood and story, comparing it to a life sim where you can beat people up.

The catchIt explains almost nothing, so you wander aimlessly or reach for a guide.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Pixel Graphics and Action.

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Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans

92% positive from 1,983 reviews201819% finish itDeck Playable

This is a co-op scrolling beat 'em up with platforming and mini-games, featuring a retro pixel art style and Bud Spencer/Terence Hill-style fighting. It offers a humorous, action-packed experience with plenty of brawls.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic movie callbacks and soundtrack, comparing it to a slapstick spaghetti western beat 'em up.

The catchRepeated same-hit combat against too many enemies

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Pixel Graphics and Action.

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More about River City Girls

What players liked

Players praise its gorgeous art style, amazing music, and fun combos in this charming beat 'em up.

The catch

Difficulty spikes sharply, with brutally hard bosses

Reviews: 84% positive from 3,772
Released: 2019
Finish it: 20% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $29.99 $14.99 -50% · Lowest ever $9.29 (2024-12-05)
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 84% positive, but with 3,772 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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