The best fighting board, card & dice games 🥊 2026

Looking for a really good fighting game 🥊? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best fighting games 2026.

What are fighting games?

Fighting games are party games that encourage players to engage game characters or fighting machines in hand-to-hand combat and direct melees.

Combat games differ from War Games in that the combat in war games takes place as part of a large-scale military simulation, whereas in combat games the emphasis is on the combat situation itself.

Analogy for computer & video games.

So in computer & video games, fighting games would tend to be beat'em'up games like Streetfighter, Mortal Kombat or the Double Dragon series – and not real-time strategy like Starcraft, Warcraft or Command & Conquer.

List with the best fighting games 2026 🥊

This list was last updated on June 25, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Rhino Hero: Super Battle

    Rhino Hero: Super Battle

    Rhino Hero: Super Battle is a captivating 3D stacking game that sees the return of Rhino Hero, this time joined by fellow super-heroes Giraffe Boy, Big E., and Batguin. Players engage in an exciting challenge of building a wobbly skyscraper while navigating fierce battles among these charismatic characters. The game adds an extra layer of fun with the presence of mischievous spider monkeys that players must contend with during their skyscraper construction and superhero battles.

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    2–4 10–20 min 5+ Immediately playable
    Video reviews 1
  2. Light Speed: Arena
    1–4 5–15 min 8+ Immediately playable
  3. Unmatched: Cobble & Fog

    Unmatched: Cobble & Fog

    Unmatched: Cobble & Fog is a captivating expansion to the Unmatched system, featuring a quartet of iconic characters drawn from literary lore, each with their unique playstyle and abilities. This expansion introduces the Invisible Man, Sherlock Holmes with Dr. Watson, Dracula along with the sisters, and the duo of Jekyll & Hyde, all brought to life in a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game.

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    2–4 20–40 min 9+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    38 € at Amazon*
  4. King of Tokyo: Dark Edition

    King of Tokyo: Dark Edition

    King of Tokyo: Dark Edition is a limited collector's edition of the popular game King of Tokyo. Set in an alternative, darker version of Tokyo, this edition brings a new level of intensity to the battle for control of the city.

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    2–6 30 min 8+ Easy to learn
  5. Star Realms: Frontiers

    Star Realms: Frontiers

    Star Realms: Frontiers is a dynamic standalone game within the Star Realms series, offering fast-paced space combat with deckbuilding elements. Designed for 1-4 players, it can be enjoyed on its own or integrated with other Star Realms sets for expanded play.

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    1–4 20–45 min 12+ Easy to learn
  6. Thunder Road: Vendetta

    Thunder Road: Vendetta

    Thunder Road: Vendetta is Restoration Games' rev-happy remake of Milton Bradley's 1986 cult classic: a dice-driven car-combat game for two to four players, set in a post-apocalyptic landscape of asphalt, junk metal and pitch-black humor. Whoever still has a moving wreck on the road at the end wins.

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    2–4 45–75 min 10+ Easy to learn
  7. King of Tokyo: Monster Box

    King of Tokyo: Monster Box

    All the King of Tokyo fun comes in a Monster Box. The battle for dominance in Tokyo has never been more intense, packed with excitement and adrenaline! It includes the essential Power Up! and Halloween expansions, evolution cards to enhance your monsters, and even a new version of Gigazaur with exclusive cards and a new dice tray for stylishly wreaking havoc in Tokyo.

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    2–6 30 min 8+ Immediately playable
  8. Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game

    Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game

    Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game brings the epic conflict between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance to your tabletop. This two-player game captures the essence of the Star Wars universe, offering a dynamic and strategic experience where players build their decks and battle to destroy each other's bases.

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    2 30–90 min 12+ Easy to learn
    + 22 € above the best price
    36 € at Amazon*
  9. Cthulhu: Death May Die

    Cthulhu: Death May Die

    Cthulhu: Death May Die is an intense, cooperative board game set in the 1920s, drawing inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's universe. Players take on the roles of daring investigators, embarking on a perilous mission to confront and eliminate Elder Gods.

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    1–5 90–120 min 14+ Medium complexity
  10. 5-Minute Dungeon

    5-Minute Dungeon

    5-Minute Dungeon is a fast-paced, cooperative, real-time card game that challenges players to escape a dungeon within a five-minute time limit. The game is characterized by its intense pace and the need for quick thinking and effective teamwork.

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    2–5 5–30 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    19 € at Amazon*
  11. Slay the Spire: The Board Game

    Slay the Spire: The Board Game

    The board-game adaptation of the popular deck-building video game. Craft a unique deck, discover powerful relics and climb the Spire together.

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    1–4 30–150 min 12+ Medium complexity
  12. Hero Realms

    Hero Realms

    Hero Realms is a captivating, fantasy-themed deck-building game that builds on the mechanics of the highly acclaimed Star Realms. It offers a versatile gaming experience suitable for different player formats and styles.

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    2–4 20 min 12+ Easy to learn
  13. BANG! The Dice Game

    BANG! The Dice Game

    BANG! The Dice Game transports players to the U.S. wild west, where the classic confrontation between the law and outlaws unfolds with an added threat of Indian attacks. This dice game adaptation retains the essence of the original Bang! card game while introducing new dynamics and challenges.

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    3–8 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    20 € at Amazon*
  14. Destinies

    Destinies

    Destinies is a unique blend of board gaming and digital app integration, offering a rich, competitive, story-driven experience set in a dark medieval-fantasy universe. It is the first game in a series utilizing the innovative Destinies system.

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    1–3 90–150 min 14+ Easy to learn
  15. Karak

    Karak

    Beneath the crumbling walls of Karak Castle lies a labyrinth filled with treasures and monsters. Six brave adventurers enter, each with a unique trick to claim fortune, but they must outsmart their opponents, defeat monsters, and seize the dragon's gemstone. Players uncover the labyrinth tile by tile, engage in battles, and gather treasures, with the most successful adventurer being crowned the true master of Karak!

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    2–5 45 min 7+ Immediately playable
  16. Ca$h 'n Guns: Second Edition

    Ca$h 'n Guns: Second Edition

    Ca$h 'n Guns: Second Edition is an action-packed board game that combines strategy, bluffing, and a touch of luck, capturing the essence of classic gangster movie showdowns. In this game, players are members of a gangster band, aiming to outsmart each other in a bid to end up with the most loot after eight intense rounds.

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    4–8 30 min 10+ Immediately playable
  17. Mindbug: First Contact

    Mindbug: First Contact

    Mindbug: First Contact is an innovative and strategic duel card game where players summon unique hybrid creatures to battle their opponent. However, the twist lies in the Mindbug cards, which can turn the tide of the game by allowing players to take control of an opponent's creature.

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    2 15–25 min 8+ Easy to learn
    + 8 € above the best price
    21 € at Amazon*
  18. Radlands

    Radlands

    Radlands is a competitive and tactical dueling card game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players lead groups of survivors, each fighting to protect their camps from a rival tribe. The game emphasizes the importance of strategic card synergy and resource management, with water being a crucial element in gameplay.

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    2 20–40 min 14+ Easy to learn
  19. Dungeon Mayhem

    Dungeon Mayhem

    Dungeon Mayhem drops you into the heart of an action-packed Dungeons & Dragons card battle where the last adventurer standing claims victory. Choose from four unique, quirky characters—be it the barbarian, paladin, rogue, or wizard—and dive into a dungeon brimming with treasures and challenges. With a lively mix of strategy and luck, you'll sling spells, swing weapons, and strategize to outmaneuver your opponents. The vivid illustrations bring each character's personality to life, making every match not just a battle, but a story unfolding right before your eyes.

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    2–4 10 min 8+ Immediately playable
  20. Marvel Dice Throne

    Marvel Dice Throne

    Players take on the role of one of eight iconic Marvel heroes, including Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Thor. Each hero is uniquely designed to provide a thematic experience, allowing you to truly embody your favorite characters. The game features fast-paced action with skillful card play and dice manipulation across various modes, including free-for-all and team battles.

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    2–6 20–40 min 8+ Easy to learn
  21. Cube Quest

    Cube Quest

    Players flick lightweight, hollow cubes across specially made rubber mats in a dexterity-based game. The objective is to defeat the opponent's king while managing risks, as cubes can be trapped in enemy territory. Each cube has unique abilities, and players strategically build their armies using a point system to select and position their cubes before battle.

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    2–4 20 min 7+ Immediately playable
  22. 5-Minute Marvel

    5-Minute Marvel

    5-Minute Marvel is the Marvel Universe adaptation of the fast-paced, cooperative card game 5-Minute Dungeon, providing a superpowered twist with beloved Marvel heroes taking on infamous Marvel bosses. This game encapsulates the essence of quick, engaging gameplay combined with the rich lore of Marvel, creating an exhilarating experience that can be enjoyed in short, intense bursts of fun.

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    2–5 5 min 8+ Immediately playable
  23. Captain Sonar

    Captain Sonar

    Embark on an adrenaline-pumping undersea adventure with Captain Sonar, a board game that plunges you into the heart of intense submarine warfare. In this gripping scenario, every move and decision can be the difference between victory and defeat. Form a skilled crew aboard a cutting-edge submarine as you strive to locate and eliminate an enemy sub before they do the same to you. The underwater battlefield is unforgiving, and effective communication and coordination are paramount for success.

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    2–8 45–60 min 14+ Easy to learn
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  24. Tyrants of the Underdark: Board Game

    Tyrants of the Underdark: Board Game

    2021 Edition

    Players lead a Drow house in a territory control game that incorporates deck-building elements set in the Underdark beneath the Sword Coast. Each player's house is represented by a deck of cards, where each card signifies a servant belonging to one of five aspects of Drow society, each associated with different strategies. As players recruit new servants and expand their influence, they earn points by controlling locations, promoting servants to an inner circle, and eliminating opposing troops, aiming to finish with the highest score.

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    2–4 90 min 14+ Easy to learn
  25. Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

    Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

    Mansions of Madness: Second Edition is a cooperative, app-enhanced board game that combines elements of horror and mystery. It's set in the same universe as Eldritch Horror and Elder Sign, offering an immersive narrative experience.

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    1–5 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity
  26. Colt Express

    Colt Express

    Colt Express is a fast-paced, action-packed board game set in the Wild West, where players take on the roles of bandits attempting to rob a moving train.

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    2–6 40 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 6 € above the best price
    19 € at Amazon*
  27. Boss Fighters QR

    Boss Fighters QR

    Boss Fighters QR sends 2 to 4 players aged around 10 and up into cooperative fantasy duels that feel like compact adventures at the family table. Children get bold heroes, mysterious enemies, and visible deck progress, while parents can enjoy teamwork, planning, and shared deduction. A game usually takes about 40 to 60 minutes.

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    2–4 40–60 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    39 € at Amazon*

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Rhino Hero: Super Battle currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 5 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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