Best fighting game deals at Steam Autumn Sale 2024

One of the most anticipated sales this winter, the Steam Autumn Sale 2024 has finally arrived, allowing gamers the opportunity to purchase their wishlisted fighting games at a discounted price. Owing to the introduction of some incredible titles from various IPs, fighting games have recently seen a resurgence.

In this article, we look at the five best deals on fighting games during the Steam Autumn Sale 2024.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Exploring the best fighting game deals at Steam Autumn Sale 2024

1) Mortal Kombat 1

A still from Mortal Kombat 1 (Image via Warner Bros. Games)

Mortal Kombat 1 was released in September 2023 and served as a second reboot of the franchise after Netherreal felt that they had exhausted all the possibilities with their previous timeline and needed to start afresh. The result was a new take on the Mortal Kombat universe.

Mortal Kombat 1 introduces changes to various elements of the universe while retaining some core tidbits. For example, while Raiden and Liu Kang's powers are in line with the old timeline, their character dynamics are reversed, with the latter being the mentor. The title also introduces new gameplay elements, such as Kameos, returning characters, a focus on air combos, and many such additions.

You can buy Mortal Kombat 1 during the Steam Autumn Sale 2024 for $19.99 at 60% off.

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2) Guilty Gear Strive

A still from Guilty Gear Strive (Image via Arc System Works)

The Guilty Gear series is a major fighting game franchise. While the IP has seen consistently incredible titles, many consider its best work to be Guilty Gear Strive. While it was released in 2021, the game's developer Arc System Works still adds DLCs and patches.

Strive has numerous defensive and offensive elements, along with an incredible presentation, as it uses 2D and 3D cel-shaded graphics to render its vivid art style. If you don't mind its wacky characters and high skill ceiling, this is a must-buy.

You can buy Guilty Gear Strive during the Steam Autumn Sale 2024 for $19.99 at 50% off.

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3) Dragon Ball FIghterZ

A still from Dragon Ball FighterZ (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Arc System Works co-developed one of the best Dragon Ball 2D fighting games in Dragon Ball FighterZ. It was universally praised for its incredible presentation, wide roster, and surprisingly good campaign. The title also adapted the Dragon Ball IP to the genre extremely well.

If you want a fighting game with a smooth learning curve and is beginner-friendly, FighterZ is for you. The main mechanic that makes it suitable for newbies is auto-combos. Press one of the three attack buttons in quick succession and FighterZ will put together an auto-combo for you. However, they will deal significantly less damage, encouraging players to learn the more in-depth combo patterns.

You can buy Dragon Ball FighterZ at the Steam Autumn Sale 2024 for $9.59 at 84% off.

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4) Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

A still from Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)

While the majority of the entries on this list are traditional fighting games, arena fighters are also offering massive discounts. One of the best anime arena fighters you should consider picking up during the sale is Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.

Ninja Storm 4 adapts the Fourth Shinobi Ninja War arc for its campaign, and by extension, one of the most high-octane action-filled arcs the anime has to offer. It also renders the world of Naruto in beautiful detail, using a vivid cel-shaded art style. If you want a 3D fighting game based on one of the big three animes, along with a large roster of characters, Ninja Storm 4 will not disappoint.

You can buy Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 at the Steam Autumn Sale 2024 for $7.99 with 60% off.

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5) Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

A still from Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)

With anime arena fighters, one of the best campaign titles to release in recent times has to be Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, which adapts the story of the entire Dragon Ball Z saga. Kakarot is perfect for players who want to experience a more streamlined and updated version of the anime.

The game features a cel-shaded art style, maintaining the essence of Dragon Ball manga and anime. However, the meat of arena fighters is its gameplay, and Kakarot seems to have understood the assignment. Whether it be blasting your foes into the stratosphere with Kamehamehas or countering them in the last second, the title introduces a myriad of defensive and offensive options.

You can buy Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot during the Steam Autumn Sale 2024 for $14.99 with 75% off.

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That covers our list of the best fighting game deals this Steam Autumn Sale 2024.