Killer Instinct is a reboot of a classic fighting game series that was once exclusive to consoles. The game was first released in 2013 on the Xbox One and later moved to the PC inIt falls under the action subcategory of games and is developed by Iron Galaxy. The game features one-on-one melee fights with inspiration from legendary games in the genre.

The Combo Breaker mechanic has been changed in the reboot, and players must now coincide in strength and timing with a counter-blow to make a successful break. The game has 20 stages with a dynamically changing environment and destructibility. Additionally, the game features all fighters from the previous parts. The plot campaign has cinematic cutscenes, which can be played alone. With other players, online multiplayer is possible with the online ranking system. It is advisable to use a controller while playing on a PC.