10 Dark games like Skullgirls that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Skullgirls down to the 10 that fit the “Dark” category. Dead or Alive 6, Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat 1 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Skullgirls.

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The best dark games like Skullgirls

10 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.

#1Dead or Alive 6

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 75%· 9.8KIGDB73· 11OC75· 114

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

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual 3d and free to play, while skipping horror setting

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveNarrative2D

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

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

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge.

≠ Missing: horror setting.

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeCompetitiveHorror2D

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

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

✓ If you enjoyed Skullgirls, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveNarrative2D

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

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

✓ If you enjoyed Skullgirls, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping horror setting

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#5Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveDarkAnime2D

Steam👍 69%· 10KIGDB72· 10OC72· 46

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

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, visual 3d and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#6Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeDarkAnime2D

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 competitive edge

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#7NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeAnime2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping competitive edge

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#8JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeDarkNarrativeAnime2D

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 visual third person, while skipping competitive edge

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeAnime2D

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, while skipping competitive edge

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkCompetitive2D

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42

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

✓ Shared with Skullgirls: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

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