Battle games are about beating one opponent, not a whole map. Most of these run on one keyboard or one screen, so you and a sibling fight for the same computer. You need fast hands, decent timing and the nerve to attack instead of hiding. Losing a round is quick, so a rematch costs nothing.
Start with Basketball Stars if you want shooting and blocking without reading rules. Master Chess is the quiet one: no reflexes, just traps, and it hurts more when you lose. Hills Of Steel gives you a tank, a hill and shells flying both ways, which is the fastest way to start a shouting match.
For chaos, try Obby: Battle Arena and knock your friend off the platform before they do it to you.
