Games like River City Girls 2

85% positive from 1,981 reviewsReleased 202227% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

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 catch

Long stretches of backtracking and fetch quests separate the actual fighting.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 1,981 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like River City Girls 2

Dusk Diver 酉閃町

85% positive from 751 reviews201914% finish itDeck Verified

Anime beat-em-up with Guardian support combat in a realistic Taipei setting. Fight Phantoms in the surface and hidden worlds with dual language voice acting.

What players likedPlayers praise the decent combat and fun experience, similar to other action games.

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

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

95% positive from 3,798 reviews2021Deck Verified

This is an action-adventure game with a crime drama story. Players explore detailed Japanese cities, engage in street brawls, and manage a baby.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional story as a fitting end to Kiryu's saga, often comparing it favorably to Yakuza 0.

The catchCombat is slow and floaty with few heat actions, a clear downgrade on earlier entries.

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

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Lost Judgment

95% positive from 3,763 reviews2022Deck Verified

This is an action-adventure game featuring detective investigation and martial arts combat. Players go undercover in a high school to solve a mystery, balancing legal defense with revenge.

What players likedPlayers praise Lost Judgment as one of the best "Yakuza" games, with an incredible story, refined combat, and engaging characters.

The catchThe main story is a dragged out letdown that makes finishing it feel like a chore.

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

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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, RPG 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, RPG and Action.

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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, RPG and Action.

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