28 Games with a anime setting like Mostroscopy that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mostroscopy down to the 28 that fit the “Anime” category. Skullgirls, BlazBlue Centralfiction and BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mostroscopy.

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The best games with a anime setting like Mostroscopy

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mostroscopy. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1SkullgirlsClosest on genre

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiAnime2D

Steam👍 88%· 32KIGDB79· 8

Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, setting cartoon and PvP competition, while skipping horror tension

It predates Mostroscopy by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2BlazBlue CentralfictionClosest on setting

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 12KRAWG👍 82%· 55MC85IGDB86· 5OC85· 30

Year 2016Dev Arc System Works · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the newest installment in the storied BlazBlue franchise and stands alone as the pinnacle of next gen 2D fighters!

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: tone.

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#3BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 3.2KIGDB73· 3

Year 2008Dev Arc System Works · N3V GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and PvP competition, while skipping horror tension

It predates Mostroscopy by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 57KRAWG👍 66%· 190MC74IGDB74· 22OC74· 84

Year 2016Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and deep simulation, while skipping horror tension

Digital Deluxe Edition Extend your experience with DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 Season Pass and get access to 4 content packs.

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: visuals and tone.

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#5Dragon Ball FighterZ

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB87· 18OC86· 142

Year 2018Dev Arc System Works · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, competitive edge and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: tone.

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#6NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4Closest overall match

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeAnimeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 90KRAWG👍 85%· 503MC80IGDB75· 9

Year 2016Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and offline, while skipping horror tension

The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM series!

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#7Guilty Gear: Strive

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy2D

Steam👍 88%· 65KIGDB83· 7OC86· 115

Year 2021Dev Arc System WorksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, PvP competition and offline, while skipping horror tension

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 23KIGDB55· 11OC57· 113

Year 2019Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, open world exploration and offline, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Mostroscopy.

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#9Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiAnime2D

Steam👍 67%· 3.4KIGDB69· 21OC72· 116

Year 2017Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Mostroscopy.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 64%· 733IGDB84· 1

Year 2017Dev Arc System Works · Arc System Works Co.Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with co op and offline, while skipping horror tension

Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit.

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Mostroscopy.

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#11JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 91%· 16KRAWG👍 65%· 23IGDB80· 1

Year 2022Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, co op and PvP competition, while skipping horror tension

All JOJOs Unite! Fight for Your Destiny! Well known for its charismatic heroes, striking art style, and unforgettable catch phrases (“Yare yare daze…”), another installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is coming! JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R!

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#12Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 91%· 1.1KMC63IGDB72· 6OC66· 34

Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

EXAMU, the developers behind the popular Arcana Heart fighting game series, has teamed up with esteemed visual novel publisher Nitroplus to create a new 2D fighter crossing over multiple franchises.

It predates Mostroscopy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Naruto: Ultimate Ninja StormClosest on game mode

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 77%· 7.1KIGDB76· 5

Year 2008Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Mostroscopy.

It predates Mostroscopy by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeAnime

Steam👍 89%· 4.2KRAWG👍 84%· 160IGDB67· 3

Year 2010Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is a tour de force of Naruto thrills and spills. Impressively faithful to the universe of the anime, the game takes players through the Naruto Shippuden story arc with new battle systems enhancing the gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: visuals.

It predates Mostroscopy by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 75%· 9.8KIGDB73· 11OC75· 114

Year 2019Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, PvP competition and offline, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Mostroscopy: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Mostroscopy.

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