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Killer Instinct

2D fighting game with combo breakers and a roguelike campaign

Iron Galaxy Studios · Published by Xbox Game Studios · Released Sep 27, 2017

ActionFree To Play

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 6,063
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 18 in 30 days
Players
26
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
May 14, 2024
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 480
4 GB RAM · 48 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Killer Instinct?

This 2D-style fighting game centers on one-on-one matches built around character-specific combos and combo breakers. You can fight in local or online PvP, play solo story and survival modes, or train in the Dojo. In Shadow Lords, you assemble a team to stop an invasion by Gargos and his Mimics.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy learning combos and breaking opponents' combos
  • +you want solo modes alongside local and online matches
  • +you value detailed training and a prominent soundtrack

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer exploration to repeated head-to-head fights
  • −you want combat without practicing combos or counters

What players say

86% of 6,063 reviews are positive · 72% of 18 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combo system, tutorials, and soundtrack. Their most common complaint is the limited fighter selection in the free version; some also say online opponents are hard to find.

Players over time

▼ -45% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 63 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish Killer Instinct?

3.3% of Steam players have unlocked «Back on Top», 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

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Killer Instinct system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 480, 4 GB RAM, 48 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 5850
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
48 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.4GHz or AMD FX-4300 @ 3.8 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
48 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Killer Instinct have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Killer Instinct run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
463
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does Killer Instinct 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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