# What is the best Streets of Rage game?

> Four entries, one king — from the Mega Drive original to the hand-drawn 2020 revival, every game in the series brings something fiercely debated to the streets. Cast your vote!

*By YPB Team · Published June 2, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/what-is-the-best-streets-of-rage-game*

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## Current results (no votes yet)

1. **Streets of Rage 2** — score 1000/1000
   The 1992 sequel widely regarded as the series peak, featuring iconic Yuzo Koshiro music and expanded combat.
2. **Streets of Rage 4** — score 600/1000
   The 2020 hand-drawn revival by Dotemu that modernized the combat system while honoring the classic formula.
3. **Streets of Rage 3** — score 1/1000
   The divisive 1994 third entry that raised the difficulty ceiling and deepened the story, dividing the fanbase.
4. **Streets of Rage** — score 1/1000
   The 1991 Sega Mega Drive original that launched the franchise, pitting three street fighters against a criminal syndicate.

Tags: games, retro, streets of rage, sega
