TOP 100 BEAT 'EM UP / BRAWLER GAMES

If you're the kind of gamer who loves to beat things up (virtually, of course), then the beat 'em up / brawler genre is right up your alley. This genre is all about fast-paced action, intense fighting, and plenty of opportunities to show off your skills. Players love beat 'em up games because they offer a cathartic release and a chance to channel your inner badass. Who doesn't love the feeling of taking down a horde of enemies with a series of devastating combos? And if you're looking for the best of the best in beat 'em up / brawler games, then you've come to the right place! This site has curated a fantastic list of the top games in this genre, so you can spend less time searching and more time punching, kicking, and slamming your way to victory. So grab your controller, flex those fingers, and get ready for some serious beatdowns!

#101
Games like Albacete Warrior

Albacete Warrior

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#102
Games like Umbra Galaxy

Umbra Galaxy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9/10

#103
Games like SpearFrog

SpearFrog

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9/10

#104
Games like Stand 'em Up

Stand 'em Up

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#105
Games like Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9/10

#106
Games like Brimstone Brawlers - Early Access

Brimstone Brawlers - Early Access

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#107
Games like Cubers: Arena

Cubers: Arena

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#108
Games like Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag

Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#109
Games like UFO vs Bikini

UFO vs Bikini

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#110
Games like Slavistan

Slavistan

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#111
Games like Dungeon Punks

Dungeon Punks

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#112
Games like Hookbots

Hookbots

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#113
Games like Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge

Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9/10

#114
Games like GlassSmash

GlassSmash

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#115
Games like Hellsplit: Arena

Hellsplit: Arena

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9/10

#116
Games like Guntastic

Guntastic

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#117
Games like MannaRites

MannaRites

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9/10

#118
Games like Street karate 3

Street karate 3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9/10

#119
Games like No More Rainbows

No More Rainbows

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#120
Games like Sword of the Guardian

Sword of the Guardian

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#121
Games like Vox Machinae

Vox Machinae

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#122
Games like World Racing 2 - Champion Edition

World Racing 2 - Champion Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#123
Games like Fly Punch Boom: First Impact!

Fly Punch Boom: First Impact!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#124
Games like One Man Is Not No Man

One Man Is Not No Man

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#125
Games like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#126
Games like WOLF RIOT

WOLF RIOT

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#127
Games like Miska's Cave

Miska's Cave

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#128
Games like Police Response VR : Disturbance

Police Response VR : Disturbance

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#129
Games like Castle Crashers

Castle Crashers

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, PS3, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#130
Games like Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.9/10

#131
Games like Skautfold: Into the Fray

Skautfold: Into the Fray

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#132
Games like TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX

TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#133
Games like UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves

UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#134
Games like The Vagrant

The Vagrant

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#135
Games like Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence

Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#136
Games like ココロクローバー パート2/Kokoro Clover Part2

ココロクローバー パート2/Kokoro Clover Part2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#137
Games like Supreme Fighters

Supreme Fighters

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2024
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#138
Games like Stream Arenas

Stream Arenas

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#139
Games like Yakuza 0

Yakuza 0

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox One
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#140
Games like Legend of Himari

Legend of Himari

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Android
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#141
Games like Super Samurai Rampage

Super Samurai Rampage

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#142
Games like Save daddy trump 2: The Final Triumph

Save daddy trump 2: The Final Triumph

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#143
Games like Bayonetta 2

Bayonetta 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Wii U, Switch
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#144
Games like Yakuza Kiwami 2

Yakuza Kiwami 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#145
Games like Blindsight: War of the Wardens

Blindsight: War of the Wardens

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#146
Games like Runic Rampage - Action RPG

Runic Rampage - Action RPG

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#147
Games like The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms

The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#148
Games like Armed with Wings: Rearmed

Armed with Wings: Rearmed

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#149
Games like Boet Fighter

Boet Fighter

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#150
Games like Throw Anything

Throw Anything

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#151
Games like Alien Hominid Invasion

Alien Hominid Invasion

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#152
Games like Fisticubes - One Button Boxing!

Fisticubes - One Button Boxing!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#153
Games like Darksiders™

Darksiders™

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#154
Games like Obey Me

Obey Me

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#155
Games like STAB STAB STAB!

STAB STAB STAB!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#156
Games like Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#157
Games like Samurai Gunn

Samurai Gunn

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, PS Vita, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#158
Games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#159
Games like Streets Of Rage 4

Streets Of Rage 4

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, Android, Xbox One, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#160
Games like DmC: Devil May Cry

DmC: Devil May Cry

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#161
Games like SoulCalibur 6

SoulCalibur 6

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#162
Games like Bayonetta

Bayonetta

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PS3, PC, Switch, PS4, Wii U, Xbox One
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#163
Games like Yakuza 4 Remastered

Yakuza 4 Remastered

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#164
Games like Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel

Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#165
Games like Lost In Malul

Lost In Malul

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#166
Games like Nightmare Hunter

Nightmare Hunter

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#167
Games like Plasma Puncher

Plasma Puncher

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#168
Games like KO Mech

KO Mech

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#169
Games like Guilty Gear X2 #Reload

Guilty Gear X2 #Reload

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#170
Games like STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition

STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#171
Games like Guts And Goals

Guts And Goals

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#172
Games like Bio Prototype

Bio Prototype

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, Android
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#173
Games like Shaolin vs Wutang 2

Shaolin vs Wutang 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, XSX
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#174
Games like Impulse, From Here!

Impulse, From Here!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#175
Games like To Hell With It

To Hell With It

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#176
Games like Dreamscaper

Dreamscaper

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#177
Games like Astro Boy: Omega Factor

Astro Boy: Omega Factor

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#178
Games like Nova Odessa

Nova Odessa

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#179
Games like Strength of the Sword ULTIMATE

Strength of the Sword ULTIMATE

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#180
Games like Soda Girls

Soda Girls

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#181
Games like Totemori

Totemori

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#182
Games like Bouncy Bob

Bouncy Bob

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#183
Games like ROCKETRON

ROCKETRON

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#184
Games like The Underground Man 2

The Underground Man 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#185
Games like No More Heroes

No More Heroes

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii, Switch, PC, Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#186
Games like Dust: An Elysian Tail

Dust: An Elysian Tail

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Switch
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#187
Games like Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life

Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, PC, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#188
Games like Full Metal Furies

Full Metal Furies

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#189
Games like The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#190
Games like Ultra Street Fighter IV

Ultra Street Fighter IV

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#191
Games like Devil May Cry 4

Devil May Cry 4

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#192
Games like Son of a Witch

Son of a Witch

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#193
Games like Bakemono - Demon Brigade Tenmen Unit 01

Bakemono - Demon Brigade Tenmen Unit 01

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#194
Games like VR Immortal Fight

VR Immortal Fight

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#195
Games like Huuma Mina: The Secret of Immortality

Huuma Mina: The Secret of Immortality

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#196
Games like ReversEstory

ReversEstory

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#197
Games like Dark Judgement

Dark Judgement

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#198
Games like Sea King

Sea King

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#199
Games like The Simpsons Arcade Game

The Simpsons Arcade Game

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 1991
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#200
Games like The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare

The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8.5/10