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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

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Reviews
Mixed
60% of 51K
Recent reviews
Mixed
67% of 466 in 30 days
Players
4,256
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Sep 10, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1050Ti
8 GB RAM · 100 GB disk
Full requirements

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

60% of 51,186 reviews are positive · 67% of 466 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.

Players over time

▼ -11% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 5,494 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20264,256
Nov 6, 20263,429
Nov 5, 20263,190
Nov 4, 20263,279
Nov 3, 20263,404
Nov 2, 20263,288
Nov 1, 20264,480
Oct 31, 20264,336
Oct 30, 20263,508
Oct 29, 20263,235
Oct 28, 20263,165
Oct 27, 20263,629
Oct 26, 20263,622
Oct 25, 20264,660
Oct 24, 20264,632
Oct 23, 20263,893
Oct 22, 20263,991
Oct 21, 20263,839
Oct 20, 20264,032
Oct 18, 20264,806
Oct 17, 20264,721
Oct 16, 20264,145
Oct 15, 20264,063
Oct 14, 20264,046
Oct 13, 20264,111
Oct 11, 20264,468
Oct 10, 20264,658
Oct 9, 20264,269
Oct 8, 20263,862
Oct 7, 20263,813
Oct 6, 20263,803
Oct 4, 20264,611
Oct 3, 20264,619
Oct 2, 20263,895
Oct 1, 20263,780
Sep 30, 20263,895
Sep 29, 20263,599
Sep 27, 20264,639
Sep 26, 20264,786
Sep 25, 20264,076
Sep 24, 20264,166
Sep 23, 20264,419
Sep 23, 20264,165
Sep 22, 20263,994
Sep 21, 20265,494

How many players finish TEKKEN 8?

28% of Steam players have unlocked «Hope», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

TEKKEN 8 screenshot 1

TEKKEN 8 system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050Ti, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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.

Recommended

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.

Does TEKKEN 8 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode.

Does TEKKEN 8 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

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

Does TEKKEN 8 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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