Sifu, an action beat ‘em up game developed and published by French studio Sloclap, is set in modern-day China and puts players in the shoes of the child of a martial arts school's sifu. This child seeks revenge against those responsible for their father's death, and with every death comes a resurrection from a magical talisman that ages the protagonist up and grants them more powerful attacks. With every new age comes less health but more strength. Sifu has been met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praise its combat system, environments, and story.

River City Girls

Developed by WayForward and published by Arc System Works, River City Girls is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game set in the fictional city of River City. Players take control of two high school girls, Kyoko and Misako, as they battle their way through the streets of River City to rescue their kidnapped boyfriends. The game combines classic beat 'em up action with RPG elements such as character customization, skill trees, and loot drops. With six playable characters, a variety of weapons and upgrades to choose from, and different levels populated by various enemies, River City Girls offers an action-packed experience for fans of the genre.

Streets of Rage 4

Developed by Dotemu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games and published by Dotemu, Streets of Rage 4 is an upcoming sequel to the classic side-scrolling beat 'em up series Streets of Rage. Players take control of one of four characters – Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding, Cherry Hunter or Floyd Iraia – as they battle through various stages to defeat Mr X and his criminal syndicate. The game features hand-drawn visuals inspired by classic 16-bit games and new mechanics such as "Star Moves" which allow players to use powerful special attacks at the cost of health points. With multiple difficulty levels and various enemies to fight against, Streets of Rage 4 promises an intense experience for fans of the genre.

Double Dragon IV

Developed by Arc System Works and published by NIS America Inc., Double Dragon IV is a sequel to the classic side-scrolling beat ‘em up series Double Dragon. Set several years after the events of Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones, players take control of Billy or Jimmy Lee in order to battle their way through various stages in order to rescue Marian from her kidnappers. The game features classic 8-bit graphics and new mechanics such as double team moves, allowing two players to combine their attacks for more powerful results. With multiple difficulty levels and a variety of enemies to fight against, Double Dragon IV promises an intense experience for fans who remember playing the original games in the series back in the day.

Castle Crashers

Developed by The Behemoth and published by Microsoft Game Studios on Xbox 360 (and later ported to other platforms), Castle Crashers is an action beat ‘em up game set in a medieval fantasy world populated by knights on horseback battling wizards and mythical creatures alike with swords, bows & arrows or even magical spells! Up to four players can join together online or locally on one system taking control over one character each using either analog sticks or buttons for movement & attacking simultaneously with no limits! There are also RPG elements where you can customize your characters with items found throughout your journey that improve stats like HP & Attack Strength giving you more options when it comes time for combat!

Scott Pilgrim vs The World

The Game: Developed by Ubisoft Montreal (and co-published alongside Universal Pictures) Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game is based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim! Players assume the role either Scott Pilgrim himself or one his friends Kim Pine (the drummer for Sex Bob-Omb) Stephen Stills (the guitarist) Ramona Flowers’ exes Matthew Patel & Lucas Lee (by collecting coins) plus NegaScott who appears only when all seven Chaos Emeralds are collected! It plays like a classic arcade side scroller with attack combos & special moves, and coop play where two players can team up against waves upon waves enemies that appear on screen!