65
iRank87
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB87· 5
Year 2009Dev Next Level Games · Nintendo
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Top games similar to EA Sports UFC 3
25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to EA Sports UFC 3. 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.
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 74%· 3.7KIGDB72· 8OC76· 73
Year 2018Dev Yuke's · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Fighting3D Fighter
Steam👍 86%· 8.4KIGDB86· 9OC81· 63
Year 2021Dev Velan Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB73· 6
Year 2012Dev Yuke's · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and offline
Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineMelee
IGDB73· 2
Year 2004Dev EA Canada · Electronic Arts
✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and offline
Same studio: EA Canada.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 65%· 2.8KIGDB67· 11OC70· 47
Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 64%· 1.7KIGDB61· 12OC67· 57
Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 1994Dev Locomotive Corporation · Nintendo
55
iRank88
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonTacticalMelee
Steam👍 98%· 150KRAWG👍 74%· 235
Year 2021Dev LandfallPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling, while skipping sports simulation
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is a wacky physics-based tactics game. Experience accurate warfare through the ages.
Where it drifts furthest from EA Sports UFC 3: visuals.
Released 3 years after EA Sports UFC 3.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals36
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB65· 1
Year 1991Dev Electronic Arts · Electronic Arts Victor
✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, while skipping sports simulation
It predates EA Sports UFC 3 by 27 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB63· 2
Year 2005Dev Spike · Bandai
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: sports simulation.
It predates EA Sports UFC 3 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerThird PersonOnlineMelee
Steam👍 57%· 1.6K
Year 2016Dev Crazy Rocks StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, melee combat and online features, while skipping single-player focus
This is the first, realistic PvP brawling game for up to 8 vs 8 players with original, dynamic combat system and fast, round based battles. Create and develop Your character while earning new skills and items that helps You beat Your opponents. Gather Your friends and fight together in a clan.
Where it drifts furthest from EA Sports UFC 3: game mode.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode45
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB78· 15OC79· 119
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
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, while skipping sports simulation
Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
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, while skipping sports simulation
Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
Complete list of EA Sports UFC 3 alternatives
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with EA Sports UFC 3, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
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SoulCalibur
Fighting
58
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
Fighting · Sports
51
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
Fighting
50
Gang Beasts
Fighting · Simulation
51
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Fighting
51
FOR HONOR
Fighting · RPG
45
Time Commando
Fighting · Adventure
48
Party Animals
Fighting · Adventure
52
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5
Fighting
44
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Fighting · Action RPG
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to EA Sports UFC 3?
- The closest game to EA Sports UFC 3 is Punch-Out!!, scoring 65/100 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 3?
- The three closest games to EA Sports UFC 3 are: 1. Punch-Out!! (65/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. WWE 2K19 (66/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Knockout City (63/100, 5 shared attributes). All share EA Sports UFC 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 25 candidates across 5 dimensions.
- Is WWE 2K19 similar to EA Sports UFC 3?
- Yes — WWE 2K19 scores 66/100 similarity to EA Sports UFC 3. They share 5 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 3?
- The best Fighting games similar to EA Sports UFC 3 are Punch-Out!!, WWE 2K19, Knockout City and WWE '13. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key EA Sports UFC 3 attributes like fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to EA Sports UFC 3 calculated?
- We compare EA Sports UFC 3 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 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.