Best Classic MS-DOS Fighting Games

While consoles were the primary home of fighting games, MS-DOS received solid ports of many classic arcade fighters as well as unique PC exclusives. Mortal Kombat brought its gory fatalities to PC monitors, while Street Fighter II and One Must Fall: 2097 offered memorable one-on-one combat. DOS fighting games may have been a smaller slice of the library, but the best titles were genuinely excellent. This list collects the top fighting games from the classic DOS era.

Games of all genres (by release years)

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One Must Fall: 2097

One Must Fall: 2097, released in 1994 by Epic MegaGames, is a groundbreaking fighting game that combines intense robot combat with a futuristic storyline and deep customization options. Set in a dystopian future, the game pits giant humanoid robots, ...

Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1994
Developer: Diversions Entertainment
Publisher: Epic Games

Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat, released in 1992 by Midway, is a legendary fighting game that redefined the genre with its brutal combat, unique characters, and iconic finishing moves. Set in the realm of Earth, the game revolves around a high-stakes martial arts tou...

Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1992
Developer: Probe Software
Publisher: Midway

Body Blows

Body Blows, released in 1993 by Team17, is a fast-paced arcade-style fighting game that brought intense one-on-one combat to the PC. Drawing inspiration from genre classics like Street Fighter II, the game features a colorful cast of unique fighters,...

Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1993
Developer: Team17
Publisher: -

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Budokan: The Martial Spirit, is a martial arts simulation game released in 1989 by Electronic Arts. The game immerses players in the world of traditional martial arts, offering a unique and authentic experience that emphasizes discipline, skill, and ...

Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1989
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

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