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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes EA Sports UFC 2 unique: fighting mechanics and single-player focus. After measuring 5 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. WWE 2K15, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 and Street Fighter II' Turbo top the ranking, with WWE 2K15 at number one (70/100).

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev EA Canada

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The closest game to EA Sports UFC 2 is WWE 2K15 — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 and Street Fighter II' Turbo follow close behind.

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Top games similar to EA Sports UFC 2

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to EA Sports UFC 2. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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 2K15
WWE 2K15
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB53· 15OC60· 60
Year 2014Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeIsometric
IGDB70· 4
Year 2010Dev Yuke's · THQOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and visual isometric, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from EA Sports UFC 2: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Street Fighter II' Turbo
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1993Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
SoulCalibur II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMeleeRanged
IGDB95· 2
Year 2002Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping sports simulation

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Super Street Fighter IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB90· 4
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
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 sports simulation

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Tekken 2
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMelee
IGDB90· 1
Year 1995Dev Namco

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMelee
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Capcom Production Studio 2 · Capcom

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Street Fighter IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMelee
IGDB90· 9
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

A competitive 2D fighting game featuring iconic characters and combos.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Persona 4 Arena
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 sports simulation

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DMelee
IGDB88· 1
Year 2004Dev Dimps · Bandai

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB87· 5
Year 2005Dev Namco

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
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 sports simulation

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Street Fighter Alpha 2
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 sports simulation

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB85· 1
Year 2002Dev Dimps · Bandai

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

It predates EA Sports UFC 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to EA Sports UFC 2?
The closest game to EA Sports UFC 2 is WWE 2K15, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like EA Sports UFC 2?
The three closest games to EA Sports UFC 2 are: 1. WWE 2K15 (70/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 (67/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Street Fighter II' Turbo (56/100, 4 shared attributes). All share EA Sports UFC 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 5 dimensions.
Is WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 similar to EA Sports UFC 2?
Yes — WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 scores 67/100 similarity to EA Sports UFC 2. They share 4 attributes, including fighting mechanics and sports simulation. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Fighting games are similar to EA Sports UFC 2?
The best Fighting games similar to EA Sports UFC 2 are WWE 2K15, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, Street Fighter II' Turbo and SoulCalibur II. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key EA Sports UFC 2 attributes like fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus.
How is similarity to EA Sports UFC 2 calculated?
We compare EA Sports UFC 2 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 EA Sports UFC 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.