92
iRank100
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1993Dev Capcom · Playtronic
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More about this game →Dead or Alive 5 is hard to replace: few games combine fighting mechanics, combat magic and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 5 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Street Fighter II' Turbo, Super Street Fighter IV and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes lead the list, with Street Fighter II' Turbo reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dead or Alive 5 special.
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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev Team NINJA
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The closest game to Dead or Alive 5 is Street Fighter II' Turbo — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Super Street Fighter IV and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes follow close behind.
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Games like Dead or Alive 5
46 similar games found92
iRank90
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB90· 4
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: combat magic.
92
iRank90
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic
92
iRank88
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB88· 8
Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping combat magic
92
iRank87
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB87· 5
Year 2005Dev Namco
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: combat magic.
93
iRank80
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMagic2DRanged
IGDB80· 10
Year 2013Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3
92
iRank85
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB86· 15OC84· 60
Year 2014Dev Bandai Namco Games · Nintendo
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic
92
iRank85
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB85· 1
Year 1996Dev Capcom
✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic
92
iRank85
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB85· 1
Year 2002Dev Dimps · Bandai
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: combat magic.
92
iRank83
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DThird Person
IGDB83· 10
Year 2012Dev Namco Bandai GamesOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping combat magic
92
iRank80
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy
IGDB80· 8
Year 2012Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and fantasy world, while skipping combat magic
92
iRank77
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB77· 7
Year 2008Dev Midway Games · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: combat magic.
87
iRank95
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMagicCo-opMelee
Steam👍 95%· 1.7K
Dev Eric ThullenPlaytime ~1hOn PC
92
iRank74
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB74· 2
Year 2003Dev Dimps · Bandai
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: combat magic.
92
iRank73
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB70OC77· 42
Year 1994Dev Rare · Midway
✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Dead or Alive 5?
- The closest game to Dead or Alive 5 is Street Fighter II' Turbo, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Dead or Alive 5?
- The three closest games to Dead or Alive 5 are: 1. Street Fighter II' Turbo (92/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Super Street Fighter IV (92/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes (92/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Dead or Alive 5's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 5 dimensions.
- Is Super Street Fighter IV similar to Dead or Alive 5?
- Yes, very much so — Super Street Fighter IV scores 92/100 similarity to Dead or Alive 5. They share 4 attributes, including fighting mechanics and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Fighting games are similar to Dead or Alive 5?
- The best Fighting games similar to Dead or Alive 5 are Street Fighter II' Turbo, Super Street Fighter IV, Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and Persona 4 Arena. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key Dead or Alive 5 attributes like fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
- How is similarity to Dead or Alive 5 calculated?
- We compare Dead or Alive 5 against every game in our catalog using 5 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Dead or Alive 5 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.