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We filtered the 49 games similar to Dragon Ball FighterZ down to the 8 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. BlazBlue Centralfiction, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Ball FighterZ.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter
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CompetitiveHardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev Arc System Works

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Dragon Ball FighterZ is BlazBlue Centralfiction — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Dragon Ball FighterZ

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Ball FighterZ. 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.

BlazBlue Centralfiction
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeHardcoreCompetitiveAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D
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, punishing difficulty and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D
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 and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person
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 competitive edge

Skullgirls
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveSci-FiAnime2D
Steam👍 88%· 32KIGDB79· 8
Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

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

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveSci-FiAnime2D
Steam👍 67%· 3.4KIGDB69· 21OC72· 116
Year 2017Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Domiverse
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerOfflinePvPSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 80
Year 2019Dev Haunted TiePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon Ball FighterZ, expect fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

MultiVersus
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitiveFantasySci-Fi2D
Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50
Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Dragon Ball FighterZ: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting cartoon and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Knockout City
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerPvPSoloMeleeCompetitiveSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 8.4KIGDB86· 9OC81· 63
Year 2021Dev Velan Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Dragon Ball FighterZ: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, co op and skill tree progression, while skipping punishing difficulty

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