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.

The beat ’em up genre isn’t slowing down in 2026. Here’s a look at the biggest and most interesting brawlers; from indie ...

Newer beat ‘em ups, besides actually being completable, know how to up the ante, give you a little extra value, a little more ...

Born in the 8-bit era, raised by the 16-bit era, and perfected by the 32-bit era, Cory's roots grew from the likes Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man to the world of Resident Evil and Castlevania. Owning ...

My second-favorite character in Absolum is Cider, or as I like to call them: Kung-Fu Pinocchio. Beat 'em ups are built on the strength of their character designs. The repetition inherent to the genre ...

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 ...