Once one of the most popular genres of video game, the Beat ‘Em Up required you and maybe a friend or two to battle in close combat against hordes of enemies en route to bigger, badder, opponents. These weren’t one-on-one fighting games a la Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. And they weren’t platform games like Contra or Bionic Commando. They were straight up brawlers, in most cases requiring you to clear the screen of enemies before moving furhter along. And while most were martial arts themed, some of the best of the genre were exceptions to the rule.

Here’s a look at 10 of the best Beat ‘Em Up video games of all time.