Absolum has set a new bar in the side-scrolling action genre. Here are the 10 best games like Absolum if you're craving more.

I maintain that Streets of Rage 4 is one of the best beat 'em ups of all time. The revivalist sequel was a genre masterclass and celebratory evolution of the Genesis classics, which made me all the ...

The once SNES beat 'em up series, Rushing Beat, returns for modern consoles as RUSHING BEAT X, releasing in 2026 for PS5, ...

After years of bringing back dormant franchises and refreshing old-school classics, developer Dotemu's latest is a fantastical indie gem that injects the beat 'em up genre with the challenge and ...

Absolum takes Hades' replayability and its brilliant art style and combines this with the thrill of the fight in Streets of Rage 4 - and let me tell you, this is a delicious recipe. Coming in hot ...

D3 Publisher and developer ZOC have announced BADBOY BROTHER, a side-scrolling beat ’em up game in D3 Publisher’s SIMPLE Series. It will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on November 27 worldwide for ...

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Following our preview of Ra Ra BOOM at PAX East, I was very eager to play more of the beat’em up game. After playing the game in its entirety, I can confidently say Gylee Games is keeping the momentum ...

Absolum launched earlier this month to strong reviews from players and critics alike, thanks to its compelling blend of traditional beat-'em-up action with the replayability and unpredictability of ...