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1988

A classic Sega arcade beat 'em up in which a resurrected Roman centurion fights through ancient Greece, transforming into powerful beasts such as the werewolf after collecting power-ups.

Playing together in co-op
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fantasy setting
Action-packed real-time combat

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Best alternative overall: Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair 83% match – Playing together in co-op
To play together: WinKings 79% match – with co-op
Newest alternative: Capcom Arcade Stadium 78% match – released 2021

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Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair

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1988PC

A colorful arcade platformer with shoot-'em-up elements where you fight through monster-filled stages as Leo and Priscilla, solo or in two-player co-op. Fast, accessible retro action.

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A 1982 arcade classic where you flap your way around as a knight on a flying ostrich, knocking rival buzzard riders out of the sky by striking from above. Simple but tricky flight mechanics make it a tense score-chaser, solo or with a friend.

Rygar

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.

8 Eyes

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic 8-bit platformer where you fight through castles as falconer Orin, directing your falcon Cutrus to attack enemies. In two-player mode, a second player controls the falcon.

Athena

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic SNK arcade platformer where Princess Athena fights through mythology-inspired worlds, picking up weapons and armor along the way.

Tiny Barbarian DX

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D sword-slashing platformer inspired by classic pulp fantasy, where you hack and leap through episodic stages as a small but mighty barbarian in retro pixel-art style.

WinKings

Playing together in co-op

A 2D platformer set in a fantasy Viking era, designed for one to four players. Varied worlds, enemies and weapons keep the action fresh.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.

Capcom Arcade Stadium

Playing together in co-op

A compilation of 32 Capcom arcade classics spanning three decades, including Street Fighter II, Strider and 1942. Short, punishing quarter-muncher sessions that deliver nostalgic fun solo or with friends.

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Melee combat with weapons or fists

The classic returns: knight Arthur fights through graveyards and demon castles in punishing platforming stages, now with a storybook look. Perfect for players who enjoy merciless but fair challenge and losing armor with every hit.