Double Dragon: Neon similar games & best alternatives

Double Dragon: Neon

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch • 2014

Should you play it?

BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

What works

  • Strong co-op multiplayer including online
  • Nostalgic 80s aesthetic and soundtrack
  • Engaging and skill-based combat mechanics
  • Character progression and customization
  • Humorous and self-aware tone

Things to keep in mind

  • Some technical bugs and crashes reported
  • Linear level design with limited exploration
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Occasional grind for upgrades
  • Controls can feel slow or stiff to some players

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Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Double Dragon: Neon: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Cooperation, Intimacy.

Last update: 22/08/2026