Free Fighting Games on Steam | Steambase (2024)

Steam currently has 1,362Fighting games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best freegames ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculatedfrom reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updatedin real-time. Free Fighting game rankings were last updated on 5/31/2024.

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1.Brawlhalla

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over fifty Legends.

Brawlhalla holds the #1 spot for "best free Fighting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 364,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299,921 positive reviews and 64,104 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 10/17/2017
Developer Blue Mammoth Games
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 291550

2.Shop Titans

Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!

Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,925 positive reviews and 3,327 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 5/5/2020
Developer Kabam Games, Inc.
Publisher Kabam Games, Inc.
Steam App Id 1258080

3.Action Taimanin

An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!

Action Taimanin has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,634 positive reviews and 2,912 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 10/6/2020
Developer LiLith
Publisher Infini-Brain inc.
Steam App Id 1335200

4.SMASH LEGENDS

Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!

SMASH LEGENDS has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,716 positive reviews and 2,376 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SMASH LEGENDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/13/2021
Developer 5minlab Corp.
Publisher 5minlab Corp.
Steam App Id 1352080

5.DC Universe™ Online

DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.

DC Universe™ Online has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,343 positive reviews and 3,939 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DC Universe™ Online on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/2/2011
Franchise Daybreak Game Company
Developer Dimensional Ink Games
Publisher Daybreak Game Company
Steam App Id 24200

6.Dungeon Fighter Online

Get ready for the ultimate brawl! Dungeon Fighter Online is a classic beat-em up 2D action game with an epic storyline and RPG elements! Choose from 17 diverse classes, and unravel ancient mysteries as you punch, slash, shoot, or summon your way to victory!

Dungeon Fighter Online has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,272 positive reviews and 2,033 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dungeon Fighter Online on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/9/2016
Developer Neople
Publisher Neople
Steam App Id 495910

7.Elsword

Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.

Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,966 positive reviews and 2,437 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Elsword on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/2/2014
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG Games
Steam App Id 237310

8.Idol Showdown

Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.

Idol Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,883 positive reviews and 317 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idol Showdown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/6/2023
Developer Besto Game Team
Publishers

Besto Games, holo Indie

Steam App Id 1742020

9.Drunken Wrestlers 2

Drunken Wrestlers 2 is a funny physics-based multiplayer fighting game. Features include character customization and a powerful mod editor integrated with Steam Workshop.

Drunken Wrestlers 2 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,966 positive reviews and 1,798 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Drunken Wrestlers 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/1/2019
Developer Oleg Skutte
Steam App Id 667530

10.Flash Party

Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves!

Flash Party has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,110 positive reviews and 537 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Flash Party on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/10/2023
Franchise XD International
Developer XD
Publisher XD
Steam App Id 1799370

More Free Fighting Games

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Brawlhalla

15,756

10/17/2017

82

Free

Steam Charts

Shop Titans

4,877

5/5/2020

77

Free

Steam Charts

Action Taimanin

1,229

10/6/2020

82

Free

Steam Charts

SMASH LEGENDS

498

4/13/2021

69

Free

Steam Charts

DC Universe™ Online

315

11/2/2011

79

Free

Steam Charts

Dungeon Fighter Online

267

8/9/2016

61

Free

Steam Charts

Elsword

208

7/2/2014

73

Free

Steam Charts

Idol Showdown

179

5/6/2023

91

Free

Steam Charts

Drunken Wrestlers 2

152

4/1/2019

86

Free

Steam Charts

Flash Party

129

1/10/2023

66

Free

Steam Charts

KurtzPel

93

4/30/2019

61

Free

Steam Charts

Battlerite

90

11/8/2017

83

Free

Steam Charts

Riders of Icarus

86

7/6/2016

65

Free

Steam Charts

Toribash

70

5/16/2014

86

Free

Steam Charts

Dead Maze

64

2/13/2018

73

Free

Steam Charts

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters

53

3/30/2015

67

Free

Steam Charts

Killer Instinct

35

9/27/2017

85

Free

Steam Charts

Capcom Arcade Stadium

25

5/24/2021

53

Free

Steam Charts

Iron Snout

21

1/27/2016

95

Free

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UNDEFEATED

21

8/2/2019

84

Free

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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our datapartners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched,analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the mostup-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Idol Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Drunken Wrestlers 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Flash Party on Steam. Steam Store.
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FAQs

Is there a free fighting game in Steam? ›

Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you're able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

Is there any free fighting game? ›

1 Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla is the go-to free fighter, and it's no wonder why. It has a large cast of characters and stages.

What is the #1 fighting game right now? ›

Fighting Games Leaderboard
#NameViewer Hours
1Street Fighter 65,019,475
2Multiversus3,007,095
3Super Smash Bros. Ultimate1,683,460
4Tekken 81,340,358
6 more rows

Is SF or Tekken more popular? ›

SF is more popular on consoles. SF also has cross play. Because SFV has CROSSPLAY small detail every biast SF fan fails to mention. Tekken does not.

How to get 1 free game on Steam? ›

Reward sites: Platforms like GrabPoints offer tasks that you can complete to earn points, which can then be used to redeem free Steam games. Crafting Steam badges: Crafting badges on Steam can sometimes reward you with games. Badges can be acquired for getting certain achievements, playing new games, and more.

Which cod is free on Steam? ›

Call of Duty®: Warzone™ is the massive free-to-play combat arena which features Battle Royales, Resurgence and DMZ.

What is the OG fighting game? ›

Karate Champ, developed by Technōs Japan and released by Data East in May 1984, is credited with establishing and popularizing the one-on-one fighting game genre. A variety of moves could be performed using the dual-joystick controls.

Are fighting games good on PC? ›

It's a well-deserved legacy. The best fighting games on PC have already won more than a few rounds in our hearts, but there's always more. From upcoming PC games to beloved old games like those in the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, there's a rich tapestry of fighters to square off against.

What is the most successful fighting game? ›

Mortal Kombat is a series of fighting games created in 1992 by Ed Boon and John Tobias, primarily having a reputation for high levels of violent content. The original game spawned over ten sequels with several action-adventure spin-offs. It is currently the best-selling fighting game franchise.

Who is the best girl in Tekken 7? ›

Thus, this list has been updated to include the new game's top women alongside other updates and tweaks.
  • 8 Lili.
  • 7 Katarina Alves.
  • 6 Julia Chang.
  • 5 Jun Kazama.
  • 4 Azucena.
  • 3 Alisa Boskonovitch.
  • 2 Ling Xiaoyu.
  • 1 Nina Williams.
Mar 23, 2024

Is Akuma A Tekken or SF? ›

Akuma appears as a character in Namco's Tekken 7. He was specifically chosen by staff member Katsuhiro Harada who believed he would easily fit into the Tekken world. in regards to his transition from Street Fighter character to Tekken, Namco worked properly to balance him with the rest.

Who is the No 1 Tekken player? ›

Arslan is considered among the premier eSports athletes globally and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Tekken players of all time. He is largely acknowledged for elevating the Pakistani Tekken scene to prominence in eSports.

Which game is free in Steam? ›

The very best free Steam games, starting with...
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  • Cry of Fear. ...
  • Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. ...
  • Conqueror's Blade.

What is the most played free game on Steam? ›

Concurrent Steam Users
  1. Dota 2. 442,884. 757,241. 1,295,114. +
  2. Destiny 2. 312,948. 312,948. 316,750. +
  3. Apex Legends. 83,029. 293,939. 624,473. +
  4. Team Fortress 2. 81,996. 88,029. 253,997. +
  5. Crab Game. 61,972. 71,788. 71,788. +
  6. Unturned. 58,929. 65,056. 112,703. +
  7. War Thunder. 46,027. 74,538. 121,318. +
  8. MultiVersus. 36,266. 43,170. 153,433. +

What are the best free simulator games on Steam? ›

Free simulation games on Steam can have in-game purchases, but a vast majority are playable without monetization.
  • 21 Shop Titans.
  • 20 RaceRoom Racing Experience.
  • 19 Russian Fishing 4.
  • 18 Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.
  • 17 World Of Warships.
  • 16 VRChat.
  • 15 War Thunder.
  • 14 FPV SkyDive: FPV Drone Simulator.

What is a free survival game on Steam? ›

A standout in this category is the free Steam game No More Room In Hell. This Source Engine experience is a co-op game that can have up to eight people fighting zombies together. Along with the usual survival elements, the objectives vary depending on the session.

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