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2013PCXboxSteam 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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BlazBlue: Central Fiction

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2015PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable94 % positive36.99 €

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

A fast, technical 2D anime fighter with a huge roster that wraps up Ragna the Bloodedge's saga through a very extensive, text-heavy story mode.

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Tekken 8

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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.

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.

Dead or Alive 5

Co-op or multiplayer

A fast 3D fighting game built around counters, timing and fluid combat. It adds guest fighters from Virtua Fighter and elaborate, interactive arenas.

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.

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma

Lavish presentation

You fight with fast, flamboyantly styled characters in this 2D fighter, where deep combos and precise timing reward practice more with every match. Its striking anime sprites and memorable soundtrack make the series instantly recognizable.

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.

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, technical 2D anime fighter from Arc System Works where each character has a unique Drive ability and deep combo play. It also offers a long, text-heavy story mode set in a blend of fantasy and sci-fi.

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.

Lethal League Blaze

Co-op or multiplayer

A blisteringly fast arcade brawler where a ball speeds up with every hit and is smashed into opponents to knock them out. It rewards timing and reflexes, wrapped in a bold comic look and driving beats.

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