10.Soulcalibur VI

Soulcaliburis one of the most iconic video game franchises. When it comes to fighting games, few have had the staying power ofSoulcalibur.

WhileSoulcalibur VIis not necessarily as good as some of the older games, it’s still a fantastic fighting game that deserves its spot in the top 10 of the generation.

9.Mortal Kombat 11

Is there anything more fun in the world of fighting games than pulling off a perfect fatality?

One game that genuinely benefited from the current generation’s graphical power isMortal Kombat, with all the blood and gore featured in fatalities.

Mortal Kombat 11may not be the bestMortal Kombatgame ever released, but it’s a damn good one, and it looks incredible.

8.Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Marvel vs. Capcomis known for its frantic team-based fighting battles, and infinite perfectly brings that iconic style of gameplay to the PlayStation 4.

It has a great cast of characters and really fun gameplay, which makes this a fighting game worth checking out for anybody who is a fan of the genre.

7.Street Fighter V

Street Fighter Vhad a rocky start when it first came out. In fact were it not for updates it may not of even made the list.

However, Capcom managed to get the game to a good place, and while not as good asStreet Fighter IV, it’s still damn good fighting game.

If you enjoy the fighting style and mechanics offered byStreet Fighter, then you already knowStreet Fighter Vis going to be right up your alley.

6.Granblue Fantasy: Versus

Arc System Works makes fantastic fighting games and this one is no exception. If you enjoy super fast-paced fighters with that Arc System Works style, then this is the game for you.

It’s one of those sleeper hits that didn’t get as much praise as it deserved when it came out, but it’s getting plenty of praise now.

5.Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

Here we have another game from Arc System Works.Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2doesn’t exactly have a name that flows off the tongue, but it has silky smooth gameplay that’ll keep you coming back for more.

Not only is this a fantastic game in terms of gameplay, but it’s one of the best-looking games on the PS4, period.

4.Mortal Kombat XL

Here we have anotherMortal Kombatgame making its way into the list. This time it’s in the form ofMortal Kombat XL, which is just a little bit better thanMortal Kombat 11. If you only play oneMortal Kombatgame on the PlayStation 4, this is the one to play.

3.Tekken 7

When it comes to the top three fighting games of the generation, it’s a tossup between any of the three. In the end,Tekken 7comes in third.

If you enjoy 3D fighting games in the exciting story thatTekkengames tend to put forth, you want to play this one if you somehow haven’t already.

2.Dragon Ball FighterZ

Dragon Ball FighterZis easily one of the best fighting games of all time and is more than worthy of its spot on this list.

If you’re a fan ofDragon Ball Z,this game has everything you could want and more. Even if you’re not a fan ofDragon Ball Z,the deep fighting mechanics offered by this game should be more than enough to keep you coming back over and over again.

Related:The Best Dragon Ball Games of All Time, Ranked

1.Injustice 2

Between this andDragon Ball FighterZ, it’s clear that licensed games are back in a big way.

Injusticetakes the fun gameplay fromMortal Kombatand mixes it with your favorite DC superheroes to create that sits atop the throne of fighting games released for the PlayStation 4.

Related:The Best PS4 Hidden Gems Worth Playing

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