Best Fighting Games
437 Fighting games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Released: Nov 1, 1988
Critic rating: 77.9 / 100 • 78 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The original arcade version of "Double Dragon II" is essentially an improved version of the first game.
Anomaly Agent
Released: Jan 24, 2024
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Anomaly Agent is a cyberpunk action-platformer featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack!
WWE 2K24
Released: Mar 8, 2024
Critic rating: 79.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Simulator, Sport
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Experience WWE 2K24’s bevy of spectacular modes, which includes a tribute to WrestleMania in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, MyRISE, MyFACTION, MyGM, and all-new match types like Guest Referee and Gauntlet.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus
Released: Feb 6, 2020
Critic rating: 78.2 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Embark on a new fight, O champions of the skies!
Crackdown
Released: Feb 20, 2007
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Crackdown is an open world, third-person shooter video game for the Xbox 360.
UFC Undisputed 3
Released: Feb 14, 2012
Critic rating: 84.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
The critically acclaimed and best-selling MMA videogame franchise returns to take players inside the Octagon with UFC Undisputed 3, delivering intense UFC action focused on brutal toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and increased accessibility.
Backpack Hero
Released: Nov 14, 2023
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Fighting, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Web browser, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Backpack Hero is the inventory management roguelike!
Shadow Warrior
Released: May 13, 1997
Critic rating: 77.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Shooter
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, DOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Shadow Warrior is a first-person shooter video game developed by 3D Realms and released on May 13, 1997 by GT Interactive.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Released: Mar 3, 2011
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
"DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY is the blockbuster follow-up to the smash hit DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY, offering a winning mix of Beat ‘Em Up action and RPG depth, starring the most memorable heroes and villains from the worlds of the FINAL FANTASY series.
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
Released: Jul 29, 2010
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Sega RingWide and Windows port of Melty Blood Actress Again, originally for the PS2, updated with new characters, a rebalanced roster and some gameplay tweaks.
WWE 2K22
Released: Mar 11, 2022
Critic rating: 77.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Simulator, Sport
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
WWE 2K returns with all the features you can handle in WWE 2K22, the twenty-sixth professional wrestling game in the WWE game franchise and the ninth game in the WWE 2K series!
Dead or Alive 2
Released: Oct 16, 1999
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Dead or Alive 2 is a fighting game in the Dead or Alive series.
Street Fighter X Tekken
Released: Mar 6, 2012
Critic rating: 80.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
The long awaited dream match-up between the two titans of fighting is here!
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic
Released: Oct 25, 2006
Critic rating: 76.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source Engine by Valve.
Everspace
Released: May 25, 2017
Critic rating: 82.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Shooter, Simulator, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Everspace is an action-focused single-player space shooter with rock solid 6DOF controls combining roguelike elements with top-notch visuals and a captivating non-linear story as well as VR support in the final version.
Samurai Shodown
Released: Jun 25, 2019
Critic rating: 81.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Arcade, Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
"A brand new title from SNK!
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden 2
Released: Dec 17, 1993
Critic rating: 77.2 / 100 • 24 votes
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The second installment of the Super Butoden series focuses on the battles during (and shortly after) the "Cell Saga" arc of the Dragon Ball series.
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
Released: Mar 27, 2008
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Λ Core Plus also features a new Story mode.
UFC Undisputed 2010
Released: May 25, 2010
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
So … you want to be a fighter?
Guilty Gear X
Released: Jul 1, 2000
Critic rating: 77.2 / 100 • 28 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, PC (Microsoft Windows), Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Guilty Gear X is the sequel to 1998's Guilty Gear, a 2D fighting game for the Sony PlayStation that became extremely popular in Japan.
Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign
Released: Dec 4, 2014
Critic rating: 78.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- is the sixth main installment, and overall twenty-second entry, of the Guilty Gear series.
Golden Axe II
Released: Sep 5, 1991
Critic rating: 77.1 / 100 • 77 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Arcade, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Lord of Darkness, Dark Guld, has arisen again.
Yakuza
Released: Dec 8, 2005
Critic rating: 76.7 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Sport, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Just as Kazuma, a former rising star in the Yakuza, emerges from prison after a murder cover-up, 10 billion yen vanishes from the Yakuza vault, forcing him once again into their brutal, lawless world.
Def Jam: Fight for NY
Released: Sep 20, 2004
Critic rating: 72.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Sport
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Split screen
The ultimate hip-hop fueled fighting game, Def Jam Fight For NY challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Released: Aug 30, 2022
Critic rating: 79.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a 2022 compilation developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Konami.