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Games like Toxic Crusaders

If Toxic Crusaders is your kind of game, the closest matches are MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Heroes of Mount Dragon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Toxic Crusaders: The Toxic Crusaders return for an all-new, all-action beat 'em up for one to four players! Grab your mop, tutu and attitude, and get ready to clean up the mean streets of Tromaville and beyond, one radioactive menace at a time!

2026ActionIndieAdventureCasualWindowsby Retroware
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Steam players who put hours into Toxic Crusaders also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Heroes of Mount Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Unleash dragon-morphing powers in this action-packed side-scrolling brawler! Choose from unique heroes, each with their own fighting style. Play couch co-op or online with up to 3 friends. Team up to defeat evil or compete for supremacy. Fun and accessible for all skill levels!

    2025ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Unruly Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    After the shipwreck in Africa, Bud and Terence save a village from criminals and make their way home on a raft loaded with bananas. But of course it wouldn't be a Bud and Terence adventure if everything went according to plan.

    2023ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Guacamelee! 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dawn of the Monsters

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Toxic Crusaders.

    The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!

    2022ActionAdventure29.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Mayhem Brawler

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Toxic Crusaders fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.

    2021ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Toxic Crusaders.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Toxic Crusaders.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    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.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Retroware

Other recommendable Steam games by Retroware, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Iron Meat

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Retroware, the studio behind Toxic Crusaders. Shares Action with Toxic Crusaders.

    Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

    2024Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Prison City

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Retroware, the studio behind Toxic Crusaders. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Retroware, the studio behind Toxic Crusaders. Shares Action and Adventure with Toxic Crusaders.

    The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

    2025ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Meme Machine

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Retroware, the studio behind Toxic Crusaders. Shares Indie and Casual with Toxic Crusaders.

    Meme Machine is a color-matching puzzle action game. Pick your meme and use single- and multi-colored pieces to do battle to crush your opponent!

    2018StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Retroware, the studio behind Toxic Crusaders. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest (TASQ) is a parody/homage platformer set in a dark 8-bit world. Your vampire-hunting rival robbed you of fame by killing Count Dracula first! Reclaim your glory by resurrecting Dracula piece by piece and slaying the dark count yourself!

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Heroes of Mount Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Unleash dragon-morphing powers in this action-packed side-scrolling brawler! Choose from unique heroes, each with their own fighting style. Play couch co-op or online with up to 3 friends. Team up to defeat evil or compete for supremacy. Fun and accessible for all skill levels!

    2025ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Unruly Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Guacamelee! 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mayhem Brawler

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.

    Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.

    2021ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Toxic Crusaders

Does Toxic Crusaders have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Toxic Crusaders supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Toxic Crusaders?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Toxic Crusaders are MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Heroes of Mount Dragon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.
Who developed Toxic Crusaders?
Toxic Crusaders was developed by Retroware.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Toxic Crusaders.

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