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Best PS5 Fighting Games Ranked In 2024
Best PS5 fighting games ranked in 2024:
1. Tekken 8
Marking the return of a true PlayStation original fighting franchise, Tekken 8 is arguably the best that Bandai Namco’s fighting franchise has been in years. Not only does the eighth mainline entry series bring the action kicking and screaming into 2024 with its use of Unreal Engine 5 (which is a primary contributing factor for why you cannot get Tekken 8 on PS4), but so too is it also the most welcoming entry in the series for newcomers in ages thanks to its additional control systems and comprehensive tutorials.
Beyond such advances, Tekken 8 also scores a dramatic win thanks to its avalanche of content which brings an ambitious ‘Tekken Quest’ story mode to the table which has you creating your own personal avatar and going off into the world to see if you can be the best Tekken player around, while a multi-tiered story mode unique to each character also provides players with more of those wacky stories and endings that have long defined the series. Gorgeous, hard-hitting, endlessly confident, welcome to newcomers and stuffed with enough content to make your brain ache, Tekken 8 is as good as it gets when it comes to the best PS5 fighting games.
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2. Street Fighter 6
Correcting just about everything that was wrong with its immediate predecessor, Street Fighter 6 is not just a superior sequel in every way but it also happens to be one of the best fighting games you can get on PS5 too. Comfortably sitting atop the apex of Capcom’s legendary and long-running Street Fighter series, Street Fighter 6 takes the franchise to all-new heights with reworked visuals, fresh fighters and an ambitious RPG-lite style story mode.
In particular, what makes Street Fighter 6 a better game than its predecessors is its accessibility. Having diverse control systems for different ability levels and modes that don’t rely on other players but actually feel meaningful. Street Fighter 6 is undeniably the most complete Street Fighter experience yet and an easy recommendation for both fans of the series and the genre at large.
3. Mortal Kombat 1
A new beginning for the legendary Mortal Kombat series, though Mortal Kombat 1 reboots the story of its universe, it nonetheless boasts the same award-winning core fighting engine that fans have loved for years, albeit with the noted addition of the new Kameo system which allows you to call a fellow fighter to hop in and help you mid-battle.
In addition, Mortal Kombat 1 brings an all-new level of violence to the table which surpasses anything the series has seen to date. Throw in a wealth of single-player content, unlockables and multiplayer modes and Mortal Kombat 1 adds up to a raucous, deliciously brutal celebration of everything Mortal Kombat and with that in mind, what’s not to like?
4. MultiVersus
On the surface it looked like it wouldn’t work. A Super Smash Bros style arena brawler focused around characters from Warner Bros vast film and television properties, MultiVersus was pretty much counted out by everyone prior to its first playable alpha – and then perceptions changed. Greatly.
Not only does MultiVersus have the off-kelter appeal of allowing players to have Arya from Game of Thrones fight Shaggy from Scooby Doo, or even having the likes of Batman mix it up with Bugs Bunny, but it also plays horrendously well too, with developer Player First Games showing a commendable commitment to frequent balancing fixes, content updates and more. MultiVersus might just be the best PS5 fighting games to come along in a good while, so get involved.
5. Sifu
A roaming third-person brawler that is generously influenced by everything from The Raid and classic Shaw Brothers Hong Kong action movies through to the likes of Oldboy (the original, not the crappy remake) and even the John Wick films, Sifu is perhaps the most unique entry in this list thanks to a number of bone-breaking innovations that it brings to the table.
Cast as a martial arts master that must track down the assassins which murdered your family, Sifu has you throat-punching fools into oblivion, battering them with staves and generally turning the environment into your own personal weapon at a moment’s notice. Where Sifu separates itself from other roaming brawlers however is in the age system that it leverages. Basically whenever you die an extra year is added to the age of your character and as your character gets older over time, they begin to increase in damage, but their overall health begins to wane. Throw in a diverse range of skill trees and some truly satisfying, face-smashing combat and Sifu presents itself as an essential purchase for anyone with a love of brutal martial arts movies and satisfying combat.
6. Guilty Gear Strive
An absolutely stunning 2D fighter that combines an infinitely deep combat system with gorgeous, anime style hybrid 3D visuals, you’ll struggle to find a more complete package than Guilty Gear Strive.
With a massive roster of completely different fighters that all demand their own levels of mastery, together with a massive collection of modes and an overarching epic storyline, Guilty Gear Strive is easily the best fighter to date to come from legendary developer Arc Systems Works.
Like anime and super deep fighters that are bleeding with style? Then Guilty Gear Strive is your huckleberry.
7. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
It’s fitting that one of the best fighting games on PS4 also happens to be the best fighting game on PS5, too. Storming onto PlayStation 5 in a storm of thunderous violence and bone-breaking moves, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate represents the very best that this legendary fighting series has to offer.
For a start, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate boasts one of the largest and most varied roster of fighters ever. From celebrity scrappers such as Rambo, Spawn, the Terminator to franchise mainstays such as Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Raiden and more, you’ll never run out of fighters to master.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate also boasts more gameplay than some RPGs too. With a massively expanded, cinematic story, endless challenge towers and a 3D roaming action RPG Krypt mode there is no shortage of stuff to do.
As soon as more great PS5 fighting games released we’ll be sure to update this page.