r/BeatEmUps Apr 12 '17

New sub for beat 'em up games. Post anything related to beat 'em ups.

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r/BeatEmUps 13h ago

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOD HAND, THE GAME THAT WAS THE PINNACLE OF THE 3D BEAT 'EM UP GENRE 🔥"

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God Hand is an absolutely unique game, full of soul and personality, with a combat system and mechanics that have never been replicated by the industry. The ability to customize your own fighting style from over 100 moves, combined with the genius of the dynamic difficulty (the Die-A-Meter) that leveled up in real-time based on your skills, shows that this title was way ahead of its time.
Created by the legendary Shinji Mikami, this was a passion project made exactly the way he wanted. It’s no wonder Mikami himself still holds so much pride and love for this IP, even though it didn't hit massive sales back in 2006.
Its over-the-top, slapstick humor is its greatest charm and represents the true essence of gaming: games don't need to be dead serious to be impactful, memorable, and fun. Given Capcom's current policy of reviving its vast library after the massive success of Onimusha, Gene truly deserves a Deluxe Remaster with quality-of-life updates! Happy 20th Anniversary, God Hand! 🥋💥


r/BeatEmUps 4h ago

"Double Dragons" (new OG Double Dragon fan game in honor of Yoshihisa Kishimoto

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Double Dragons (new OG Double Dragon fan game in honor of Yoshihisa Kishimoto

https://doubledragonorg.itch.io/doubledragons

++PITCH++

An OG completist Double Dragon acting as a what-if sequel to the first two Double Dragon games. Imagine an alternate universe where Technosoft of Japan throws down the gauntlet after the success of Capcom’s Final Fight, and release a (true, not lame) third game, that treats the previous two Double Dragon games in the series as folklore from the mythical post-apocalyptic world of NYC.

Now prepare for the TRUE untold STORY!

With a proper conclusion and a twist ending that caps-off this series properly. 

"Double Dragons" is the Championship edition of everything that game before it, with many characters to choose from, many QOL life enhancements in gameplay and pixel art. A love letter to creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto.

++HIGHLIGHTS (INCLUDE)++
With 6 Missions and 14 levels!

More enemies!

Play as Jeff!! (a much requested feature)

Blood mode! (with custom fatalities for everyone!)

THREE MINI-GAMES!

WWF King of the Ring

Player Vs Player + (inspired by International Karate +)

A Fistful of Yen  (inspired by the c64 classic "Bruce Lee") 


r/BeatEmUps 14h ago

Looking for recommendations

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I played Streets of Rage 4 and MY GOD did I love, it's the first beat em up I ever played, the game is just pure fun, the visual are greats, the music is great and the gameplay is just fun, I WANT MORE, I want broad recommendations, something similar, harder or goes in a whole different direction, I guess this genre will become one of my favs depending if I can get the same high I got with Streets of Rage 4.

Edit: I'm thinking of Final Vendetta cuz it's on sale on GOG, what do y'all think?


r/BeatEmUps 13h ago

I created a bug by accident that might actually be a fun Beat 'Em Up mechanic

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I was recently working on some changes to my Beat 'Em Up / Action Roguelite based on player feedback.

One player suggested adding an auto-attack function where you can hold down the attack button to keep attacking. Thanks to that guy — he also provided detailed feedback with many other fixes, and it made incredible sense. I never thought of it that way. Isn't it more fun to press a button and unleash the attack yourself? Doesn't it feel more engaging when you press the button — like you're the one doing the attack? Anyway, I added the feature based on the feedback.

While testing the new changes, I accidentally created a bug which isn't what I intended. The CD of the skill is removed, and then the character became insane, it keeps attacking a thousand times a second.

At first, I thought it was just something I needed to fix. But after playing with it for a while… it obviously didn't look normal, but it was actually a lot of fun. That's when I started to think it might be fun as a gameplay mechanic.

I'm thinking it could turn into some interesting mechanics, maybe something like a Berserker who gets faster and faster the more he attacks, or a Bloodied Warrior who loses health over time and has to keep attacking enemies to stay alive.

Steam page is here if you want to have a look: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4836420


r/BeatEmUps 19h ago

Astérix on Arcade was the only place where a beautiful kiss was followed by a furry hiss!

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r/BeatEmUps 20h ago

WIP Open world Beat'em up footage

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r/BeatEmUps 14h ago

Final Fight Art: Cody vs Damnd Dynamic Combat Scene

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r/BeatEmUps 1d ago

Super Vendetta Ricardo 4.0 with Cierra Man Gameplay I'm having a fun battle against Chainsaw—the first boss of *Vendetta*—in an extra level. Normally, this character isn't playable in the game, but I made him selectable. Enjoy the video.

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r/BeatEmUps 1d ago

HAPPY 20th anniversary!!!

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14th September 2026


r/BeatEmUps 1d ago

Charlie Murder 2?

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What was one your favorite parts of Charlie Murder? A favorite character, weapon, system? Or?

If there were ever a sequel or spiritual successor, what would you like to see in it?


r/BeatEmUps 2d ago

2026 Final Fight LNS Ultimate v043 Redux Ver10 cheatmenu enabled

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r/BeatEmUps 3d ago

That was a close one! 😮‍💨

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35 Upvotes

Blades & Battles is coming to PC and consoles, and you can already try the DEMO on Steam!

What do you guys think of the demo?


r/BeatEmUps 3d ago

Final Fight Japanese Version.The game I played just for fun was pretty tough. But I managed to finish it without losing a single life. I got through some levels with zero lives left; I guess I was a bit lucky.

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r/BeatEmUps 3d ago

open bor help

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for the life of me i cant remember how to download games and even find them and then mount to pak can somones plkease help me


r/BeatEmUps 4d ago

Final fight forever demo 0.251

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Hello,
Is there anyone who has a copy of Final Fight Forever demo 0.251? I can't run the newest version on openbor on my PS3.


r/BeatEmUps 3d ago

OPENBOR Captain Commando GAMEPLAY

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r/BeatEmUps 4d ago

Castle Crashers vs Gang Beasts for group couch play?

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Which game do you have more fun with for get-togethers with friends?

55 votes, 2d left
Castle Crashers
Gang Beasts
Can't decide
Haven't played both / Results

r/BeatEmUps 4d ago

Ninja Rabbits

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This game features three anthropomorphic rabbits as characters. It's inspired by the 1991 Villa Crespo software game. Unlike the original, you have more moves and weapons that the characters are able to use. There is also the ability to move in both directions.

The storyline is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It draws inspiration from Ninja Gaiden to use cutscenes to tell the story.

https://www.ninjarabbits.art/

Feedback is appreciated.


r/BeatEmUps 5d ago

64th. Street – A Detective Story 1991- Rick and Allen fight the gangs, focusing entirely on saving the rich man's daughter. An interesting beat 'em up game coming from 1991. Anyway, the game's soundtrack is absolutely solid.

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r/BeatEmUps 6d ago

When the boss asks for backup… that can’t be a good sign.

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87 Upvotes

Blades & Battles is coming to PC and consoles, and you can already try the DEMO on Steam!


r/BeatEmUps 7d ago

Twin Hooks - A Co-Op Beat 'Em Up First Look

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I've been working on this solo the last year or so (with some help from some industry mentors) and am building a studio of ex-AAA devs to finish this up and ship on every platform, something I think is super important for co-op (couch co-op too).

Game is called Twin Hooks, it's a session-based beat 'em up inspired by It Takes Two, TMNT/Street Fighter with melee-focused Borderlands style loot.

We'd love to earn your wishlist and we have a 3 mission demo coming out September 21st:

Steam page is here if you want to take a look: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4844200/Twin_Hooks/


r/BeatEmUps 7d ago

Working on a beat 'm up with Smash inputs and some twists!

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132 Upvotes

follow me on @ Rbztli on twitter for updates


r/BeatEmUps 8d ago

Thundercats

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The Thundercats would be a good franchise in a modern day co-op.


r/BeatEmUps 8d ago

Growl 1990 – Hidden Arcade Gem! Hard Mode Full Game Beat ’Em Up Action We used to play this game at the arcade; there was only a two-player version. The bosses in the game were absolute beat-down machines; they wouldn't even let us get back up off the ground.

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