Fighting 2018 for Nintendo Switch — top best games in the Fighting genre

Dragon Ball FighterZ - a game in the Fighting genre

Arcade, Fighting, Side view, Anime / Manga, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 September 2018

Players: 7.6/10

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 86/100

The game takes you into the spectacular world of cult manga and anime, turning each fight into a dynamic battle on a grand scale. The game is created in the style...

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Fighting, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Platformer, Metroidvania

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 10 September 2018

Players: 9.6/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 84/100

Dust: An Elysian Tail is a 2D action-adventure platformer with role-playing elements and a side view in a fantasy setting. A colorful world awaits you, filled with...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 7 December 2018

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 93/100

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the sequel to the action-packed side-scrolling fighting game, featuring 66 characters from different game universes, all of whom will...

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Collection, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Fighting, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 26 April 2018

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 70/100

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is a gaming collection dedicated to the adventures of Naruto, which includes: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm...

Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection

Arcade, Fighting, Collection, Side view, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 29 May 2018

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a massive collection of classic games from the Street Fighter series. Some games have online mode available, as well...

Nidhogg 2

Arcade, Fighting, Indie, Side view, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 22 November 2018

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Nidhogg 2 is a sequel to the arcade side-scrolling indie fighting game. The sequel received completely new graphics and animation, characters stylistically similar...

Raging Justice

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Indie, Side view, Beat them all, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 8 May 2018

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 64/100

Raging Justice is an arcade-adventure beat 'em up with a wide scope. You will go to conquer a city that is immersed in chaos. Crime and corruption are more...

Coffee Crisis

Role-playing game, Action, Fighting, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 30 November 2018

Steam: 59/100

Metacritic: 60/100

Coffee Crisis is an arcade action-slasher with a side view and the possibility of co-op. You have to play the role of a brave barista and fight the aliens who have...

Blade Strangers

Arcade, Fighting, Anime / Manga, Side view, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 28 August 2018

Steam: 81/100

Metacritic: 75/100

Blade Strangers is a Japanese-style side-scrolling arcade fighting game. Expect characters from popular games such as Cave Story, Code of Princess and Umihara...

SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy

Arcade, Fighting, Anime / Manga, Side view, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 7 September 2018

Steam: 72/100

Metacritic: 60/100

SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy is a Japanese-style side-scrolling arcade fighting game. Unique 2v2 team battles await you, where you can perform mesmerizing moves...

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

Arcade, Fighting, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Side view, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 31 May 2018

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 78/100

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a fast-paced Japanese-style side-scrolling arcade fighting game. Expect exciting two-on-two battles where you choose characters from...

Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn

Action, Fighting, Beat them all, Indie, Side view

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 5 June 2018

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 46/100

Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn is a side-scrolling arcade action game starring NBA legend Shaq-Fu. From childhood, young Shak finds himself in the temple of Shaolin...

Pocket Rumble

Arcade, Fighting, Side view, Indie, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 5 July 2018

Steam: 71/100

Metacritic: 75/100

Pocket Rumble is a fast-paced side-scrolling arcade fighting game. You will find classic gameplay elements inherent in this genre with the execution and...

My Hero One's Justice

Arcade, Fighting, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Action

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 23 August 2018

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 75/100

Metacritic: 69/100

My Hero One's Justice is a 3D fantasy fighting game in anime style. You will be able to play as the heroes of the anime/manga "My Superhero Academia" and use your...

Super Combat Fighter

Arcade, Fighting, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view

Game canceled: Nintendo Switch → 13 October 2018

Anticipation Rating: 5/10

Super Combat Fighter is the spiritual successor to the classic Mortal Kombat with 2D graphics, digitized fighters, a bunch of modes, cheat codes, and a sea of...

I Am The Hero

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Indie, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 30 November 2018

Steam: 81/100

Metacritic: 65/100

I Am The Hero is an arcade action game with fighting game elements and a side view. The events of the game will tell the story of a mysterious hero with a glorious...

Gummy's Life

Arcade, Action, Isometric, Online, Fighting, Casual game

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 25 September 2018

Steam: 81/100

Metacritic: 61/100

Gummy's Life is an isometric arcade game with action elements from the masters from the EP Games studio. The game is published by EP...

Super Dodge Ball (1988)

Action, Third-person view, Sports game, Fighting

Game released: Nintendo Switch → 10 October 2018

Super Dodge Ball (1988) is a third-person action game mixed with a sports game from developers from the Technos Japan Corp. studio. The game is published by Technos...

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Best Games in the Fighting genre of 2018 for Nintendo Switch