Mortal Kombat 11

Fighting game where you pick from a roster of returning characters and newcomers, then beat each other up in one-on-one matches. Custom Character Variations let you modify individual fighters—swap out special moves, adjust combos, tweak stats—so two people playing the same character won't necessarily fight the same way. Story mode continues the series' timeline-hopping plot involving gods, ninjas, and inter-realm tournaments. Fatalities remain the signature finisher: elaborate, over-the-top kill animations that cap off a won match. Matches lean on timing, frame data, and reading your opponent's patterns. The game supports local versus, online ranked ladders, and tower challenges with rotating modifiers. If you want a fighting game that rewards lab time and doesn't mind gore, this delivers.