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Streets of Rage 4

Streets of Rage 4

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

92%
Very Positive
DevelopersDotemu, Guard Crush, Lizardcube
PublisherDotemu
Release DateApr 30, 2020
$24.99
Peak Players6.0K
Metacritic84
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
Indie
AI Review Summary

Streets of Rage 4 is a visually stunning and mechanically faithful revival of the classic Sega Genesis beat-'em-up trilogy. It is widely praised for its hand-drawn art style, exceptional soundtrack, and the high replayability offered by its Survival mode DLC, though some players find the movement mechanics dated.

Pros

  • Gorgeous hand-drawn visual presentation and high-quality sound design.95%
  • The DLC Survival mode significantly enhances replayability and longevity.90%
  • Diverse character movesets that provide a fresh take on classic combat.85%
  • Excellent local and online co-op experience that is family-friendly due to lack of gore.80%
  • Serves as a perfect nostalgic follow-up for fans of the original 16-bit trilogy.90%

Cons

  • Online multiplayer is limited to 2 players, whereas 4-player co-op is restricted to local play.90%
  • Lack of modern movement mechanics such as dedicated dodge, block, or parry buttons.75%
  • Pacing can feel sluggish or 'methodical' compared to other modern brawlers.60%
  • Boss design can feel unfairly difficult, reminiscent of arcade 'coin-sucker' mechanics.50%
  • Technical issues regarding game startup have been reported by some users.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is highly recommended for parents looking for a co-op title to play with children due to its lack of gore.
  • Friendly fire is enabled by default in co-op but can be toggled off for a better experience.
Confidence: 65%
Based on the 102 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 16, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
113
Peak · last 90 days
282
All-time peak
6.0K

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$6.24since Mar 6, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
92%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews19.8K
Positive: 18.3K (92%)Negative: 1.5K (8%)

8%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

46h

Avg Playtime at Review

40%

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