Free Beat 'em up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,973 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 2/11/2025.
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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 62. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,741 positive reviews and 8,861 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 20,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,751 positive reviews and 4,029 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. MultiVersus
MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play.
MultiVersus has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,492 positive reviews and 27,429 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MultiVersus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | WB Games |
| Developer | Player First Games |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Games |
| Steam App Id | 1818750 |
4. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!
Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,023 positive reviews and 941 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 Metal Slug: Awakening on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | Tencent |
| Publisher | HaoPlay Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2963870 |
5. Arisen Force: Life Devotee
Enjoy a free-to-play, stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West.
Arisen Force: Life Devotee has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,477 positive reviews and 53 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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.
6. 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 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,036 positive reviews and 2,483 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.
7. Kingdom Heroes M
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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141 positive reviews and 70 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 |
8. Project Entropy
Welcome, commander, to Project Entropy- an ultimate Sci-Fi and role-playing game with battles in space. In this immersive MMO experience, you will command alien civilizations, conquer uncharted planets, and build Hero fleets.
Project Entropy has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 33 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 | 4/17/2024 |
| Developer | FunPlus International AG |
| Publisher | FunPlus International AG |
| Steam App Id | 2806410 |
9. Closers
Closers is an episodic anime action RPG bursting with spectacular battles and steeped in an epic storyline. Choose your Closer, gather your friends or dive in solo, and use your amazing powers to protect Earth, in mankind’s desperate battle against horrific monsters from another dimension!
Closers has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,313 positive reviews and 1,204 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 Closers on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/6/2018 |
| Developer | Naddic Games |
| Publisher | Naddic Games |
| Steam App Id | 215830 |
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 9,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,767 positive reviews and 3,102 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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| 1,888 | 7/28/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 11/2/2011 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 316 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 296 | 7/19/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 11/24/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 5/31/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 4/17/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 2/6/2018 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 3/30/2015 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 5/24/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 4/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 8/9/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 9/27/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 10/19/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/29/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 6/3/2016 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/23/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/16/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/11/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Arisen Force: Life Devotee on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 26). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Project Entropy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Closers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters on Steam. Steam Store.