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SeriesKiller Instinct

Killer Instinct

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First release
Nov 22, 2013
Engine
Slayer
Genres
Fighting · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

The legendary fighting game franchise is back with next-generation visuals, over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS! Choose from amongst a wild cast of combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and flashy special attacks. Utilize an 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 test yourself against players from all over the world, or brush up on your combat skills in detailed tutorials.

Also known as KillerInstinctX64_r.exe, Killer Instinct 3, Killer Instinct: Season 2, Killer Instinct: Season 3

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Release dates
Xbox One
Nov 22, 2013
Xbox One
Sep 04, 2014
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 29, 2016
All 4 release dates
Xbox One
Mar 29, 2016
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
aliens, martial arts, robots, mummy, karate
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Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,708 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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