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1. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends. Brawlhalla is a multiplayer, fighting and 2d fighter game. Released on October 17th 2017 has received 386,456 reviews of which 314,809 were positive and 71,647 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played fighting game, thanks to its 16,107 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
314,809
71,647
16,107
players
2. Marvel Contest of Champions
The ultimate Super Hero fighting game is now on Steam! Collect and upgrade iconic Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel Universe, engage in fast-paced 1v1 battles, and unleash powerful abilities in Marvel Contest of Champions! Marvel Contest of Champions is a superhero, fighting and combat game. Released on June 18th 2025 has received 1,462 reviews of which 1,027 were positive and 435 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 475 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fighting games based on player count.
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1,027
435
475
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3. SMASH LEGENDS
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android! SMASH LEGENDS is a multiplayer, pvp and moba game. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 9,975 reviews of which 6,863 were positive and 3,112 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. While seeing 171 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fighting games based on player count.
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6,863
3,112
171
players
4. Toribash
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before! Toribash is a 3d fighter, fighting and physics game. Released on May 16th 2014 has received 16,703 reviews of which 14,775 were positive and 1,928 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fighting games.
8.6
14,775
1,928
78
players
5. Killer Instinct
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Killer Instinct is a fighting, action and multiplayer game. Released on September 27th 2017 has received 5,237 reviews of which 4,559 were positive and 678 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fighting games.
8.4
4,559
678
68
players
6. Flash Party
Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves! Flash Party is a fighting, 2d platformer and 2d fighter game. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 2,052 reviews of which 1,395 were positive and 657 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fighting games.
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1,395
657
64
players
7. Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves. Iron Snout is a 2d fighter, action and funny game. Released on January 27th 2016 has received 17,346 reviews of which 16,955 were positive and 391 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fighting games.
9.5
16,955
391
8
players
8. Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
Ultra Fight Kyanta 2 is a fighting game with a frantic pace and easy to learn controls. You can perform special attacks using single button presses! Fight in 2D battles across various modes using teams of hand-drawn characters. Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2 is a fighting, 2d fighter and indie game. Released on May 08th 2019 has received 1,166 reviews of which 1,126 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fighting games.
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1,126
40
3
players
9. Paunch
One-on-one physical online duels. Paunch is a psychological horror, multiplayer and funny game. Released on December 04th 2019 has received 11,128 reviews of which 9,969 were positive and 1,159 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fighting games.
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9,969
1,159
2
players
10. Martial Arts Brutality
In this turn based tactical card fighter, you will learn the secrets of Kung Fu, master control of your formidable Chi Energy and perfect the legendary Dim Mak death touch. Martial Arts Brutality is a violent, strategy and indie game. Released on January 31st 2018 has received 706 reviews of which 600 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fighting games.
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600
106
2
players
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