Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Streets of Rage 4 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Streets of Rage 4 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 short version
- Closest match: Sonic Mania, which both relaxing.
- Streets of Rage 4 is tagged Action, Beat 'em up, Indie, 2D, Fighting, Arcade, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: METAL SLUG 3.
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
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Sonic Mania
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Retro; released around the same time (2017).
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Sonic Mania at a glance Released 2017 Studio Christian Whitehead Player sentiment 94% positive of 28,802 Price $19.99 Great Soundtrack2DRetroClassicColorfulSide ScrollerLocal Co-OpCasual
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METAL SLUG 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, SNK CORPORATION; shares 9 player tags including Arcade, Classic and Side Scroller.
“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 Released 2014 Studio SNK CORPORATION Player sentiment 90% positive of 9,156 Price $7.99 ArcadeClassicSide ScrollerRetroLocal Co-Op2DOnline Co-OpGreat Soundtrack
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Stick Fight: The Game
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Fighting, Local Multiplayer and 2D; released around the same time (2017).
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
Stick Fight: The Game at a glance Released 2017 Studio Landfall West Player sentiment 93% positive of 125,325 Price $1.99 FightingLocal Multiplayer2DCasualOnline Co-OpLocal Co-OpIndieGreat Soundtrack
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Puyo PuyoTetris
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Colorful and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!
Puyo PuyoTetris at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 5,571 Price $19.99 CasualColorfulLocal MultiplayerArcadeGreat Soundtrack2DClassicFighting
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SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Classic, Retro and Casual.
SEGA’s collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics!
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics at a glance Released 2010 Studio D3T Limited Player sentiment 79% positive of 12,207 Price Not listed ClassicRetroCasual2DArcadeBeat 'em upGreat SoundtrackLocal Multiplayer
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Bopl Battle
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2023).
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!
Bopl Battle at a glance Released 2023 Studio Johan Grönvall Player sentiment 97% positive of 25,699 Price $9.99 Online Co-OpLocal Co-OpLocal Multiplayer2DColorfulHand-drawnCasual
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Door Kickers: Action Squad
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Local Co-Op, Retro and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2018).
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Door Kickers: Action Squad at a glance Released 2018 Studio PixelShard Player sentiment 95% positive of 10,607 Price $13.99 Local Co-OpRetroOnline Co-Op2DLocal MultiplayerIndieCasual
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PICO PARK
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op and Casual; released around the same time (2021).
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.
PICO PARK at a glance Released 2021 Studio TECOPARK Player sentiment 91% positive of 29,932 Price $4.99 Online Co-OpLocal Co-OpCasualLocal Multiplayer2DIndieRetro
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Overcooked
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Local Co-Op, Local Multiplayer and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.
Overcooked at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ghost Town Games Ltd. Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,692 Price $16.99 Local Co-OpLocal MultiplayerCasualCo-op CampaignIndieColorfulGreat Soundtrack
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Battletoads
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Fighting, Beat 'em up and Hand-drawn.
• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players
Battletoads at a glance Released 1991 Studio Rare Ltd. Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,403 Price $19.99 FightingBeat 'em upHand-drawnSide ScrollerLocal MultiplayerRetroLocal Co-OpArcade
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Cuphead
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Local Co-Op and 2D; released around the same time (2017).
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 Released 2017 Studio Studio MDHR Player sentiment 96% positive of 220,388 Price $19.99 Great SoundtrackLocal Co-Op2DHand-drawnIndieRetroSide ScrollerColorful
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Rivals of Aether
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Fighting, Indie and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
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 Released 2017 Studio Aether Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,134 Price $29.99 FightingIndieLocal Multiplayer2DGreat SoundtrackArcadeBeat 'em upRetro
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Peggle
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Arcade and 2D.
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle at a glance Released 2007 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 14,434 Price $4.99 CasualArcade2DClassicLocal MultiplayerGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-Op
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One Finger Death Punch
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, 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 Released 2014 Studio Silver Dollar Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 16,338 Price $4.99 IndieBeat 'em upFighting2DCasualArcadeGreat Soundtrack
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Zuma
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Casual.
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.
Zuma at a glance Released 2003 Studio Oberon Media Player sentiment 96% positive of 6,806 Price $4.99 Arcade2DCasualColorfulRetroClassicIndie
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Trine Enchanted Edition
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Local Co-Op, Great Soundtrack and Indie.
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine Enchanted Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Frozenbyte Player sentiment 96% positive of 15,942 Price $14.99 Local Co-OpGreat SoundtrackIndieOnline Co-OpLocal MultiplayerCasual2D
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Castle Crashers
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including 2D, Online Co-Op and Beat 'em up.
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Castle Crashers at a glance Released 2012 Studio The Behemoth Player sentiment 96% positive of 140,408 Price $14.99 2DOnline Co-OpBeat 'em upLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerArcadeCasual
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AudioSurf
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Casual and Arcade.
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
AudioSurf at a glance Released 2008 Studio Dylan Fitterer Player sentiment 96% positive of 11,100 Price $9.99 IndieCasualArcadeColorfulLocal Co-OpGreat SoundtrackLocal Multiplayer
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Bejeweled 3
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Classic and Great Soundtrack.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Bejeweled 3 at a glance Released 2010 Studio PopCap Games, Inc. Player sentiment 96% positive of 8,122 Price $4.99 CasualClassicGreat SoundtrackColorfulIndieArcade2D
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Colorful.
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 Great Soundtrack2DColorfulIndieArcadeSide ScrollerCasual
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Hand-drawn.
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 Great Soundtrack2DHand-drawnSide ScrollerLocal Co-OpIndieCasual
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Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Local Co-Op and Online Co-Op.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine at a glance Released 2013 Studio Pocketwatch Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 8,521 Price $14.99 IndieLocal Co-OpOnline Co-OpCasualGreat SoundtrackLocal Multiplayer2D
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ibb & obb
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op and Indie.
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 Online Co-OpLocal Co-OpIndie2DGreat SoundtrackCasualLocal Multiplayer
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Capcom Arcade Stadium
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Arcade, Beat 'em up and 2D; released around the same time (2021).
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Capcom Arcade Stadium at a glance Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 55% positive of 4,765 Price Free ArcadeBeat 'em up2DRetroLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-OpFightingClassic
Common questions
What game is most like Streets of Rage 4?
Sonic Mania, on the evidence we have. It both relaxing. 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 Streets of Rage 4" 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 Streets of Rage 4. 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 Streets of Rage 4 do?
METAL SLUG 3 is also from Dotemu, 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.