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The most interesting fighting games released in 2017

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

I Am The Hero
I Am The Hero

Fighting 16 January 2017

Two-dimensional beat'em up that pays respects to the classic titles of the genre. We play the role of a mysterious hero, whose main task is to fight with encountered enemies.

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto

Fighting 03 February 2017

A comprehensive package containing Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 with Road to Boruto, created by Cyberconnect 2 studio. The story of Road to Boruto adapts the themes of Boruto: Naruto the Movie and the comic series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto Expansion
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto Expansion

Fighting 03 February 2017

A content-rich expansion for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, a fourth entry in the series developed by Cyberconnect 2. The plot of the expansion, called Road to Boruto, goes beyond the original manga and animated series, drawing from side entries such as Boruto: Naruto the Movie, a full-length animated movie, and the comic series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

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Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe
Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe

Fighting 16 March 2017

A 2D fighting game developed by the Taiwanese FK Digital, offering 16 different fighters. The player takes on the role of one of them in order to fight in one of the seven available game modes. Above all, the player will find the Arcade Mode (follows the story of the selected character), a score-attack mode, and a multiplayer mode that allows the player to fight against other players from all over the world (online). Furthermore, the game gives us an opportunity to personalize the character.

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Rivals of Aether
Rivals of Aether

Fighting 28 March 2017

Inspired by such titles as Super Smash Bros., an unusual fighting game with platformer elements. The action takes place in Aether, a war-torn fantasy world in which people from various civilizations can manipulate the elements – Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. The heroes we control try to learn about the roots of the endless conflict, which takes loads of fighting. The gameplay of Rivals of Aether, designed by Dan Fornace, comes down to fighting numerous battles on numerous 2D arenas.

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Transformers: Forged to Fight
Transformers: Forged to Fight

Fighting 05 April 2017

A mobile fighting game taking place in the Transformers universe. The story of Forged to Fight takes us to a unique world that serves as a battlefield for different generations of battle robots. The campaign follows the exploits of Melissa Faireborn, a popular hero from the comics who becomes a general of the robot army. Content-wise, the game offers a world encompassing all incarnations of the popular brand. As a result, we are given heroes from both the cartoons and Michael Bay movies.

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Slice, Dice & Rice
Slice, Dice & Rice

Fighting 27 April 2017

A 2D fighting game set in an alternative reality based on how the ancient Japanese imagined afterlife. We can choose from a roster of eight characters, each of them has different appearance, weapons and special abilities. Additionally, they all have their unique stories which we discover during the game. The feature that distinguishes this game, developed by an indie studio called DojoGames, is the lack of a health bar.

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Injustice 2
Injustice 2

Fighting 11 May 2017

A sequel to the 2013 arcade fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us by NetherRealm Studios, known for the latest Mortal Kombat games. Like in its predecessor, in Injustice 2 you play as the characters from the DC universe, fighting each other in violent duels. The game features minimal plot, in which Batman and his supporters try to rebuild the society, but at the same time have to fight against Superman and his allies.

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Skullgirls Mobile
Skullgirls Mobile

Fighting 26 May 2017

A mobile entry in two-dimensional fighting game series from Lab Zero, developed by the team at Hidden Variable. Skullgirls Mobile is quite different from its full-scale predecessor. Instead of hardcore fighting title, the gameplay is somewhat casual, with some RPG features. We create a group of three warriors, between each we can freely switch during battles. We can choose from both old faces (e.g. Filia or Big Band) and completely new fighters.

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Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2

Fighting 26 May 2017

A two-dimensional fighting game developed by Japanese studio Arc System Works. The title is an upgraded and enriched version of Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator. The action of the game takes place in year 2187, when a female warrior named Ramlethal, who leads creatures called Valentine, declares war against humanity. The campaign of the game consists of chapters focused on various characters and the cutscenes between the fights are similar to visual novels.

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Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers

Fighting 26 May 2017

Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is a remastered version of the second game from the popular fighting game series, initially released in 1991. It was developed by Capcom and UDON Entertainment. The new edition has received a series of improvements and tweaks. There are two completely new playable characters available: Evil Ryu and Violent Ken. Each of the available fighters has their own story and set of moves, attacks, and combos. The game's visuals were also improved.

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Tekken 7
Tekken 7

Fighting 02 June 2017

The seventh major installment in one of the most famous fighting game series developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, which originally launched back in 1994 on the first PlayStation. The debut of the franchise on the eight generation consoles brings back all the key elements of the previous installments, i.e. dynamic duels on 3D arenas featuring interactive objects. The story revolves around the King of Iron Fist tournament, organized by a powerful corporation.

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Arms
Arms

Fighting 16 June 2017

A 3D action game developed for Nintendo Switch which focuses on 1 on 1 battles taking place on secluded, spacious arenas. The contenders are equipped with large boxing gloves propped on springs that allow them to extend to large distances. We can choose from a number of fighters, with each having unique traits and abilities. Additionally, we can choose a set of gloves that correspond to our playstyle – e.g. a slow albeit powerful model, or a speed-oriented set.

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Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition
Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition

Fighting 12 July 2017

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition is another version of Street Fighter IV, a console fighting game that debuted in 2009. New version was developed for mobile devices (iOS and Android). It is the third mobile version of the game – the previous ones were Street Fighter IV from 2010 and Street Fighter IV: Volt from 2011. The new edition features improvements and around thirty playable characters.

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Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[st]
Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[st]

Fighting 20 July 2017

An extended edition of a conventional 2D fighting game Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late, which came out in 2014. This new version was enriched with new game modes, a story campaign, a tutorial, as well as numerous improvements brought to the combat system.

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy

Fighting 25 August 2017

A compilation of four games from a popular series developed by CyberConnect2, based on a hit manga created by Masashi Kishimoto and its animated adaptation. The collection contains: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy

Fighting 25 August 2017

A compilation of three games from a popular series developed by CyberConnect2 that are based on a hit manga created by Masashi Kishimoto and its animated adaptation. The collection contains: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm (2008), Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 (2010) and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst (2013).

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Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite
Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite

Fighting 19 September 2017

The fourth full-fledged installment of the popular series of arcade fighting games in which characters known from Capcom games are facing Marvel Comics superheroes. In Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite two antagonists of both universes combine into one powerful creature known as Ultron Sigma. He is trying to take control of both worlds. In order to stop the villain the heroes from both dimensions have to find four Infinity Stones and face a group led by the so-called Jedah Dogma.

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Pokken Tournament DX
Pokken Tournament DX

Fighting 22 September 2017

Pokken Tournament DX is an improved version of the Wii U game Pokken Tournament. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game in topic is not much different from most popular 3D fighting games. Pokken Tournament DX offers over 20 pokemon from both the old and new installments of the main RPG series. Each of them has its own unique fight style and combo attacks. The game introduces one new pokemon that was not available in its 2016 version, Decidueye.

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Gundam Versus
Gundam Versus

Fighting 29 September 2017

Another installment of the popular game series published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and released on PlayStation 4. In this installment, the players get at their disposal over 90 different mecha (giant robots) from 17 different TV series and movies covering over 40 years of history of the Gundam universe.

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Brawlhalla
Brawlhalla

Fighting 17 October 2017

A free-to-play two-dimensional platform fighting game from the independent studio Blue Mammoth Games – the creators of a browser MMO game Dungeon Blitz. The production combines elements of 2D fighting games and platformers. Gameplay comes down to engaging in combat on multi-level maps. The fighting system is purely arcade, so what really matters is speed, strength, mastery of combos, and the skillful use of individual abilities of particular characters.

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Super Hero Fight Club: Reloaded
Super Hero Fight Club: Reloaded

Fighting 31 October 2017

A dynamic brawler in which we play as superheroes trying to earn a living by fighting in the arena. In Super Hero Fight Club we have more than a hundred players at our disposal. Each of them boasts an individual set of combat skills, and their correct, intelligent usage is the key to victory.

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Shadow Fight 3
Shadow Fight 3

Fighting 16 November 2017

Shadow Fight 3 is a 2.5D fighting game, which means that while the graphics were made in full 3D, the gameplay mechanics are 2D. The three-dimensional locations and characters are the main difference between this game and the previous installments in the series. The production utilizes a free-to-play model with microtransactions. The game is set in a fantasy world inspired by Asian legends and features warriors, who can use superhuman powers.

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Kamen Rider: Climax Fighters
Kamen Rider: Climax Fighters

Fighting 07 December 2017

A three-dimensional fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the manga and television programs that are popular in Japan. The player participates in a competition between the titular warriors-riders. They are trying to find out who is the strongest among them. In Kamen Rider: Climax Fighters the player can choose from a variety of characters that differ in looks, special skills, weapons and combination of attacks.

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Gang Beasts
Gang Beasts

Fighting 12 December 2017

A multiplayer-focused joke arcade game created by Boneloaf, an indie studio from the Great Britain. More precisely, this is an unusual brawler, in which character physics plays a key role. You control colorful little men whose animations are procedurally generated as you play. The gameplay focuses on melee combat, including punching, kicking, throwing your opponents off ledges or pushing them into traps.

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Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!!
Arcana Heart 3: Love Max Six Stars!!!!!!

Fighting 13 December 2017

The newest version of Arcana Heart 3, a fighting game that debuted in 2011 on 7th generation consoles. It features newest improvements from the Japanese arcade version of the game. The title is a classic fighting game that features more than twenty female characters.

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Brawlout
Brawlout

Fighting 19 December 2017

A crossover between a 2.5D platform game and a brawler, developed by Romanian studio Angry Mob Games. Players take part in duels waged on small arenas, filled with rock formations and simple structures. In order to win you have to push your opponent off the ledge or reduce their energy to zero. Brawlout offers a cast of playable heroes, each featuring a unique set of moves – individual attacks can be developed and modified as you continue to make progress.

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