Street Fighter was one of the original arcade machine games that helped popularized the beat 'em up genre. The most distinctive quality of these games is the arcade-style melee fighting with optional close-range, cold weapons like a sword and sometimes firearms. Plus, detailed level design with plenty of enemies that typically end with a boss fight. This category is one of the most popular subgenres of [action games](https://www.y8.com/categories/action_adventure). historically, these games would use 2d [side scrolling](https://www.y8.com/tags/side_scrolling) levels. over time, new technology has made [three-dimensional](https://www.y8.com/tags/3d) game worlds possible as well. To add interest these games often allow multiple characters with different strengths and weaknesses to be unlocked, along with additional weapons. A common scene for beat 'em up games is set in busy city streets to provide for action-packed gameplay.
Recommended Beat 'Em Up Games
[Cyber City Hero](https://www.y8.com/games/cybercityhero)
[Pro Wrestling Action](https://www.y8.com/games/prowrestlingaction)
