{"id":310983,"date":"2024-09-09T17:12:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=310983"},"modified":"2024-09-09T19:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T19:51:41","slug":"best-fighting-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/best-fighting-games","title":{"rendered":"10+ Best Fighting Games to Play in 2024: Competitive Fighters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fighting games are one of the greatest genres of game to ever exist\u2026 that is, once you&#8217;re past the massive barrier of entry that comes with the genre. Since Street Fighter 2 blew up back in the early &#8217;90s, the <strong>best fighting games<\/strong><strong> have continued getting better<\/strong>, leading us to the current generation where everyone is on their A-game, with Street Fighter, Tekken, and Guilty Gear all releasing top-tier entries.<\/p>\n<p>While ranking so many of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27154\/fighting-game\">fighting games<\/a> into just 10 entries is a nigh-impossible feat, <strong>we&#8217;ve compiled our choices down to top 2D and 3D fighting games<\/strong>, with considerations made to platforms such as PC, Xbox Series X, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Our list includes classic and more up-to-date fighters you can play in 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The best fighting games encapsulate titles from 30 years of the genre&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n<li>New fighting games such as Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 feature incredible graphics powered by the latest console generation.<\/li>\n<li>Despite advancements in graphical tech, hand-drawn art styles thrive in Guilty Gear Strive and Skullgirls 2nd Encore showing it is still popular to use.<\/li>\n<li>Fighting games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are more accessible but still have thriving competitive scenes for the hardcore audience.<\/li>\n<li>Many fighting games are now available on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC, and many older games have been remastered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    Table of Contents\n                <\/span>\n     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Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311002\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-3_-Third-Strike-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Street Fighter 3's sprite work is unmatched to this day\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-3_-Third-Strike-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-3_-Third-Strike-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-3_-Third-Strike-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-3_-Third-Strike.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street Fighter 3&#8217;s sprite work is unmatched to this day. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Gorgeous sprite work, unique cast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Capcom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Capcom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0102-CUSA07828_00-SF30FULLGAME0001\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on PlayStation Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/street-fighter-30th-anniversary-collection\/C24T2MRDBB3W\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Xbox Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/street-fighter-30th-anniversary-collection-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Nintendo eShop<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/586200\/Street_Fighter_30th_Anniversary_Collection\/\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Steam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Street Fighter 6 may be fantastic. But Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike is in a league of its own. While it may have been considered a flop at launch, Street Fighter 3 has endured as one of the greatest fighting games ever made since then. The incredible music, the eclectic cast of fighters, and the incredible core fighting which made things that much smoother compared to previous games. And, of course, the parry.<\/p>\n<p>Even in 2024, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike is one of the best fighting games to watch on a competitive level, with the game stealing the show at Evo 2024. While not as popular as its predecessor or its successor, Street Fighter III&#8217;s star has only risen in the time since.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Street Fighter 6<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311005\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-6-game-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Street Fighter 6 represents a new gold standard for the series\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-6-game-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-6-game-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-6-game-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Street-Fighter-6-game.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street Fighter 6 represents a new gold standard for the series. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>In-depth World Tour mode, excellent netcode<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Capcom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Capcom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/games\/street-fighter-6\/\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on PlayStation Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/street-fighter-6\/9NM79B7N9JM6\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Xbox Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1364780\/Street_Fighter_6\/\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Steam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Street Fighter 6 set a gold standard for new fighting games when it was released in 2023. The fighting itself takes elements from all of the Street Fighter titles that came before and yet somehow still comes out with a cohesive system that feels 100% unique to this entry. The Drive Parry, Drive Rush, and Drive Impact systems make fights that much more exciting, and the reintroduction of three supers for each character is a welcome one.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention the fantastic World Tour mode, which introduces a single-player campaign to the series. Not only is it a great story mode in itself (evoking the likes of Yakuza in a weird way), but it also acts as a stealth tutorial for the real deal. The one downside is probably the roster, which plays it a bit too safe with the Street Fighter 2 cast, but outside of that, there&#8217;s not much to complain about. It&#8217;s one of the best fighting games on PS5, as that&#8217;s the version that is played at tournaments.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311006\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Super-Smash-Bros-Ultimate-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings together legends from all walks of gaming\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Super-Smash-Bros-Ultimate-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Super-Smash-Bros-Ultimate-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Super-Smash-Bros-Ultimate-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Super-Smash-Bros-Ultimate.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings together legends from all walks of gaming. Source: Nintendo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Near-endless content, massive roster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Bandai Namco<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/super-smash-bros-ultimate-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 at Nintendo eShop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lives up to its name. It&#8217;s a massive fighting game with one of the biggest rosters outside of anime arena fighters or MUGEN. Featuring 80+ characters from Nintendo&#8217;s history, it&#8217;s undoubtedly the most impressive collection of characters in any game. Without question, it&#8217;s the best fighting game on Switch, as nothing comes close to what it offers.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do we have classics like Mario, Zelda, and Kirby, but Smash also includes third-party guest characters en masse. Legends like Solid Snake, Cloud Strife, Steve from Minecraft, Ryu, and Terry Bogard all make an appearance in the game between the base roster and the excellent DLC additions. Not only that, but it has a staggering amount of stages, music, and a full campaign mode to dig into. And that&#8217;s not even everything.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Guilty Gear Strive<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311007\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Guilty-Gear-Strive-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Guilty Gear Strive's 3D models are so impressive that they look like hand-drawn 2D anime\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Guilty-Gear-Strive-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Guilty-Gear-Strive-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Guilty-Gear-Strive-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Guilty-Gear-Strive.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guilty Gear Strive&#8217;s 3D models are so impressive that they look like hand-drawn 2D anime. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> In-depth incredible animation, excellent netcode<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Arc System Works<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Bandai Namco<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/games\/guilty-gear-strive\/\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on PlayStation Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/guilty-gear-strive\/9mzdl6l34kf2\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on Xbox Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1384160\/GUILTY_GEAR_STRIVE\/\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on Steam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Guilty Gear has always been shredding away at its metaphorical guitar in the corner of the room, and no doubt the hardcore fans of the series will point to the likes of Guilty Gear XX or Xrd Revelator 2 for the best. But Strive, taking the series&#8217; mechanics and aesthetic and adapting it into a more accessible fighter, was the series&#8217; true coming-out moment. Anime fighters are known for being over the top and ridiculous, but Strive has the series resembling something closer to Street Fighter in terms of gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>While the fighting is fantastic, Guilty Gear Strive is elevated by being one of the best-looking fighting games ever made. The art style perfectly captures a vivid hand-drawn anime aesthetic\u2014despite the models actually being 3D, in a work of magic. Plus, the heavy metal soundtrack is among the best gaming has to offer, with almost every character theme being an absolute banger.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Garou: Mark of the Wolves<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311008\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311008\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-of-the-Wolves-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Fatal Fury takes a leap into the future with Garou: Mark of the Wolve\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-of-the-Wolves-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-of-the-Wolves-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-of-the-Wolves-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-of-the-Wolves.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fatal Fury takes a leap into the future with Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Gorgeous sprites, varied cast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>SNK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> SNK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0571-CUSA13370_00-HAMPRDC000000001\" target=\"_blank\">$7.99 on PlayStation Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/aca-neogeo-garou-mark-of-the-wolves\/BZK8NDMJ3F3S\" target=\"_blank\">$7.99 on Xbox Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/aca-neogeo-garou-mark-of-the-wolves-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">$7.99 on Nintendo eShop<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/366240\/GAROU_MARK_OF_THE_WOLVES\/\" target=\"_blank\">$7.99 on Steam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Despite the fact that the series hasn&#8217;t had a new release in over 20 years,\u00a0 the last entry in the Fatal Fury series is SNK&#8217;s absolute best. Garou: Mark of the Wolves takes place many years after the end of Real Bout Fatal Fury 2; the series bad guy Geese Howard is dead, and his son Rock Howard is now on the scene. In fact, every single character in the game is a new fighter to the series, aside from the man himself, Terry Bogard, who has taken over the role of Rock&#8217;s father figure from his nemesis.<\/p>\n<p>Garou&#8217;s main mechanic is the TOP system, which allows you to set a specific third of your life bar to become powered up with buffs, including increased damage, recovery, and a new special move to contend with. This adds an extra layer of strategy to the match, as you can come out swinging and try to frontload your offense or save it for the end of a bout. This, alongside the most refined version of Fatal Fury&#8217;s combat makes Garou still such an enduring classic to come back to. It&#8217;s one of the best fighting games on Steam, and all other platforms you can find it for.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Tekken 8<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311009\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tekken-8-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Tekken 8 is a gorgeous and fast-paced 3D fighter that's not to be missed\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tekken-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tekken-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tekken-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tekken-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tekken 8 is a gorgeous and fast-paced 3D fighter that&#8217;s not to be missed. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Fantastic graphics, large cast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Tekken Project<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Bandai Namco<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-gb\/concept\/10006270\/\" target=\"_blank\">$69.99 on PlayStation Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/tekken-8\/9ppsm14vkclw\" target=\"_blank\">$69.99 on Xbox Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1778820\/TEKKEN_8\/\" target=\"_blank\">$69.99 on Steam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Tekken 8 is yet another great entry in the Tekken series. This time around, Bandai Namco has focused on injecting the series with a faster pace and more aggressive style than its predecessor Tekken 7. While an expensive title, you get a lot in the package, with a full cinematic story mode, Arcade Quest mode, classic arcade mode, and a cast of 32 fighters which are all customizable.<\/p>\n<p>Tekken 8 does have some poor monetization strategies with a battle pass and an in-game shop for customization items. However, if you don&#8217;t care about cosmetics, then you can easily ignore these rough practices and devote yourself to the fighting. Plus, the game has some of the best training tools in the industry, thanks to its great replay feature. Thanks to its visual fidelity, it&#8217;s one of the best fighting games on Xbox Series X.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of the Super Heroes<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311010\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marvel-Vs-Capcom-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Marvel vs. Capcom wasn't the first time the two companies crossed paths, but it was the most impactful\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marvel-Vs-Capcom-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marvel-Vs-Capcom-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marvel-Vs-Capcom-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marvel-Vs-Capcom.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marvel vs. Capcom wasn&#8217;t the first time the two companies crossed paths, but it was the most impactful. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Fast-paced gameplay, unique crossover cast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Capcom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Capcom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10009938\/\" target=\"_blank\">$49.99 on PlayStation Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2634890\/MARVEL_vs_CAPCOM_Fighting_Collection_Arcade_Classics\/\" target=\"_blank\">$49.99 on Steam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>While its sequels are the fan-favorites, for our money, the original Marvel vs Capcom: Clash of the Super Heroes is the best of the bunch. While later entries in the series go wild with the gameplay (namely MVC 2 and 3), the original Marvel Vs Capcom brings a solid amount of over-the-top action without being too over the top. One of our favorite aspects of the game is the assist system, which allows you to bring in fighters who aren&#8217;t playable to attack your enemy.<\/p>\n<p>While the Capcom side of the roster doesn&#8217;t quite stack up due to an overabundance of Street Fighter representatives \u2013 mainly down to the time it was released (Resident Evil was only released two years prior, Devil May Cry didn&#8217;t exist yet, etc) \u2013 the oddities that do show up are solid however. Strider Hiryu, Captain Commando, and Mega Man are all fantastic additions to the cast, and Gambit is still our favorite Marvel character to play in the whole series. Simply put, It&#8217;s one of the best fighting games of all time, and now newer generations will get to experience it.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Killer Instinct<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311014\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Killer-Instinct-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Killer Instinct has a varied roster featuring the likes of dinosaurs, toads, and the undead\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Killer-Instinct-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Killer-Instinct-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Killer-Instinct-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Killer-Instinct.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Killer Instinct has a varied roster featuring the likes of dinosaurs, toads, and the undead. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Killer soundtrack, Free to play with fighter rotation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Iron Galaxy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Microsoft Game Studios<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/577940\/Killer_Instinct\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free on Steam<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/killer-instinct\/BP4S3XLJG78M\" target=\"_blank\">Free on Xbox Store<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Rebooting the classic 90&#8217;s fighter. 2013&#8217;s Killer Instinct is an absolute banger in the world of fighters. While it hasn&#8217;t had a new character in many years, the roster that is available is fantastic. You not only have the classic KI cast like Fulgore, Spinal, and Orchid, but guest fighters like Halo&#8217;s Arbiter, Gears of War&#8217;s Raam, and Rash from Battletoads making an appearance.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also probably the first soundtrack to put legendary Doom composer Mick Gordon on the map, with an absolutely phenomenal set of fighter tracks. Spinal&#8217;s theme is a Viking war chant; Orchid has a vocal theme courtesy of Ali Edwards (who did Devil Trigger for Devil May Cry 5), and Jago&#8217;s throat singing makes for a unique set of bangers for the fighter. It&#8217;s one of the best free fighting games around but is even better with the Anniversary Edition.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Rivals of Aether<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311016\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rivals-of-Aether-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Rivals of Aether is the closest a platform fighter has come to Super Smash Bros\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rivals-of-Aether-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rivals-of-Aether-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rivals-of-Aether-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rivals-of-Aether.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rivals of Aether is the closest a platform fighter has come to Super Smash Bros. Source: Steam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Steam Workshop support, excellent platform fighting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer: <\/strong>Aether Studios<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Aether Studios<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/rivals-of-aether\/BWSQ6832LWNL\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Xbox Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/383980\/Rivals_of_Aether\/\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Steam<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/rivals-of-aether-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Nintendo eShop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Super Smash Bros-inspired fighters are quite common. But to us, no one did it better than Rivals of Aether. Featuring a unique cast of original characters and some interesting indie guests like Ori and Shovel Knight. It&#8217;s a faster-paced fighter than the likes of Smash Bros Ultimate, being heavily inspired by Melee. It&#8217;s one of the best fighting games on Steam.<\/p>\n<p>On PC the game has Steam Workshop support, meaning there&#8217;s an endless amount of custom characters and stages. Like genuinely great creations such as Peppino from Pizza Tower, Shadow the Hedgehog, and The Knight from Hollow Knight. Then there are the memes, like speedrunner Mario, Morshu from the Zelda CD-I games, and even Barack Obama. This support pushed Rivals from a great fighter to an absolute must-play.<\/p>\n<h3>1. The King of Fighters 13<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_311017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311017\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/King-of-Fighters-13-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"KOF 13 is over a decade old but is still one of the best-looking fighting games out there\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-311017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/King-of-Fighters-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/King-of-Fighters-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/King-of-Fighters-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/King-of-Fighters-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-311017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">KOF 13 is over a decade old but is still one of the best-looking fighting games out there. Source: Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Gorgeous sprites, varied cast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> SNK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher: <\/strong>SNK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/the-king-of-fighters-xiii\/BTJXDHNM2TCS\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Xbox Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10004463\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on PlayStation Store<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/222940\/THE_KING_OF_FIGHTERS_XIII_STEAM_EDITION\/\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Steam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>While many will swear by The King of Fighters 98 or 2002 as the greatest entry, we feel like KOF 13 is actually the series&#8217; peak. The 3 vs. 3 fighting feels as fantastic as ever, but what pushes it to the top is the absolutely gorgeous sprite work. This marked the last time that SNK would use sprites for the series, and it went out with a bang. These massive detailed renditions still stand the test of time today.<\/p>\n<p>The only real downside with The King of Fighters 13 is that the roster has some massive omissions. There&#8217;s no Geese Howard, no Shermie, no Rock Howard (or anyone from Mark of the Wolves, for that matter), and no Samurai Shodown representation either. But even the gameplay and phenomenal artwork keep us coming back.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"more_of_the_best_fighting_games_to_play_in_cur_year\">More of the Best Fighting Games to Play in 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Mortal Kombat 1<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Skullgirls 2nd Encore<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Capcom Fighting Collection<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Dragon Ball FighterZ<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Mortal Kombat 1&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>The latest in the violent 2D fighting franchise. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1971870\/Mortal_Kombat_1\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $49.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>Large-scale crossover fighter remastered. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/357190\/ULTIMATE_MARVEL_VS_CAPCOM_3\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $19.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>Remastered version of the latest game in the series. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0177-CUSA27065_00-9558212560709500\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $29.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Skullgirls 2nd Encore&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>Gorgeous, hand-animated fighting game featuring women. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/245170\/Skullgirls_2nd_Encore\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $19.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Capcom Fighting Collection&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>10 classic Capcom fighting games in a cheap package. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1685750\/Capcom_Fighting_Collection\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $39.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Dragon Ball FighterZ&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>Ensemble fighter featuring the iconic anime characters. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/678950\/DRAGON_BALL_FighterZ\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$49.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even the best fighting games have a barrier of entry before you get good at them, but once it clicks, there&#8217;s no better feeling than pulling off a clutch win in a fighter. In the future, we have exciting releases like Capcom Fighting Collection 2, 2XKO, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Rivals 2, the genre is going to keep thriving.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the No. 1 best fighting game right now?\u00a0<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The best fighting game you can play right now is Street Fighter 6, thanks to its in-depth story mode, excellent core fighting, and fantastic netcode.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What fighting games should I play in 2024?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, and Street Fighter 6 are the three most active fighting games at the moment. But the right answer is whatever one you like.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the most brutal fighting game?\u00a0<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">In terms of violence, the Mortal Kombat series has you covered. But in terms of punishing gameplay Virtua Fighter is the place to be.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the most realistic fighting game?\u00a0<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Unless you can turn into the devil or throw fireballs, sports titles like EA Sports UFC 5 or Undisputed are your best bet for realistic fighting.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is Tekken 8 harder than Street Fighter 6?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Tekken 8 has a lower barrier of entry than Street Fighter, but the overwhelming amount of moves available makes it a bit harder to get to grips with the game.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Are 2D or 3D fighting games better?\u00a0<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">It all comes down to preference. 2D and 3D fighting games play completely differently. The former prioritizes combo strings and tighter timing, while the latter focuses more on movement and kineticism.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Do I need a fight stick for the best fighting games?\u00a0<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">No, while a fight stick may work out better for you, it&#8217;s still completely viable to use a standard controller.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What was the first fighting game?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The actual answer is Sega&#8217;s 1976 arcade title Heavyweight Champ. However, the game that really kicked the genre into gear and popularised it was Capcom&#8217;s 1991 classic Street Fighter 2: The World Warriors.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0102-CUSA07828_00-SF30FULLGAME0001\" target=\"_blank\">Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/street-fighter-30th-anniversary-collection\/C24T2MRDBB3W\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/street-fighter-30th-anniversary-collection-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/586200\/Street_Fighter_30th_Anniversary_Collection\/\" target=\"_blank\">Save 67% on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/games\/street-fighter-6\/\" target=\"_blank\">Street Fighter 6 &#8211; PS4 &amp; PS5 Games | PlayStation (US) <\/a> (Playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/street-fighter-6\/9NM79B7N9JM6\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Street Fighter\u2122 6 | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1364780\/Street_Fighter_6\/\" target=\"_blank\">Street Fighter\u2122 6 on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/super-smash-bros-ultimate-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Super Smash Bros.\u2122 Ultimate for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/games\/guilty-gear-strive\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guilty Gear -Strive-<\/a> (Playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/guilty-gear-strive\/9mzdl6l34kf2\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Guilty Gear -Strive- | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1384160\/GUILTY_GEAR_STRIVE\/\" target=\"_blank\">GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0571-CUSA13370_00-HAMPRDC000000001\" target=\"_blank\">ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/aca-neogeo-garou-mark-of-the-wolves\/BZK8NDMJ3F3S\" target=\"_blank\">Buy ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/aca-neogeo-garou-mark-of-the-wolves-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/366240\/GAROU_MARK_OF_THE_WOLVES\/\" target=\"_blank\">GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-gb\/concept\/10006270\/\" target=\"_blank\">TEKKEN 8<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/tekken-8\/9ppsm14vkclw\" target=\"_blank\">Buy TEKKEN 8 | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1778820\/TEKKEN_8\/\" target=\"_blank\">TEKKEN 8 on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10009938\/\" target=\"_blank\">MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2634890\/MARVEL_vs_CAPCOM_Fighting_Collection_Arcade_Classics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-purchase MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/577940\/Killer_Instinct\/\" target=\"_blank\">Killer Instinct on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/killer-instinct\/BP4S3XLJG78M\" target=\"_blank\">Get Killer Instinct | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/rivals-of-aether\/BWSQ6832LWNL\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Rivals of Aether | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/383980\/Rivals_of_Aether\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rivals of Aether on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/rivals-of-aether-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rivals of Aether for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/the-king-of-fighters-xiii\/BTJXDHNM2TCS\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Buy THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII | Xbox<\/span><\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10004463\" target=\"_blank\">THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/222940\/THE_KING_OF_FIGHTERS_XIII_STEAM_EDITION\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Save 80% on THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION on Steam<\/span><\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1971870\/Mortal_Kombat_1\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mortal Kombat 1 on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/357190\/ULTIMATE_MARVEL_VS_CAPCOM_3\/\" target=\"_blank\">Save 70% on ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0177-CUSA27065_00-9558212560709500\" target=\"_blank\">Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Main game &amp; DLC Pack<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/245170\/Skullgirls_2nd_Encore\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1685750\/Capcom_Fighting_Collection\/\" target=\"_blank\">Save 60% on Capcom Fighting Collection on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/678950\/DRAGON_BALL_FighterZ\/\" target=\"_blank\">Save 60% on DRAGON BALL FighterZ on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fighting games are one of the greatest genres of game to ever exist\u2026 that is, once you&#8217;re past the massive barrier of entry that comes with the genre. Since Street Fighter 2 blew up back in the early &#8217;90s, the best fighting games have continued getting better, leading us to the current generation where everyone [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":287210,"featured_media":310997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3090],"tags":[],"category_partsoff":[],"class_list":["post-310983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-games"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.7 (Yoast SEO v23.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10+ Best Fighting Games to Play in 2024<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Presenting our list of the best fighting games to play, including all-star franchises like Street 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