CrackSword is a lo-fi fantasy slasher hand-drawn in colored pencil featuring sketchy swords, weird physics, surreal magic cards, and ragdoll puppets with a serious grudge against their master in a 2D sword-fighting roguelite.

In CrackSword, starting broke and leaving legendary or not at all means meeting village folk, hunting for swords and magic cards, and fighting in the arena for gold and glory while … Read More

Generic Fighter Maybe is a classic arcade-style 2D fighting game wrapped in a goofy full-of-energy stylized presentation mixing great animation and zany battle moves with simplistic doodles for 2 players.

In Generic Fighter Maybe, pressing Light, Medium, or Heavy attack buttons deals damage with normals, while the unique GFM-branded Dash button extends combos or catches opponents off-guard. Learning your moves means mastering multiple Special … Read More

Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust is a competitive sport fusing aerial jousting and high-speed racing for 1-4 players, where you strap into your Reaver, power up your Energy Blade, and fly into a visionary future across the solar system.

In Verses: Hyper-Kinetic Aerial Joust, explosive future sport combines racing and fighting with deadly spacecraft, intense battles, and explosive victories. Wielding your Energy Blade with killer … Read More

Rescue Ops: Wildfire is a firefighting simulation where you battle raging wildfires around the world solo or in co-op.

In Rescue Ops: Wildfire, step into a firefighter’s boots and face megafires with dynamic, realistic behavior spreading across vast terrain. Assess situations from your helicopter, then drive your wildland fire engine to the scene. Rescue trapped civilians first, then battle blazes by hacking trees, igniting … Read More

Poly Fighter is a single-player roguelike fighting game where you learn new moves from every opponent you defeat.

In Poly Fighter, step into the ring in arcade showdowns where every defeat teaches you and every win transforms your fighter. Earn new moves mid-run, then swap and upgrade to craft devastating synergies. Will you become a zoner, grappler, or rushdown menace? Build your destiny.

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Kiln is an online multiplayer pottery party brawler from Double Fine Productions, where you sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel, then smash your way to victory in colorful arena battles.

In Kiln you join a team of spirits and craft pots that become your bodies in battle. The shape of your creations affects your attributes and playstyle – big or small, wide or … Read More

Ved: Recure is a meta-narrative action roguelite where an overworked adult becomes trapped inside their 1000th unplayed game purchase.

In Ved: Recure you can choose from seven unique characters, each offering distinct abilities, playstyles, and upgrade paths that ensure varied replay experiences. Combat revolves around strategically triggering and connecting over 90 unique buffs across nine core attributes, creating endless tactical combinations that make every battle … Read More

Chained Beasts is a co-op roguelite gladiatorial combat game where 1-4 players fight for survival while literally shackled together.

In Chained Beasts you are thrust into the role of enslaved warriors seeking freedom through blood-soaked spectacle. You’re not alone in your plight though – you’re checked to other players, which can help and hinder your combat.

You’ll master diverse weapons from swords to flails while … Read More

Dead as Disco is a stylish beat ’em up that synchronizes combat with music, transforming each fight into a choreographed performance.

In Dead as Disco, you become Charlie Disco – a fallen music icon with one final shot at redemption. After a decade of silence, Charlie returns from the grave during a reunion concert to confront the ex-bandmates who betrayed him. To do this … Read More

Sirocco Thugs is a brutal first-person beat ’em up that puts players in the vengeful boots of Tugg DiMamma as he battles through Southern Italy’s criminal underworld.

The gameplay in Sirocco Thugs emphasizes brutal hand-to-hand combat enhanced by environmental weapons like lead pipes, shovels, and chains. Players can blend martial arts moves with improvised weaponry, creating devastating combo chains that reward skilled execution with health … Read More

TROLEU is a chaotic and lighthearted simulation game where you take on the role of a trolleybus conductor who has to deal with unruly passengers.

Set in 2021 France, TROLEU puts you in the shoes of an overworked trolleybus conductor who is tasked with giving paying customers tickets and dealing with rule-breakers. There are three forms of payment that you can accept (credit card, cash … Read More

Clodhoppers brings a uniquely charming twist to multiplayer platform brawlers with its distinctive clay-modeled, stop-motion animated visuals.

This spiritual successor to Cletus Clay, Clodhoppers combines the strategic elements of Worms with the frantic combat of Smash Bros, creating a delightfully chaotic experience for up to 8 players. Set on a farm plagued by alien invaders, players engage in hilariously brutal combat using everything from traditional … Read More

A demo has just dropped on PC, Xbox and PlayStation for Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Koei Tecmo’s latest instalment of the Dynasty Warriors series, with gigantic battles set in Feudal Japan.

The Dynasty Warriors: Origins demo allows you to take part in the Battle of Sishui Gate, with you taking on thousands of enemies and powerful adversaries like Lu Bu. The gameplay is pretty much … Read More

Acts of Blood is an incredibly brutal third person beat ‘em up that feels like you’ve stepped into a The Raid style Asian action movie.

Set in the dystopian city of Bandung, Indonesia, Acts of Blood follows a young man who is seeking revenge after his family was slain by his father’s business rival. You hunt the people responsible down one-by-one and make them pay … Read More

Half Sword is a brutal physics-based mediaeval combat simulator where you have full(ish) control of your weapon as you attempt to slice limbs off your opponents.

In Half Sword you don’t just control your character, you also have direct control of the swing of your weapons. So rather than having specific attacks, you can manually swing and position your weapons with the mouse to block … Read More

Tax-Force is a comic book styled rogue-lite side-scrolling beat ‘em up where heavily armed tax men hunt down mutant billionaires and make them pay their bills.

Drawing inspiration from Jim Lee and 90’s X-Men comics, Tax-Force feels a lot like if Judge Dredd was a tax enforcement officer. It takes place in a 2000AD style future and sees you making billionaires pay their debt so … Read More

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age is a beautifully animated 2D fighting game with three planes of combat, and a focus on cooperative 2v2 battles.

Taking place in the industrial metropolis of New Libertis, Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age sees champions rising and fighting to decide the fate of the city. The current playtest features six playable characters, a few levels of the story mode, a … Read More

Ninza is an inventive and beautifully animated multiplayer fighting game where you don’t physically hit rivals yourself, instead you hit them with the blocks that make up the arena.

Previously featured on Alpha Beta Gamer during the Beta sign up, Ninza is a fast paced platform fighter where the platforms are your weapons. There’s a selection of uniquely skilled fighters to choose from and … Read More

Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint is a gloriously brutal 2D side-scrolling beat ‘em up inspired by Korean crime movies, such as Oldboy.

In Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint you are a hard-boiled (and rather unhinged) detective who was abducted as a child with his sister. He escaped but unfortunately his sister didn’t and now he’s on a quest for vengeance, no matter how many bodies he … Read More

Drag Her! is a hilariously over the top 2D fighting game where a roster of real-life drag queens face off in chaotic battles.

In Drag Her! you’ll be able to choose from a roster of seven real-life drag queens and fight to become the One True Top. It features a single-player arcade mode and multiplayer for up to four players. Fighters include Alaska 5000, Asia … Read More

Big Boy Boxing is a Punch-Out!! inspired arcade boxing game where you attempt to pummel a variety of oddball pugilists into submission.

Previously featured on Alpha Beta Gamer a couple of years ago, Big Boy Boxing is a boss-rush arcade boxing game inspired by Punch-Out!! and Cuphead. The latest demo features four boxes to battle, each with different boxing styles and challenging secondary … Read More

Detained: Too Good for School is a narrative driven side-scrolling beat ’em up RPG where two delinquent schoolgirls seek vengeance in a crime-filled city.

Previously featured on Alpha Beta Gamer during the Kickstarter, Detained: Too Good for School is a story-rich fusion of beat ’em up and action RPG gameplay. The game follows the story of two delinquent girls who meet in juvenile detention and … Read More

You can now sign up to Beta test TEKKEN 8, the latest instalment of the long running fighting game franchise, this time with a focus on aggression and environmental destruction.

Coming to PC, PS5 and XBox Series X/S, TEKKEN 8 looks set to prove that attack really is the best form of defense. The first TEKKEN game to be built in Unreal Engine 5, … Read More

PS5 and XBox Series X/S owners can sign up to stress test Mortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm’s reboot of the long running Mortal Kombat franchise.

Mortal Kombat 1 sees the Mortal Kombat unineare being reborn thanks to the actions of Liu Kang (who’s now a Fire God). The roster of characters looks a little different fem the original, with Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Kung Lao, … Read More

Can you download and play the Street Fighter 6 Open Beta right now? Sure-you-can!

As mentioned on Alpha Beta Gamer during the demo release, the Street Fighter 6 open Beta starts today and will finish at midnight PDT on May 21st. It’s available to download now on Xbox, Playstation and Steam and features six unique stages, lots of game modes and six playable characters.… Read More

Street Fighter 6 will be holding an Open Beta later this month, but if you want to get a little practice in beforehand you can download and play the demo right now!

The Street Fighter 6 open Beta is due to start on May 19th (00:00 PDT) and will run until the end of May 21st on Xbox, Playstation and Steam. It will feature eight … Read More

Vita Fighters is a low poly fighting game with arcade gameplay and a character roster that draws inspiration from anime, pop-culture and classic fighting games.

Gameplaywise Vita Fighters plays a lot like a traditional Street Fighter style fighting game, with special moves, combos and holding back to block. The current build features 11 of the initial 16+ roster from the full game and has a … Read More

Mutant Karate Canary is a deck-building crime-fighting adventure where you explore a city and take down criminals in chaotic 1v1 battles.

In Mutant Karate Canary you are a vigilante canary who takes to the street each night to fight crime. You can hang out in your hideout, explore the city, have car chases and battle bandits in 1v1 fighting game style fights. As you progress … Read More

Sclash is a high-stakes hand-drawn samurai combat game where you face off in one-on-one duels where just one strike can kill.

Playable in single-player or online/local multiplayer, Sclash is a fighting game where timing is everything. The game is controlled with just three buttons and is easy to pick up and play, but hard to master. You’ll do battle in beautiful hand-drawn environments in one-hit … Read More

Slave Zero X is a 2.5D biopunk side-scrolling hack and slash beat ’em up inspired by Devil May Cry, Strider and Guilty Gear.

A prequel to the 1999 original, Slave Zero X is a 2.5D beat ’em up set in a dystopian biopunk world. In the game you have fused with one of the living machines (called Slaves), which were created by the Sovereign … Read More