Free Beat 'em up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,624 Beat 'em up games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Beat 'em up game rankings were last updated on 5/17/2024.
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1. GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
GrandChase holds the #1 spot for "best free Beat 'em up game on Steam" with a Player Score of 60. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,424 positive reviews and 8,881 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play GrandChase on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. DC Universe™ Online
DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.
DC Universe™ Online has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,333 positive reviews and 3,939 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DC Universe™ Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/2/2011 |
| Franchise | Daybreak Game Company |
| Developer | Dimensional Ink Games |
| Publisher | Daybreak Game Company |
| Steam App Id | 24200 |
3. Elsword
Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.
Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,964 positive reviews and 2,436 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Elsword on the Steam Deck.
4. Dungeon Fighter Online
Get ready for the ultimate brawl! Dungeon Fighter Online is a classic beat-em up 2D action game with an epic storyline and RPG elements! Choose from 17 diverse classes, and unravel ancient mysteries as you punch, slash, shoot, or summon your way to victory!
Dungeon Fighter Online has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,266 positive reviews and 2,036 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dungeon Fighter Online on the Steam Deck.
5. Kingdom Heroes M
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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | USERJOY |
| Developer | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Publisher | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2321430 |
6. Rumble Club
Punch your friends for free! Battle solo or squad up in clumsy chaos across an ever-changing slate of game modes with up to 20 players.
Rumble Club has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 323 positive reviews and 112 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
| Developer | Lightfox Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2639810 |
7. KurtzPel
"KurtzPel is an anime-styled, action battle game from a third-person perspective. Players can battle it out in both PvP and PvE mission-based battle modes with massive boss monsters. Players utilize Karmas (the method used to indicate weapon and class types) when charging into battle. Each character gets to use two types of Karmas.
KurtzPel has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,704 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,275 positive reviews and 13,429 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run KurtzPel on the Steam Deck.
8. Killer Instinct
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.
Killer Instinct has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,171 positive reviews and 560 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/27/2017 |
| Franchise | Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 577940 |
9. Holo X Break
Fight your way through endless waves of holoX's minions! Gear up with all sorts of equipment and items in this action packed beat-em-up to reach the 5 bosses of hololive's "holoX", and put a stop to their plans!
Holo X Break has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,710 positive reviews and 301 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Holo X Break on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 2719150 |
10. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round!
DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,463 positive reviews and 3,047 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/30/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 311730 |
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 | 2,304 | 7/28/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 495 | 11/2/2011 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 283 | 7/2/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 209 | 8/9/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 5/31/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 4/23/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 4/30/2019 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 9/27/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 3/29/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 3/30/2015 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 12/5/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 5/13/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 10/20/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 5/24/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 2/6/2018 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 3/16/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 4/17/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 1/16/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/30/2018 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Rumble Club on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Killer Instinct on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Holo X Break on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.