Choose The TakeOver
Choose The TakeOver if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The TakeOver launched in 2019.
The TakeOver vs Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics)
The TakeOver and Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) both land in Action, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Casual on Steam. The TakeOver (2019) is 6 years older than Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) (2025). Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics)
Choose Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) launched in 2025.
Both The TakeOver and Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) sit in Action and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The TakeOver |  Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (528 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pelikan13 | QUByte Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- The TakeOver (2019) is 6 years older than Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) (2025).
- Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The TakeOver is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) has no Deck rating yet.
The TakeOver vs Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) — FAQ
- Should I play The TakeOver or Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) first?
- If you want chronology, The TakeOver (2019) came out before Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The TakeOver and Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both The TakeOver and Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The TakeOver ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The TakeOver run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The TakeOver is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.