Best Beat 'em up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,876 Beat 'em up games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Beat 'em up game rankings were last updated on 10/28/2024.
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1. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch holds the #1 spot for "best Beat 'em up game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,907 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
2. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,348 positive reviews and 846 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
3. Iron Snout
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.
Iron Snout has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,925 positive reviews and 388 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,755 positive reviews and 2,535 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2010 |
| Developer | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 35140 |
5. MADNESS: Project Nexus
MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.
MADNESS: Project Nexus has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,605 positive reviews and 420 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MADNESS: Project Nexus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2021 |
| Developer | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Publisher | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 488860 |
6. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,948 positive reviews and 3,132 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/9/2014 |
| Franchise | Metal Gear |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 235460 |
7. Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,215 positive reviews and 2,548 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Developer | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 200260 |
8. Yakuza 0
SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.
Yakuza 0 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,842 positive reviews and 3,078 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2018 |
| Developer | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 638970 |
9. Rivals of Aether
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
Rivals of Aether has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,013 positive reviews and 1,452 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2017 |
| Developer | Aether Studios |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 383980 |
10. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,768 positive reviews and 290 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Developer | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2375550 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Beat 'em up games available on Steam.
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| 10 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 121 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 401 | 3/26/2010 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 194 | 9/29/2021 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 203 | 1/9/2014 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 611 | 9/7/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 913 | 8/1/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 312 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 11/8/2023 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 250 | 7/29/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 5/24/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 347 | 5/9/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/15/2019 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 827 | 1/31/2024 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/13/2023 | 92 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 4/25/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/14/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 497 | 9/14/2022 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). MADNESS: Project Nexus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Yakuza 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Rivals of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name on Steam. Steam Store.