The core problem of the beat-'em-up genre in 2025 is content. They're games designed to be beatable in two or three hours.

Sidescrolling beat ‘em up games were one of the defining arcade genres of the late 80s, early 90s. Whether you were huddled around the darkened screen of your local arcade or assaulted by noise and ...

Recently during one of Nintendo’s Direct presentations, a new pixel art beat ‘em up was revealed for later this year named Marvel Cosmic Invasion and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, ...

Back in the 16-bit era, few genres had as much of a grip on both arcades and consoles as the beat ‘em up. Halfway between a fighting game and a platformer, a good side-scrolling brawler generally ...

A fantastic roguelite beat 'em up in a gorgeous fantasy setting. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what matters most to ...

Fond of weirdly obscure titles since childhood, Ivanir has been captivated by many Japanese games over the years. Some of his most passionate topics are the Dept. Heaven series, Summon Night ...

If you’re looking to pick up Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, you’re likely wondering if it’s a turn-based RPG or a beat ’em up. Since Like a Dragon: Yakuza was released in 2019, the series has ...