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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 46 games similar to Die by the Blade down to the 20 that fit the “Competitive” category. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Mortal Kombat 1 and GigaBash top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Die by the Blade.

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

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DarkCompetitiveMultiplayerPvP

Year 2024Dev Triple Hill Interactive

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Within the “Competitive” category, the closest game to Die by the Blade is Chivalry: Medieval Warfare — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 1 and GigaBash follow close behind.

#1Chivalry: Medieval Warfare62 #2Mortal Kombat 147 #3GigaBash41 #4Dead or Alive 640 #5Mortal Kombat X40

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The best competitive games like Die by the Blade

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Die by the Blade. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Chivalry: Medieval WarfareClosest on genre

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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 65KIGDB72· 4

Year 2012Dev Torn Banner Studios · Lace Mamba GlobalOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and combat tactical, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone81Game mode75Combat50Visuals40Setting0

#2Mortal Kombat 1Closest on combat

47

Mortal Kombat 1

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkCompetitiveSkill Tree3D

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Die by the Blade, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone77Visuals51Genre50

Steam Epic Xbox

#3GigaBashClosest on tone

41

GigaBash

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCasualCompetitive

Steam👍 94%· 2.0KOC71· 21

Year 2022Dev Passion Republic GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Die by the Blade, expect fighting mechanics, vibe casual and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension and shooter, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

For centuries, human technology and culture ruled the surface, yet the deeper secrets of the Earth lay hidden from our eyes. Until one day, the discovery of a new form of energy called forth the ancient terrors unknown to mankind. Thus began the rise of monsters around the world.

Combat100Game mode89Tone85Genre50

#4Dead or Alive 6

40

Dead or Alive 6

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveDark3D

Steam👍 75%· 9.8KIGDB73· 11OC75· 114

Year 2019Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting.

Combat100Game mode90Tone82Visuals58Genre50Setting0

#5Mortal Kombat X

40

Mortal Kombat X

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitive

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Die by the Blade: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode87Tone80Genre50Visuals0

#6Killer Instinct

40

Killer Instinct

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkCompetitive

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42

Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Die by the Blade: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d and free to play, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode87Tone81Genre50Visuals0

40

Tekken 8

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveCasualSkill Tree

Steam👍 55%· 70KIGDB88· 6OC90· 169

Year 2024Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and visuals.

Combat100Progression100Game mode89Tone76Genre50Setting0

#8Mortal Kombat 11

40

Mortal Kombat 11

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveSkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Die by the Blade, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and visuals.

Combat100Progression100Game mode87Tone76Genre50Setting0

#9Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

40

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveDark3D

Steam👍 69%· 10KIGDB72· 10OC72· 46

Year 2015Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo Koei GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting.

It predates Die by the Blade by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode90Tone70Visuals66Genre50Setting0

38

Skullgirls

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkCompetitive

Steam👍 88%· 32KIGDB79· 8

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

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode89Tone79Genre50Setting0Visuals0

#11Drunken Wrestlers 2

34

Drunken Wrestlers 2

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPMeleeCasualCompetitiveSkill Tree

Steam👍 87%· 19KRAWG👍 46%· 24

Dev Oleg SkuttePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, vibe casual and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep simulation and early access, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Drunken Wrestlers 2 is a funny multiplayer fighting game based on active ragdoll technology.

Combat100Progression100Tone84Game mode61Genre50

#12Knockout CityClosest overall match

71

Knockout City

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPCo-opSoloMeleeCompetitiveSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 8.4KIGDB86· 9OC81· 63

Year 2021Dev Velan Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode84Tone65Visuals55

Steam PS Nintendo

#13Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZeroClosest on visuals

43

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeCompetitiveThird Person3D

Steam👍 88%· 70KIGDB83· 7OC82· 126

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

✓ If you enjoyed Die by the Blade, expect fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and progression.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone62Genre50Setting0

#14Rivals of Aether

42

Rivals of Aether

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114

Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Rivals of Aether is a platform fighting game developed and published by Dan Fornace in 2014. The game takes heavy inspiration from the founder series of its genre, Super Smash Bros., and specifically its second entry, Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone62Genre50Visuals0

#15Lethal League Blaze

41

Lethal League Blaze

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11

Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, online features and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Lethal League Blaze is an intense, high speed ball game, with unique characters, outta sight sounds and none of that weak shit. In Shine City, the anti-gravity ball game has long been illegal. The group who kept playing was dubbed the Lethal League.

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: visuals.

Combat100Game mode95Tone63Genre50Visuals0

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