The best fighting games on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo consoles are no strangers to fighting games, but only Smash tends to come to mind when talking about the best Switch games. Similar to the best shooters on Switch, you have to dig a little deeper to find quality fighters for the system outside of that platform fighter. That said, there is a strong library of all kinds of fighters that play great on the hybrid console, making it easy to challenge a friend to a match anywhere. The fighting game genre includes some of the best big-budget games out there, as well as the best indies, so you’re sure to find one that fits your budget and experience level.

If you’re in the mood for a different type of competition, check out the best party games for Nintendo Switch.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

87% 4.5/5 Platforms Nintendo Switch Genre Fighting, Platform Developer Sora, Bandai Namco Studios Publisher Nintendo Release December 07, 2018 <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«button» data-pid=«1392115» data-limit=«1» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant" id=«dtcc-1392115»> Smash Bros. may not need an introduction — in fact, Ultimate might be the reason that you bought a Switch in the first place. This brawler is packed with video game characters, offers more than 100 stages, and allows you to play with up to eight different friends (plus a single-player mode to get to learn the basics). Whether you’re whacking away as Sephiroth or bashing your baddies as Ash Ketchum, there’s endless fun to be had here no matter what kind of gamer you are. Just make sure your internet connection is strong if you are playing online. Super Smash Bros. is coming to Nintendo Switch!

Mortal Kombat 11

84% 4.5/5 Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia Genre Fighting Developer NetherRealm Studios Publisher WB Games Release April 22, 2019 <div data-cloudcity="" data-type=«button» data-pid=«OnCNyoJ2xE» data-limit=«2» data-cta_pattern="$%price %merchant"