PlayfeedGames like Dawn of the Monsters
by 13AM Games, WayForward
Castle Crashers® and MARVEL Cosmic Invasion play most like Dawn of the Monsters. Of the 17 closest games below, most share its beat 'em up, side scroller and co-op.
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
Dec 1, 2025 · Tribute Games Inc.
Both: Beat 'em up · Co-op · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D sci-fi beat 'em up, full-color pixel art. Combat combos, switching characters and brawling.
Beat 'em upArcadePixel GraphicsSuperheroCo-opSide ScrollerRetroActionAction-AdventureComic Book👍 2,325Absolum
Oct 9, 2025 · Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks
Both: Beat 'em up · Co-op · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D fantasy roguelite beat 'em up, hand-drawn animation. Combat action, spellcasting and exploring paths.
Beat 'em upRogueliteLocal Co-OpFantasyHand-drawnCo-opActionAdventureSide ScrollerFighting👍 9,422Unruly Heroes
Jan 23, 2019 · Magic Design Studios
Both: Action-Adventure · Beat 'em up · Co-op
Side-view 2D fantasy action-adventure beat 'em up, hand-drawn. Platforming, battling enemies and collecting scroll fragments.
Action-AdventureBeat 'em upAction2D PlatformerCo-op4 Player LocalLocal Co-OpHand-drawnSide ScrollerPlatformer👍 763Super Double Dragon
Nov 8, 2023 · I.T.L.
Both: Beat 'em up · Side Scroller · Co-op
Side-view 2D post-apocalyptic beat 'em up, 1980s pixel art. Fend off enemy attacks, unleash new moves and take out enemies.
ActionBeat 'em upSide Scroller2D1980sPost-apocalypticCo-opLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerMultiplayerTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Jun 16, 2022 · Tribute Games Inc.
Both: Beat 'em up · Side Scroller · Action-Adventure
2D side scrolling beat 'em up, full-color pixel art. Fighting enemies, using combos and using ninja abilities.
Beat 'em upMultiplayerPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerCo-op Campaign2DAction-AdventureArcadeNinjaAction👍 12,978Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Oct 20, 2022 · Rogueside
Both: Side Scroller · Beat 'em up
Side-view 2D sci-fi 2D action adventure, hand-drawn. Fighting, platforming and collecting weapons.
PvPAdventureSide Scroller2D PlatformerShoot 'Em UpBullet HellTwin Stick ShooterShooterPlatformerBeat 'em up👍 2,589UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves
Nov 14, 2023 · Endroad
Both: Side Scroller · Beat 'em up · Action-Adventure
Third-person 3D sci-fi action-adventure RPG, 3D anime style. Piloting robots, fighting enemies and upgrading powers.
On-Rails ShooterSide ScrollerBullet HellHack and SlashShoot 'Em UpBeat 'em upArcadeAction-AdventureRPGThird Person👍 564
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