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We filtered the 50 games similar to MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics down to the 40 that fit the “Melee” category. Sacred Citadel, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks and Mother Russia Bleeds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

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The best melee games like MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Sacred CitadelClosest overall match

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6

Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping horror setting

A warrior, an archer, a sorceress and a witch are fighting with crowds of monsters, mining armor, weapons, money, potions and so on. Eatable things will also come in handy - from their absorption health is restored, which is very necessary in battles.

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Mortal Kombat: Shaolin MonksClosest on setting

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

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Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Mother Russia BleedsClosest on visuals

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeDarkHorror2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42

Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: setting.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Shank 2

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and shooter, while skipping horror setting

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Shank

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 90%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 380MC67IGDB68· 5

Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror setting

Shank, the first game in the series of its name, is defined by its comic-book visual style and graphic violence in the vein of Tarantino and Rodriguez movies. In the single-player mode, the game follows a story of a revenge.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Tone68Setting56Visuals0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85

Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support!

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: setting.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode92Visuals69Setting47

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1

Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

After Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter destroyed the evil Syndicate leader, Mr. X, the city became a peaceful place to live, and each one of them followed their own paths.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 22KIGDB74· 10OC71· 46

Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: setting.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Kung Fury

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 61%· 77IGDB39· 1

Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

THE AWARD WINNING KUNG FU SAGA CONTINUES IN ***** KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE – THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK ***** THE UPGRADED HT-3000 CARTRIDGE CONTAINS: *** NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS *** ULTIMATE BOSS FIGHTS IN AN EPIC STORY *** VOICES BY THE ORIGINAL MOVIE ACTORS *** AND ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU LOVED IN…

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: tone and setting.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Overgrowth

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 81%· 8.9KRAWG👍 53%· 103IGDB51· 5OC62· 15

Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

Overgrowth is an indie action game developed by Wolfire Games. It serves as a sequel to Lugaru, another title by the company. ###Plot On a fictional island of Lugaru, after many years after the extinction of humanity, the world is run by humanoid wolves, rabbits, rats, cats, and dogs.

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: visuals and setting.

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#12Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: setting.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode81Combat74Visuals69Setting38

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 91%· 22

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: tone.

It predates MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode92Visuals69Setting50Tone0

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: tone and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#15Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineOfflineMeleePixel Art2D

Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26

Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-‘em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe! Carrots act as currency which can be redeemed in the Corgi Store for new equipment, or the Shady Shop for special weapons, masks and other customization items.

Where it drifts furthest from MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: tone and setting.

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