Top 20 Modern Beat 'Em Ups (2026)
This video ranks my Top 20 Modern Beat ’Em Ups, focusing on games released in the modern era that stay true to classic beat ’em up design while improving on it. These picks are based on combat depth, enemy design, stage variety, replay value, and how well each game supports local co-op.
The list includes indie releases and major revivals, with an emphasis on games that prioritize tight mechanics and cooperative play over gimmicks. This is a straightforward ranking of the modern beat ’em ups I think are actually worth playing.
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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - #20
00:36 - #19
01:03 - #18
01:25 - #17
01:46 - #16
02:21 - #15
02:57 - #14
03:29 - #13
03:58 - #12
04:37 - #11
05:21 - #10
05:50 - #9
06:20 - #8
07:06 - #7
07:50 - #6
09:00 - #5
09:43 - #4
10:23 - #3
11:08 - #2
12:34 - #1
Mayhem Brawler
Jitsu Squad
Vengeance Hunters
Young Souls
Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
Paprium
Wendigo Blue
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Mighty Final Fight Forever
Final Vendetta
River City Girls 2
Castle Crashers
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
Mother Russia Bleeds
River City Ransom Underground
Streets of Rage Remake
Fight’N Rage
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Streets of Rage 4
Absolum
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