Fighting

2023 · Fighting · PC / Steam

Street Fighter 6 is the most complete and accessible fighting game Capcom has ever made, combining the Drive System's tactical depth with World Tour's surprisingly robust single-player content and rollback netcode that sets the standard for online play.

2021 · Fighting · PC / Steam

Guilty Gear Strive is the most visually stunning fighting game ever made, combining Arc System Works' signature anime aesthetics with a simplified yet deeply rewarding combat system that brought a niche franchise to a mainstream audience without losing its soul.

2024 · Fighting · PC / Steam

Tekken 8 delivers the most aggressive and visually spectacular entry in the series with the Heat system pushing players toward offensive play, though aggressive monetization and a polarizing story mode tarnish an otherwise excellent fighting game.

2013 · Fighting · PC / Steam

Skullgirls 2nd Encore packs a fighting game education into a gorgeous hand-drawn package, with flexible team mechanics and thoughtful system design that prove you don't need a massive roster to build one of the deepest fighters in the genre.

2019 · Fighting · PC / Steam

Mortal Kombat 11 represents NetherRealm at their most polished, with an excellent story mode, refined combat system, and stunning presentation that set the standard for single-player content in fighting games, even if the competitive meta and grind-heavy progression proved divisive.

2018 · Fighting · PC / Steam

Dragon Ball FighterZ is the Dragon Ball fighting game fans always wanted, with Arc System Works' stunning visual recreation of the anime paired with accessible yet deep 3v3 combat that captures the franchise's explosive energy better than any game before it.

2017 · Fighting

Skullgirls Mobile does something remarkable for a touchscreen fighter: it makes skill matter more than spending. The hand-drawn animation is gorgeous, the simplified combo system translates the original game's depth without losing its personality, and Fight Assist mode makes it genuinely welcoming to newcomers. The gacha progression and occasional frame rate drops hold it back, but the core fighting experience has more soul and skill expression than any other mobile brawler.

2020 · Fighting / Platform Fighter

Brawlhalla on mobile brings the full platform fighter experience to phones with cross-play, a fair free-to-play model, and a massive roster. Touch controls work better than expected for casual play, though competitive players will want a controller. The skill ceiling is high enough to keep you improving for months, and the rotating free legend system means you can try everyone before spending anything. Matchmaking hiccups and occasional input lag on touch hold it back from matching the console experience, but as a free fighting game you can play against your friends on any platform, it's hard to beat.

2018 · 2-6 Players · 30-60 min · Competitive / Dice Combat

Dice Throne is a dice combat game with character-specific abilities that creates the experience of a fighting video game at the tabletop. Each hero plays differently, with unique dice faces, abilities, and upgrade paths that reward character mastery. The Yahtzee-derived rolling system is accessible and exciting, though dice luck can overwhelm skill in close matches. For two-player duels that blend dice chucking with light tactical decisions, Dice Throne delivers fast, satisfying bouts.

2023 · Fighting · PC / Steam

Mortal Kombat 1's timeline reboot and Kameo fighter system bring fresh ideas to the franchise, but a rough PC port at launch, invasive monetization, and Kameo balance issues keep this rebooted universe from achieving its full potential.

2017 · Fighting

Shadow Fight 3 makes the leap to 3D with style, delivering fluid combat animations and a gear system that keeps the loot cycle spinning. Three distinct fighting styles offer genuine variety, and Shadow Abilities let you pull off devastating comebacks that feel earned. The pay-to-win booster packs and painfully slow progression without spending cast a long shadow over the experience, but the core fighting mechanics are among the best you'll find in a mobile brawler.

2014 · Fighting

Marvel Contest of Champions has been running for over a decade and the reason is straightforward: the fighting is good, the roster is massive, and the pull of collecting Marvel characters is strong enough to keep players logging in daily for years. Kabam's monetization has grown increasingly aggressive, and the gap between free and paying players widens with every update. But the community remains dedicated because, underneath the spending pressure, there's a genuinely satisfying fighter with a roster depth that no competitor matches.

2017 · Fighting

Injustice 2 Mobile delivers some of the best-looking fights on a phone screen, backed by a massive DC roster that keeps collectors invested. The overhauled combat system rewards strategic team building more than button mashing, and each character's unique fighting style adds variety that most mobile fighters lack. Heavy grinding in later stages and RNG-dependent progression take the shine off, but the core loop of building your DC dream team and watching them trade blows in gorgeous 3-on-3 combat holds up.

2017 · Fighting

Street Fighter IV Champion Edition is the most complete traditional fighting game available on mobile, with a 32-character roster, responsive controls, and the full mechanical depth that made the console version a competitive staple. Touch controls create a real barrier for advanced play, and the online multiplayer never quite delivered, but plug in a controller and this becomes one of the best ports of a fighting game on any handheld device. It's a genuine piece of Street Fighter on your phone, not a watered-down imitation.

2018 · Fighting

Dragon Ball Legends has one of the best combat systems in mobile gaming and a character roster that fans of the franchise will find hard to resist, but it's entrenched in pay-to-win PvP and some of the most aggressive gacha rates in the genre. Long-term free players can build strong teams and have fun with PvE, but the competitive scene belongs almost entirely to spenders.

2014 · Fighting RPG

Shadow Fight 2 is a mobile fighter that punches well above its weight class in art direction and combat depth, then kneecaps itself with an energy system and ads that constantly interrupt the flow. The silhouette style remains striking years after launch, and the RPG progression gives fights a sense of purpose that most mobile brawlers lack. But the grind becomes steep in later acts, and the monetization pushes hard enough to sour the experience for players who refuse to spend. It's a game worth trying for anyone curious about mobile fighting games, just go in knowing the free-to-play wrapper will test your patience as much as the bosses will.

2017 · Party / Fighting · PC / Steam

Gang Beasts delivers some of the funniest moments in local multiplayer gaming through its absurd ragdoll combat, but inconsistent controls and sparse content leave it feeling more like a party trick than a complete game.

2013 · Fighting

Injustice: Gods Among Us pioneered the mobile fighting-card hybrid format and hooked millions with its addictive roster-building loop. The presentation punches well above its weight for a 2013 mobile game, and collecting DC characters triggers the same satisfaction as any good trading card game. But the simplified combat grows repetitive within hours, the pay-to-win pressure ramps up sharply in later content, and the game's age shows in mechanics that its own sequel has since improved upon.

2020 · Fighting

Shadow Fight Arena takes the series into real-time PvP with impressive visuals and console-quality animations. The 3v3 team format adds strategic roster management to the fighting formula, and the production values are hard to fault. But connection instability, controversial balance changes, and frequent crashes undermine what should be a competitive showcase, leaving a game that looks ready for esports but plays like it's still in beta.

2024 · Fighting · PC / Steam

MultiVersus assembles an impressive Warner Bros. crossover roster with solid platform fighting fundamentals, but its rocky relaunch, aggressive monetization, and struggle to maintain a stable player base keep it from capitalizing on its considerable potential.