6 Games with a sci-fi setting like Skullgirls that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Skullgirls down to the 6 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. BlazBlue Centralfiction, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Skullgirls.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Skullgirls

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Skullgirls. 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.

#1BlazBlue Centralfiction

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeNarrativeCompetitiveAnimeSci-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 competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#2Dragon Ball FighterZ

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveAnimeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB87· 18OC86· 142

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

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#3Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveSci-FiAnime2D

Steam👍 67%· 3.4KIGDB69· 21OC72· 116

Year 2017Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#4BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeAnimeSci-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 fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#5DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeSci-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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitiveCartoonSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50

Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Skullgirls: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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