Report updated Apr 4, 2026
Skullgirls: Fighting RPG
v8.5.1Fighting game enthusiasts and RPG fans who appreciate high-quality 2D art and want a deep, strategic experience accessible on mobile devices.
What Is Skullgirls: Fighting RPG?
Launched Jan 17, 2018
Updated Apr 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
High-fidelity, frame-by-frame hand-drawn visuals providing a unique aesthetic.
Simplified tap and swipe-based control scheme for complex combos.
Automated gameplay mode allowing focus on strategy over manual inputs.
Deep character customization, leveling, and team synergy mechanics.
Online versus mode for real-time player competition.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate art and character design and gameplay mechanics, but report difficulty and balancing and technical issues and connectivity.”
What Users Love
I love the characters in this app and the new updates
Character designs, lore, graphics, gameplay, everything about this game is peak
The controls without buttons is refreshing compared to the others fighting games
Best touch fighter ever... touch controls are very creative
Pain Points
Peacock master mode is unbalanced lowkey it sucks
The AI can be way too overpowered at times
Server issues have been such a problem for this game for years now
Everytime I want to play, Is always that 'something went wrong'
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #70 | ▲3 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Industry-leading hand-drawn 2D animation
- Innovative, accessible touch-based control system
- Strong character lore and high-quality soundtrack
- High user ratings (4.8 on iOS)
Cons
- Persistent server stability and connectivity issues
- Perceived unfairness in high-level AI difficulty
- Grind-heavy late-game progression
- Limited resource drop rates for F2P players
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Smoothing the difficulty curve to improve mid-term retention
- Expanding social/guild features to foster community
- Leveraging the unique art style for cross-media partnerships
- Improving real-time PvP stability to capture the esports-lite market
Market Threats
- High-production value competitors like Zenless Zone Zero
- Market dominance of major IP fighters like Marvel Contest of Champions
- Player burnout due to intensive daily grind requirements
- Downward trend in category grossing rank
Who competes with Skullgirls: Fighting RPG?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Weaker sentiment at 45/100 — but still a direct threat
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Synergy Bonuses
Contenders
Shadow Fight 4: Arena
★4.8 (45K)Nekki Limited
Focuses on high-skill real-time PvP fighting with a roster of unique heroes that require RPG-style leveling.
Focuses on high-skill real-time PvP fighting with a roster of unique heroes that require RPG-style leveling.
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars
nWay Inc.
A team-based fighting game that uses a similar real-time combat system driven by character collection and upgrades.
A team-based fighting game that uses a similar real-time combat system driven by character collection and upgrades.
Street Fighter Duel - Idle RPG
★4.8 (39K)Crunchyroll Games, LLC
While more RPG-focused, it targets the same fighting game fans with a heavy emphasis on character collection and strategic team building.
While more RPG-focused, it targets the same fighting game fans with a heavy emphasis on character collection and strategic team building.
Shadow Fight 3 - RPG Fighting
★4.7 (207K)Nekki Limited
Combines deep gear customization and RPG progression with a sophisticated 2D-plane fighting system.
Combines deep gear customization and RPG progression with a sophisticated 2D-plane fighting system.
Peers
A more traditional fighting game experience on mobile for players who prefer classic inputs over RPG progression.
Full Roster of 32 Fighters
An action RPG with heavy character collection and team-building that appeals to the same 'hero collector' demographic.
A team-based action fighter with heavy character progression and competitive real-time battles.
Character Class Strategy
Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game
KLab Inc.
An anime-themed action RPG with a heavy focus on character collection and stylized 2D/3D combat.
An anime-themed action RPG with a heavy focus on character collection and stylized 2D/3D combat.
New Kids on the Block
A high-style action game with heavy emphasis on stylized visuals and character-swapping combat that threatens the 'visual polish' niche.
Proxy System
Solo Leveling:Arise
Netmarble Corporation
A massive recent release in the action RPG space with high-end production values and deep character collection.
A massive recent release in the action RPG space with high-end production values and deep character collection.
What are the key takeaways?
Skullgirls: Fighting RPG is a exciting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.7/5 rating from 740.3K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate art and character design, though difficulty and balancing remains a common concern.
Best for: Fighting game enthusiasts and RPG fans who appreciate high-quality 2D art and want a deep, strategic experience accessible on mobile devices.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization is driven by a Gacha-style character collection model and resource-based progression, typical for high-engagement mobile RPGs.
iOS Version
8.5.1
Android Version
8.5.1
Release Date
Jan 17, 2018
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Autumn Games