Free Beat 'em up Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,106 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 5/30/2025.

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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.

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GrandChase holds the #1 spot for "best free Beat 'em up game on Steam" with a Player Score of 63. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,410 positive reviews and 8,866 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).

Release Date 7/28/2021
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG
Steam App Id 985810

2. 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.

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MultiVersus has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,254 positive reviews and 27,764 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

3. 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!

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Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,172 positive reviews and 1,030 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

4. 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.

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Project Entropy has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67 positive reviews and 58 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 Project Entropy on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 4/17/2024
Developer FunPlus International AG
Publisher FunPlus International AG
Steam App Id 2806410

5. Elsword

Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.

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Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,053 positive reviews and 2,515 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.

Release Date 7/2/2014
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG Games
Steam App Id 237310

6. 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.

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DC Universe™ Online has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,910 positive reviews and 4,090 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

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!

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Dungeon Fighter Online has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,393 positive reviews and 2,141 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.

Release Date 8/9/2016
Developer Neople
Publisher Neople
Steam App Id 495910

8. Kingdom Heroes M

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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 144 positive reviews and 72 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 5/30/2023
Franchise USERJOY
Developer USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Publisher USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Steam App Id 2321430

9. 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.

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KurtzPel has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,937 positive reviews and 13,478 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.

Release Date 4/30/2019
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG
Steam App Id 844870

10. 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!

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Closers has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,295 positive reviews and 1,215 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

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Project Entropy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Closers on Steam. Steam Store.

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