Games where players engage in close-combat duels, usually one-on-one, using combos and special moves. Focus is on timing and mastery of character abilities.
Capcom unveiled a thrilling trailer at Summer Game Fest 2025 for “Onimusha Way of the Sword,” showcasing a duel between historical figures Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Ganryu, both equipped with supernatural Oni gloves, hinting at a blend of history and fantasy, with enhanced combat mechanics and a mysterious new character.
Immerse yourself in ‘Acts of Blood’, a gripping dystopian beat ’em up set in Bandung, Indonesia, where you navigate Hendra’s quest for vengeance using Pencak Silat and strategic environmental interactions.
Experience the Sengoku period like never before in Nioh 3, where you can seamlessly switch between Samurai and Ninja styles, explore a semi-open world called the Domain, and encounter Yōkai in diverse landscapes, with developers actively seeking player feedback through a questionnaire.
Experience the unprecedented fusion of Western and Eastern gaming cultures with Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls, a 4v4 team fighting game featuring iconic Marvel characters reimagined for strategic, accessible gameplay, set to release in 2026 on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the precise and challenging combat of Shinobi Art of Vengeance, a 2D reboot by SEGA and Lizardcube, launching August 29th on multiple platforms.
Get ready to unleash Fahkumram’s powerful Muay Thai moves in Tekken 8, available July 7 for Season 2 Pass holders and July 10 for all players, with Armor King following as the next DLC character this autumn.
Mortal Kombat 1 will now solely focus on maintenance, halting new character or story content after NetherRealm Studios prioritizes their next unannounced project.
Nine years after its initial release, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 continues to thrill fans with the upcoming ‘Daima Pack’ DLC on May 22, 2025, introducing new characters, quests, skills, costumes, and more from the Dragon Ball Daima universe.
Get ready to test your mettle with “The Grand General’s Confrontation” and “The Berserker’s Carnage”, two thrilling new modes in “The First Berserker Khazan”‘s Ultimate Challenge update, designed exclusively for seasoned players seeking unique rewards.
Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition, now on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC, brings together the base game, all DLCs, exclusive story expansions, iconic characters like Van Damme, and over 1,250 Dragon Gem crystals for cosmetic enhancements, setting a solid foundation for future content updates.