Fighting games have been a gaming staple since the dawn of arcades.
From Street Fighter II to Mortal Kombat, these games have caused numerous fights in the arcade scene worldwide with their addicting gameplay, sophisticated battle mechanics, and unforgettable characters.
With so many amazing fighting games available, determining which ones are genuinely the greatest can be difficult.
We’ll hand select only the greatest fighting games of all time. So grab your controller and get ready to battle.
- 25. Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 (2001)
- 24. Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors (1994)
- 23. Skullgirls (2012)
- 22. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011)
- 21. Dead or Alive 5 (2012)
- 20. Samurai Shodown II (1994)
- 19. Dragon Ball FighterZ (2018)
- 18. Injustice: Gods Among Us (2013)
- 17. Tekken 7 (2015)
- 16. Killer Instinct (2013)
- 15. Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition (2010)
- 14. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (2012)
- 13. Mortal Kombat (2011)
- 12. Virtua Fighter 5 (2006)
- 11. Street Fighter III: Third Strike (1999)
- 10. King of Fighters ’98 (1998)
- 9. Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R (2012)
- 8. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
- 7. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
- 6. SoulCalibur II (2002)
- 5. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000)
- 4. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
- 3. Tekken 3 (1997)
- 2. Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
- 1. Street Fighter II (1991)
- Conclusion
25. Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 (2001)
Capcom vs. SNK 2’s gameplay is jam packed with excitement the moment you pick it up, with over 50 playable characters from both the Capcom and SNK universes.
Being able to choose a team of three fighters to compete against the opponent’s team in three-on-three combat. The game also has six “groove” systems that change how the player’s power is increased, altering the gameplay dynamics.
The action is demanding, and the controls are simple, making it appealing to both casual and die-hard fighting game players.
The graphics of Capcom vs. SNK 2 are colourful and lively, with fluid animations and rich character designs.
The game has a variety of fighting areas, each with its own distinct aesthetics and background music.
The art style in Capcom vs SNK2 blows us away to this day given how vibrant and animated each of the sprites are.