The Most Popular Fighting Games Of 2022
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One of the newer entries on the list, Guilty Gear Strive is the seventh mainline installment of the series and features new gameplay mechanics that is designed to be simple and welcoming for both seasoned players and newcomers alike. Intended as a complete reconstruction of the franchise, Guilty Gear Strive raises the bar for anime-styled fighting games and is currently considered one of top fighting of the year.
- Released: 2021
- Developer: Arc System Works
- Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC
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- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Considered as one of the most ambitious and legendary game in the entire fighting game genre, Super Smash Bros Ultimate features an extremely large roster of characters that can excite any player. Receiving universal acclaim from critics and players alike, Ultimate is a staple in the fighting game genre that garners over three millions streams on Twitch and YouTube, making it one of the most popular games of the year.
- Released: 2018
- Developer: Sora
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
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- Tekken 7
The seventh main installment of the Tekken series, the game serves the epic conclusion of the Mishima clan and unravels the reasons of their ceaseless fight. Both critics and players alike agree that the game is one of the best entries in the series garnering nearly two million streams on Twitch and Youtube for its story and delivery of dynamic multiplayer battles.
- Released: 2015
- Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Arcade, PlayStation VR
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- Mortal Kombat 11
The latest entry to one of the most popular series in history, Mortal Kombat 11 brings the next evolution to the legendary series. Featuring a new graphics engine, and a roster of new and returning fighters, the game have won multiple awards and nominations and earn a following of over a million streams on Twitch.
- Released: 2019
- Developer: NetherRealm Studios
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
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- Street Fighter V
The eighth installment of the of the Street Fighter series, the game offers a redefined intensity of head-to-head battle in this classic series. With a roster of 40 characters and a variety of match options, Street Fighter V is an exciting additions that have players keep coming back for more.
- Released: 2016
- Developer: Capcom
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
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- The King of Fighters XV
The fifthteenth installment of the King of Fighters series, King of Fighters XV features 39 fighters, a new "Shatter Strike" mechanic, and an explosive climax to its action-packed story mode. The game is a significant step up over KOF 14 as it has polished its gameplay and created an action-packed experience that is extremely fun for both fighting game veterans and new players alike.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: SNK
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
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- SoulCalibur VI
The seventh main installment in the Soulcalibur series, Soulcalibur VI represents the latest premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting game and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Both critics and players alike praise the latest entry and have recieved multiple awards and nominations making it one of the most popular games of the year.
- Released: 2018
- Developer: Project Soul
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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- DNF Duel
Set in the world of Arad, players will get the opportunity to beloved characters from the Dungeon and Fighter franchise as they face off against each other in an extreme fighting tournament. Featuring fast and smooth gameplay, and a bombastic art style, players are encouraged to unleash a series of combo attacks, making it one of the best fighting games of the year!
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Arc System Works
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
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- Capcom Fighting Collection
A fighting game compilation by Capcom, Capcom Fighting Collection includes a staggering ten fighting games released by the publisher between 204 and 2003. This includes a remastered version of all 5 Darkstalker games, 2 Pocket FIghter games, Red Earth, Cyberbots, and Hyper Street Fighter II, with many of these games becoming available for American audiences for the first time ever. Players will be able to battle as their favorite Capcom characters and relive life back in the late '90s and early 2000s in this remarkable package of games.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Capcom
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
Based on Hirohiko Araki's long-running manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the game allows players to compete against each other using over 40 characters taken from all eight current story arcs. The game was released in Japan on August 29, 2013, and will be released internationally in 2014.
- Released: 2013
- Developer: CyberConnect2
- Platform: PlayStation 3
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- Brawlhalla/Blue Mammoth Games
The 54 roster free-to-play fighting game is a dynamic take on platform brawler and currently has over one million streams on Twitch and Youtube. In addition, the developers of the game hosts an official esports tournament that is slowly growing with every year, making it one of the most popular games of the year.
- Released: 2017
- Developer: Blue Mammoth Games
- Platform: Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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- For Honor
One of the most action-packed games on the list, For Honor is the medieval fantasy game that every players dreamed of when they were a child. Featuring multiple factions, warrior classes, and an intricate combat system the game have earned its place as one of the most popular fighting games with a following of over a million streams on Twitch.
- Released: 2017
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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- MultiVersus
- Player First Games
The free-to-play crossover fighting game features various characters within the Warner Bros. Discovery catalog such as Shaggy from Scooby Doo, Arya Stark from Game of Thrones, and Rick and Morty from Rick and Morty. The game tasks player to battle on different stages and attempt to knock their opponents outside the boundaries of the arena.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Player First Games
- Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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- Them's Fightin' Herds
A spiritual successor to a game initially developed under the title of Fighting Is Magic, Them Fightin’ Herds is an unofficial fan project starring the main pony characters of the television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. A fighting game based on sapient four-legged hoofed creatures from the world of Fœnum, which is being threatened by the return of carnivorous beasts known as the Predators, the game uses a four-button fighting system and includes staple fighting game maneuvers such as launchers, pushblocks, and cross-ups.
- Released: 2018
- Developer: Mane6
- Platform: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Featuring the largest collection of Nickelodeon characters ever assembled in a fighting game, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl brings together your favorite Nickelodeon characters for an exciting all out brawl. The game offers players a variety of characters to chose from and plans to add more in the near future, the game earns its place for bringing nostalgia into already competitive genre.
- Released: 2021
- Developer: Fair Play Labs
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
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Based on the popular the 2019 anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga series, The Hinokami Chronicles closely adapts the anime series and features an exciting versus mode and a roster of 18 characters. With the rising popularity of the anime series, The Hinokami Chronicles serves as an action-packed entry that excites both new and old fans alike.
- Released: 2021
- Developer: CyberConnect2
- Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Showcasing thirteen of the most beloved video games in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection traverses games released for the NES, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, and arcade, but adds newer features that players have become accustomed to. Save state, rewind function, button mapping, as well as online capabilities, allow players to play their favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games like never before. The game also features a plethora of behind-the-scenes features, including unseen development art, sketches, and game design materials. The Cowabunga Collection looks to be the perfect game for fans of The Turtles.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Digital Eclipse
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
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- Rumbleverse
An epic battle royale game from the creators of Fortnite, Rumbleverse looks to continue the tradition and hype of the battle royale sub-genre by creating a holistically new but similar experience for players. Players will once again be thrust into a massive and sprawling environment, this time with 39 other players, and instead of relying on weapons to blast enemies, players will have to use their fists in this melee combat-focused romp. Health, stamina, and energy are vital as players will have to punch, kick, and elbow-drop their way to the top of the leaderboards.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Iron Galaxy Studios
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
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- LEGO Brawls
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
The first ever action brawler set in the LEGO universe, players will have unlimited levels of creativity as they can build, and destroy, from the wide variety of LEGO creations in this side-scrolling action adventure.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: RED Games
- Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4
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- GigaBash
GigaBash allows players to live out their monster fantasies as they will get the opportunity to control gigantic film-inspired kaiju creatures as they battle against one another in this massive four-player fighting party game. With the ability to choose between 10 incredibly unique characters, all with their own unique movesets and playstyles, the party can last for hours as the multiplayer mayhem ensues to find out who is the king of the Titans.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Passion Republic Games
- Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
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