Games Like DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.

Why similar: Fighting 39.9% ★, Anime 13.9%, Competitive 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same Dragon Ball character fantasy and explosive specials in a far more competitive tag-fighter format.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.

Why similar: Fighting 48.6% ★, Anime 25.4%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Action 4.7%, Co-op 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast 3D Dragon Ball battles, flying movement, and massive roster make it one of the closest overall alternatives to Sparking! ZERO.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE revisits famous battles from the series through your custom Avatar and other classic characters. New features include the mysterious Toki Toki City, new gameplay mechanics, new animations and many other amazing features!

Why similar: Fighting 49.2% ★, Anime 25%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Action 4.8%, Co-op 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Sparking! ZERO, it focuses on free-moving aerial Dragon Ball fights full of beam clashes and super-powered melee.

Legendary ninjas reunite in the next exciting entry of the STORM series! NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS is an action/fighting game with fast-paced ninja battles and two different story modes.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 32.4%, Fighting 23.7% ★, Anime 18.6%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is another anime arena fighter built around cinematic supers, fast movement, and big fan-service matchups.

Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.

Why similar: 3D Fighter 33.6%, Anime 18.6%, Fighting 16.2% ★, PvP 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the same flashy anime duel energy with large-scale special attacks and dramatic one-on-one battles.

MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2, the over-the-top follow-up to the smash hit 3D arena fighter MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE, makes its heroic debut! Make full use of characters' Quirks as you clash head-to-head in epic battles across huge arenas!

Why similar: Fighting 36.7% ★, Anime 18.6%, 3D Fighter 17.6%, Action 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its vertical arenas, destructive attacks, and anime-powered brawling make it a strong match for Sparking! ZERO fans.

Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado's battle will once again unfold…

Why similar: 3D Fighter 28.6%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Anime 15.9%, Multiplayer 10%, Spectacle fighter 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers polished anime arena combat with cinematic ultimates and accessible versus play that feels similar in spirit.

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 40.7% ★, Anime 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 14%, 3D Fighter 10.2%, Competitive 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top anime presentation and free-roaming 3D arena combat feel very close to Sparking! ZERO’s style of spectacle fighting.

The game that all One Piece fans have been waiting for. One Piece Burning Blood is a dynamic and colourful new fighting game featuring the world’s most famous pirate: Monkey D. Luffy.

Why similar: Fighting 45.9% ★, Anime 27.5%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Action 5.7%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a flashy anime arena fighter with aerial mobility, team-based mechanics, and a big emphasis on fan-favorite characters.

The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen !

Why similar: Fighting 42.8% ★, Anime 27.3%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the best anime arena fighters for explosive presentation, fast pacing, and satisfying versus battles.

Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 34.9%, Anime 22.9%, PvP 9.2%, Fighting 8.3% ★, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic anime duels and approachable 3D combat make it an easy recommendation for Sparking! ZERO players.

Master the Jujutsu of your favorite Sorcerers and Cursed Spirits! Bring a friend and dive into the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN in this action-packed, 2-on-2 fighting game!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 34.2%, Anime 20.3%, Fighting 14.6% ★, PvP 8.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its 3D anime battles, tag-based special moves, and focus on spectacle line up well with what makes Sparking! ZERO fun.

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!

Why similar: Fighting 33% ★, 3D Fighter 21.8%, Anime 20.5%, PvP 10%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: While more traditional than an arena fighter, it delivers the same fan-service-heavy anime combat and flashy character abilities.

Fight for your justice in MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE! The popular manga and anime series clashes head-to-head and Quirk-to-Quirk in this 3D arena fighter.

Why similar: Fighting 48.1% ★, Anime 25.8%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 7.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Sparking! ZERO, it leans into vertical movement, character-specific super attacks, and big anime showdowns.

The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!

Why similar: Fighting 43% ★, Anime 24.3%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Action 9.6%, Open World 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is less PvP-focused, but it delivers the same Dragon Ball power fantasy, characters, and large-scale anime combat set pieces.

Live the 4th Great Ninja War and its overpowering boss fights or defy your friends in ultra dynamic online and offline ninja confrontations!

Why similar: Fighting 44% ★, Anime 29.7%, 3D Fighter 7.3%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends story-driven anime set pieces with fast arena combat that scratches a very similar itch.

THE REVOLUTIONARY STORM SERIES RETURNS! Live a new experience in the deep & rich NARUTO environment. Tons of new techniques, enhanced mechanics, over 100 playable characters & Support Ninjas, and a brand new exclusive character (Mecha-Naruto) designed by Masashi Kishimoto.

Why similar: Fighting 44.8% ★, Anime 34.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 3.8%, Local Multiplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its roster-first design and chaotic anime arena battles make it a natural fit for players who want more spectacle over strict sim depth.

TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!

Why similar: Fighting 33% ★, 3D Fighter 22%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, Multiplayer 7%, Competitive 7%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the anime license but matches Sparking! ZERO’s appeal as a polished, high-impact fighter with excellent versus play.

Battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, SHINOBI STRIKER is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!

Why similar: Fighting 37.2% ★, Anime 25.4%, Multiplayer 13.6%, PvP 8.7%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its team-based 3D ninja battles and free-movement arenas appeal to the same players who enjoy anime combat spectacle.

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM allows players to battle in full 3D across massive environments. Players will unleash powerful jutsu attacks, perform acrobatic evasive maneuvers and even run up walls. NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM has been remastered in HD.

Why similar: Fighting 44% ★, Anime 24.7%, 3D Fighter 10.6%, Action 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Even as an earlier entry, it still captures the same anime battle fantasy of mobility, supers, and recognizable rivalries.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is a tour de force of Naruto thrills and spills. Impressively faithful to the universe of the anime, the game takes players through the Shippuden story arc. Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 has been remastered in HD.

Why similar: Fighting 42.5% ★, Anime 28.2%, 3D Fighter 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on cinematic clashes and accessible arena fighting makes it a strong older counterpart to Sparking! ZERO.

Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

Why similar: Fighting 51.8% ★, Competitive 13.8%, 3D Fighter 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is another strong pick for players who mainly want intense local or online fighting with a big roster and explosive presentation.

Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!

Why similar: Fighting 50.2% ★, 3D Fighter 15.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Competitive 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its 3D movement, weapon-based duels, and dramatic special attacks make it a great option if you want another flashy arena-adjacent fighter.

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!

Why similar: Fighting 42.4% ★, Anime 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: Though a 2D fighter, it captures Sparking! ZERO’s visual intensity and larger-than-life anime combat energy better than most.

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: Fighting 42.1% ★, Anime 19.5%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Competitive 9.9%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It trades arena movement for tighter versus mechanics while keeping the same flashy anime style and accessible spectacle.

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: Fighting 33.7% ★, Anime 14.8%, 3D Fighter 13%, PvP 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its huge special moves, anime aesthetics, and easy-to-enjoy high-damage fights make it a solid next step for style-focused players.

The first "One Punch Man" game finally makes its debut! Dive into a dynamic fighting game experience with beloved characters from the first Season of One Punch Man! Play as your favorite hero – or become one!

Why similar: Fighting 41.7% ★, Anime 26.7%, Action 24.7%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Open World 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another anime-based 3D fighting experience built around flashy supers and recognizable character powers.

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 38.7% ★, Competitive 17.5%, Anime 14.3%, PvP 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a faster, more technical anime fighter, but its mobility and dramatic character abilities still overlap with Sparking! ZERO’s appeal.

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.

Why similar: Fighting 19.7% ★, Competitive 19.7%, Anime 18.6%, PvP 16.2%, Multiplayer 14.8%

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: Fighting 51.2% ★, Anime 22.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.1%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It rounds out the list with a crossover-heavy anime fighting experience built around fan-favorite characters and flashy team battles.

SMASH through your foes in MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice and dive into variety of game modes where you can experience thrilling 3v3 battles, hero training, and the climactic Final War!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 42.2%, Anime 19.6%, PvP 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Action 7.5%

Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations.

Why similar: Fighting 33.1% ★, Competitive 15.1%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Anime 10%, PvP 8.4%

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the latest evolution of PIRATE WARRIORS action! Based on the concept of "experiencing a real ONE PIECE battlefield," buildings will come crashing down during the action and attacks will throw up smoke and dust, placing you in the thick of the ONE PIECE world!

Why similar: Fighting 44% ★, Anime 22.9%, PvP 13.5%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Action 4.5%

Take the loot, pirates! Bounty Rush is a 4 vs 4 multiplayer team action game. Work with your team to capture the other teams' berries!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 29%, Fighting 17.4% ★, Anime 16.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, PvP 10.5%

DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS is an online asymmetrical action game where a team of 7 ordinary citizens tries to survive the Raider (a classic DRAGON BALL rival such as Cell, Frieza, and Buu), who will hunt and evolve into an unstoppable force!

Why similar: Anime 29.1%, PvP 23.6%, Multiplayer 21.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Co-op 8.6%

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a Tactical-Card game packed with exhilarating confrontation, deep card game strategy and a thrilling storyline taking place in the wide Dragon Ball Heroes universe!

Why similar: Anime 33.5%, Multiplayer 21.8%, Local Multiplayer 17.6%, PvP 11.6%, Action 6.4%

Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 30.3%, Anime 22.1%, PvP 14.1%, Multiplayer 13%, Combat 6.2%

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighter where you battle as your favorite characters from the Avatar franchise. Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.

Why similar: Fighting 28.2% ★, Martial Arts 25% ★, Anime 14.1%, Multiplayer 11%, PvP 9%

Assemble your team of legendary Marvel characters in the ultimate 4v4 tag team fighter.

Why similar: Anime 20.3%, Spectacle fighter 18.3% ★, 2.5D 13.7%, Fighting 10.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.2%

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.

Why similar: Fighting 45.3% ★, Competitive 14.5%, Martial Arts 8.9% ★, Multiplayer 8.9%, PvP 7.8%

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend

Why similar: Anime 30.2%, Fighting 18.5% ★, Competitive 16.9%, Multiplayer 14.6%, PvP 9.4%

Leave your compass behind and join Luffy as he embarks on a brand new action-packed adventure where you can experience the powers of the legendary Gum-Gum fruit to uncover hidden secrets on an original, never-before-seen island!

Why similar: Anime 35.3%, Fighting 22.1% ★, Multiplayer 14.1%, Action 10.9%, Open World 10.5%

Enjoy the original story of ONE PIECE from Fuschia Village to the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. Will your resolution be strong enough to defeat the most dangerous pirates, including Doflamingo and many more?

Why similar: Anime 39.4%, Fighting 37.1% ★, Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 6.7%, Third Person 4%

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

Why similar: Fighting 45% ★, PvP 12.5%, Competitive 11.6%, Multiplayer 10%, Anime 8.5%

The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe!

Why similar: Anime 47.5%, Multiplayer 21.2%, PvP 13.5%, Action 7.1%, Co-op 6%

Solo Leveling, the webtoon with 14.3 billion views worldwide, is now an action RPG game! Help our hero grow from his humble E-Rank beginnings.

Why similar: Anime 27.9%, Multiplayer 14%, Combat 13.8%, PvP 10.4%, Action 7.7%

Take part in 4-on-4 team battles and cast an array of magic spells to defeat the opposing team! You can assume one of four roles. Use your role and spells to the best possible effect, and cooperate with your teammates to win the battle!

Why similar: Fighting 39.4% ★, Anime 37.3%, Action 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Open World 2.3%

Race across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 35.6%, Multiplayer 22.3%, PvP 20.5%, Co-op 8.9%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 24.5%, Fighting 21.5% ★, Martial Arts 16.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, PvP 7.9%

is an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of [The Seven Deadly Sins]. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.

Why similar: Anime 27.9%, Multiplayer 19.8%, Combat 12.9%, Open World 9.8%, Third Person 6.3%

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

Why similar: Fighting 39.5% ★, Martial Arts 31% ★, PvP 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Action 3.6%

Three EVOLUTIONS have been unleashed in the "BEYBLADE ACTION" game that faithfully recreates the BEYBLADE X series (distributed by TOMY Company, Ltd.) that is popular among fans of all ages! Witness the power of EVOBATTLE, EVOSTORY, and EVOCUSTOMIZE!

Why similar: Anime 24.8%, Multiplayer 21.1%, PvP 15%, Action 13.6%, Spectacle fighter 11.5% ★

The WILDEST ANIME FIGHT. Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & 2 online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS!

Why similar: Fighting 30.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 16.8%, Competitive 15.1%, Anime 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Become a peak elemental warrior. Command the battlefield with instinctive, gesture-based controls and hurl yourself across arenas. Unleash devastating elemental combos in frantic brawls with up to 8 players. Now with Sub-Elements, brand new Techniques, new Maps and tons of new Cosmetics!

Why similar: Fighting 26.4% ★, 3D Fighter 20.3%, Martial Arts 17.2% ★, PvP 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%

It's judo on a minefield! Tech the grab or die, in this fast-paced 3D fighting game where every! single! throw! is lethal!

Why similar: 3D Fighter 29.2%, Martial Arts 23.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, PvP 10.8%, Multiplayer 8%

Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all.

Why similar: Fighting 20.8% ★, 3D Fighter 19.7%, Martial Arts 18.6% ★, Anime 7.8%, Spectacle fighter 7.4% ★

The anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba makes its virtual board game debut! Enjoy events and minigames with up to four players!

Why similar: Anime 35.7%, PvP 23.5%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Action 14.2%, 3D 4.3%