Games like Streets of Rage 2 on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Streets of Rage 2 (1992) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Streets of Rage 4 (Mr. X Nightmare) at € 7,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
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 is also an alternative to 4 other classics
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 is also an alternative to 1 other classic
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 is also an alternative to 3 other classics
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.
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.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Streets of Rage 2 are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Streets of Rage 2