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What is the best fighting game of all time?

By YPB Team

Whether you grew up slamming quarters into arcade cabinets or discovering the genre through modern platform fighters, the contenders range from pixelated legends to visually stunning modern juggernauts. Cast your vote!

  1. Street Fighter II — ranked #11
    Street Fighter II
    Capcom's 1991 landmark that essentially invented competitive fighting games and defined the genre's DNA for decades.
  2. Tekken 3 — ranked #22
    Tekken 3
    Namco's 1997 PlayStation hit that revolutionized 3D fighting with fluid animations, sidestepping mechanics, and an iconic roster.
  3. Mortal Kombat II — ranked #33
    Mortal Kombat II
    The 1993 arcade sequel that perfected the brutal fatality system and featured arguably the most beloved roster in franchise history.
  4. Super Smash Bros. Melee — ranked #44
    Super Smash Bros. Melee
    Nintendo's 2001 party-fighter that spawned one of the most dedicated competitive scenes in gaming history and remains beloved over two decades later.
  5. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 — ranked #55
    Marvel vs. Capcom 2
    A chaotic 2000 crossover with a staggering 56-character roster and tag-team combat that redefined team-based fighting games.
  6. Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike — ranked #66
    Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
    Capcom's 1999 cult classic celebrated for its precise parry system, fluid jazz-infused aesthetic, and razor-sharp competitive depth.
  7. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — ranked #77
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    Nintendo's 2018 platform fighter featuring every Smash character ever made, instantly becoming the best-selling fighting game of all time.
  8. Dragon Ball FighterZ — ranked #88
    Dragon Ball FighterZ
    Arc System Works' 2018 anime fighter universally hailed for its stunning visuals, accessible combos, and faithful Dragon Ball presentation.
  9. Tekken 7 — ranked #99
    Tekken 7
    The 2015 entry that revitalized Tekken with the rage mechanic, power crushes, and a cinematic story mode that broke sales records.
  10. Mortal Kombat 11 — ranked #1010
    Mortal Kombat 11
    NetherRealm's 2019 gore showcase featuring the most polished presentation in franchise history and a surprisingly emotional story mode.
  11. Street Fighter 6 — ranked #1111
    Street Fighter 6
    Capcom's acclaimed 2023 revival that reinvigorated competitive play with the Drive system and a critically lauded World Tour open-world mode.
  12. SoulCalibur II — ranked #1212
    SoulCalibur II
    Namco's 2002 weapon-based fighter remembered for its guest characters, refined combat, and stunning visuals that set the standard for the series.
  13. Guilty Gear Strive — ranked #1313
    Guilty Gear Strive
    Arc System Works' 2021 anime fighter praised for its breathtaking visuals, rock soundtrack, and a deep but accessible fighting system.
  14. King of Fighters '98 — ranked #1414
    King of Fighters '98
    SNK's beloved 1998 entry widely regarded as the definitive KOF experience, with a perfectly balanced roster and no-nonsense gameplay.
  15. Injustice 2 — ranked #1515
    Injustice 2
    NetherRealm's 2017 DC superhero fighter that combined deep lore, a cinematic story mode, and an innovative gear-based progression system.

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Comments

Arc System Works built FighterZ to look exactly like the anime; One Piece has no equivalent. Thirteen rankings where both appear: https://youpick.best/articles/dragon-ball-vs-one-piece-ranked

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