If you’re a fan of fighting games, then look no further than the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics. With dozens of titles to choose from, there’s something for every type of player, whether you’re into classic 2D or 3D fighters, anime-style battles, or something more unconventional. Not only that, but with PlayStation Plus, you can also play online against other players around the world and test your skills to see who’s the ultimate fighting champion. Here are the top 10 unmissable fighting games available on PlayStation Plus:
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter series has been a fan favorite for decades, and Ultra Street Fighter IV is no exception. With an extensive list of both mainstay and niche characters and additional mechanics like the Red Focus Attack and the ability to select a dual Ultra combo, it’s a great place for newcomers to get started and for fans to revisit the beloved franchise.
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball FighterZ is the perfect spinoff for fans of the popular anime series. Choose three Dragon Ball characters and assemble a team to take on the multiverse. Each fighter has three unique assist attacks to help your character damage opponents. With an extensive story mode and anime-faithful animations, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a must-play.
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
Injustice: Gods Among Us pits DC Comics’ brave and bold against each other in a Mortal Kombat-style experience. With interactable objects, transitioning environments, and more dynamic movement options, Injustice is a unique fighting game that allows players to amplify their superhero abilities, which can be used in battles at the touch of a button. With the game’s exciting story mode and health wager mechanic, this is one of the most definitive fighting game experiences out there.
Fighting EX Layer
If you’re a fan of classic fighting games from the original PlayStation era, Fighting EX Layer is a must-play. With its signature Gougi System, the game adds passive abilities to each character when in-battle requirements are met, meaning there are countless ways to play each character and endless strategies to explore.
Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet
Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet from NIS combines fighting game battles with fast-paced shooting action of bullet hell games. Imagine taking your favorite shoot-’em-up and making it an arena-confined versus experience, and you’ve got the gist of things. You and another player control boss characters, unleashing devastating attacks towards one another while dodging hundreds of projectiles.
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
If you’re a Super Sentai fan, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid from nWay is the dream fighting game you’ve been waiting for. Pick from a multitude of different Power Rangers heroes and villains, select up to three characters to play as a team and summon a giant robot Megazord as your last-ditch tactic against opponents.
Mortal Kombat 11
NetherRealm Studio’s Mortal Kombat franchise returns with Mortal Kombat 11, delivering the best performance yet. The fighting has been upgraded to add more options, with Rage Art and Rage Drive attacks making offensive play more exhilarating. The game also features an exciting story mode and character customization similar to Injustice 2.
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
Thanks to its flashy and over-the-top 3D fighting style, the Dead or Alive series is a favorite of many. But it’s more than just spectacle – its Triangle countering system reveals the game’s depth through mind games, adding complexity to this seemingly simple fighter.
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Garou: Mark of the Wolves from SNK is one of the best high-skill fighters out there. The beautiful 2D sprites with remarkably detailed animations for its colorful roster make it a treat to behold, with many characters of varying styles and difficulties. This title is essential for any fan of retro fighting game lovers or SNK’s classic titles.
The Last Blade 2
The Last Blade 2, another classic from SNK’s archive of fighting games from the ‘90s, is a weapon-based fighter mixing slow, methodical play with high-octane combat. While the game is slower-paced at a glance, the intensity, quick reflexes, and requisite combo skills become evident when locked in the heat of battle.
With so many fantastic fighting games in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics, there’s never been a better time to get into the genre. What are your favorite fighting games available on PlayStation Plus?
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