5 Best Fighting Games To Play In 2026 : Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, Street Fighter 6, And More

Fighting games are always going to rule the charts, no matter how boring after one point they feel to us. Whether it's about hitting the opponent with Paul Phoenix's Death Fist or it is about the fatalities

that Scorpion pulls while killing the foes, these games are adrenaline-inducing projects where you have no other option but to go rough on your Dual Sock or Dual Sense controller. On that note, here is the list of the 5 best fighting games that you can play in 2026, with a Special Mention.

Tekken 8

Price In India: Rs 3,499Platforms: PS5, PS4Why You Should Play: Looking to try some of the most iconic moves from popular characters like Paul Phoenix, Heihachi, Kazuya, or Jin Kazama? Tekken brings nostalgia, packed with a lot of advancements and some of the most brutal attacks that are dangerous yet beautiful.

Mortal Kombat 1

Price In India: Rs 2,999Platforms: PS5, PS4Why You Should Play: Get over by Scorpion is one of the most iconic dialogues of all time. And if you love the blood spill and attacks that can break bones (I mean, literally), then Mortal Kombat 1 could be your main poison. And this one also includes characters from different universes like Omni-Man, Peacemaker, and more.

Street Fighters 6

Price In India: Rs 2,499Platforms: PS5, PS4Why You Should Play: Keeping in mind that the movie Street Fighter is on the way, you should definitely try out this one. Legendary fighters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken are in the game, giving near-death experiences to their opponents, and we have Indian fighter Dhalsim in the game too.

King Of Fighters XV

Price In India: 1,999Platforms: PS5, PS4Why You Should Play: Looking for a game that's a breath of fresh air, where the battles feel poetic, and all the characters have a single motive - annihilate the opponent, then try King Of Fighters XV. And the roster of the game is electrifying with characters like Iori Yagami, Terry Bogard, Kyo Kusanagi, and more.

Guilty Gear Strive

Price In India: Rs 2,499Platforms: PS5, PS4Why You Should Play: Gun Flame and Ride The Lightning - no, they are not the songs, but the signature moves from Guilty Gear Strive. Inspired by anime visuals. Now, grab your Dual Shock or Dual Sense and head on to mash the buttons until your controller starts begging to stop that gaming session.

SPECIAL MENTION: Injustice 2

Price In India: 1,499Platforms: PS5, PS4Why You Should Play: This is, hands down, the best game if you are a fan of DC. The lineup is something straight out of comic books - Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Flash, Wonder Woman, and the list goes on until eternity. What's more is that as of now, the Legendary Edition of the game is available for a mere Rs 319.