Xbox missed out on a lot of fighting games in past generations, but this time around it’s making sure its players aren’t left out of the fight. In fact, many of the best Xbox Series X games are in the fighting genre, with more to come as the generation goes on. These games are pure tests of skill, with two players facing off with nothing but themselves to rely on. These typically were a very intimidating genre, but modern fighters are much more welcoming with tutorials and teaching tools that elevate them right next to the best FPS games for Series X. If you’re ready to take on a new challenger, here are the current best fighting games on the system.
These fighting games rank among the best multiplayer games on the Xbox Series X, but you can also get great single-player games by checking out any of the best RPGs for Series X as well.
Mortal Kombat 1
77% 3.5/5 Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Genre Fighting, Adventure Developer NetherRealm Studios Publisher WB Games Release September 19, 2023 <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«button» data-pid=«x36HZrcyFd» data-limit=«2» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant" id=«dtcc-x36HZrcyFd»>
Mortal Kombat 11 set a new mark for visuals and nuanced combat, combining some of the best parts of previous titles for buttery-smooth gameplay, a relatively easy learning curve for new players, and tons of fun options for customizing both your character and their movesets.
Mortal Kombat 1 reboots the timeline (or creates a new one? — it’s complicated) but doesn’t take a single step back in terms of features. The story is a fun and surprisingly high-quality little adventure, the extra modes are varied and fun to experiment with, and the core mechanics are as fine-tuned as ever. If you enjoy hideous monsters, bloody finishers, and gruesome executions in your fighters, no other game can compete. Mortal Kombat 1 — Official Announcement Trailer
Street Fighter 6
87% 4.5/5 Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows),
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