28 Games like BAKERU that you should try

Steam PS Nintendo

#2Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZeroClosest on visuals

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird Person3DOffline

Steam👍 88%· 70KIGDB83· 7OC82· 126

Year 2024Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, open world exploration and offline, while skipping combat magic

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#3JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird Person3DMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 16KRAWG👍 65%· 23IGDB80· 1

Year 2022Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat magic

All JOJOs Unite! Fight for Your Destiny! Well known for its charismatic heroes, striking art style, and unforgettable catch phrases (“Yare yare daze…”), another installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is coming! JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R!

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Steam PS Nintendo

#4Dragon Ball FighterZ

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird PersonSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB87· 18OC86· 142

Year 2018Dev Arc System Works · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from BAKERU: visuals and setting.

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#5NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird PersonMultiplayerSolo

Steam👍 90%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 236MC80IGDB79· 4

Year 2013Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus, while skipping combat magic

The 4th Great Ninja War continues. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 has been given a thorough overhaul for its FULL BURST comeback!

It predates BAKERU by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird PersonMultiplayerSolo

Steam👍 89%· 4.2KRAWG👍 84%· 160IGDB67· 3

Year 2010Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat magic

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 Naruto Shippuden story arc with new battle systems enhancing the gameplay.

It predates BAKERU by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird PersonSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 90KRAWG👍 85%· 503MC80IGDB75· 9

Year 2016Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

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 in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM series!

Where it drifts furthest from BAKERU: visuals.

It predates BAKERU by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird PersonSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 8.9KIGDB66· 5

Year 2014Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping combat magic

It predates BAKERU by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

Steam

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird PersonSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 57KRAWG👍 66%· 190MC74IGDB74· 22OC74· 84

Year 2016Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and MMO world and community, while skipping combat magic

Digital Deluxe Edition Extend your experience with DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 Season Pass and get access to 4 content packs.

Where it drifts furthest from BAKERU: setting.

It predates BAKERU by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Karateka

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeThird Person3DSolo

Steam👍 72%· 390RAWG👍 42%· 31MC48

Year 2012Dev DotEmuPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, puzzle design and single-player focus, while skipping combat magic

From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV).

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BAKERU.

It predates BAKERU by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeMagicAnimeSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 86%· 3.2KIGDB73· 3

Year 2008Dev Arc System Works · N3V GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from BAKERU: visuals and setting.

It predates BAKERU by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#12SkullgirlsClosest on setting

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeCartoonSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 32KIGDB79· 8

Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, competitive edge and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from BAKERU: visuals.

It predates BAKERU by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#13Guilty Gear: Strive

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnime3DMultiplayerSolo

Steam👍 88%· 65KIGDB83· 7OC86· 115

Year 2021Dev Arc System WorksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#14Garou: Mark of the Wolves

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeSoloMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 95%· 1.0KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from BAKERU: visuals.

It predates BAKERU by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#15GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MeleeAnimeSoloMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 81%· 32IGDB86· 6OC86· 43

Year 2017Dev Aksys GamesOn PS

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and competitive edge, while skipping adventure storytelling

Get ready to rock again! Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 includes new fighters, moves, story chapters and more! It’s never been a better time to be a 2.5D brawler in the post apocalypse! Hone your skills with an eclectic cast of 25 insane fighters and prove your mettle as the ultimate fighting master.

Where it drifts furthest from BAKERU: visuals.

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