Killer Instinct
Discover your Killer Instinct! The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Use the open-ended combo system to rack up huge combos as your opponent looks for openings to break you and turn the tides of battle. Go online and compete against players from all over the world, or master your combat skills with in-depth tutorials and intelligent AI combatants. FEATURES: • Extensive cast of powerful combatants with tons of customization options including Retro Costumes and Accessories. • 20 Stages with dynamic stage environments. • Award winning audio • Competitive online matches. • Unique, well balanced characters to fit your fighting style. • Test your skill online in Ranked Leagues.
Game Discussion
Steam User 75
I can't believe how many people are posting negative reviews because you get a small roster on the free version. What did you expect? Most fighting games aren't even free at all. It's half the price of a normal game if you want the full game.
What is wrong with people...
Steam User 27
C-c-c-combo Brrreaker!
This game is epic - I keep mashing a single button and my character starts doing all sorts of crazy combos on his own all while some guy in the background yells about how amazing I am.
Introducing easy combos was a stroke of genius especially considering how in the previous title on the console pulling off a full combo felt like a Herculean task. All the old favorites are back - the Icy Guy, the Fire Dude, the Mohawk-sporting native american and Orchid the girl. Oh and there’s a fighting dinosaur, a werewolf, Rash from Battletoads with his signature sunglasses and a skeleton warrior reminiscent of Golden Axe.
Perfect for chill gaming sessions with friends in front of the TV. Just make sure to grab some budget gamepads so you won’t fret over them getting wrecked during intense combo mashing. It's also free now with one free weekly rotating character and access to the SP and ranked.
Steam User 14
A freaking miracle in a half that this game is getting any sort of update in over 10 years. And if you already own the game before the Anniversary Edition, EVERYTHING in the recent updates is free to you (skins, characters, additions...)
The game have amazing single player content if you don't want to sweat with Training, Story, Shadow Lord (rouge-like), you can download player's Shadow (similar to Tekken 8 Ghost) and practice until you are comfortable for online plays. The Steam version also has FULL CROSSPLAY with Xbox and Microsoft Store. So that mean you can fight with the giant pool of 34 millions Gamepass players, so if you see the game only have like 100 players at 24-hrs peak, don't fret as there is no shortage of opponent for you from the Microsoft side.
And did I also mentioned: ROLLBAAAAAAAACK NEEEEEEEEETCOOOOOOOOOOODE!!!!!
Steam User 363
"Upon the release of our 10th Anniversary Update, there will be two versions of KI:
The Killer Instinct Base Game will be FREE TO PLAY on all platforms: Xbox consoles (One, Series X|S), Windows PC, and Steam.
The free KI base game will feature one free weekly rotating Fighter and Single-Player, Local, and Ranked modes.
The Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition ($29.99 USD) will include all 29 Fighters, and all Premium Content ever released: the VIP Double XP Booster, holiday accessories, and more.
On Steam:
The current purchase-only Steam version of Killer Instinct will be replaced by Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition. All purchased Steam versions of Killer Instinct will be upgraded to the Anniversary Edition for free.
Additionally, the Permanent VIP Double XP Booster and Gargos’ Golden God and Argent Shroud colors will be available on Steam for the first time as part of the Anniversary Edition."
Steam User 29
To try and help newer players trying out the free version I would like to point out that you can unlock Jago and Orchid in Shadow Lords boosting up your roster up two characters.
Steam User 18
Amazing game, I originally played on xbox, but now on steam and it's great, please bring arcades 1 & 2 to steam as well
Steam User 11
As old as it is, The first time i was introduced to this game was when it was featured on the Transformers movie with that hot chick, Megan fox (Before she got old). This fighting game features cool old characters, fluid combat, and easy-to-learn mechanics. As a game that was originally released on the Xbox console back in 2013, it has since been updated with more content and modes. However, it still lacks a compelling story mode and its not at a high level as compared to Mortal Kombat 11 or 1. However, It is a cult classic for fans of the genre and a fun game to play with friends.