7 Games with a fantasy setting like BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle down to the 7 that fit the “Fantasy” category. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4, Dragon Ball FighterZ and BlazBlue Centralfiction top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeAnimeFantasy2D

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 cozy, relaxing feel

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 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle: tone.

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#2Dragon Ball FighterZ

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SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeAnimeFantasy2D

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 setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle: tone.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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#3BlazBlue CentralfictionClosest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeCozyAnimeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 12KRAWG👍 82%· 55MC85IGDB86· 5OC85· 30

Year 2016Dev Arc System Works · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the newest installment in the storied BlazBlue franchise and stands alone as the pinnacle of next gen 2D fighters!

Where it drifts furthest from BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle: tone.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 23KIGDB55· 11OC57· 113

Year 2019Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle.

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#5Guilty Gear: Strive

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloOfflineMeleeAnimeFantasy2D

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 PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle: tone.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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#6DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeFantasy

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 cozy, relaxing feel

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 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle: tone and visuals.

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#7BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeFantasy2D

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 setting anime

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

Where it drifts furthest from BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle: tone.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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