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We filtered the 24 games similar to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. WWE 2K17, WWE 2K19 and WWE 2K16 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2005Dev Spike

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi is WWE 2K17 — scoring 63/100 on our similarity scale. WWE 2K19 and WWE 2K16 follow close behind.

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The best games like Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi on PlayStation

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1WWE 2K17
WWE 2K17
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 64%· 1.7KIGDB61· 12OC67· 57
Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 11 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode72
WWE 2K19
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 74%· 3.7KIGDB72· 8OC76· 73
Year 2018Dev Yuke's · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 13 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70
WWE 2K16
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 65%· 2.8KIGDB67· 11OC70· 47
Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, deep simulation and melee combat

Released 10 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB77· 7
Year 2013Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: offline

Released 8 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB77· 4
Year 2012Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings offline

Released 7 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
WWE '13
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB73· 6
Year 2012Dev Yuke's · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, precision platforming and offline

Released 7 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
FOR HONOR
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opPvP
Steam👍 69%· 161KRAWG👍 49%· 1.7KMC76IGDB77· 22OC77· 136
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

For Honor is an action game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. The game mixes the element of fighting and hacks and slashes with a heavy focus on multiplayer.

Released 12 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode58
Gang Beasts
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloThird PersonCo-opOffline
Steam👍 85%· 65KRAWG👍 77%· 400IGDB65· 5OC66· 32
Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal mêlée fight sequences, and absurdly hazardous environments.

Released 9 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals56Game mode54
Knockout City
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloThird PersonPvPCo-op
Steam👍 86%· 8.4KIGDB86· 9OC81· 63
Year 2021Dev Velan Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, adventure storytelling and competitive edge

Released 16 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode51
Time Commando
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloThird PersonMeleeTacticalHistorical
Steam👍 95%· 97MC80
Year 1996Dev Adeline Software International · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

A deadly virus has invaded a top secret military super computer. Its catastrophic time-warping effects now threaten to overtake the computer systems of the world. If you cannot restore its memory in time, the growing virus will cause the world's collapse.

It predates Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerThird PersonCo-opPvPMelee
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, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping single-player focus

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi: game mode.

Released 7 years after Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi.

Genre100Visuals61Game mode46

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