Free Fighting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,612 Fighting games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Fighting game rankings were last updated on 6/13/2025.
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1. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Brawlhalla holds the #1 spot for "best free Fighting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387,082 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 315,172 positive reviews and 71,910 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Blue Mammoth Games |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 291550 |
2. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Shop Titans has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,273 positive reviews and 3,692 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/5/2020 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1258080 |
3. ONE PIECE Bounty Rush
Take the loot, pirates! Bounty Rush is a 4 vs 4 multiplayer team action game. Work with your team to capture the other teams' berries!
ONE PIECE Bounty Rush has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,840 positive reviews and 872 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ONE PIECE Bounty Rush on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Franchise | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2918150 |
4. Action Taimanin
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Action Taimanin has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,518 positive reviews and 3,153 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/6/2020 |
| Developer | LiLith |
| Publisher | Infini-Brain inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1335200 |
5. DC Universe™ Online
DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.
DC Universe™ Online has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,941 positive reviews and 4,097 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DC Universe™ Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/2/2011 |
| Franchise | Daybreak Game Company |
| Developer | Dimensional Ink Games |
| Publisher | Daybreak Game Company |
| Steam App Id | 24200 |
6. SMASH LEGENDS
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!
SMASH LEGENDS has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,444 positive reviews and 2,924 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SMASH LEGENDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/13/2021 |
| Franchise | 5minlab Corp. |
| Developer | 5minlab Corp. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1352080 |
7. Elsword
Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.
Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,064 positive reviews and 2,524 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Elsword on the Steam Deck.
8. Dungeon Fighter Online
Get ready for the ultimate brawl! Dungeon Fighter Online is a classic beat-em up 2D action game with an epic storyline and RPG elements! Choose from 17 diverse classes, and unravel ancient mysteries as you punch, slash, shoot, or summon your way to victory!
Dungeon Fighter Online has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,397 positive reviews and 2,146 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dungeon Fighter Online on the Steam Deck.
9. Idol Showdown
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
Idol Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,296 positive reviews and 345 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idol Showdown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/6/2023 |
| Franchise | holo Indie |
| Developer | Besto Game Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1742020 |
10. Killer Instinct
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.
Killer Instinct has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Fighting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,560 positive reviews and 679 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/27/2017 |
| Franchise | Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 577940 |
More Free Fighting Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Fighting games available on Steam.
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| 8,375 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,656 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,387 | 9/23/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,067 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 398 | 11/2/2011 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 351 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 347 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 190 | 8/9/2016 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 5/6/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 9/27/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 5/16/2014 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 3/30/2015 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 7/22/2022 | 66 | $19.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 2/13/2018 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 1/10/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 5/24/2021 | 54 | $19.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 4/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 3/12/2019 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/30/2018 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Shop Titans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). ONE PIECE Bounty Rush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). DC Universe™ Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 9). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Idol Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Killer Instinct on Steam. Steam Store.