Fighting Games That You Should Play

Below, we present you with a hard-hitting list without any particular order of the best fighting games for different consoles. You may play on PC, Playstation, Xbox, or any other console.

These games are tailored for fighting game fans and the fighting game community, so you surely will enjoy these competitive games.

Mortal Kombat 11

Release Date: 23 Apr 2019

Metascore: 82

Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest installment of this incredible bloody saga. Developed by Netherrealm Studios, This new fighting game takes the Mortal Kombat franchise to a new level by bringing next-gen graphics to fighting games.

Each fighter got improvements and new features that allow you to have the ultimate match against the computer or other players. Even with the improvements, Mortal Kombat 11 still has the unique mechanics that gave it its identity. Anyway, slight updates when it comes to combos and surroundings are included. You have the notorious Fatalities that only a few games can successfully copy.

Besides the regular stars, new characters (for example, the Terminator) are included to bring more personality to the game.

Get Mortal Kombat 11 Steam CD Key.

Tekken 7

Release Date: 1 Jun 2017

Metascore: 82

Tekken 7, developed by Bandai Namco, is one of the best fighting games of our time. The story mode is a love letter to people that understand how far the franchise has gone. In a graphics level, the previous games can’t compare to this one.edc 

You still have the hyper-fighting experience and character balance changes that are characteristic of Tekken, but it also includes a lot of extra customization to unlock benefits.

There is no cross-tag battle here, it’s only a 1vs1 fight. However, there’s a training mode with an unlimited match, online modes where you can find your dream match, and much more.

Tekken 7 lets you take fighting to a whole new level of compromise with a three-dimensional space. Use the attacks from rage arts like the Asian martial arts to deal the most damage to your opponents and take them down to come out victorious. 

The Tekken series is a product that proves you need skill level to play it properly.

Get Tekken 7 - Deluxe Edition Steam.

Chivalry 2

Release Date: 8 June 2021

Metascore: 81

Chivalry 2 is a medieval first-person fighting game unlike other fighting games. Instead of using modern weapons like guns, lightsabers, punches, or the usual from Mortal Kombat or Ultra Street Fighter IV, you go back in time to a period similar to the Crusades.

You have to use medieval weapons such as regular swords, shields, and axes, among others in a hack and slash world war simulator. Its popularity doesn’t reach Mordhau but still gives people all the fun and arena strategy of an old war.

Two factions – the Agathans and the Masons – compete against each other. Face them with melee weapons in scenarios of up to 64 players, follow objectives and kill people. There are a lot of tales about the hell these battles brought to earth, and Chivalry 2 brings it for all newcomers and old players that love fighting games.

Get Chivalry 2 Epic Games CD Key.

Soulcalibur VI

Release Date: 18 Oct 2018

Metascore: 84

SoulCalibur VI is a weapon-based fighting game that takes close combat to a new level. This is a game that longtime fans struggled to like, but once they got used to it in the PC version or the console version, they fell in love with it.

It brings more characters and more additional goodies to have tons of fun. It doesn’t matter if you are just learning; you can study the character you like and do more than just press the power-crush button.

Discover the most exciting combos, attack without quarters, and come up with weird plays to overcome foes. Don’t let your opponent stand up if you want to come out alive. The last blade to deal damage will be the winner in this title with anime style.

Get Soulcalibur VI Steam CD Key.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

Release Date: 4 Feb 2016

Metascore: 79

Anime fighting games have always been there. We all remember the famous Dragon Ball Z games, but this time it's turn for Naruto. Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 follows the complete manga’s storyline.

This means that you can see how it all begins and ends. This arc system works pretty well to maintain the anime-like atmosphere and make people understand where they’re going. Other games don’t pay much attention to this factor.

Battles are quite open and in a three-dimensional space. You can “free roam” on the stage to prepare your strategy against your opponent. But don’t get it wrong, as a fighting game, you will have to release kicks, punches, jutsus, and combos to complete this title. 

There are tons of new characters in comparison to the previous game. And you can add special-guest characters with DLC content. This gorgeous anime came to an end, but its story still lives on, giving players a way to have fun.

Get Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Steam CD Key.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

Release Date: 26 Jan 2018

Metascore: 85

If there is something that all gamers have got used to, it’s a Dragon Ball Z game. This is a traditional fighting game that can’t be missed. It allows you to fight with up to three characters in a single fight.

The base game has the traditional characters from the anime, but there are also extra characters that you can get from DLC. You play in different modes such as arcade, story mode, and local versus. Assemble your team Z fighters and defeat the other foes.

Enjoy this 2D fighting game and get down memory lane. Relive epic moments and fights from the anime and learn about the new content in the Dragon Ball franchise.

Get Dragon Ball FighterZ Steam CD Key.

Injustice 2 - Legendary Edition

Release Date: 30 Nov 2017

Metascore: 88

Injustice 2 tells the story of a rogue Superman. He went rogue in the previous game as Joker killed his wife and child. 

He tried to create by force a world with a strong and feared leader where no evil existed. Now, he’s back and looking to complete what he started many years ago. This DC fighting game is the best so far. This tale doesn’t include time travel this time, but the addition of an incredible villain and other new characters.

You can use your well-known superheroes to fight each other in fierce arcade-like combat. Besides the story, there are also different modes to play in, including an online fighting arena.

In this sequel, you can customize your heroes. Improve their armors, skills, and endurance to become the ultimate fighter. There are many things that you can do, like turn batman into the real night avenger.

Get Injustice 2 - Legendary Edition Steam CD Key.

Absolver

Release Date: 29 Aug 2017

Metascore: 75

Absolver is one of the best fighting games, being called the Dark Souls of fighting games. It’s nothing like Street Fighter, Guilty Gear, Super Smash Bros, or any other fighting game out there.

This title gives you a new life in the fighting games. You will impersonate a character in a third-person view who must fight in a wasteland filled with other fighters. All of you are trying to save your own lives, so battles are intense to watch. Every hit tells a story, and you will be thrilled with excitement if you win.

Learn new combat styles, and use weapons, gear, and armor. Build a team and complete stages in the Arenas of combat. The ruins of Adal give you a dynamic world to explore. But it has a special feature; it’s all dedicated to PvP battles. Still, there are also PvE arenas where you can cooperate with people to get some loot that is worth checking.

Get Absolver Steam CD Key.

Jump Force

Release Date: 15 Feb 2019

Metascore: 60

Jump Force is a fighting game that involves the top anime protagonists from our favorite series. Fights are filled with special attacks, parries, and moments where you can blow people out of place.

Jump Force has a completely different meaning in terms of gameplay. You need to master your character abilities and develop a strategy to defeat your opponent. The stages are similar to Naruto Shippuden, which gives you a lot of space for fast-paced combat.

The graphics quality is impeccable, making the matches’ presentation incredible compared to other games of the same genre.

You can challenge yourself and your friends to online battles and finally discover who’s stronger – Goku or Ichigo.

Get Jump Force Steam CD Key.

Gang Beasts

Release Date: 12 Dec 2017

Metascore: 68

Gang Beasts is one of those fighting games that doesn’t have a good look, but you just can’t stop playing. It’s basically a session of up to eight players fighting each other until they get knocked down.

Your hits are quite erratic because of the gameplay. You will have to use several keys simultaneously to come up with effective combos. It may be hard initially, but you’ll get used to the gameplay.

Customize your character as you want! The genre doesn’t matter here, so you can come up with clothes similar to some characters from the X-men or even dress like Chun Li from Street Fighter II.

You will be playing in different stages, each crazier than the previous one. All of them with one goal, to survive. Play with friends in online battles by creating a roster and watching the exact moment you knock them out and throw them out off the stage.

You can use this game for the silliest things you can think of, like choosing who will be the one to pay for your house’s services or the food.

Get Gang Beasts Steam CD Key.

Mordhau

Release Date: 29 Apr 2019

Metascore: 81

If you’re looking for a fighting game where you can dress up like a previous version of Iron Man, this is it. Mordhau sets you in the medieval age, where you will play with up to 80 players in an old realistic world. 

Unlike other fighting games, these battles are brutal, melee weapons are your combat weapons, and you will have to fight until you send your enemies 2 meters underground in one package.

You can play in both online and offline battles in massive encounters. The free-form melee allows you to have several ways to confront enemies. Get your characters fully customized and contrast from the others.

Brace yourself to fight in cavalry charges, ladders, fight in siege engines, and more.

Get Mordhau Steam CD Key.

Streets of Rage 4

Release Date: 30 Apr 2020

Metascore: 82

This is a classic fighting game that is part of a trilogy in which will have to beat people in timeless gameplay. Use the incredible mechanics, hand-drawn visuals, and electronic dance soundtracks to take you back into this classic game.

Team up with up to 4 people to recover the city, and use brand-new mechanics that enhanced the game to completely restore Wood Oak City. Fight in 12 unique stages. Face your friends or join them in a cooperative to defeat bosses.

As a street fighter, you will be able to use weapons and customize your characters by learning new moves.

Get Streets of Rage 4 Steam CD Key.

Rival Schools

Release Date: 7 Nov 1997

Metascore: 77

Rival Schools is a classic 3D fighting game developed by Capcom and released in 1997. It’s kind of similar to Skullgirls 2nd Encore but with some modifications. It also included tons of elements from other well-known games such as the Street Fighter series, Marvel vs Capcom, and Tekken.

However, this game introduces a 4 button combat style that grabs attention because of its simplicity. This mechanic allows you to learn how to fight in Rival Schools way easier than in other games.

The game has different game modes such as Tem Up Attacks, Counters, Attack Cancels, and some others like the Iron Fist Tournament from Tekken. You will have to use your character’s ability to defeat your enemies that also have special movements that could knock you down.

King of Fighters

Release Date: 17 Feb 2022

Metascore: 79

King of Fighters is one of the best fighting games in the industry ever since King of Fighters XIII came out. This is a classic game with a great story mode and the culmination of the battle’s system. You can use up to 39 playable fighters from the game and learn their moves to become the ultimate fighter.

Face new challenges and see the story come to an end in unprecedented fast-paced battles.

King of Fighters XV has rollback netcode features, allowing you to play in an online mode that is easy to understand. So, if you have played the story and other modes, you probably want to use this system to start matches with your friends.

Get The King Of Fighters XIV - Steam Edition Steam CD Key.

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

Release Date: 14 Feb 2020

Metascore: 74

Street Fighter V, the last edition of the Street Fighter series, brings you the intensity and head-to-head combat. Since Street Fighter II, this saga hasn’t come up with a good sequel. But this happens to be an exception. It’s not a reboot but a new game with next-gen graphics that are looking at the rewarding results of the new gaming technology.

With 16 characters available, you have to learn their story and master their abilities with training and then battle online or offline. Start facing ranked matches or casual matches and even participate in cross-play events. You’ll be amazed by the effects that happen when two fighters collide!

There are different game modes you can play like Arcade mode, Team Battle mode, Extra Battle mode, Fight Money, and more! Earn money to personalize your characters with costumes and get stages.

Get Street Fighter V - Champion Edition Steam CD Key.

Killer Instinct

Release Date: 27 Sep 2017

Metascore: 86

The Killer Instinct games are also one of the best fighting games in the entire industry. You have an extensive selection of combatants that you can customize and fight with. The incredible graphics and bloody fights with fluid animations are truly astonishing. 

Use unique combat tactics and special attacks to destroy your opponents. Train using AI fighters to improve your fighting style.

These incredible matches require strategy and ways to open your way with an open-ended combo system to come with devastating combos that will wreck your enemy. Participate in over 20 changing stages.

Compete in an online or offline environment against other people over the world to master your skills.

Get Killer Instinct Steam CD Key. 

Guilty Gear: Strive

Release Date: 11 Jun 2021

Metascore: 85

Guilty Gear: Strive is the last installment of the Guilty Gear series, and it reminds us a lot of Under Night In-Birth. Having in mind that Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core came out in 2002, this old fighting game jewelry deserved a new game.

Immerse yourself in a completely different game with new and simple mechanics that everyone that plays will understand. If you’re a newcomer, you’ll love the game, and if you’re a veteran that already knows how Guilty Gear goes, you’ll catch up quickly. 

This time, the title brings an alternative future where the metal material is present. Each persona has to fight in over-the-top action to remain alive. Participate in combat full of style, fun, and blazing hearts. 

You’ll be playing with up to 15 characters that are looking to face That Man, which is the villain that destroyed the world.

Get Guilty Gear: Strive Steam CD Key.