Killer Instinct
Developed by Iron Galaxy Studios · Published by Xbox Game Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, free to play game by Iron Galaxy Studios, published by Xbox Game Studios — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Killer Instinct.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 5850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 48 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.4GHz or AMD FX-4300 @ 3.8 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 48 GB available space
Supported languages (8)
Killer Instinct FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Killer Instinct?
Steam classifies Killer Instinct as a Action, Free To Play game, developed by Iron Galaxy Studios. 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.
Is Killer Instinct free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Killer Instinct as Free to Play.
Is Killer Instinct single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Killer Instinct: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Killer Instinct on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Killer Instinct for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Killer Instinct out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 27, 2017.
What platforms is Killer Instinct on?
Killer Instinct is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Killer Instinct single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Killer Instinct cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Killer Instinct have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 463 achievements for Killer Instinct.
Who made Killer Instinct?
Killer Instinct is developed by Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Where to get Killer Instinct
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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