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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 35 games similar to Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate down to the 28 that fit the “Anime” category. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH and Tekken 8 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

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The best games with a anime setting like Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeAnimeSkill Tree

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, deep RPG systems and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and MMO world and community, while skipping action RPG combat

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 Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: visuals.

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCHClosest on setting

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflinePvPMeleeAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 5.2KRAWG👍 74%· 34

Year 2010Dev SNKPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, while skipping deep RPG systems

KOF 2002 UM, fully upgraded version of KOF 2002 & 2nd title in the UM series, joins the battle on STEAM!ABOUT THE GAMEThe second title in the UM series is a fully upgraded version of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF series deserving of a place honor along with KOF ’98.

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Tekken 8Closest on progression

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeAnimeSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 55%· 70KIGDB88· 6OC90· 169

Year 2024Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

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#4Garou: Mark of the Wolves

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 1.0KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeAnimeSkill Tree

Steam👍 73%· 23KIGDB55· 11OC57· 113

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

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

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#6Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZeroClosest on game mode

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeAnime

Steam👍 88%· 70KIGDB83· 7OC82· 126

Year 2024Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, competitive edge and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: progression and visuals.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 75%· 9.8KIGDB73· 11OC75· 114

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

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

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#8Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 69%· 10KIGDB72· 10OC72· 46

Year 2015Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo Koei GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, cozy, relaxing feel and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

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SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 96%· 7.6KRAWG👍 84%· 55MC72

Year 2013Dev Arc System WorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

Ultimate battle action!

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeAnime2D

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, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 68%· 44KIGDB72· 19OC75· 101

Year 2016Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

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SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 81%· 32IGDB86· 6OC86· 43

Year 2017Dev Aksys GamesOn PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and competitive edge, while skipping deep RPG systems

Get ready to rock again! Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 includes new fighters, moves, story chapters and more! It’s never been a better time to be a 2.5D brawler in the post apocalypse! Hone your skills with an eclectic cast of 25 insane fighters and prove your mettle as the ultimate fighting master.

It predates Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Guilty Gear: Strive

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 88%· 65KIGDB83· 7OC86· 115

Year 2021Dev Arc System WorksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: visuals.

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#14JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 91%· 16KRAWG👍 65%· 23IGDB80· 1

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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!

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: visuals.

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#15Dragon Ball FighterZ

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeAnime2D

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 deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate: visuals.

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