Killer Instinct (2017)

Developer: Iron Galaxy Studios
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Free To Play
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 5,626 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, competitive 2.5D fighter with technical combos, customizable characters, and a gritty arcade feel.

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What players say

Players praise the combo breaker mechanic as a rock-paper-scissors system that adds strategy, and call the game one of the most underrated modern fighters. The free-to-play model with a rotating character roster and crossplay with Xbox is popular, though unlocking the full roster requires a paid edition.

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