The 10 GREATEST Fighting Games You've Probably NEVER Played
VOICE OVER: Ty Richardson
WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson
Step into the ring and discover some of the most creative and overlooked fighting games out there! From unique weapon-wielding brawlers to stylish indie contenders, this list highlights offbeat gems that often slip past even hardcore fans. Our picks include “Secret Ponchos,” “Killer Instinct,” “Breakers,” “Samurai Shodown,” “Blade Strangers,” “Them's Fightin' Herds,” “Thunder Ray,” “Omen of Sorrow,” “Dual Blades,” and “Plasma Sword.” Which hidden fighting game gem do you wish more people would play? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe to MojoPlays for more daily gaming videos!
- #11: Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein (1998)
- #10: Dual Blades (2002)
- #9: Omen of Sorrow (2018)
- #8: Thunder Ray (2022)
- #7: Thems Fightin Herds (2020)
- #6: Blade Strangers (2018)
- #5: Samurai Shodown (2019)
- #4: Breakers (1996)
- #3: Killer Instinct (2013)
- #2: Secret Ponchos (2014)
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