Fighting games are seemingly becoming more frequent in recent years with a variety of AAA titles being released by big contenders.
There are a lot of fighting games that launched recently. This made it somewhat difficult to keep tabs on which ones are actually good. This list jots down some of the best fighting games in 2024.
There are a lot of good fighting games but this list shows some of the best in the genre in 2024.
1. Street Fighter 6
Capcom has always been known for its fighting games. The latest iteration of its main Street Fighter franchise is also a banger. This entry features an extensive single-player campaign and includes fan-favorite characters that return for an epic showdown.
Street Fighter 6 is getting constant updates that add new characters and improve its overall meta for a better gaming experience. There are also new fighting styles that have been introduced in this entry, according to Games Radar.
2. Tekken 8
Another big name in the fighting game genre is the Tekken franchise and the latest entry is no slouch either. Tekken 8 was designed to allow hardcore players to hone their skills with a revamped training mode.
There is also a new tool known as the replay analyzer that breaks down your fights. It highlights the areas where you had a chance to perform a stronger combo or avoid an attack. All in all, it is an amazing title in the fighting game genre.
3. Pokken Tournament DX
Nintendo is widely popular for its Pokemon series. The Japanese studio tapped into the fighting game genre with Pokken Tournament DX. This game pits some of the most popular Pokemon from the franchise and makes them fight one-on-one.
This is a significant shift from the series' typical turn-based battles that some people may find a little too slow. Pokken Tournament DX was inspired by the Tekken franchise as it features 3D movement, Forbes said.
4. Guilty Gear Strive
The Guilty Gear series is Arc System Works' competitor in the fighting game genre. The latest entry in the series features fast and intense action with amazing anime-like visuals.
What makes Guilty Gear Strive stand out is that a lot of its characters are unique and sometimes a bit weird.
5. Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat continues the tradition of bloody and gory finishers that fans of the franchise love. This time around, the developers have given various characters new background stories.
NetherRealm Studios also introduced Kameo characters that you can use to provide assistance during your matches. The newest thing in Mortal Kombat 1 is Invasions, which are seasonal content similar to the Krypt mode from previous entries.
6. Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
The recently released Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the latest entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series and is arguably the best one among them. With a massive roster that features more than 180 characters, fans just can't get enough of this fighting game.
Bandai Namco delivers wonderfully by giving players a chance to experience exaggerated battles between their favorite Dragon Ball characters.
A new thing in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is that Sparking Episodes feature what-if events that never happened in the actual story, according to PCGamesN.
