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We filtered the 43 games similar to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U down to the 9 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and Persona 4 Arena top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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OfflineSolo
Year 2014Dev Sora

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — scoring 92/100 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 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. 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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB87· 15OC92· 149
Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping ranged combat

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Persona 4 Arena
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB88· 8
Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping precision platforming

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB86· 15OC84· 60
Year 2014Dev Bandai Namco Games · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, precision platforming and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: ranged combat.

Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB70OC77· 42
Year 1994Dev Rare · Midway

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

SoulCalibur V
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB80· 8
Year 2012Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

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

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 precision platforming

Mortal Kombat
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerRangedFantasy2D
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

SoulCalibur II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerRangedFantasy2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2002Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming

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