Pit-Fighter is a 3rd-person fight game that features digitized graphics of real fighters and zooming effects. Players select one of three fighters (Buzz, Ty or Kato) to take on anyone who dares. At the conclusion of a match, players are individually awarded a Knockout Bonus, Brutality Bonus, and a Fight Purse. Every third match is a Grudge Match where players test the skills of each other. The last man standing is the winner of this three-knockdown match. Players fight their way to the Elimination Match to decide who wins the opportunity to dethrone the champion, the Masked Warrior.
Gameplay involves using special moves and combos to take down opponents. Each fighter has unique abilities and strengths, allowing players to experiment with different strategies. The game's 1-2 player mode allows for competitive battles between two players, while the single-player mode features a variety of challenges and opponents to test skills against.