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2013PEGI 16PC, Xbox, Steam Deck verified86 % positive29.99 €

Killer Instinct revives the legendary fighting franchise with an open-ended combo system that rewards flashy, long chains of attacks. Online matches pit you against players worldwide, where a single mistake can hand the opponent a combo breaker.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Killer Instinct special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Tekken 8

93 %Match

2024USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable56 % positive39.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Killer Instinct: competing against other players, melee combat with weapons or fists and lavish production.

A fast, aggressive 3D fighter whose Heat system rewards offensive play, with crossplay and striking Unreal Engine 5 visuals. Its strength lies in deep, technical duels against other players.

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Co-op or multiplayer

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Guilty Gear X2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Guilty Gear X2 is a blazingly fast 2D fighter with an over-the-top anime look, rewarding you with deep combos, nuanced movement and precise timing. Its flamboyant cast and wild backstory make it a standout entry in the series.

Fighting EX Layer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You fight in this successor to the Street Fighter EX series, a 2.5D brawler that adds chain combos, running, and the Gougi system, which lets you bend your character's abilities or even the match rules mid-fight. The roster is carried over from Street Fighter EX2 Plus.

Virtua Fighter 5

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A technical 3D fighting game built on precise inputs, timing and deep mastery of distinct martial arts styles. A roster of 17 fighters, arcade and versus duels, and customizable items keep players coming back.

Marvel Super Heroes

Co-op or multiplayer

A colorful Capcom 2D fighter starring Marvel heroes, where Infinity Gems are activated mid-fight to boost power, speed or unlock special abilities. Fast arcade duels with a comic-book look.

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2D anime fighter from Arc System Works with hand-drawn sprites, deep combo systems and a lengthy story mode. The sequel expands the roster and refines the combat.

SoulCalibur IV

Lavish presentation

A 3D weapon-based fighting game where swordsmen, spear users and many other warriors clash in fast duels. It offers character customization, online battles and Star Wars guest fighters.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You get the classic Street Fighter II Turbo with entirely redrawn 1080p artwork by Udon Entertainment, while the original fighting mechanics remain untouched. It shines in head-to-head duels where precise timing and combos decide every round.

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