Rank 01Games like TEKKEN 8
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked TEKKEN 8 also play
The closest matches to TEKKEN 8: TEKKEN 7, Street Fighter™ 6, Mortal Kombat 1, DRAGON BALL FighterZ, and SOULCALIBUR VI. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like TEKKEN 8.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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SOULCALIBUR VI
Why this: Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like TEKKEN 8.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like TEKKEN 8.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like TEKKEN 8
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 57% of 26,062 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 91
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Aggressive pressure dominates matches
- Character variety caters to all skill levels
- Replay mode lets you dissect mistakes
- Competitive
- Intense
- Stressful
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below TEKKEN 8 at current Steam store prices.
Die by the Blade
Why this: Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like TEKKEN 8.
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
Why this: Also e-sports and Fighting, like TEKKEN 8.
Koihime Enbu
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like TEKKEN 8.
Fight Crab
Why this: Also e-sports and 3D Fighter, like TEKKEN 8.
Gladio Mori
Why this: Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like TEKKEN 8.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to TEKKEN 8, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Why this: Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like TEKKEN 8.
Killer Instinct
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like TEKKEN 8.
Battlerite
Why this: Also e-sports and Fighting, like TEKKEN 8.
Dota 2
Why this: Also e-sports and Competitive, like TEKKEN 8.
Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble!
Why this: Also e-sports and Martial Arts, like TEKKEN 8.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Street Fighter™ 6
Why this: Also e-sports and Fighting, like TEKKEN 8.
Mortal Kombat 1
Why this: Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like TEKKEN 8.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like TEKKEN 8.
More from Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Other recommendable Steam games by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Why this: Same intense mood as TEKKEN 8.
About TEKKEN 8
The closest matches to TEKKEN 8: TEKKEN 7, Street Fighter™ 6, Mortal Kombat 1, DRAGON BALL FighterZ, and SOULCALIBUR VI. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If TEKKEN 8 is your kind of game, the closest matches are TEKKEN 7, Street Fighter™ 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as competitive, intense and stressful, and single out its 50 50 decision trees and combo break bounds. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
TEKKEN 8 is a 3D fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., released in 2024 at $39.99 USD. The title features over 32 playable characters and incorporates mechanics such as 50-50 decision trees, combo-break bounds, forced-pressure, heat-burst combos, and stance mixups. Players describe the experience as competitive and intense, with aggressive-pressure mechanics dominating matches and stance mixups requiring constant adaptation. Reviewers highlight that character variety caters to various skill levels, while the story mode offers offline engagement and a replay mode lets players dissect their mistakes. The game holds a Metacritic score of 91 and is playable on Steam Deck, with 57% positive reviews from over 26,000 Steam users.
About TEKKEN 8: TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!
Is TEKKEN 8 worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 57% of 26,062 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 68% positive across 461 new reviews, 11 points above its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 95 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 99 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Aggressive pressure dominates matches
- Character variety caters to all skill levels
- Replay mode lets you dissect mistakes
- Stance mixups force constant adaptation
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“While do I do not regret my purchase, i do not recommend this game. This is the only game that I do not feel good even after winning matches.”
“I preordered Season 1 and 2. I still will not buy Season 3. I'm skeptical. I do not recommend this game. But I'm really enjoying it right now after the last patch. The problem is that they have shovelled it at us for so long now, that I…”
People who play it also play: TEKKEN 7, Street Fighter™ 6, Mortal Kombat 1
Frequently asked about TEKKEN 8
Can I run it?
Does TEKKEN 8 run on Steam Deck?
TEKKEN 8 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does TEKKEN 8 cost?
TEKKEN 8 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does TEKKEN 8 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — TEKKEN 8 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to TEKKEN 8?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside TEKKEN 8 are TEKKEN 7, Street Fighter™ 6, Mortal Kombat 1.
Who developed TEKKEN 8?
TEKKEN 8 was developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.