14 Games with a fantasy setting like SoulCalibur III that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to SoulCalibur III down to the 14 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Brawlhalla, SoulCalibur II and Snow Resort Simulator top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SoulCalibur III.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

The best games with a fantasy setting like SoulCalibur III

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SoulCalibur III. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Brawlhalla

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasyHistorical2DSolo

Steam👍 80%· 406KRAWG👍 47%· 1.1KIGDB75· 1OC68· 12

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasyHistorical2DSolo

IGDB95· 2

Year 2002Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#3Snow Resort Simulator

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DSolo

Steam👍 93%· 39K

Year 2022Dev BadMudStudio · bilibiliPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping historical setting

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DSoloMultiplayer

IGDB82· 8

Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and PvP competition, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#5Mortal Kombat Trilogy

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DSoloMultiplayer

IGDB51· 1

Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DSolo

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

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

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping historical setting

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DSolo

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

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

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, competitive edge and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping historical setting

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DPvPMultiplayer

Steam👍 94%· 5.8K

Year 2023Dev Besto Game Team · Besto GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, PvP competition and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#9Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9

Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185

Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135

Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#12Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DSoloMultiplayer

IGDB60· 1

Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#13Domiverse

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 96%· 80

Year 2019Dev Haunted TiePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam Nintendo

#14MultiVersus

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50

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

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and setting cartoon, while skipping strong narrative focus

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