Games Like Blade Strangers

In a world controlled by blade, magic, and fist, diverse warriors gather for battle! This is a 2D fighting game featuring characters from Shining Blade and Shining Hearts.

Why similar: Fighting 35.9% ★, 2D Fighter 29.4%, Action 22.5%, Anime 12.2%

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!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39%, Fighting 38.7% ★, Anime 12.1%, Action 10.1%

Phantom Breaker Omnia is a fast-paced 2-D anime fighting game that features 20 unique characters, pitted against one another to make their greatest wishes come true. The ability to choose between 3 fighting styles will appeal to seasoned gamers while making the game accessible to newcomers.

Why similar: Fighting 42.7% ★, 2D Fighter 33.6%, Action 14.9%, Anime 8.8%

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!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, Fighting 39.4% ★, Anime 10.6%, Action 10%

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!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.7%, Fighting 35% ★, Anime 11.1%, Action 9.3%

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!

Why similar: Fighting 43% ★, 2D Fighter 36.7%, Anime 13%, Action 7.3%

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.

Why similar: Fighting 42.9% ★, 2D Fighter 37.7%, Anime 11.4%, Action 8.1%

Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.3%, Fighting 39% ★, Action 13.8%, Anime 7.8%

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.

Why similar: Fighting 55.3% ★, 2D Fighter 28.1%, Anime 14%, Action 2.6%

SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.3%, Fighting 28.7% ★, Action 18%, Anime 4%

Take control of an assortment of superb mechs and engage in thrilling combat with other enthusiasts on the same battlefield! In addition to original mecha, well-known IPs such as "Mazinger Z" and “Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God” also ready for the mecha war!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.9%, Fighting 32.1% ★, Action 14.6%, Anime 9.4%

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

Why similar: Fighting 42.3% ★, 2D Fighter 40.5%, Action 11.6%, Anime 5.6%

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.

Why similar: Fighting 57.8% ★, 2D Fighter 27.4%, Action 12.1%, Anime 2.7%

Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!

Why similar: Fighting 35.8% ★, 2D Fighter 35.8%, Action 15.6%, Anime 12.8%

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.

Why similar: Fighting 61.4% ★, 2D Fighter 26.5%, Action 8.9%, Anime 3.2%

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!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 48%, Fighting 23.4% ★, Action 17.1%, Anime 11.5%

'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.

Why similar: Fighting 41.5% ★, 2D Fighter 34.4%, Anime 15.4%, Action 8.7%

Thrust into a parallel dimension, our buxom shinobi prepare for a new kind of beach-side battle. Can the islands’ hosts be trusted? Will the other schools play fair? Will there be time to enjoy the beach before the fighting starts? Will anyone manage to keep their clothes intact?

Why similar: Anime 39.7%, Fighting 38.7% ★, Action 21.5%

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.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.2%, Fighting 32.1% ★, Anime 11.8%, Action 10.9%

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!

Why similar: Fighting 35.6% ★, 2D Fighter 29.5%, Action 23.8%, Anime 11.1%

Take control of SNK’s most iconic female characters and battle it out in this crazy tag fighting game featuring a plethora of cute costumes and accessories! With one button special moves and a deep but simplified combo system this is a great game for fighting game fans and newcomers alike!

Why similar: Fighting 50.9% ★, 2D Fighter 21%, Anime 15.1%, Action 13.1%

After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!

Why similar: Fighting 50.9% ★, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Action 15.3%, Anime 5.7%

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!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43%, Fighting 32.3% ★, Action 13.7%, Anime 10.9%

For the first time on Steam, the incredible, over-the-top 2D fighter Million Arthur: Arcana Blood is ready to kick-off! Featuring many of the popular characters from the smash hit Million Arthur series as well as a variety of guest fighters!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.7%, Fighting 34% ★, Action 16.8%, Anime 11.5%

In the year 2085, a huge multiplex construction site becomes a victim of a massive-scale hacking incident. Due to the hack, the construction robots start to attack the workers onsite.

Why similar: Action 52.8%, Anime 47.2%

Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai is a comprehensive rebalance of the popular fighter Koihime Enbu, featuring 14 playable characters, with “Chōryō” and "assist" character “Kaku” joining their rivals on the battlefield for the first time!

Why similar: Fighting 30% ★, 2D Fighter 29.9%, Action 29.1%, Anime 11%

The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.

Why similar: Fighting 38.1% ★, 2D Fighter 36.8%, Anime 15.3%, Action 9.8%

Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!

Why similar: Fighting 39.5% ★, 2D Fighter 37.6%, Anime 14%, Action 9%

The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!

Why similar: Fighting 39.5% ★, 2D Fighter 37%, Anime 14.1%, Action 9.5%

A Persona 4 Smackdown!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.9%, Fighting 35% ★, Action 12.5%, Anime 10.6%

26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…

Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.4%, Fighting 36% ★, Action 13.7%, Anime 6.8%

New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!

Why similar: Fighting 38.5% ★, 2D Fighter 36.8%, Action 12.9%, Anime 11.8%

In the digital realm of SE.RA.PH, the Holy Grail War is over, but the land’s new ruler faces challenges and threats from all sides. The servants now find themselves drawing up tense and unlikely alliances, preparing for a conflict that may tear SE.RA.PH apart...or destroy it entirely.

Why similar: Anime 51.2%, Action 30.5%, Fighting 18.3% ★

With its own unique battle system and a wide selection of characteristic angels, the girls are appearing on Steam for the first time in [Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!]!!

Why similar: Fighting 43.3% ★, 2D Fighter 33.2%, Anime 14.6%, Action 9%

1v1 anime fighter X platform fighter hybrid with rollback netcode!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 53.4%, Action 25.1%, Anime 21.5%

In 2025, the popular arcade game "Demon Bride" is back on Steam! A fighting game depicting the battle between 17 angels and demons. Enjoy high-speed, deep battles with flashy bullets and powerful special moves. In addition, the rollback-compatible net code allows for smooth online battles.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 60.9%, Action 21.6%, Anime 17.5%

Vanguard Princess is a classic 2D fighting game that features an all-female cast each with its own unique fighting style. Choose from ten girls and pair them with a powerful partner to form an unstoppable team. Navigate their journeys in Story Mode or engage in head-to-head battles in Versus Mode.

Why similar: Fighting 43.1% ★, 2D Fighter 30.8%, Anime 16.4%, Action 9.7%

This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.

Why similar: Fighting 39.9% ★, 2D Fighter 33.9%, Action 26.3%

“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!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.7%, Fighting 38.1% ★, Action 14.1%, Anime 5.1%

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.

Why similar: Fighting 47.7% ★, 2D Fighter 39.4%, Action 11%, Anime 1.9%

The non-PC buxom shinobi of SENRAN KAGURA, the brawler series that’s as over-the-top with its fighting mechanics as it is with its gratuitous depictions of female ninja in various forms of undress, invade the PC realm for the first time in HD and 60fps glory.

Why similar: Anime 41.4%, Fighting 35.6% ★, Action 23%

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.

Why similar: Fighting 42.5% ★, Action 29.3%, 2D Fighter 28.2%

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!

Why similar: Fighting 50.1% ★, 2D Fighter 30.8%, Anime 12.1%, Action 7%

22 eccentric fighters battle for supremacy in a mysterious underground fighting competition! Brimming with tongue-in-cheek humor, excess violence, and wanton titillation...re-experience a classic age of gaming with this love filled tribute to hardcore fans of 90's era 2D fighting games!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 64%, Action 19.1%, Anime 16.9%

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!

Why similar: Fighting 47.4% ★, 2D Fighter 33.6%, Action 13%, Anime 6%

Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm is an original, traditional-style 2D fighting game with 11 playable characters and which focuses on delivering solid game play and high quality production values.

Why similar: Fighting 41.1% ★, 2D Fighter 36.1%, Action 13%, Anime 9.9%

All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!

Why similar: Fighting 58.2% ★, Anime 21.8%, Action 20%

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Why similar: Action 100%

Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

Why similar: Fighting 44.3% ★, 2D Fighter 37.9%, Anime 10%, Action 7.8%

History, legend, and sci-fi collide in the latest chapter of the Fate/EXTRA saga! Join 26 Heroic Spirits from all across time as they hack and slash their way across the battlefields of SE.RA.PH, a digital realm for the last survivors of Earth.

Why similar: Anime 59.5%, Action 40.5%

A full-scale action game in which one Kunoichi fights against ninjas and necromancers during the Warring States period.

Why similar: Action 85.9%, Anime 14.1%

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Fighting 79% ★, Action 21%

Something is wrong in the Kaguraverse. An anomaly is creating tears in space-time and causing parallel worlds to converge! It falls upon Kagura-chan, the vessel of the Goddess's will, to get to the bottom of this crisis and return order to the various universes.

Why similar: Anime 65.9%, Action 34.1%

ArcheBlade is a free to play 3D multiplayer fighting game that captures the essence of combo-based fighting games combined with unique game modes. Play as one of many characters and master your skills to become the best fighter.

Why similar: Fighting 56.1% ★, Anime 23.2%, Action 20.7%

The game tells the story of a new adventurer named Aries. She visits all kinds of cities, travels around the unknown world, fights against the "Calamities" that spread all over the world. This game's core is the orthodox action fighting mode!

Why similar: Action 51.2%, Anime 48.8%

“THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!

Why similar: Fighting 44.1% ★, 2D Fighter 33.7%, Action 15.8%, Anime 6.4%

The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!

Why similar: Fighting 43.4% ★, 2D Fighter 36.5%, Action 20.1%

Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!

Why similar: Fighting 49.7% ★, 2D Fighter 29.5%, Anime 12.9%, Action 7.9%

With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!

Why similar: Action 58.9%, Anime 41.1%