1. Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla gameplay

Many of the games on this list are variations or unique spins on the fighting game genre, so it should come as no surprise that Brawlhalla tops the list as the truest free fighting game on the market. Taking its inspirations from games like Super Smash Bros., Brawlhalla manages to find its niche among the crowded fighting game market.

In Brawlhalla you can choose from over 35 characters each with their own unique skills and characteristics. As opposed to a character filling a role like a MOBA or arena fighter, though, Brawlhalla is the kind of game where you’re going to want to find your main and stick to them as you’ll find your skills with that character increase over time. Brawlhalla hangs its hat on 1v1 gameplay as its primary feature and as you climb the ranks you’ll find yourself constantly learning new things about your characters and the different matchups that you’ll encounter. If 1v1 gameplay gets frustrating or tiring, however, you can also join up with friends in team 2v2 and 4v4 modes to just have a really good time.

While I recommend every game on this list for their own unique reasons, if your reason for reading this list is to find a good free fighting game to bare your teeth into that will get you that same feeling as something like Street Fighter, Tekken, or Super Smash Bros., then Brawlhalla is 100% the game for you.

Taking inspiration from Super Smash Bros., Brawlhalla has carved its niche in the fighting game community

As you battle 1v1 you’ll find yourself constantly improving and learning new things about your character

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