Top 2D Fighter Games
60+ 2d fighter games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Action, Fighting, Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer.
Recommended 2D Fighter Games

Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

Stick Fight: The Game
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
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- #1 Your Only Move Is HUSTLE98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 42,157 reviews2023Developer: Ivy SlyPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 6.8hMean: 23.6h≥1hr: 83%
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
- #2 Stick Fight: The Game98% matchVery Positive93% of 124,855 reviews2017Developer: Landfall WestPublisher: LandfallPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.1hMean: 11.4h≥1hr: 79%
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
- #3 Street Fighter™ 698% matchVery Positive83% of 74,142 reviews2023Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 26.3hMean: 119.6h≥1hr: 96%
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.
- #4 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-98% matchVery Positive88% of 65,573 reviews2021Developer: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 17.6hMean: 82.4h≥1hr: 93%
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
- #5 Rivals of Aether98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 37,654 reviews2017Developer: Aether StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.3hMean: 50.3h≥1hr: 87%
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
- #6 Mortal Kombat 1198% matchVery Positive88% of 114,165 reviews2019Developer: NetherRealm StudiosPublisher: Warner Bros. GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.0hMean: 44.5h≥1hr: 89%
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
- #7 DRAGON BALL FighterZ98% matchVery Positive90% of 75,959 reviews2018Developer: Arc System WorksPublisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.6hMean: 59.0h≥1hr: 90%
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
- #8 Iron Snout98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 17,446 reviews2016Developer: SnoutUpPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.2hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 55%
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
- #9 Brawlhalla98% matchVery Positive80% of 406,173 reviews2017Developer: Blue Mammoth GamesPublisher: UbisoftPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.1hMean: 73.6h≥1hr: 75%
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
- #10 Mortal Kombat 198% matchMostly Positive72% of 46,845 reviews2023Developer: NetherRealm StudiosPublisher: Warner Bros. GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12.2hMean: 48.0h≥1hr: 93%
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
- #11 Street Fighter V98% matchMixed68% of 44,102 reviews2016Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 6.3hMean: 64.0h≥1hr: 87%
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
- #12 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV98% matchVery Positive84% of 8,952 reviews2024Developer: SNK CORPORATIONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.0hMean: 69.0h≥1hr: 88%
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
- #13 One Finger Death Punch98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,332 reviews2014Developer: Silver Dollar GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 65%
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
- #14 BlazBlue Centralfiction97% matchVery Positive94% of 11,894 reviews2017Developer: Arc System WorksPublisher: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 5.9hMean: 59.3h≥1hr: 88%
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
- #15 Skullgirls 2nd Encore97% matchVery Positive88% of 32,092 reviews2013Developer: Hidden Variable StudiosPublisher: Autumn GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.8hMean: 20.8h≥1hr: 83%
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
- #16 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising96% matchVery Positive83% of 6,888 reviews2023Developer: Cygames, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 14.2hMean: 55.1h≥1hr: 93%
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
- #17 GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,613 reviews2015Developer: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.6hMean: 20.3h≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
- #18 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 296% matchVery Positive94% of 10,975 reviews2016Developer: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.8hMean: 32.3h≥1hr: 89%
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
- #19 ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 396% matchVery Positive92% of 7,532 reviews2017Developer: CAPCOM CO., LTD.Publisher: CAPCOM U.S.A., INC.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 13.3h≥1hr: 69%
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.
- #20 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle96% matchVery Positive80% of 4,632 reviews2019Developer: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.4hMean: 31.5h≥1hr: 82%
THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!
- #21 Bopl Battle95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,459 reviews2023Developer: Johan GrönvallPublisher: Zapray GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.7hMean: 14.6h≥1hr: 85%
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!
- #22 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax94% matchVery Positive88% of 4,551 reviews2022Developer: Arc System WorksPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.0hMean: 12.5h≥1hr: 83%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
- #23 THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH94% matchVery Positive95% of 5,200 reviews2015Developer: SNK CORPORATIONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.3hMean: 30.3h≥1hr: 85%
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
- #24 Injustice™ 294% matchVery Positive86% of 24,109 reviews2017Developer: NetherRealm StudiosPublisher: WB GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.3hMean: 21.7h≥1hr: 85%
Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.
- #25 Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,793 reviews2016Developer: FRENCH-BREADPublisher: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.8hMean: 11.1h≥1hr: 82%
The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!
- #26 ROUNDS93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 42,939 reviews2021Developer: LandfallPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.5hMean: 12.1h≥1hr: 80%
Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.
- #27 Ultra Street Fighter® IV94% matchVery Positive90% of 16,739 reviews2014Developer: CapcomPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.4hMean: 34.8h≥1hr: 86%
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
- #28 Granblue Fantasy: Versus93% matchVery Positive83% of 8,543 reviews2020Developer: Cygames, Inc.Publisher: XSEED GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 19.4h≥1hr: 83%
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
- #29 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]93% matchVery Positive94% of 3,847 reviews2018Developer: FRENCH-BREADPublisher: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.6hMean: 44.1h≥1hr: 85%
Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!
- #30 Mortal Kombat X92% matchVery Positive86% of 59,650 reviews2015Developer: NetherRealm StudiosPublisher: Warner Bros. GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.7hMean: 38.7h≥1hr: 89%
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
- #31 Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection93% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,394 reviews2018Developer: Digital EclipsePublisher: Capcom U.S.A, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 14.7h≥1hr: 60%
Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.
- #32 DNF Duel92% matchMixed63% of 4,187 reviews2022Developer: NEOPLE Inc.Publisher: NEXONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 10.7hMean: 25.8h≥1hr: 92%
Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!
- #33 Idol Showdown91% matchVery Positive94% of 5,800 reviews2023Developer: Besto Game TeamPublisher: holo IndiePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 49%
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
- #34 BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger91% matchVery Positive86% of 3,214 reviews2014Developer: Arc System WorksPublisher: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 5.8h≥1hr: 87%
The first hi-res 2D fighter from the creators of the Guilty Gear series! BlazBlue is a traditional 2D fighter where two characters participate in a duel.
- #35 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R89% matchVery Positive91% of 16,547 reviews2022Developer: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.7hMean: 16.2h≥1hr: 83%
Hirohiko Araki's masterpiece, brought to life as a fighting game! Battle with 50 colorful characters, wielding Stands, Hamon, and more! See how characters who could never meet in the story interact when they come face to face!
- #36 Killer Instinct89% matchVery Positive87% of 5,590 reviews2017Developer: Iron Galaxy StudiosPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 11.5h≥1hr: 67%
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.
- #37 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH89% matchVery Positive81% of 1,636 reviews2018Developer: SNK CORPORATIONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 20.2h≥1hr: 45%
KOF ’97 is the final entry in the Orochi Saga, the original storyline of the KOF series, which is still played by enthusiastic fans around the world. KOF ’97 makes a return with new features such as online matchmaking, a new gallery mode, and custom menu BGM settings!
- #38 GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,043 reviews2016Developer: SNK CORPORATIONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 55.1h≥1hr: 60%
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!
- #39 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION88% matchVery Positive82% of 4,188 reviews2017Developer: SNK CORPORATIONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.2hMean: 24.1h≥1hr: 87%
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
- #40 Lethal League Blaze87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,626 reviews2018Developer: Team ReptilePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.8hMean: 9.0h≥1hr: 89%
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
- #41 Rivals of Aether II85% matchVery Positive80% of 9,425 reviews2024Developer: Aether StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.7hMean: 80.6h≥1hr: 87%
Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.
- #42 BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend85% matchVery Positive91% of 2,873 reviews2016Developer: Arc System WorksPublisher: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 4.1hMean: 12.4h≥1hr: 87%
'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.
- #43 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes85% matchVery Positive87% of 2,509 reviews2024Developer: FRENCH-BREADPublisher: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12.2hMean: 48.6h≥1hr: 91%
The newest riveting installment in the epic Under Night In-Birth saga rises from the Abyss! Improved visuals and battle system! Witness the curtain fall on the tale of the Hollow Night. Vie for supremacy through exhilarating combat and a deep, robust battle system!
- #44 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION85% matchVery Positive91% of 3,055 reviews2014Developer: SNK CORPORATIONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 17.5h≥1hr: 81%
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
- #45 MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA84% matchVery Positive89% of 10,364 reviews2021Developer: FRENCH-BREADPublisher: Lasengle Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 7.1hMean: 27.4h≥1hr: 86%
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
- #46 GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-85% matchVery Positive91% of 2,794 reviews2015Developer: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.1hMean: 15.1h≥1hr: 85%
Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!
- #47 GrandChase85% matchMixed65% of 25,629 reviews2021Developer: KOGPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.9hMean: 71.7h≥1hr: 74%
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
- #48 SAMURAI SHODOWN84% matchVery Positive81% of 1,693 reviews2021Developer: SNK CORPORATIONPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 9.2h≥1hr: 78%
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
- #49 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles83% matchVery Positive87% of 19,623 reviews2021Developer: CyberConnect2Publisher: SEGAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.2hMean: 39.1h≥1hr: 91%
Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!
- #50 Lethal League84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,070 reviews2014Developer: Team ReptilePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.6hMean: 7.0h≥1hr: 88%
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
- #51 TowerFall Ascension83% matchVery Positive95% of 3,570 reviews2014Developer: Maddy Makes Games Inc.Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.4hMean: 6.2h≥1hr: 78%
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
- #52 BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend83% matchVery Positive90% of 1,641 reviews2014Developer: Arc System WorksPublisher: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 5.1hMean: 9.7h≥1hr: 87%
The second entry in the critically acclaimed BlazBlue franchise, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend adds a number of gameplay modes, story scenarios, new moves, and an all-new playable character to further enhance the BlazBlue experience and solidify its status as one of the all-time great 2D fighters
- #53 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid83% matchVery Positive81% of 1,703 reviews2019Developer: nWay, INCPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 26.9h≥1hr: 61%
Generations of Power Rangers collide across the multiverse’s 25 year history. Experience authentic, but reimagined Power Rangers gameplay. This easy to learn, but hard to master fighting game is designed to welcome players of all skill levels.
- #54 Stick It to the Stickman80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,635 reviews2025Developer: Free LivesPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.7hMean: 6.1h≥1hr: 80%
Stick it to the Stickman is a physics-based brawler where you fight heaps of red stickmen to become the boss. Choose from hundreds of unique moves to construct the perfect combat machine and fight your way to the top of the corporate ladder.
- #55 Punch Club81% matchVery Positive80% of 15,574 reviews2016Developer: Lazy Bear GamesPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 5.3hMean: 16.4h≥1hr: 90%
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon.
- #56 UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late81% matchVery Positive91% of 995 reviews2016Developer: FRENCH-BREADPublisher: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 9.3h≥1hr: 86%
Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!
- #57 Divekick81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,831 reviews2013Developer: Iron Galaxy StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 5.3h≥1hr: 86%
Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!
- #58 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite81% matchMixed67% of 3,398 reviews2017Developer: CapcomPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 14.1h≥1hr: 73%
The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.
