Skullgirls: Fighting RPG
What is Skullgirls?
Skullgirls: Fighting RPG is a free-to-download mobile fighting game with hand-drawn 2D animation and touch controls. Players collect over 300 fighters across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers, each with a Signature Ability. The game includes Story Mode, daily events, real-time PvP, and guild play.
Pricing. Skullgirls: Fighting RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Players who want a 2D anime fighting game on a phone
- Newcomers to fighting games who want the Fight Assist option
- Players who enjoy collecting and upgrading characters for PvP
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Why this app is in A tier
Skullgirls scores 90 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 89, App Store search rank 76, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
The ultimate free-to-play 2D anime fighting RPG - collect over 300 unique fighters, master deep combos, and battle your way to the top! STUNNING HAND-DRAWN ANIMATION Every fighter features thousands of frames of carefully hand-drawn 2D animation - a visual experience unlike any other mobile game. Skullgirls is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful fighting games ever made. A FIGHTING GAME FOR EVERYONE - Touch controls designed for mobile let you pull off amazing combos with simple taps and swipes. - New to fighting games? Turn on Fight Assist and focus on strategy - the game handles the combos for you. - Experienced player? Discover deep tactical play with juggles, custom combos, and Blockbuster chains. COLLECT & CUSTOMIZE 300+ FIGHTERS - 20+ original characters, each with dozens of unique variants across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers. - Every variant has its own Signature Ability that changes how you play. - Unlock Skill Trees, evolve fighters to higher tiers, and equip Special Moves and Blockbusters to build your perfect loadout. - Guest Stars like Minette and Brain Drain fight alongside your team as assist characters. REAL-TIME PVP & MULTIPLAYER - Versus Mod
Compare in Fighting Games
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 90 / 100 | 91 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 69.5K | 31.2K | 169K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 5d ago | 19d ago | 38d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Skullgirls
Is the game free to play?
The app is free to download and the App Store lists in-app purchases. Specific in-app purchase prices are not stated on the App Store.
Can beginners play without learning complex combos?
Yes. Fight Assist handles the combos so the player can focus on strategy. Touch controls use taps and swipes.
What multiplayer modes are included?
Versus Mode for real-time PvP, Rift Battles for weekly ranked play, Prize Fights for leaderboard rankings, and Guilds for cooperative challenges.
Is Skullgirls free?
Skullgirls is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Skullgirls good for?
Skullgirls is built for players who want a 2D anime fighting game on a phone, newcomers to fighting games who want the fight assist option, players who enjoy collecting and upgrading characters for pvp. It sits in the fighting games list on AppTierList.
Is Skullgirls worth it?
Skullgirls is A tier, ranked #12 of 40 fighting game apps with a score of 90 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 69,496 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 11 apps rank above it.
How does Skullgirls compare to World Robot Boxing?
Skullgirls is A tier at 90; World Robot Boxing is A tier at 91. World Robot Boxing ranks higher. Skullgirls is free to download, with in-app purchases, World Robot Boxing is free to download.
How often is Skullgirls updated?
Skullgirls was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Fighting Games
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 90 / 100
- Rank in list
- #12 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 69,496
- Recent reviews
- 3.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Players who want a 2D anime fighting game on a phone, Newcomers to fighting games who want the Fight Assist option, Players who enjoy collecting and upgrading characters for PvP
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 386 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 9
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed