Best Fighting Games Available for Download (2024)

A curated list of excellent fighting games across platforms, categorized by style:

Traditional 2D Fighters

• Guilty Gear -Strive- (PS4/5, PC) — Gorgeous anime visuals, deep but accessible, rollback netcode.
• The King of Fighters XV (PS4/5, Xbox, PC) — 3v3 teams, huge roster, great rollback.
• Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5, Xbox Series, PC, Switch) — Cinematic story, Kameo assists, brutal fatalities.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ (Multi) — 3v3 tag, auto-combo friendly, stunning 2.5D anime look.
• Street Fighter 6 (PS4/5, Xbox Series, PC) — Modern/Classic controls, World Tour mode, best-in-class netcode.

3D Fighters

• Tekken 8 (PS5, Xbox Series, PC) — Aggressive offense, Heat system, incredible graphics.
• Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown (PS4, PC) — Pure martial arts depth, Sega style.
• Soulcalibur VI (PS4, Xbox One, PC) — Weapon-based, create-a-soul, reversal edge.

Platform Fighters

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch) — 80+ fighters, endless content, local/online.
• MultiVersus (PS4/5, Xbox, PC) — Free-to-play, WB characters, 2v2 focus, perks system.
• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (Multi) — Nick toons, slime mechanics, campaign.
• Brawlhalla (Multi, F2P) — 60+ legends, weapons, cross-play, frequent updates.

Free-to-Play Standouts

• Fantasy Strike (Multi) — One-button specials, frame-perfect design, free.
• Footsies (PC, Free) — Minimalist neutral-game trainer.

Before Buying

• Check system requirements (Steam/Store page).
• Watch recent gameplay (YouTube: "GameName review 2024").
• Try demo/free weekend if available.
• Rollback netcode = smooth online; prioritize games that have it.