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Killer Instinct is a fighting game series. The third installation released for free with the Xbox One launch. This built on Killer Instinct and Killer Instinct 2 and added more characters as time progressed.
Unfortunately, Killer Instinct is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:
Release Date: 22/11/2013
Out Now: PC and Xbox One
Players: 1-2 (2 online)
Genres: Action and Fighting
Accessibility: 10 features
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Iron Galaxy (@IronGalaxy)
Costs: Purchase cost, In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass
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Super Smash Bros.
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If you like the sound of Killer Instinct but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Killer Instinct Accessibility Report.
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