If you’re a fighting game fan, there are no shortage of options on PlayStation Plus. Choose from iconic franchises that have been around for years, anime arcade-style fighters, with hand-drawn animation and larger-than-life characters, or go toe-to-toe with legendary superhero characters. If you’re new to the genre, choosing where to start can be overwhelming. So, here are the ten best fighting games on PS+ based on their Metacritic review score.
1. Tekken 2
Experience TEKKEN 2, originally released on the PlayStation console, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Skilled fighters from around the world join the King of Iron Fist Tournament to seek fame and glory. Choose one of the unique brawlers, master their techniques, and dominate your opponent as you battle your way to the title of King of Iron Fist!
| Metacritic Score | 89 |
| Game Modes | Local Competitive, Single Player |
| Subscription | Premium |
| Platform | PlayStation 1 |
| Format | Download |
| Release Year | 1996 |
| Theme | Martial Arts |
2. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
One of the most popular games of the early ’90s is reborn! Capcom stays true to the foundation of the popular game by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high-resolution 1080p graphics.
3. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
BlazBlue is the first hi-res 2D fighter from the creators of the Guilty Gear series! Experience the beauty of high-resolution, hand-drawn sprites on 3D backgrounds, all in glorious high-definition. Get ready to take the action online and battle the best players from all over the world.
4. Dragon Ball FighterZ
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high-end Anime graphics and brings easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master fighting gameplay to audiences worldwide.
| Metacritic Score | 87 |
| Game Modes | Local Competitive, Online Competitive, Single Player |
| Subscription | Extra |
| Platform | PlayStation 4 |
| Format | Download |
| Release Year | 2018 |
| Theme | Anime, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Sci-Fi |
5. Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-
Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- moves along at 60 frames per second and features PS4/PS3 cross-compatible battles. Choose from over 20+ fighters as you battle for glory in the post-apocalypse. New modes and polished mechanics provide infinite ways to annihilate your rivals.
| MetaCritic Score | 86 |
| No. of Players | Local Competitive, Online Competitive, Single Player |
| Subscription | Premium |
| Platform | PlayStation 4 |
| Format | Download, Stream |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| Theme | Anime, Post apocalypse |
6. Street Fighter III: Third-Strike Online Edition
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, one of the most revered, deep, and sophisticated fighting games of all time, now takes the battle online. Fighting game fans new and old owe it to themselves to experience this mastery of 2D fighting. Throw down with enhanced HD-filtered graphics, arcade-perfect gameplay, GGPO seamless multiplayer, YouTube replay sharing, new art, and more.
| Metacritic Score | 86 |
| Game Modes | Online Competitive, Single Player |
| Subscription | Premium |
| Platform | PlayStation 3 |
| Format | Stream |
| Release Year | 2011 |
| Theme | Martial Arts |
7. Soulcalibur VI
SOULCALIBUR VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Taking place in the 16th century, revisit the events of the original SOULCALIBUR to uncover hidden truths.
| Metacritic Score | 84 |
| Game Modes | Local Competitive, Online Competitive, Single Player |
| Subscription | Extra |
| Platform | PlayStation 4 |
| Format | Download |
| Release Year | 2018 |
| Theme | Fantasy |
8. Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise. The all-new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control to customize the fighters and make them your own. The new graphics engine showcasing every skull-shattering, eye-popping moment, brings you so close to the fight you can feel it.
| Metacritic Score | 82 |
| Game Modes | Local Competitive, Online Competitive, Single Player |
| Subscription | Extra |
| Platform | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 |
| Format | Download |
| Release Year | 2019 |
| Theme | Fantasy, Martial Arts, Sci-Fi |
9. Nidhogg
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning fencing tug-of-war, full of graceful acrobatics and clumsy stabs. IRL yelling and excitement may occur, in this ultimate two-player showdown of fast-paced fencing and melee attacks. Beware, advantages in Nidhogg are often fleeting, as new opponents continually spawn in your way.
| Metacritic Score | 81 |
| Game Modes | Local Competitive, Online Competitive, Single Player |
| Platform | PlayStation 4 |
| Format | Download |
| Release Year | 2014 |
10. Darkstalkers Resurrection
The Darkstalkers fighting game franchise returns and ready to take the scrap to current gen consoles. Featuring a unique and colorful array of characters blended with fast-paced fighting action, Darkstalkers Resurrection includes two games (Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3), in the same package.
| Metacritic Score | 80 |
| Game Modes | Local Competitive, Online Competitive, Single Player |
| Subscription | Premium |
| Platform | PlayStation 3 |
| Format | Stream |
| Release Year | 2013 |
| Theme | Comedy, Horror |
Looking for more choices? You can view all PlayStation Plus fighting games at PS Plus Guide (where you can filter them by review score, gameplay modes, and more).
