Free Beat 'em up Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,072 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 5/2/2025.

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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 24,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,250 positive reviews and 8,859 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,143 positive reviews and 1,020 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,049 positive reviews and 2,506 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

4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,879 positive reviews and 4,068 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,377 positive reviews and 2,136 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 54 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

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 215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143 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

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,041 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,324 positive reviews and 27,717 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

9. Capcom Arcade Stadium

Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!

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Capcom Arcade Stadium has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,380 positive reviews and 2,001 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 5/24/2021
Developer CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 1515950

10. Arisen Force: Life Devotee

Enjoy a free-to-play, stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West.

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Arisen Force: Life Devotee has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,819 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Arisen Force: Life Devotee on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/24/2024
Developer Lemport
Publisher Lemport
Steam App Id 3279120

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Soures & References

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Project Entropy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Capcom Arcade Stadium on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Arisen Force: Life Devotee on Steam. Steam Store.

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