Free Beat 'em up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,870 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 11/21/2024.
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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 23,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,297 positive reviews and 8,872 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,586 positive reviews and 26,586 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!
Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,377 positive reviews and 816 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,638 positive reviews and 3,999 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!
Dungeon Fighter Online has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,331 positive reviews and 2,081 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.
6. Kingdom Heroes M
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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 positive reviews and 68 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,997 positive reviews and 2,467 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.
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 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 22 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 4,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,316 positive reviews and 1,206 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Beat 'em up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,094 positive reviews and 13,454 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,220 | 7/28/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 818 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 242 | 7/19/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 211 | 11/2/2011 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 8/9/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 144 | 5/31/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 4/17/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 2/6/2018 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/30/2019 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 3/30/2015 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 10/19/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 10/30/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 9/27/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 5/24/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/3/2016 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 11/11/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 4/23/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/13/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Project Entropy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Closers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.