Free Beat 'em up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,906 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 12/13/2024.
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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 61. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,473 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. Ink Inside - First Page
INK INSIDE is a beat-em-up meets dodgeball action RPG featuring the voices of Brian David Gilbert (YouTube, Dropout) and Deneen Melody! (Evangelion, Romantic Killer). Experience the exciting and hilarious prologue with a friend when you play this NEW kind of Saturday morning cartoon together!
Ink Inside - First Page has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Franchise | Entalto Studios |
| Developer | Blackfield Entertainment LLC |
| Publisher | Entalto Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 3153190 |
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 117,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,641 positive reviews and 26,769 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 2,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,931 positive reviews and 900 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,667 positive reviews and 4,007 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 |
6. 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 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 953 positive reviews and 49 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,342 positive reviews and 2,080 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.
8. Kingdom Heroes M
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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140 positive reviews and 69 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,013 positive reviews and 2,470 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.
10. 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 53, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 24 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 |
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| 3,368 | 7/28/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,611 | 10/23/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 512 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 266 | 7/19/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 241 | 11/2/2011 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 11/24/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 8/9/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 5/31/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 116 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 4/17/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 3/30/2015 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 2/6/2018 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 4/30/2019 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 10/19/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 3/29/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/24/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 6/3/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 10/30/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 9/27/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/11/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Ink Inside - First Page on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Arisen Force: Life Devotee on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Project Entropy on Steam. Steam Store.