Games like The TakeOver

84% positive from 1,175 reviewsReleased 201921% finish itSteam Deck Verified$19.99

What it is

This is a side-scrolling beat'em up with a combo system and real-time character swapping. It offers arcade, survival, and challenge modes with a 90s classic feel.

What players liked

This solid brawler, praised for its art, animation, and firearm integration, offers a cheesy story reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups.

The catch

Combat feels stiff and clunky, with wonky positioning making attacks miss.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,175 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The TakeOver

Mother Russia Bleeds

87% positive from 5,375 reviews201618% finish itDeck Verified

A co-op brawler with brutal drug-fueled combat. Players punch, stab, and use narcotics to fight through an oppressive alternate USSR.

What players likedPlayers praise this brutal, gory beat 'em up as a high-energy, adult-themed experience akin to "Streets of Rage" and "Final Fight."

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

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Redeemer: Enhanced Edition

88% positive from 3,177 reviews201718% finish itDeck Playable

This is a top-down brawler with brutal melee combat and a unique kill system. Players use fists, weapons, and the environment to fight through waves of enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise its solid combat, reminiscent of Arkham, with satisfying power-ups, despite a lack of story depth.

The catchFun early, then devolves into repetitive enemy-spam and tedium

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

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BOMJMAN

86% positive from 1,387 reviews202024% finish it

Action-adventure game with melee and ranged combat. Players fight crime and corrupt officials with unique, smelly abilities.

The catchThe brawling is shallow, with mushy hit detection and no real combos or tactics.

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

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Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

90% positive from 2,486 reviews20152% finish itDeck Verified

This is an arcade-style beat 'em up where players fight Nazis using unique character combat styles. It offers fast-paced, over-the-top action with a retro feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic 80s arcade beat 'em up feel, reminiscent of classic side-scrolling fighters, for its over-the-top action and unique style.

The catchNot a real beat em up, just a shallow two button timing game with no movement.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Arcade and Casual.

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Commando Collection

95% positive from 1,396 reviews2024Deck Playable

This is a remastered collection of classic arcade-style run-and-gun shooters. Players blast through waves of enemies with customizable options for an intense, action-packed experience.

The catchThe newly added content is full of AI generated art never mentioned on the store page.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Arcade and Casual.

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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, Arcade and Action.

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