Fighting games can be a fun time wasters and the Windows Store has plenty to choose from. These fast-paced games can involve one on one rumbles or fighting your way through waves of enemy troops. Many have role-playing features where you can upgrade the hero's skills and equipment, adding more depth to the game.
Keep in mind that we are considering fighting games those where the success of the battle rests with an individual warrior. Combat or battle games, in contrast, hinge on your success at leading groups of soldiers against the enemy. I'm talking about games that are more like Mortal Kombat than Halo.
We have searched high and low in the Windows Store and these are the best fighting games for Windows 10.
Shadow Fight 2
Shadow Fight 2 is a fantastic fighting game for Window 10 PC and Mobile that has stunning graphics, easy to use controls and plenty of jaw smashing action. Fighters are silhouetted, providing eye-catching animations during the fight sequences.
Role-playing features allows you to upgrade skills and customize your fighter with swords, nunchaku, armor and more. Gameplay has you traveling through six different worlds to face off against a collection of menacing demons and powerful bosses.
Fights are played in a best out of three round format. As you complete matches, you earn game currency that can be used to unlock and upgrade equipment and skills. There are also tournaments to compete in that provide opportunities to increase your skills and earn more cash.
Shadow Fight 2 is a free game for Windows 10 PC and Mobile with a few in-app purchase opportunities. All in all, it is an eye-catching, action-packed fight game that is hard to put down.
Download Shadow Fight 2 from the Windows Store (for PC)
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Gods of Rome
Gods of Rome is a fighting game from Gameloft that is of mythical proportions. Available for Windows 10 PC and Mobile. This free game has you controlling a team of mythical warriors that include the likes of Zeus, Atlas, Spartacus, and more in a series of one on one fights. You also have access to Egyptian gods and other historical figures to duke it out with.
Gods of Rome has several fighting modes that include a storyline mode, player vs. player events, daily/weekly challenges and if you build alliances with other gamers, you can partake in alliance events. Gold and gems are earned during fights that can be used to unlock new characters or upgrade your existing team members.
Graphics are stunning with bone-crushing animations, the controls are simple and gesture-based, and the fights can be rather intense. Matches only take a few seconds to complete, making Gods of Rome a great choice when you only have a few minutes to spare. The game is also rather addictive, making it ideal for longer game sessions as well.
The free Windows 10 game plays out nicely from a tablet and well suited for the smaller screen of your Windows 10 Mobile phone. If you are into fighting games or just looking for a sharp looking action game, Gods of Rome should be on your short list.
Download Gods of Rome from the Windows Store
Samurai vs. Zombies Defense
Samurai vs. Zombies Defense is a popular fighting game that is available for Windows 10. The Xbox game has simple controls, detailed graphics and plenty of slash-worthy action.
The game places you in the role of a lone Samurai who must defend his village from an angry hoard of Zombie invaders. And if you are in the mood to play the bad guy, there is a second game mode where you can take on the role of a Zombie Samurai who must feast on the brains of the villagers.
Whatever the mood, your character has a wide range of weapons at their access that can be unlocked and upgraded with the tokens you earn during gameplay. You also have a small collection of supporting cast to help defend your village and underworld stronghold from invasion.
This action-packed fighting game is free and available for Windows 10 PC. It's a fun game to satisfy your need to bash Zombies or eat brains.
Download Samurai vs. Zombies Defense from the Windows Store
Reaper
Reaper is an action/adventure game for Windows 10 where you spend most of your time fighting magic and monsters. You play the role of Reaper, a swordsman for hire, who travels the land taking on quests left and right. You also get ambushed often by outcasts, enemy soldiers and various creatures.
As quests are completed, your character earns experience and gold that can be used to advance Reaper's skills and unlock/upgrade his weapons and armor.
Controls are simple and combine on-screen buttons with gestures to move Reaper and direct his attacks. Enemies start out a little on the weak side to allow you to become familiar with these controls, but increase in difficulty nicely as you progress through the game. Graphics are top notch, full of color, detail and eye-catching appeal. It's just a flat-out good-looking game.
Reaper is available for Windows 10 PC and Mobile and is a free game up to character level 10. After which, you have three purchase options ranging from $2.99 to $4.99 (higher priced options include bonus items).
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League of Stickmen
League of Stickmen is a shadow fighter game that is available for Windows 10 PC and Mobile. Each level of gameplay has wave upon wave of enemies to defeat, culminating in a wicked boss battle.
As you slay enemy monsters, gold and treasure appears that can be collected and used to unlock and upgrade your hero's gear. You also have skills that can be improved as you win fights and new heroes to unlock, each having special skill sets. You can call on these additional heroes to join in on the fray and help defeat the larger contingent of monsters.
Graphics with League of Stickmen are a bit on the dark side and at times it can be tough to distinguish the fighters from the background. By no means is this a deal breaker, but can add difficulty to the Windows 10 game.
On-screen controls handle your hero's movement and attacks that include a host of special attacks that inflict a broader range of damage. Should you play League of Stickmen from a non-touch screen Windows 10 device, the game supports keyboard controls.
While the game lacks a trial version, the $0.99 price for admission is well worth it. If you are in the mood to for a quick fix of slashing through hordes of monsters, League of Stickmen does a good job of things.
Download League of Stickmen from the Windows Store
If you have tried any of these Windows 10 games out, let us know what you think of things in the comments. There are more quality fighting games in the Windows Store and if we have missed your favorite fighting game, go ahead and share your recommendation in the comments as well. It is a coin toss for me between Gods of Rome and Shadow Fight 2.