Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 2 is a 1992 beat 'em up developed by Sega for the Genesis, widely regarded as one of the finest side-scrolling brawlers of its generation. Players roam gritty urban streets, pummeling gangs of thugs to rescue a kidnapped friend and topple a crime syndicate.
The game refined its predecessor with larger sprites, a bigger roster of playable fighters with distinct movesets and speeds, and special attacks that traded a sliver of health for a screen-clearing blow. It also added individual special moves executed with directional inputs, deepening the combat beyond simple button-mashing. A pulsing electronic dance soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro became legendary among fans.
Its tight combat, cooperative two-player action, and stylish presentation set a high bar for the genre. The game features prominently in Sega compilations and classic-game services, and its influence is clear in the modern brawlers that continue to revive the series' spirit.
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Modern alternatives to Streets of Rage 2, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Fight'N Rage Indie
€ 19,99A retro indie beat 'em up directly inspired by Streets of Rage.
Fight'N Rage runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Final Vendetta Indie
€ 24,99A deliberately old-school side-scrolling brawler, three characters and no modern hand-holding.
Final Vendetta runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Streets of Rage 4
€ 24,99The acclaimed modern sequel reviving the classic Sega brawler.
Streets of Rage 4 runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Mother Russia Bleeds Indie
€ 14,79A vicious, stylish co-op brawler with the weight and rhythm of the 16-bit greats.
Mother Russia Bleeds runs on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Streets of Rage 4 (Mr. X Nightmare)
€ 7,99The survival-mode expansion adding roguelite replayability to the brawler.
Streets of Rage 4 (Mr. X Nightmare) runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
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