Fighting

Two Players, One Winner - The Best Fighting Games Across PC, Console and Mobile

Fighting games are the oldest competitive genre in gaming and still one of the most skill-intensive. Two players, a set of moves, and a timer - everything else is execution, reads, and adaptation. The best fighting game players are some of the most technically skilled athletes in competitive gaming, with frame-perfect inputs, deep matchup knowledge, and the mental fortitude to stay calm under pressure.

The genre had a landmark period in the early 2020s. Street Fighter 6 launched to widespread acclaim, praised for its accessibility systems that lowered the barrier for new players while preserving the depth that veterans demand. Tekken 8 followed with its most cinematic and mechanically ambitious entry yet. Fighting games also have one of gaming's most passionate competitive scenes - EVO remains one of the most-watched esports events globally, with tens of thousands of players competing across Street Fighter, Tekken, Guilty Gear, and more.

Beyond the major franchises, the genre continues to diversify. Guilty Gear Strive brought anime fighters to mainstream audiences. Dragon Ball FighterZ built one of the most visually spectacular fighting games ever made. Rivals of Aether and Multiversus pushed the platform fighter sub-genre forward. Find the best fighting games of 2026 across every platform on GAMES.GG.