The Best Combat Games

Update : Tales of Kenzera: ZAU added at rank #38.
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Batmana: Arkham Knight (2015)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

In Batman: Arkham Knight, you'll experience the ultimate Batman adventure. Unleash your inner Caped Crusader, soar across Gotham's skyline, and topple super villains in your iconic Batmobile. Get lost in a compelling story, immerse yourself in a stunningly realistic Gotham City, and enjoy enhanced gameplay features. This explosive finale to the Arkham trilogy is a must-play for every Batman fan.


What we like:
  • Immersive and detailed Gotham City
  • Engaging and complex story
  • Stunning graphics and excellent voice acting
  • Addictive gameplay with improved stealth mechanics
  • Batmobile integration for a more dynamic experience
What could be improved:
  • Forced use of the Batmobile in certain segments
  • Batmobile controls clunky
  • Controversial use of Denuvo anti-tamper software

  • superhero
  • tanks
  • vehicle
  • villain
  • stealth
  • open-world
  • combat
  • driving
  • narrative
  • fight
  • detective
  • battle
  • story
  • puzzle
  • combo

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God of War: Ragnarok (2022)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Follows Kratos and his son Atreus on their journey through the Norse lands. You will join them in an epic adventure to save the nine realms from the never-ending Fimbulwinter.


What we like:
  • Intricate story with complex characters
  • Ability to switch between weapons and use both elemental powers and shield abilities
  • Improved verticality for exploration and combat
  • Wide range of upgradeable weapons and armor sets with unique characteristics
  • Challenging bosses with unique movesets
What could be improved:
  • Standard enemies may become repetitive after some time
  • Limited graphic options on standard PS4

  • mythology
  • combat
  • puzzle
  • fight
  • boss-fight
  • narrative
  • battle
  • boss
  • story
  • exploration
  • violent
  • adventure
  • action
  • war
  • combo

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Hyper Light Drifter (2016)

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IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

Hyper Light Drifter is an atmospheric action RPG set in a gorgeous pixel art world with a superb score. You are a Drifter fighting your way through enemies while piecing together the story of the world around you.


What we like:
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Gorgeous visuals
  • Superb gameplay
  • Unique Zelda-like experience
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty spikes when there are too many enemies around you

  • pixel
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • difficult
  • action
  • platform
  • battle
  • challenging
  • retro

4

Okami HD (2018)

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ps2, wii ps2 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 3 Ōkami hd

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.


  • mythology
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • classic
  • zelda
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • controller-support
  • platform
  • boss
  • dungeon
  • fight
  • demons
  • sprite

5

Monster Hunter: World (2018)

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Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4

In Monster Hunter: World, you embark on an exciting journey to hunt down ferocious creatures in a living ecosystem. Explore stunning locations, use a variety of weapons, and craft new gear by collecting materials from the fallen beasts. This exciting and immersive RPG offers fun gameplay and addictive combat, with the ability to hunt alone or alongside up to three other players. You can even put your personal flair on the game with stickers, gestures, and armor customization.


What we like:
  • Immersive world
  • Amazing creature designs
  • Engaging main quest
  • Fun gameplay
  • Addictive
What could be improved:
  • Combat may take time to get used to
  • Tricky controls on mouse and keyboard
  • Lots of grinding for specific items
  • Some fights require large groups of players

  • rpg
  • fight
  • online
  • cooperative
  • battle
  • crafting
  • combat
  • action
  • farming
  • multiplayer
  • skill
  • japanese
  • difficult
  • dragon
  • customization

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Agent (2021)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

Agent Intercept is an over-the-top arcade action game where you drive a transforming spy vehicle through exotic locales, perform ridiculous stunts, and blow things up to save the world — in style!


  • destruction
  • on-rails
  • attack
  • score
  • soundtrack
  • combat
  • satire
  • vehicle
  • driving
  • cinematic
  • remake
  • shooter
  • arcade
  • racing
  • 3d

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Death's Door (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Death's Door is an action-adventure game that follows a crow reaping souls. You must explore the world of doors, find each one and battle enemies while unlocking new skills and magic powers. The game features smooth controls, great aesthetics and an in-depth story that will keep you engaged for hours.


What we like:
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Meaningful dialogue about life and death
  • Excellent exploration and hidden areas
  • Fluid and accessible combat
  • Beautiful art style and graphics
What could be improved:
  • Lack of a map can be frustrating
  • Can rely too much on obnoxious enemy waves
  • Linear

  • dungeon
  • boss
  • isometric
  • zelda
  • action-adventure
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • exploration
  • souls
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • platform
  • battle
  • challenging
  • fight

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 stadia Xbox One

Jedi: Fallen Order is a third-person adventure game set in the Star Wars universe. You are a former Padawan who must hide from the Empire while learning to hone your connection to the Force and become a Jedi. The game features stunning graphics and sound design, an engaging story with unexpected twists, challenging Lightsaber combat that requires practice, and plenty of collectibles to discover across multiple worlds.


What we like:
  • Rich design and scale
  • Wonderful wildlife
  • Diverse cast of characters
  • Rewarding Lightsaber combat that improves with practice
  • Deep customisation options for your Lightsaber
  • Replayable due to hidden loot and hidden pathways opening up over time
  • Fantastic score and sound design
What could be improved:
  • Combat based on animation rather than reflexes can be difficult to master
  • Some areas may become repetitive or boring
  • Predictable moments in story

  • exploration
  • souls
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • puzzle
  • fight
  • third-person
  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • story
  • adventure
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • battle
  • swordplay

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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (2021)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE - join a group of idealists fighting against the Shinra Electric Power Company, who are destroying the planet for their own gain. With a mix of traditional and real-time action combat and stunning graphics, the classic game has been re-born with new elements and an expanded story. The new DLC episode featuring Yuffie Kisaragi adds more excitement to the game. Get ready to save the world from certain doom!


What we like:
  • Deep and engaging storyline
  • Stunning graphics
  • Fun and exciting gameplay
  • Expansion of original story with character development
  • Exciting DLC with promising plot
What could be improved:
  • Departure from original storyline may disappoint some fans
  • Too much padding
  • Micro-stutters and performance issues on some systems

  • rpg
  • ninja
  • japanese
  • remake
  • real-time
  • combat
  • fps
  • jrpg
  • action
  • fight
  • battle
  • narrative
  • turn-based
  • first-person
  • tower-defense

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NieR: Automataa (2017)

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NieR: Automata is a stunning and thought-provoking game that combines the unconventional storytelling of Yoko Taro with the smooth and intense combat of Platinum Games.


What we like:
  • Engaging story
  • Unique gameplay mechanics
  • Memorable characters
  • Stunning visuals
  • Thought-provoking themes
What could be improved:
  • Replaying Route B can be tedious
  • Overused twin stick shooter minigames
  • Difficulty balance issues
  • Lack of difficulty between normal and hard

  • rpg
  • bullet-hell
  • open-world
  • robots
  • action
  • shooter
  • combat
  • japanese
  • post-apocalyptic
  • twin-stick
  • narrative
  • fight
  • battle
  • hack-and-slash
  • boss

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