44 Melee games like SoulCalibur VI that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to SoulCalibur VI down to the 44 that fit the “Melee” category. TEKKEN 7, Ultra Street Fighter IV and Street Fighter 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SoulCalibur VI.

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The best melee games like SoulCalibur VI

44 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SoulCalibur VI. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1TEKKEN 7

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 84%· 95KRAWG👍 83%· 780MC82IGDB85· 17OC82· 131

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping fantasy world

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#2Ultra Street Fighter IV

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 90%· 17KRAWG👍 80%· 205MC80IGDB79· 14OC76· 24

Year 2014Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185

Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

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

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#4Nidhogg

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 90%· 7.8KRAWG👍 87%· 361MC81IGDB84· 6OC81· 36

Year 2014Dev MesshofPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world

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#5The King of Fighters '97

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 1997Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn PlayStation 3 · Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

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#6Killer Instinct

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42

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

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and free to play, while skipping fantasy world

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeFantasySkill Tree2D

IGDB82· 8

Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

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#8GigaBash

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 94%· 2.0KOC71· 21

Year 2022Dev Passion Republic GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, shooter and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

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#9Street Fighter X Tekken

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMelee2D

Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping competitive edge

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114

Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, co op and visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world

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#11ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 92%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 213IGDB77· 17OC78· 29

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping fantasy world

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

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

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

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

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

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#14Lethal League Blaze

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11

Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, co op and online features, while skipping fantasy world

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Steam Xbox PS

#15Tekken 2

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1995Dev Namco

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

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