Best Fighting Games
437 Fighting games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Mega Man: The Power Battle
Released: Oct 1, 1995
Critic rating: 65.5 / 100 • 23 votes
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Mega Man: The Power Battle, known in Japan as Rockman: The Power Battle, is an arcade video game and a spin-off title for the Mega Man series.
WWE 2K18
Released: Oct 17, 2017
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
This latest entry in 2k Sports WWE series boasts a next generation graphics engine, the largest roster of any WWE game before it with the rosters updated gimmick sets and show stylings to closely resembles the current TV product, and the first WWE 2k only be released on current generation hardware.
Captain America and the Avengers
Released: Dec 31, 1991
Critic rating: 65.4 / 100 • 42 votes
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Arcade, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative, Split screen
Captain America and the Avengers is an arcade game released by Data East in 1991.
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
Released: Mar 26, 2019
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
A modern take on the 25 year franchise, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid showcases stunning graphics with vivid details.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4
Released: Apr 5, 2007
Critic rating: 63.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Ultimate Ninja 4 takes place two and a half years after the end of the original Naruto series.
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Released: Nov 20, 2012
Critic rating: 65.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Platform
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Playstation All-Stars Battle Royal is a cross over fighting game featuring (mostly exclusive) iconic characters from various Playstation franchises.
Naruto: Clash of Ninja
Released: Apr 11, 2003
Critic rating: 65.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
Game modes: Single player, Split screen
Naruto Clash of Ninja is the first of the Naruto Clash of ninja games.It includes 8 playable characters (and 2 unlockables) from the Naruto anime.
Starwhal
Released: Sep 29, 2014
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Fighting, Sport, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release!
WWE 2K17
Released: Oct 11, 2016
Critic rating: 60.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Welcome to Suplex City, courtesy of cover Superstar Brock Lesnar!
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
Released: Nov 9, 2009
Critic rating: 59.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Interactive and destructible environments bring a new layer of intensity to the battle stages featured in Dragon Ball: Raging Blast.
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road
Released: Mar 20, 2007
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The plot of "Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road" is a brand-new story revolving around Majin Buu being released in Future Trunks' Alternate Timeline.
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2
Released: Nov 2, 2010
Critic rating: 54.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Dragon Ball Z fans can rest assured that the destructible environment, and character trademark attacks and transformations will be true to the series.
World Heroes
Released: Jul 28, 1992
Critic rating: 63.7 / 100 • 23 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, Neo Geo AES, PlayStation 3, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Portable, Neo Geo CD, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Are you ready for a fierce battle in an ultra-deathmatch!?
Kill la Kill: If
Released: Jul 25, 2019
Critic rating: 57.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
You control Satsuki Kiryuin as the main protagonist of this game and proceed along with the story while battling against various characters.
Fatal Fury
Released: Nov 25, 1991
Critic rating: 63.2 / 100 • 40 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Arcade, Neo Geo AES, PlayStation 3, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PlayStation Portable, Neo Geo CD, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Fatal Fury is a fighting game developed by SNK and released for arcades in 1991.
Naraka: Bladepoint
Released: Aug 12, 2021
Critic rating: 61.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Battle Royale
Naraka: Bladepoint is a 60-player action Battle Royale offering players insane mobility powered by parkour and grappling hook, a vast arsenal of melee and ranged weapons, and a roster of characters with powerful abilities—transform yourself into a gigantic Vajra Warrior and crush your enemies!
Ehrgeiz
Released: Feb 26, 1998
Critic rating: 62.6 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Ehrgeiz is a 3D fighting game that features some characters from Final Fantasy VII.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Released: Nov 15, 1989
Critic rating: 45.0 / 100
Rating: PEGI 12
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Xbox 360, Amstrad CPC
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
NOTE: This is the original 4-Player Arcade release, not the NES Title.
WWF War Zone
Released: Jul 14, 1998
Critic rating: 62.4 / 100 • 27 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Sport
Platforms: Nintendo 64, PlayStation
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
WWF WARZONE is here, featuring the top superstars in the World Wrestling Federation!
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Released: Oct 10, 1996
Critic rating: 50.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Mortal Kombat Trilogy features the same gameplay and story as Mortal Kombat 3, but adds characters and stages from the other three arcade games, including Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.
Zeno Clash II
Released: Apr 30, 2013
Critic rating: 54.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off.
Divekick
Released: Aug 20, 2013
Critic rating: 61.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game.
Pokémon Rumble
Released: Jun 16, 2009
Critic rating: 61.8 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Sport, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Wii
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Pokémon Rumble is an action spin-off in the Pokémon series, released on the WiiWare service.
Mortal Kombat 3
Released: Apr 15, 1995
Critic rating: 50.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Arcade, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, PlayStation
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Mortal Kombat 3 brings new elements to the 2D fighting series: multi-level playfields, "Dial-A-Combo" attacks, a "Run" button to speed up the battles, and "Vs." codes, which unlock new powers and abilities once both players enter a code sequence in pre-match-up screens.
Tekken Tag Tournament
Released: Mar 30, 2000
Critic rating: 61.8 / 100 • 25 votes
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Has a huge upgrade to the graphics, and even adds in stages and music that weren’t in the original.