- #1 TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX
97% matchVery Positive89% of 234 reviews2020
Dev: AREAZEROPub: Mediascape Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou girls fight dramatic battles in the sky! A 3D fired-up battle action game based on Touhou Project! Features a "Fired-up Battle System", in which characters abilities change to the playing song.
Why similar: Character Action Game 35.6% ★, 3D Fighter 19.7%, Magic 8.2%, PvP 7.7%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the exact high-speed, 3D arena-based magical combat style that defines the seed title.
- #2 Valkyrie of Phantasm
96% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2024
Dev: AREAZEROPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
Why similar: Character Action Game 31.9% ★, 3D Fighter 26.6%, PvP 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Anime 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar fast-paced, third-person magical arena experience with a heavy focus on character-specific abilities.
- #3 Maiden and Spell
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 918 reviews2020
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.
Why similar: Action 16%, Fighting 14.7% ★, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Cute 12.1%, Anime 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on competitive, magic-based arena combat with a strong emphasis on projectile patterns and character variety.
- #4 Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
95% matchVery Positive80% of 3,403 reviews2014
Dev: Zenith BluePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19%, 3D Fighter 18.9%, Character Action Game 16.6% ★, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the character-action focus and female-protagonist aesthetic while emphasizing fast-paced, skill-based combat.
- #5 KILL la KILL -IF
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,069 reviews2019
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 26.6% ★, Anime 25.4%, 3D Fighter 19.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is a polished, high-speed 3D anime arena fighter that perfectly captures the intensity of competitive magical combat.
- #6 Fairy Bloom Freesia
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,108 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Why similar: Anime 24.9%, Character Action Game 18.8% ★, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Cute 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers fast-paced, anime-styled hack-and-slash action with a cute aesthetic that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #7 NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
92% matchVery Positive91% of 90,080 reviews2016
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Anime 34.2%, Fighting 29% ★, Multiplayer 10.9%, Action 6.7%, Online Co-Op 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for 3D arena fighters, it provides the fluid, magic-infused combat mechanics that fans of the genre crave.
- #8 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
93% matchVery Positive83% of 3,033 reviews2015
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Anime 22.8%, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Cute 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the cute, anime-inspired aesthetic while providing fast-paced, side-scrolling beat-em-up combat.
- #9 Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
91% matchVery Positive92% of 3,013 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 82.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Anime 20.6%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Cute 9.4%, Nudity 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a frantic, hack-and-slash experience with a large cast of anime-style characters and magical abilities.
- #10 MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2
90% matchVery Positive88% of 3,855 reviews2020
Dev: BYKINGPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: 3D Fighter 30.8%, Fighting 22.6% ★, Anime 20.8%, Action 16.7%, Multiplayer 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced 3D arena fighting with unique character-specific quirks that mirror the magical variety in the seed game.
- #11 Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!
91% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2015
Dev: EXAMU Inc.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 33.7% ★, Anime 29%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Cute 8.1%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic anime fighting game that features a diverse cast of female mages and high-speed combat.
- #12 Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
89% matchVery Positive87% of 19,600 reviews2021
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 51%, Anime 21.4%, PvP 14.8%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-fidelity 3D arena fighting experience with fluid, anime-inspired combat mechanics.
- #13 SMASHING THE BATTLE
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 573 reviews2016
Dev: Action Square(Studio HG)Pub: ACTION SQUARE
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Hack and Slash 38.9%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Anime 20.8%, Action 8.4%, Nudity 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This hack-and-slash title features a strong female lead and fast-paced, anime-inspired combat mechanics.
- #14 BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,093 reviews2018
Dev: ILINX, Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Anime 38.6%, Fighting 22.2% ★, Magic 15.1%, Action 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This team-based arena fighter focuses heavily on magical abilities and strategic movement in a 3D space.
- #15 Fate/EXTELLA
86% matchVery Positive91% of 4,437 reviews2017
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 77.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Hack and Slash 31%, Anime 30.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action 6.6%, Nudity 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers high-octane, hack-and-slash action with a deep focus on anime-style storytelling and magical combat.
- #16 ArcheBlade™
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 7,619 reviews2014
Dev: CodeBrush GamesPub: Codebrush Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Anime 22.5%, Fighting 21.3% ★, Hack and Slash 11.5%, PvP 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer arena combat game that features a diverse cast of anime-inspired characters and fast-paced action.
- #17 The Tale of Fighting Nymphs
86% matchVery Positive89% of 216 reviews2021
Dev: studio Dynamic Arts
Windows
The fighting game looks like anime style.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 38.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 10.7%, PvP 10.4%, Cute 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D arena fighter that leans into the indie, anime-inspired aesthetic and competitive magic-based combat.
- #18 Homura Hime
82% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,623 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Character Action Game 31.7% ★, 3D Fighter 25.2%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Anime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This spectacle-fighter blends bullet-hell elements with hack-and-slash combat, mirroring the surreal, magical feel of the seed game.
- #19 Mighty Fight Federation
85% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Komi Games Inc.Pub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
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: 3D Fighter 39.9%, PvP 16.4%, Fighting 14.7% ★, Beat 'em up 10.8%, Anime 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based fighting game that emphasizes spectacle and fast-paced, competitive combat mechanics.
- #20 The Initial
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,886 reviews2017
Dev: Restory Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil. It's developed by a small team of five developers. We hope you will love this game as much as we do.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.1%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Anime 17.6%, Action 8.5%, Nudity 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with a female protagonist that emphasizes fluid movement and stylish combat.
- #21 Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,033 reviews2016
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is the latest entry in the Onechanbara series. Two sets of buxom vampire sisters battle through over a dozen stages of high-octane real-time swordplay. Fight off the invasion in gruesome detail, occasionally transforming into a demon for short bursts of added power and speed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.4%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Character Action Game 12% ★, Anime 11.6%, Nudity 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides intense, hack-and-slash action with a female protagonist and a focus on fast, combo-heavy gameplay.
- #22 Mahou Arms
83% matchVery Positive80% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Dischan MediaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.
Why similar: Character Action Game 43.8% ★, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 11.8%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy game featuring magical girls in a combat-focused environment that feels very similar to the seed game's premise.
- #23 Spellsworn
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,495 reviews2018
Dev: Frogsong Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Enter a world of magic and battle, where your wits and reflexes will be pushed to their limits! Choose your spells, enter the ever-changing arena and prepare to obliterate all who stand in your way!
Why similar: PvP 20.9%, Magic 19.4%, Online Co-Op 18.8%, Co-op 11.6%, Multiplayer 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game is entirely focused on competitive, magic-based arena combat, stripping away the fluff to focus on core mechanics.
- #24 KurtzPel
80% matchMixed61% of 34,260 reviews2019
Dev: KOG
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
"KurtzPel is an anime-styled, action battle game from a third-person perspective. Players can battle it out in both PvP and PvE mission-based battle modes with massive boss monsters. Players utilize Karmas (the method used to indicate weapon and class types) when charging into battle. Each character gets to use two types of Karmas.
Why similar: Anime 21%, Character Action Game 18.1% ★, PvP 12.3%, Fighting 9.2% ★, Hack and Slash 9%
Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled action game focuses on character customization and competitive, skill-based arena combat.
- #25 The Lost Mythologies
81% matchMixed66% of 1,718 reviews2016
Dev: Basaltic studio
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 15%
The Lost Mythologies is a Chinese styled action game with intense combat. Use various skills to defeat loads of enemies, explore the ruins of the fallen empire and finally face the notorious ancient weapon - the Black Rakshasa.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Anime 16.8%, Action 8.9%, Nudity 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action game that features anime-style characters and a focus on fast-paced combat.
- #26 Fantasy Versus
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 536 reviews2018
Dev: Animu Game
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fantasy Versus focuses on quick paced 4 vs.4 multiplayer battles. Find your own play style, team up and fight towards victory in Fantasy Versus!
Why similar: Action 29.9%, Anime 28.8%, Multiplayer 28.6%, Indie 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented fighting game that captures the fantasy theme and competitive spirit of the seed game.
- #27 Phantom Breaker: Omnia
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 290 reviews2022
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Rocket Panda Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 35.5% ★, PvP 24.2%, Anime 18.7%, Action 11.4%, Multiplayer 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced anime fighting game that offers a wide variety of characters and competitive depth.
- #28 TrinityS
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 216 reviews2024
Dev: Indie-us GamesPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
TrinityS condenses the thrilling elements of MMO RPG endgame encounters into a white-knuckle, "Boss Rush" cooperative online action game for up to three players. Skip the MMO level grind and face off against fearsome foes that require precise coordination to defeat!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 18.9%, Tactical 15.9%, Magic 15.6%, Co-op 12.7%, Anime 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more cooperative, this arena-based action game focuses heavily on magic and team coordination in a fast-paced environment.
- #29 Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
78% matchVery Positive87% of 4,698 reviews2018
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 101.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Anime 24.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Cute 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.7%
- #30 SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUS
77% matchVery Positive94% of 5,442 reviews2017
Dev: TamsoftPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: 3D Fighter 33.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Anime 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Nudity 9.3%
- #31 Kawaii Deathu Desu
79% matchMixed66% of 319 reviews2019
Dev: Pippin GamesPub: Top Hat Studios Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In Kawaii Deathu Desu, supernatural beings find themselves incarnated as cute japanese idols! Pick a supernatural idol and beat the hell out of - no pun intended - as many overzealous fans as you can in this addictive beat'em up as you work your way up to claim the throne of the underworld!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, PvP 17.4%, Fighting 14.9% ★, Beat 'em up 11.7%, Anime 11%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, cute, and surreal beat-em-up that shares the unique visual flair of the seed game.
- #32 Arcane Rivals
73% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: SAT ProductionsPub: Teneke Kafalar Spotlight
Windows
Arcane Rivals is a combo‑driven, voice‑interactive PvP fighter. Weave hand signs, then speak the spell into your mic to unleash anime‑inspired techniques. Chain, counter, and outplay in fast duels where precision, timing, and clear calls decide the winner.
Why similar: PvP 29.8%, Magic 25.5%, Co-op 14.2%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Action 9.6%
- #33 MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (Neptunia)
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,431 reviews2016
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 84.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Zombies have invaded Gamicademi, and now it's up to Blanc and friends to school them! Take them out with crazy combos in this hack 'n' slash with a tag-team in single player, or complete special missions with up to 3 other players with online play!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Anime 17.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Cute 9.2%, Co-op 8%
- #34 Vanguard Princess
76% matchMixed70% of 2,851 reviews2014
Dev: Tomoaki SugenoPub: eigoMANGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 22.4% ★, Anime 21.7%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, PvP 13.1%, Cute 9.9%
- #35 SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS
74% matchVery Positive95% of 3,941 reviews2016
Dev: TamsoftPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Anime 22.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Nudity 10.4%, Fighting 7.5% ★
- #36 Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
73% matchMixed61% of 3,804 reviews2024
Dev: Byking Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 41%, Anime 14.8%, PvP 11.1%, Online Co-Op 10%, Action 5.6%
- #37 Koihime Enbu
75% matchVery Positive86% of 312 reviews2016
Dev: UNKNOWN GAMESPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!
Why similar: Fighting 33.6% ★, Anime 30.7%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Action 13.4%
- #38 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
72% matchVery Positive83% of 831 reviews2023
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!
Why similar: Anime 23.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Cute 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action 12%
- #39 SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 937 reviews2019
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 32.5% ★, Anime 24.6%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Cute 9.6%, Action 7.7%
- #40 Gamble Fight Plus
75% matchMixed53% of 158 reviews2019
Dev: One Man ArmyPub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Create your ideal female fighter then bet and battle your way through the ruthless world of underground fighting! Use your battle winnings to customize and enhance your characters in this fast paced action fighting game.
Why similar: 3D Fighter 32.8%, Fighting 16.1% ★, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Anime 12.4%, Cute 9.1%
- #41 Duelists of Eden
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 931 reviews2024
Dev: Thomas Moon Kang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Why similar: Magic 20.4%, PvP 20.2%, Cute 15.1%, Fighting 13% ★, Anime 10.9%
- #42 Idol Showdown
68% matchVery Positive94% of 5,782 reviews2023
Dev: Besto Game TeamPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: PvP 30.1%, Fighting 22.2% ★, Anime 20.9%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 6.9%
- #43 Code of Princess EX
73% matchMixed56% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Take the role of Princess Solange of DeLuxia as she fights to restore order in a world overrun with monsters. Armed with the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur, Solange gathers a team of fighters, and together they embark on an epic journey to confront the monster uprising and uncover its secret origins.
Why similar: Character Action Game 49.8% ★, Beat 'em up 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Anime 8.4%, Hack and Slash 6.2%
- #44 Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena
72% matchVery Positive82% of 254 reviews2016
Dev: Studio Saizensen
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 41% ★, Anime 35.5%, Action 23.5%
- #45 Fightland
70% matchMostly Negative27% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Mysterious cosmic forces have created the Fightland, and they’ve plucked warriors from across space and time to do battle there. Join with up to 100 other players in this massive team battle arena game where individual skill, squad tactics, and overall teamwork will determine the victor!
Why similar: PvP 27.4%, Hack and Slash 22%, Magic 16.2%, Action 14.7%, Multiplayer 11.2%
- #46 Gensokyo Defenders
71% matchVery Positive93% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: NeetpiaPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!
Why similar: Anime 17.5%, Action 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Co-op 11.7%
- #47 Marmoreal
69% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Marmoreal Games
Windows
Marmoreal is a Bullet Hell Action RPG with magical girls, swords and fully automatic crossbows. Join the Mages of the Arcanum and the Warriors of Melkirion in their quest to stop the evil Necromancer!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.7%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Anime 17.5%, Cute 12.7%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #48 Granblue Fantasy: Versus
69% matchVery Positive83% of 8,538 reviews2020
Dev: Cygames, Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 28.3% ★, Anime 22.6%, PvP 17.4%, Action 17.4%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #49 Fate/EXTELLA LINK
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,667 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Hack and Slash 37.3%, Anime 35.5%, Action 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Fantasy 3.2%
- #50 Grand Class Melee 2
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Ogopogoid Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
GCM2 is fierce arena combat with an RPG job system for 1-4 players. Battle to the top of the class tree and get massively powered-up!
Why similar: Magic 28.6%, Anime 25.3%, Fantasy 22.6%, Action 16.3%, Indie 7.2%
- #51 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,009 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.4%, Anime 22.7%, Cute 16.3%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #52 Isekai Eternal Alpha
70% matchMixed60% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: Subdream Studios
Windows
A Fantasy MOBA game that focuses on champions summoned from other worlds to fight in the Isekai Wars. Take control of powerful champions, and fight for freedom or domination!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 22.5%, PvP 20.2%, Magic 13.5%, Online Co-Op 9.1%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #53 Croixleur Sigma - Deluxe Edition
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 145 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Wielding magical blades, four girls must fight back the encroaching waves of monsters in this exhilarating hack-and-slash action game!
Why similar: Character Action Game 29.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 10.6%
- #54 SMASH LEGENDS
67% matchMixed69% of 9,926 reviews2021
Dev: 5minlab Corp.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.9% ★, 3D Fighter 23%, PvP 10.7%, Fighting 9.1% ★, Online Co-Op 8.3%
- #55 Mage Arena
61% matchVery Positive91% of 19,978 reviews2025
Dev: jrsjams
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A co-op PvP experience about using your voice to cast spells in the Mage Arena to settle an ages-old feud between sorcerers and warlocks.
Why similar: PvP 45.7%, Magic 35.9%, Action 10.1%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #56 RWBY: Grimm Eclipse
67% matchVery Positive81% of 11,588 reviews2016
Dev: Rooster Teeth GamesPub: FarBridge
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
RWBY: GRIMM ECLIPSE is a 4 player, online co-op, hack and slash game based upon Rooster Teeth’s international hit series RWBY.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Anime 11.3%, Beat 'em up 10.6%, Cute 8.8%
- #57 Them's Fightin' Herds
66% matchVery Positive81% of 4,485 reviews2020
Dev: Mane6, Inc.Pub: Gameplay Group International
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!
Why similar: Fighting 16.9% ★, PvP 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Anime 10.2%, Cute 10.1%