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Streets of Rage 4
A side-scrolling brawler where friends fight through a crime syndicate with punches, throws and shared combos.
Online co-op for 2 players and shared-screen co-op for up to 4 players, with crossplay.
- 2 online
- 4 shared-screen
- Crossplay
Where to buy
About the Apple App Store and Google Play versions
Apple App Store. This is the standard iOS full game. Mobile supports two players online and the publisher explicitly rules out local multiplayer. The Android edition is also sold on Epic. This does not confirm a Windows Epic edition or an additional mobile crossplay group.
Google Play. This is the standard Android full game. Mobile supports two players online and the publisher explicitly rules out local multiplayer. The Android edition is also sold on Epic. This does not confirm a Windows Epic edition or an additional mobile crossplay group.
Playing together
- Online co-op2 players
- Local co-op4 playersShared screen
- YesPC, XboxFriends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- Not confirmedA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- Not confirmedFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckVerifiedValve's own rating
About the game
You pick a fighter and take on the gangs controlling Wood Oak City. Each stage moves through groups of enemies before a boss, with weapons and food scattered along the way. Punches, jumping kicks and throws link into combos. Special attacks spend health that you can recover by landing more hits without taking damage. Short story scenes connect the fights.
Two players can work through the game online, while up to four can play on one shared screen on PC and consoles. You each control your own fighter, helping clear crowds and keep enemies away from a teammate. Finishing stages earns scores and unlocks more characters. Replaying gives you room to practise longer combos or try a higher difficulty.
How it feels
Kind of game
You play on the same side through shared levels, matches, missions or jobs. Progress comes from combining your actions toward the same objective.
- At its heart
- A big part
- Now and then
- Laughter and chaos
- Story
- Working in sync
- Time to hang out
- Physical comedy
- Rivalry in the group
- Exploring
- Unlocks and progress
- Planning ahead
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- About
- Crime
Rated on our own feel scale. 5 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
If you liked Streets of Rage 4
You will probably enjoy these too. Each one says why.
River City Girls
Why it scores 87%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- About
- Crime
- Core to both
- Fighting
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Notable in both
- Tension and danger, Getting better
- Co-op
- Shared-screen local co-op
How River City Girls differs
- No online co-op
- Fits a smaller group than Streets of Rage 4
- 2 shared-screen
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both are about crime and revenge. Both have a lot of fighting side by side.
But no online co-op.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
Why it scores 82%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- Core to both
- Fighting
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Notable in both
- Tension and danger
- Co-op
- Online co-op and local co-op for up to 4 players
How MARVEL Cosmic Invasion differs
- Less slapstick than Streets of Rage 4
- 4 online
- 4 on one screen
- Crossplay, platforms unclear
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both are campaigns you play to the end together. Both have online co-op and local co-op for up to 4 players.
But less slapstick than Streets of Rage 4.
Castle Crashers
Why it scores 81%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- Core to both
- Fighting
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Notable in both
- Tension and danger
- Co-op
- Online co-op and shared-screen local co-op for up to 4 players
How Castle Crashers differs
- More chaotic than Streets of Rage 4
- 4 online
- 4 shared-screen
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both have online co-op and shared-screen local co-op for up to 4 players. Both have a lot of fighting side by side.
But more chaotic than Streets of Rage 4.
All co-op facts
Last checked 24 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Fewest players online
- Not confirmed
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- No
The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
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- Confirmed free setups
- Does not apply
- Friends can join mid-game
- Not confirmed
- Only one of you needs to buy it
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Platforms
Genres
Store IDs
- Wikidata item
- Not confirmed
Sources
15 pages
dotemu.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Kind of game, About, Fighting, Rivalry in the group.
- Online co-op: A friend can join online to clear the city.
- Local co-op: The page explicitly supports a team of up to four offline.
- Kind of game: Players combine their fighting toward shared stage and boss objectives.
- About: The heroes oppose an organised criminal group in Wood Oak City.
- Fighting: Side-scrolling fighting is the main activity.
- Rivalry in the group: An optional separate Battle Mode lets friends fight each other.
dotemu.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen, Release date, Genres, Unlocks and progress.
- Most players online: Specifies two-player online co-op.
- Most players on one screen: Specifies up to four players locally.
- Release date: Factsheet states initial release April 30, 2020.
- Genres: The maker describes an arcade beat-em-up with action and fighting.
- Unlocks and progress: Retro characters unlock through play. Survival and move customisation belong to the separate paid expansion.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Split or shared screen, Sessions, Platforms, Free base co-op.
- Split or shared screen: The first two store screenshots show multiple heroes fighting in one continuous view.
- Sessions: Co-op Campaign is a displayed tag and the store describes twelve shared stages.
- Platforms: Current requirements list Windows, macOS and Linux builds.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam app ID, Release status.
- Steam app ID: Steam identifies Streets of Rage 4 as app 985890.
- Release status: Available as a released game without Early Access.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Verified on Steam Deck.
xbox.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay, Crossplay between, Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.
- Crossplay: The product explicitly lists Xbox cross-platform co-op.
- Crossplay between: This Xbox edition lists PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Windows means the Microsoft edition. Steam, GOG and other console pools are not included.
- Platforms: The product lists PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
- Most players online: Online co-op is two players.
- Most players on one screen: Local co-op is two to four players.
- Free base co-op: The checked Xbox full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
nintendo.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players on one screen, Most players online, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: The current Switch product explicitly confirms supported Switch 2 compatibility with consistent game behavior. This is compatible playback.
- Most players on one screen: Single system supports one to four players.
- Most players online: Online supports one to two players.
- Free base co-op: The checked Nintendo full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: PS4 product is sold and the game-specific legal note confirms PS5 playability.
- Free base co-op: The checked PlayStation full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
nintendolife.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Tension and danger, Getting better, Exploring, Planning ahead, Working in sync, Time to hang out.
- Tension and danger: Nintendo Life review dated 2020-04-29 describes enemy waves and risky health-spending special attacks.
- Getting better: Accessible controls lead to deeper combo practice and higher stage rankings.
- Exploring: The review describes hidden stars and rewards in destructible scenery.
- Planning ahead: Character choice and deciding when to risk health add minor preparation and resource decisions.
- Working in sync: Co-op fighters share the enemy crowds while retaining independent move sets.
- Time to hang out: Repeated fights and combo timing leave talk mostly focused on the stage. This is an inference from the pacing described in the review.
nintendoworldreport.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Story, Laughter and chaos, Physical comedy.
- Story: Nintendo World Report review dated 2020-04-29 describes a simple plot in brief optional static scenes.
- Laughter and chaos: The review describes playful weapon catches and exaggerated environmental attacks.
- Physical comedy: Occasional falling chandeliers and wrecking-ball impacts provide physical slapstick within controlled combat.
apps.apple.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: This is the standard iOS full game. Mobile supports two players online and the publisher explicitly rules out local multiplayer. The Android edition is also sold on Epic. This does not confirm a Windows Epic edition or an additional mobile crossplay group.
- Free base co-op: The checked Apple full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
play.google.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: This is the standard Android full game. Mobile supports two players online and the publisher explicitly rules out local multiplayer. The Android edition is also sold on Epic. This does not confirm a Windows Epic edition or an additional mobile crossplay group.
- Free base co-op: The checked Android full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.epicgames.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: This is a paid Android base-game offer with Android system requirements. It is not a Windows Epic release. Its shipped update supports playing online with one partner.
- Free base co-op: This exact Epic Android base product requires purchase. It is a mobile destination, with its own multiplayer scope.
playdigious.helpshift.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Most players online.
- Most players online: The current mobile publisher answer confirms two online players and no one-device local mode on mobile. The four-local global maximum remains PC and console scoped.
gog.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Free base co-op.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.