28 Games with a anime setting like River City Melee : Battle Royal Special 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 40 games similar to River City Melee : Battle Royal Special down to the 28 that fit the “Anime” category. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to River City Melee : Battle Royal Special.

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The best games with a anime setting like River City Melee : Battle Royal Special

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to River City Melee : Battle Royal Special. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of UClosest overall match

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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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and PvP competition, while skipping sports simulation

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!

Released 5 years after River City Melee : Battle Royal Special.

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#2Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm RevolutionClosest on game mode

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnime

Steam👍 84%· 8.9KIGDB66· 5

Year 2014Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: online features and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from River City Melee : Battle Royal Special: visuals.

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#3DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnime

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, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and MMO world and community, while skipping sports simulation

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 River City Melee : Battle Royal Special: visuals.

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#4Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

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Steam👍 88%· 70KIGDB83· 7OC82· 126

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

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, open world exploration and offline, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from River City Melee : Battle Royal Special: visuals.

Released 7 years after River City Melee : Battle Royal Special.

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#5NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

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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 melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping sports simulation

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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#6Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 77%· 7.1KIGDB76· 5

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

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping sports simulation

It predates River City Melee : Battle Royal Special by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD

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Steam👍 90%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 236MC80IGDB79· 4

Year 2013Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

The 4th Great Ninja War continues. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 has been given a thorough overhaul for its FULL BURST comeback!

Where it drifts furthest from River City Melee : Battle Royal Special: visuals.

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#8NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2

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MultiplayerSoloMeleeAnimeNarrative

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, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping sports simulation

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 River City Melee : Battle Royal Special: visuals.

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#9Slice & DiceClosest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnime2D

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, strong narrative focus and offline, while skipping sports simulation

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.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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#10Garou: Mark of the Wolves

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnime2D

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, PvP competition and visual pixel, while skipping sports simulation

It predates River City Melee : Battle Royal Special by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Dragon Ball FighterZ

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB87· 18OC86· 142

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

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping sports simulation

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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#12THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

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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, offline and PvP competition, while skipping sports simulation

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.

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#13GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnime2D

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 sports simulation

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.

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#14Karateka

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SoloMeleeAnimeThird Person3D

Steam👍 72%· 390RAWG👍 42%· 31MC48

Year 2012Dev DotEmuPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV).

Where it drifts furthest from River City Melee : Battle Royal Special: visuals and game mode.

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#15Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnime2D

Steam👍 91%· 1.1KMC63IGDB72· 6OC66· 34

Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sports simulation

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.

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