The Best Combat Games

Update : Monster Hunter Wilds added at rank #10.
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God of War: Ragnarok (2022)

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Playstation 4 j Playstation 5 PC Windows

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

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

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Xbox One

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy casts you as Star-Lord, and tasks you with traipsing around the galaxy with Rocket, Groot, Drax, and Gamora. Developer Crystal Dynamics captures the spirit and fun of the true Guardians team while also exploring untapped quadrants of Marvel lore. The game features a strong story that keeps you playing as Peter Quill for the entire game and promises electric moments with thoughtful junctures.


What we like:
  • Strong story
  • Explore untapped quadrants of Marvel lore
  • Electric moments and thoughtful junctures
  • Control Peter in every battle & feel like leader of Guardians
What could be improved:
  • No multiplayer or cooperative action options

  • superhero
  • combat
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • narrative
  • fight
  • exploration
  • shooter
  • story
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • action
  • single-player
  • tps
  • sci-fi

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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

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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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Star Wars: Hunters (2021)

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early access Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

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  • team
  • battle
  • third-person
  • arena
  • combat
  • shooter
  • head-to-head
  • action
  • fight
  • skill
  • rich
  • multiplayer
  • competitive
  • fast-paced

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows stadia Playstation 5 Xbox Series X 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
  • fight
  • puzzle
  • action-adventure
  • third-person
  • platform
  • metroidvania
  • adventure
  • story
  • boss-fight
  • battle
  • boss
  • swordplay

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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (2017)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.


  • puzzle
  • mythology
  • psychological
  • demons
  • combat
  • fight
  • battle
  • narrative
  • story
  • walking-simulator
  • horror
  • hack-and-slash
  • dark
  • exploration
  • third-person

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Monster Hunter Wilds (2025)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

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  • fight
  • open-world
  • crafting
  • hunting
  • rpg
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • battle
  • narrative
  • dragon
  • long-running
  • online
  • dating-sim

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