We already published the list of best PS4 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS4 beat ’em up games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS4 definitely has a great library of beat ’em up games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS4 and beat ’em up games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#25. The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia
- Release Data: NATSUME ATARI Inc./Bandai Namco Games, 2018
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is a decent take on the anime.
As an arena brawler it does what it needs to but doesn’t try really hard to stand out.
But if you are a fan of The Seven Deadly Sins, you’ll have a blast recreating some of the more epic battles from the show.
#24. Double Dragon IV
- Release Data: Arc System Works, 2017
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
If you can look past the retro sprites, and are old enough to remember when games like this dominated the arcade and NES landscape despite their intense difficulty, the nostalgia factor might be enough to carry you through this fitting follow-up to the original games in the series.
#23. Bladestorm: Nightmare
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
While the combat doesn’t seem all that impressive, Bladestorm is one of the most exciting depictions of armies fighting each other outside of a real-time strategy game.
And once you get into its rhythm it has just the right mix of history and fantasy elements so that it does respect to one of the most fascinating periods of historical conflict.
#22. Dynasty Warriors 9
- Release Data: Omega Force/Tecmo Koei Games, 2018
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
If you’re a fan of the Dynasty Warriors hack and slash formula, then you’ll get the most out of Dynasty Warriors 9.
The game’s open world and extra activities offer a good distraction from the usual gameplay.
Not only that, the gameplay has also been given more depth, so there is more variety this time around.
#21. Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star
- Release Data: Marvelous Inc./XSEED Games, 2017
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
A rock solid hack and slasher, Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star offers non-stop, totally over-the-top action from a fantastically fun cast of playable characters.
If you’re willing to forego the story and just enjoy the action, The Umbral Star is undoubtedly one of the smoothest playing Warriors-style games with kill counts ranging in the thousands for each battle.
#20. Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
The tactical elements outside of battle were well balanced as to be challenging while fair, and the combat carries over the best elements from the main game.
It’s a bit of a specific niche it’s catering to—mainly fans of Dynasty Warriors combat and long-term strategy elements—but if those two things are your jam, then Empires should have you hooked.
#19. Zombie Vikings
- Release Data: Zoink!/Rising Star Games, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
For those looking for a new title to enjoy with your friends over the course of a weekend, you can’t do much better than Zombie Vikings.
Its combination of competitive and cooperative local 4-player multiplayer is a blast, and it lasts just long enough to not overstay its welcome.
#18. Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2017
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is mindlessly repetitive, but its combat is still somehow addictive enough to be an enjoyable hack and slash game with a dark-fantasy story that stays true to its source, most suitable for fans of Berserk.
#17. Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal
- Release Data: Honey Parade Games/Marvelous Inc., 2019
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
Your enjoyment of Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is going to be dependent on how much you value the lore of the series.
As this contains both the early adventures and introspections of each of the shinobi, fans of the characters will love the treatment.
If you’re a fan of the series, Burst Re:Newal is worth checking out.
#16. Warriors All-Stars
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2017
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
With an enjoyable take on the Musou formula and boasting a fantastic cast of both mainstream and obscure Koei Tecmo characters, Warriors All-Stars is sure to delight a variety of fans and perhaps recruit a few new ones in the process.
#15. Samurai Warriors 4 Empires
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2016
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Samurai Warriors 4 Empires is a nice change of pace for those who want more to the Warriors franchise than just hack and slash.
Not that the hacking and slashing isn’t fun, but the addition of the strategy elements makes it and even better game and one that is a blast to play.
#14. Arslan: The Warriors of Legend
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2016
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
It’s a bit lighter in content than some other Musou titles with more history, but Arslan: The Warriors of Legend improves the formula with a stronger, focused story based on the anime.
Arslan anime fans and Dynasty Warriors fans should find a good time here.
So, if you’ve ever wanted to slaughter hundreds of enemies, Arslan is your game.
#13. Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2014
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition has the 30+ hours of the original and adds even more to it.
And the PS4 version is the one to get, with its updated visuals and ability to render as many enemies on screen as it does.
Overall, Dynasty Warriors fans and newcomers will have their fun here.
#12. Warriors Orochi 4
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2018
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
If you are already uninterested in the Warriors franchise, or musou games in general, Warriors Orochi 4 isn’t going to change your mind.
But despite being formulaic and repetitive, you know what you’re getting with a Warriors game.
And if that’s your thing, you’ll no doubt have some fun with Warriors Orochi 4.
#11. Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2017
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada is a worthy addition to the series.
Instead of giving players a game full of politics and war from every direction, the title focuses deeper on the story involving a single family and how events transpired over an entire generation.
#10. Apotheon
- Release Data: Alientrap, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
Overall, Apotheon is a really enjoyable game.
There are a enough differences to keep things interesting, the bosses add an extra wrinkle to the formula and the visuals set it apart from the crowd.
It’s not the longest game but if you want to complete it, you’re looking at a good 10-12 hours of entertainment and it’s definitely worth your time.
#9. Samurai Warriors 4-II
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Samurai Warriors 4-II should appeal to fans of the original title and will certainly appeal to Warriors fans that missed the predecessor.
And the real strength in this one is the way the various fascinating stories of fascinating heroes is retold, and as a result of that Samurai Warriors 4-II is one of the best games in the series.
#8. Attack on Titan
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2016
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
If you’re a fan of the Attack on Titan franchise you really owe it to yourself to give this game a try.
It really captures the feel of the anime series very well and the gameplay is addictive.
The game doesn’t give much extra plot that wasn’t in the anime but it serves as a good supplement material for the anime.
#7. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
- Release Data: Omega Force/Bandai Namco Games, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Although One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 doesn’t do an awful lot to distance itself from its predecessor, it still manages to refine almost every existing aspect.
It has some flaws, but it’s just fun to play.
Fast-paced combat, fun stage design, excellent graphics and solid adaptation of the anime and manga stories mean that it also has plenty activities to do.
#6. Fate/Extella Link
- Release Data: Marvelous First Studio/Marvelous Inc., 2019
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
As far as Warriors-style hack and slash games go, Fate/Extella Link is near the top of the pile on PS4.
The process of leveling up, collecting skills, and bonding with your favorite Fate characters is both satisfying and rewarding, and although repetition does become a factor later on, the flashy combat has enough kick to keep you engaged.
#5. Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2014
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
With over 100 distinct and interesting characters, multiple game modes, and a surprisingly fun story mode, Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate has enough to keep players busy for ages.
It’s not going to win over anyone who’s sick of the Warriors formula, but it should be more than enough to keep fans happy.
#4. Dragon Quest Heroes II
- Release Data: Omega Force/Square Enix, 2017
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Despite some pacing issues near the end of the game, Dragon Quest Heroes II takes what its predecessor did right and builds upon it in positive ways.
Its open world design is definitely a step in the right direction, as is its more prominent narrative and larger cast of colorful characters.
Overall, this title is exactly what a sequel should be.
#3. Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below
- Release Data: Omega Force/Square Enix, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
The combat is accessible, satisfyingly punchy, and hides depth at higher levels of play, while there’s plenty of content to keep you busy after you’ve seen the well paced story through.
Even if you’re not a fan of Warriors-style gameplay, Dragon Quest Heroes is still recommended to anyone on the lookout for an experience in a lovingly made fantasy world.
#2. Transformers: Devastation
- Release Data: PlatinumGames/Activision, 2015
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Regardless of length, Transformers: Devastation is a wonderful blend of pure 90s nostalgia and one of the best beat ’em up games on the PS4.
Whether or not you’re a fan of the original Transformers, this is a great game.
The fan service will obviously make it more enjoyable for some, but anyone will derive enjoyment from this.
#1. Samurai Warriors 4
- Release Data: Omega Force/Koei Tecmo Games, 2014
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Samurai Warriors 4 is yet another solid entry in the long-running beat ’em up franchise.
It offers a few new gameplay tweaks and a different narrative structure, but is largely the same old brawler you’ve seen countless times.
Thankfully, the game’s Chronicle Mode helps set this installment apart, making this one of the most memorable Dynasty Warriors spin-off.
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