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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Anime, Pixel Graphics, 2D Fighter.

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Characters from all the iconic Arc System Works franchises, including Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, and the River City series, all meet in a 2D pixel art side-scrolling action game!

Reviews: Mixed — 41% — of 63 reviews
Released: 2020-01-29
Developer: LAND HO! Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Arc System Works
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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  57. #57 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 4,490 reviews2022
    Dev: Arc System WorksPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Action 47.2%, 2D Fighter 47.1%, 2D 5.6%

  58. #58 Iron Saga VS
    64% matchVery Positive82% of 405 reviews2025
    Dev: Gameduchy
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Action 44.4%, 2D Fighter 39.8%, Old School 9.2%, 2D 6.6%

  59. #59 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 3,033 reviews2015
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Action 78.8%, Pixel Graphics 15%, 2D 6.3%

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