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24 games like Battletoads (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Battletoads on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

The games like Battletoads on a map

Compare the whole catalogue

The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

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Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

  • Multi-platform
  • Nintendo
  • PC
  • PlayStation

Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.

How positions are decided

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  • No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: Cuphead, which both difficult.
  • Battletoads is tagged Action, Adventure, Co-op, Fighting, Beat 'em up, Hand-drawn, Cartoon, 2D Platformer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
  • 1 are from the same studio: Killer Instinct.

Why players value Battletoads

The five things Steam players tag Battletoads with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Action
  2. Adventure
  3. Co-op
  4. Fighting
  5. Beat 'em up
Battletoads at a glance
ReceptionMixed on Steam (68% of 2,403)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$19.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Cuphead

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Cartoon and Great Soundtrack.

    Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

    Cuphead at a glance
    Released2017StudioStudio MDHR
    Player sentiment96% positive of 220,388Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 220,388)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Co-op

    Why players like it: Difficult, Cartoon, Co-op, Platformer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:DifficultCartoonGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-OpHand-drawnCartoonyRetroSide Scroller

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  2. 2

    Ultra Street Fighter IV

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Fighting, Arcade and 2D Fighter.

    The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.

    Ultra Street Fighter IV at a glance
    Released2014StudioCapcom
    Player sentiment91% positive of 16,995Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 16,995)

    Matches Battletoads on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Arcade, Competitive, 2D Fighter, Local Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:FightingArcade2D FighterLocal MultiplayerDifficultGreat SoundtrackBeat 'em upLocal Co-Op

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  3. 3

    Streets of Rage 4

    Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Beat 'em up, Fighting and Arcade.

    Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

    Streets of Rage 4 at a glance
    Released2020StudioDotemu
    Player sentiment92% positive of 19,668Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 19,668)

    Matches Battletoads on: 5 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Co-op, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie, 2D, Fighting — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Beat 'em upFightingArcadeLocal MultiplayerSide ScrollerGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-OpRetro

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  4. 4

    Killer Instinct

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Rare Ltd.; shares 6 player tags including Fighting, 2D Fighter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (1994).

    The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.

    Killer Instinct at a glance
    Released1994StudioRare Ltd.
    Player sentiment87% positive of 5,682PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 5,682)

    Matches Battletoads on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Action, Multiplayer, 2D Fighter, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: Free — free

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game (details)

    Shared with Battletoads:Fighting2D FighterGreat SoundtrackArcadeLocal MultiplayerBeat 'em up

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  5. 5

    Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Retro, Great Soundtrack and Difficult.

    Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

    Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance
    Released2014StudioYacht Club Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 16,898Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 16,898)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:RetroGreat SoundtrackDifficultSide ScrollerArcadeComedyLocal Co-Op

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  6. 6

    Rayman Origins

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Local Co-Op, Cartoony and Great Soundtrack.

    Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

    Rayman Origins at a glance
    Released2011StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,195Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,195)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Co-op

    Why players like it: Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op, Adventure, Cartoony — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Local Co-OpCartoonyGreat SoundtrackLocal MultiplayerComedySide ScrollerDifficult

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  7. 7

    DRAGON BALL FighterZ

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Fighting, 2D Fighter and Local Multiplayer.

    DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.

    DRAGON BALL FighterZ at a glance
    Released2018StudioArc System Works
    Player sentiment90% positive of 76,719Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 76,719)

    Matches Battletoads on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Anime, Action, 2D Fighter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Fighting2D FighterLocal MultiplayerArcadeDifficultCombatBeat 'em up

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  8. 8

    METAL SLUG 3

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Arcade, Side Scroller and Retro.

    “METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

    METAL SLUG 3 at a glance
    Released2014StudioSNK CORPORATION
    Player sentiment90% positive of 9,156Price$7.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 9,156)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Co-op

    Why players like it: Arcade, Classic, Action, Co-op, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $7.99 — $12.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:ArcadeSide ScrollerRetroLocal Co-OpGreat SoundtrackDifficultLocal Multiplayer

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  9. 9

    Injustice 2

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Fighting, Local Multiplayer and 2D Fighter.

    Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.

    Injustice 2 at a glance
    Released2017StudioNetherRealm Studios
    Player sentiment86% positive of 24,516Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 24,516)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Action, Superhero, Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:FightingLocal Multiplayer2D FighterArcadeBeat 'em upDifficultLocal Co-Op

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  10. 10

    Tekken 7

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Fighting, Arcade and Local Multiplayer.

    Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

    Tekken 7 at a glance
    Released2015StudioBandai Namco Entertainment
    Player sentiment84% positive of 95,338Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 95,338)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Action, Multiplayer, Competitive, Arcade — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)

    Shared with Battletoads:FightingArcadeLocal MultiplayerGreat SoundtrackDifficultBeat 'em up2D Fighter

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  11. 11

    1001 Spikes

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Local Multiplayer and Retro.

    Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...

    1001 Spikes at a glance
    Released2016StudioNicalis
    Player sentiment83% positive of 770Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 770)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Co-op

    Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, Action, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:DifficultLocal MultiplayerRetroGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerLocal Co-Op2D Platformer

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  12. 12

    Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

    Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Arcade, 2D Platformer and 2D Fighter.

    Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!

    Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium at a glance
    Released2022StudioCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Player sentiment68% positive of 1,269PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (68% of 1,269)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Fighting

    Why players like it: Action, Arcade, 2D Platformer, 2D Fighter, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Arcade2D Platformer2D FighterSide ScrollerLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-OpRetroFighting

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  13. 13

    Capcom Arcade Stadium

    Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Arcade, 2D Platformer and Beat 'em up.

    Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!

    Capcom Arcade Stadium at a glance
    Released2021StudioCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Player sentiment55% positive of 4,765PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (55% of 4,765)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Arcade, Action, Free to Play, 1990's, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Arcade2D PlatformerBeat 'em up2D FighterRetroLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-OpFighting

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  14. 14

    DuckTales

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Retro, Great Soundtrack and Cartoon; released around the same time (1989).

    DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

    DuckTales at a glance
    Released1989StudioCapcom
    Player sentiment88% positive of 7,930Price$3.74

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 7,930)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Platformer, Adventure, Remake, Action, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $3.74 — $16.25 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Battletoads:RetroGreat SoundtrackCartoonDifficultSide Scroller2D Platformer

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  15. 15

    ROUNDS

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Fighting, Local Multiplayer and 2D Fighter.

    Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.

    ROUNDS at a glance
    Released2021StudioLandfall
    Player sentiment95% positive of 44,331Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 44,331)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Fighting

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Fighting, Local Multiplayer, 2D Fighter, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:FightingLocal Multiplayer2D Fighter2D PlatformerSide ScrollerArcade

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  16. 16

    DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Cartoon, Hand-drawn and Difficult.

    DR LIVESEY: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, gentlemen, from now on, rom and death means the same thing for you.

    DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION at a glance
    Released2023StudioAgafonoff
    Player sentiment94% positive of 13,792Price$0.65

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 13,792)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Action, Cartoon, Rogue-like, Hand-drawn, Spectacle fighter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $0.65 — $19.34 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:CartoonHand-drawnDifficultRetroBeat 'em upCombatComedy

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  17. 17

    BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

    Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Fighting, 2D Fighter and Arcade.

    The first hi-res 2D fighter from the creators of the Guilty Gear series! BlazBlue is a traditional 2D fighter where two characters participate in a duel.

    BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger at a glance
    Released2008StudioArc System Works
    Player sentiment86% positive of 3,234Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 3,234)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, Anime, 2D Fighter, Arcade, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Battletoads:Fighting2D FighterArcadeGreat SoundtrackLocal MultiplayerBeat 'em upLocal Co-OpComedy

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  18. 18

    Iron Snout

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including 2D Fighter, Fighting and Cartoon.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    Iron Snout at a glance
    Released2016StudioSnoutUp
    Player sentiment98% positive of 17,480PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 17,480)

    Matches Battletoads on: 4 of 5 — Action, Co-op, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Free to Play, 2D Fighter, Action, Funny, Fighting — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:2D FighterFightingCartoonBeat 'em upArcadeDifficult

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  19. 19

    Pizza Tower

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D Platformer and Cartoony.

    Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

    Pizza Tower at a glance
    Released2023StudioTour De Pizza
    Player sentiment98% positive of 72,574Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 72,574)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, 2D Platformer, Fast-Paced, Indie, Cartoony — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Great Soundtrack2D PlatformerCartoonyComedyDifficultRetro

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  20. 20

    One Finger Death Punch

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including 2D Fighter, Beat 'em up and Fighting.

    Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

    One Finger Death Punch at a glance
    Released2014StudioSilver Dollar Games
    Player sentiment98% positive of 16,338Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 16,338)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Action, 2D Fighter, Fast-Paced, Indie, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:2D FighterBeat 'em upFightingDifficultArcadeGreat Soundtrack

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  21. 21

    Rivals of Aether

    Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Fighting, 2D Fighter and Local Multiplayer.

    RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

    Rivals of Aether at a glance
    Released2017StudioAether Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 38,134Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 38,134)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fighting, Beat 'em up

    Why players like it: Fighting, 2D Fighter, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Fighting2D FighterLocal MultiplayerGreat SoundtrackArcadeBeat 'em upRetro

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  22. 22

    Super Meat Boy

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Difficult, 2D Platformer and Great Soundtrack.

    The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

    Super Meat Boy at a glance
    Released2010StudioTeam Meat
    Player sentiment94% positive of 39,100Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 39,100)

    Matches Battletoads on: 1 of 5 — Action

    Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Platformer, Difficult, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:Difficult2D PlatformerGreat SoundtrackRetroComedySide Scroller

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  23. 23

    Rogue Legacy 2

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Arcade, Difficult and Side Scroller.

    Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

    Rogue Legacy 2 at a glance
    Released2022StudioCellar Door Games
    Player sentiment91% positive of 15,128Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 15,128)

    Matches Battletoads on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Arcade, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battletoads:ArcadeDifficultSide ScrollerCartoony2D PlatformerGreat Soundtrack

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  24. 24

    Rayman Legends

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Local Co-Op, Great Soundtrack and Local Multiplayer.

    Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

    Rayman Legends at a glance
    Released2013StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment90% positive of 12,323Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 12,323)

    Matches Battletoads on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Co-op

    Why players like it: Platformer, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Action, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battletoads: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Battletoads:Local Co-OpGreat SoundtrackLocal MultiplayerSide ScrollerComedyDifficult

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Common questions

What game is most like Battletoads?

Cuphead, on the evidence we have. It both difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Battletoads" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Battletoads. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of Battletoads do?

Killer Instinct is also from Rare Ltd., and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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