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2014PC · PS

24 games that share what Ascendant does well: beat 'em up, fast combat and run-based. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it today.

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  • Multiplayer

    Ravenswatch

    2024PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Run-based, fast combat

    Critics
    84
    Metacritic
    Players
    79%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $9.70was $24.99−61%

    Best PC price · GameBillet

  • Multiplayer

    Charlie Murder

    2013PC

    Beat 'em up, couch co-op

    Critics
    74
    IGDB
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~7h
    IGDB

    $2.49was $9.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.36/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Magicite

    2014PC

    Run-based, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    85%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.99was $9.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Rotwood

    2026PC · Switch

    Beat 'em up, run-based

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    74%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~13h
    IGDB

    $22.49was $29.99−25%

    Best PC price · Steam · $1.73/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Gunfire Reborn

    2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Run-based, RPG

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    93%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $13.99was $19.99−30%

    Best PC price · Humble Store

  • Multiplayer

    Apotheon

    2015PC · PS

    Platforming, fast combat

    Critics
    78
    Metacritic
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~13h
    IGDB

    $3.74was $14.99−75%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.30/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Infected Shelter

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Beat 'em up, run-based

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    85%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    Free

    Free to play

  • Multiplayer

    Catacomb Kids

    2015PC

    Run-based, couch co-op

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    85%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $15.99

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Risk of Rain

    2013PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Run-based, couch co-op

    Critics
    77
    Metacritic
    Players
    93%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~19h
    IGDB

    $1.99was $9.99−80%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.11/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Ember Knights

    2023PC · PS · Switch

    Run-based, couch co-op

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    93%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~10h
    IGDB

    $5.79was $19.99−71%

    Best PC price · Fanatical · $0.58/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Rampage Knights

    2015PC · Switch

    Beat 'em up, run-based

    Critics
    80
    Metacritic
    Players
    93%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $2.99was $11.99−75%

    Best PC price · MacGameStore

  • Fairy Bloom Freesia

    2011PC

    Beat 'em up, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.19was $7.99−60%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Riptale

    2017PC

    Run-based, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    86%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.09was $5.99Historical low

    Best PC price · MacGameStore

  • Multiplayer

    Streets of Rage

    1991PC · iOS · Android

    Beat 'em up, couch co-op

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    90%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~2h
    IGDB

    No price yet

  • Multiplayer

    Abyss Odyssey

    2014PC · PS

    Beat 'em up, run-based

    Critics
    69
    Metacritic
    Players
    67%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~24h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $14.99−80%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.12/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Streets of Rogue

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Run-based, couch co-op

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $3.99was $19.99−80%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Shank

    2010PC

    Beat 'em up, couch co-op

    Critics
    67
    Metacritic
    Players
    91%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~3h
    IGDB

    $2.49was $9.99−75%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.83/hr

  • Dungreed

    2018PC · PS · Switch · iOS · Android

    Run-based, couch co-op

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    93%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $4.89was $9.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Dungeon Souls

    2016PC

    Run-based, couch co-op

    Critics
    67
    Metacritic
    Players
    77%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~3h
    IGDB

    $5.19was $12.99−60%

    Best PC price · GOG · $1.73/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Castle Crashers

    2008PC

    Beat 'em up, couch co-op

    Critics
    79
    IGDB
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~6h
    IGDB

    $4.49was $14.99−70%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.71/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Absolum

    2025PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Beat 'em up, run-based

    Critics
    87
    Metacritic
    Players
    91%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~14h
    IGDB

    $18.74was $24.99−25%

    Best PC price · Steam · $1.34/hr

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  • Multiplayer

    Hero Siege

    2014PC · PS · iOS · Android

    Run-based, couch co-op

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    67%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~72h
    IGDB

    $6.99

    Best PC price · Humble Store · $0.10/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Sideway New York

    2011PC

    Couch co-op, platforming

    Critics
    71
    Metacritic
    Players
    56%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~5h
    IGDB

    $9.99

    Best PC price · Fanatical · $2/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Full Metal Furies

    2018PC · Xbox · Switch

    Beat 'em up, couch co-op

    Critics
    85
    Metacritic
    Players
    91%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $1.99was $19.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam