Our take on the genre!
9 MONKEYS OF SHAOLIN: This is one of the newest titles on our list. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin take you on a journey of revenge through medieval China. It supports co-op and offers plenty of levels, character customization, and a lot of different weapons to choose from. (Credit: Buka Entertainment)
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD: THE GAME – COMPLETE EDITION: Wow that's a long name. Anyone who's a fan of the graphic novels or the movie will probably enjoy this one. Gather up some friends and go crazy. The original game came out in 2010 and the Complete Edition was released in 2020. (Credit: Ubisoft)
CAPCOM BEAT 'EM UP BUNDLE: Nothing says beat 'em up like the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle. Enjoy some of the Capcom classics that defined the genre. The bundle includes - Final Fight (1989), Captain Commando (1991), The King of Dragons (1991), Knights of the Round (1991), Warriors of Fate (1992), Armored Warriors (1994), Battle Circuit (1997). (Credit: Capcom)
CASTLE CRASHERS: Castle Crashers puts you in the shoes of some medieval knights that are trying to stop an evil wizard. A classic! It's cartoony and quite humorous, rarely taking itself seriously. Co-op with up to four players and save the princess(es). (Credit: The Behemoth)
CADILLACS AND DINOSAURS: Since we're talking beat 'em ups we can't really skip this one. Cadillacs and Dinosaurs is a cult classic that for some unknown reason isn't in the Beat 'Em Up Bundle. If you've never played it we seriously recommend it. (Credit: Capcom)
MOTHER RUSSIA BLEEDS: There's no doubt that Mother Russia Bleeds is the most brutal entry on this list. It might be pixelated but that doesn't make it any less gory. (Credit: Devolver Digital)
STREETS OF RAGE 4: You probably remember the Streets of Rage series from a couple of decades ago. The latest entry in the franchise isn't developed by Sega but remains true to the series. Streets of Rage 4 came out in 2020 and it offers a variety of characters that you can play. You can even play online! (Credit: DotEmu)
Sometimes you're looking for a long RPG to sink countless hours into the deep lore and immerse yourself into a new world but sometimes you just need a good beat 'em up. We're here to help you with the latter. Here are our top seven beat 'em up games that left a lasting impression on us. With several entries from decades ago to fresh titles, we got 'em all!
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