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We filtered the 50 games similar to SoulCalibur V down to the 15 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and Persona 4 Arena top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SoulCalibur V.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev Project Soul

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to SoulCalibur V is Dark Messiah of Might & Magic — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and Persona 4 Arena follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like SoulCalibur V

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasyMeleeStealth
RAWG👍 61%· 22IGDB77· 4
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Persona 4 Arena
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB88· 8
Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB86· 15OC84· 60
Year 2014Dev Bandai Namco Games · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB70OC77· 42
Year 1994Dev Rare · Midway

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Mortal Kombat
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMelee
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMelee
IGDB60· 1
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Mortal Kombat II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DDark
Year 1994Dev MidwayOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

SoulCalibur II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMelee
IGDB95· 2
Year 2002Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DPvP
IGDB82· 8
Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DOffline
Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, competitive edge and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

SoulCalibur VI
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DOffline
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135
Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, melee combat and offline, while skipping deep simulation

Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
IGDB51· 1
Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9
Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Street Fighter 6
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DPvP
Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185
Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

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

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