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We filtered the 37 games similar to Rage of the Dragons NEO down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U and Dead or Alive 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rage of the Dragons NEO.

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The best dark games like Rage of the Dragons NEO

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rage of the Dragons NEO. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4Closest overall match

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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, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

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!

It predates Rage of the Dragons NEO by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of UClosest on setting

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MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 91%· 16KRAWG👍 65%· 23IGDB80· 1

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

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, co op and visual third person, 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 Rage of the Dragons NEO: visuals.

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#3Dead or Alive 6Closest on game mode

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SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 75%· 9.8KIGDB73· 11OC75· 114

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

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, strong narrative focus and visual 3d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Rage of the Dragons NEO: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Rage of the Dragons NEO.

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#4Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

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SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 69%· 10KIGDB72· 10OC72· 46

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

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Rage of the Dragons NEO: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Rage of the Dragons NEO.

It predates Rage of the Dragons NEO by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5SkullgirlsClosest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkAnime2D

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 melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Rage of the Dragons NEO: tone and setting.

It predates Rage of the Dragons NEO by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Slice & DiceClosest on tone

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SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkAnime2D

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and co op, 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 positive for Rage of the Dragons NEO.

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#7Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 91%· 1.1KMC63IGDB72· 6OC66· 34

Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Rage of the Dragons NEO: tone.

It predates Rage of the Dragons NEO by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Rage of the Dragons NEO, expect fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Rage of the Dragons NEO: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Rage of the Dragons NEO.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Rage of the Dragons NEO: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

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

It predates Rage of the Dragons NEO by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42

Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Rage of the Dragons NEO: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge and free to play, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Rage of the Dragons NEO by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Rage of the Dragons NEO, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Rage of the Dragons NEO: setting.

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