TEKKEN 8

3D fighting game with Heat mechanics and accessible combo controls

Bandai Namco Studios Inc. · Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment · Released Jan 25, 2024

Action

Reviews: Mixed; 57% of 73K
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 533 in 30 days
Playing now: 4,165; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Apr 2, 2025

Free demo available, 18 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 91/100 (critic reviews)

What is TEKKEN 8?

A 3D fighting game where players choose from more than 32 characters and use combos, the Heat system, and Rage Arts in matches. Modes include a continuing single-player story, arcade challenges, ranked online and local PvP, AI Ghost battles, practice, replays, and character customization.

For you if...

+you want competitive 3D fighting with ranked online play
+you use practice, replays, and AI Ghosts to improve
+you enjoy customizing characters from a large roster

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower fighters centered on defense and neutral play
−you expect every fighter to be available in practice mode

What players say

57% of 72,701 reviews are positive · 75% of 533 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat as fun with friends and say the beginner controls and offline content suit casual play. They frequently criticize expensive character DLC, battle passes, and offense-heavy balance, though several recent reviewers say the latest patch moves balance in a better direction.

Screenshots and trailer

TEKKEN 8 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K/AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti/AMD Radeon R9 380X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 100 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: *"FPS (frame rate/second): Stable over 60" is guaranteed and selected under the graphic settings by default when the game is launched for the first time.*Frame rate may drop when other applications are running in the background.*Please note that minimum and recommended specifications are subjected to changes without notice.

OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K/AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070/AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 100 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: *"FPS (frame rate/second): Stable over 60" is guaranteed and selected under the graphic settings by default when the game is launched for the first time.*Frame rate may drop when other applications are running in the background.*Please note that minimum and recommended specifications are subjected to changes without notice.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 47
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Russian, Thai, Spanish - Latin America.