Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 64%· 1.7KIGDB61· 12OC67· 57
Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
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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
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
Steam👍 65%· 2.8KIGDB67· 11OC70· 47
Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB87· 5
Year 2009Dev Next Level Games · Nintendo
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
Steam👍 86%· 8.4KIGDB86· 9OC81· 63
Year 2021Dev Velan Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 1994Dev Locomotive Corporation · Nintendo
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloThird Person
Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D3 · Nintendo
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: multiplayer gameplay.
It predates EA Sports UFC 3 by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode54
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