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Best Fighting games on PlayStation 5
The 21 best Fighting games on PlayStation 5, ranked from 4,171 critic and player ratings.
The best Fighting game on PlayStation 5 right now is Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, with a critic score of 89/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
02
Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is the eighth canon release and tenth overall entry in the Tekken series. The game's story features 32 former and new characters, each with their own narrative that contributes to the overall story. Tekken 8 features upgraded fighting elements and systems from its predecessor, it also introduces brand-new mechanics such as the "Heat" system and "Tornado" hits. Arcade Quest was another addition to their online mode which includes tournaments, arcade features, customizable avatars and specialized currency that is featured throughout the game.
88
/100
03
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.
87
/100
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
02
Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is the eighth canon release and tenth overall entry in the Tekken series. The game's story features 32 former and new characters, each with their own narrative that contributes to the overall story. Tekken 8 features upgraded fighting elements and systems from its predecessor, it also introduces brand-new mechanics such as the "Heat" system and "Tornado" hits. Arcade Quest was another addition to their online mode which includes tournaments, arcade features, customizable avatars and specialized currency that is featured throughout the game.
88
/100
03
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.
87
/100
04
Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
86
/100
05
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
86
/100
06
Guilty Gear -Strive
85
/100
07
Mortal Kombat 1
A new era has begun. It's In Our Blood. Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and Fatalities!
84
/100
08
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the 2005 open-world action-adventure game Yakuza.
83
/100
09
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 of your fighters to make them your own. The new graphics engine showcases every skull-shattering, eye-popping moment, bringing you so close to the fight you can feel it. Featuring a roster of new and returning Klassic Fighters, Mortal Kombat's best-in-class cinematic story mode continues the epic saga over 25 years in the making.
82
/100
10
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
11
Sifu
79
/100
12
For Honor
77
/100
13
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
76
/100
14
MultiVersus
75
/100
15
Brotato
74
/100
16
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
73
/100
17
Rec Room
73
/100
18
Roblox
71
/100
19
Naraka: Bladepoint
61
/100
20
My Hero Ultra Rumble
53
/100
21
Party Animals
50
/100
Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
86
/100
05
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
86
/100
06
Guilty Gear -Strive
85
/100
07
Mortal Kombat 1
A new era has begun. It's In Our Blood. Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and Fatalities!
84
/100
08
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the 2005 open-world action-adventure game Yakuza.
83
/100
09
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 of your fighters to make them your own. The new graphics engine showcases every skull-shattering, eye-popping moment, bringing you so close to the fight you can feel it. Featuring a roster of new and returning Klassic Fighters, Mortal Kombat's best-in-class cinematic story mode continues the epic saga over 25 years in the making.
82
/100
10
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
11
Sifu
79
/100
12
For Honor
77
/100
13
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
76
/100
14
MultiVersus
75
/100
15
Brotato
74
/100
16
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
73
/100
17
Rec Room
73
/100
18
Roblox
71
/100
19
Naraka: Bladepoint
61
/100
20
My Hero Ultra Rumble
53
/100
21
Party Animals
50
/100
FAQ
What is the best Fighting game on PlayStation 5?
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate currently tops the ranking with a score of 89/100 across 58 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.