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We filtered the 35 games similar to Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes down to the 22 that fit the “Offline” category. Guilty Gear: Strive, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 and BlazBlue Centralfiction top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes.

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Within the “Offline” category, the closest game to Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is Guilty Gear: Strive — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 and BlazBlue Centralfiction follow close behind.

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The best offline games like Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes. 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.

#1Guilty Gear: Strive
Guilty Gear: Strive
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 88%· 65KIGDB83· 7OC86· 115
Year 2021Dev Arc System WorksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, fantasy world and visual 3d, while skipping visual pixel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting86Tone63Visuals54
#2GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 81%· 32IGDB86· 6OC86· 43
Year 2017Dev Aksys GamesOn PS

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and competitive edge, while skipping visual pixel

Get ready to rock again! Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 includes new fighters, moves, story chapters and more! It’s never been a better time to be a 2.5D brawler in the post apocalypse! Hone your skills with an eclectic cast of 25 insane fighters and prove your mettle as the ultimate fighting master.

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals68Tone35
BlazBlue Centralfiction
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 94%· 12KRAWG👍 82%· 55MC85IGDB86· 5OC85· 30
Year 2016Dev Arc System Works · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual pixel

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the newest installment in the storied BlazBlue franchise and stands alone as the pinnacle of next gen 2D fighters!

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals68Setting66Tone40
Dead or Alive 6
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 75%· 9.8KIGDB73· 11OC75· 114
Year 2019Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual 3d, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals52Tone18
Skullgirls
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 88%· 32KIGDB79· 8
Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, competitive edge and horror setting, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone and setting.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals69Setting44Tone25
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloOfflinePvPMeleeAnime2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 5.2KRAWG👍 74%· 34
Year 2010Dev SNKPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

KOF 2002 UM, fully upgraded version of KOF 2002 & 2nd title in the UM series, joins the battle on STEAM!ABOUT THE GAMEThe second title in the UM series is a fully upgraded version of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF series deserving of a place honor along with KOF ’98.

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode84Tone0
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeAnime2D
Steam👍 96%· 7.6KRAWG👍 84%· 55MC72
Year 2013Dev Arc System WorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

Ultimate battle action!

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69Tone0
Tekken 8
FightingArena Fighter
OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeAnime2D
Steam👍 55%· 70KIGDB88· 6OC90· 169
Year 2024Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals68Tone0
Street Fighter V
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeAnime2D
Steam👍 68%· 44KIGDB72· 19OC75· 101
Year 2016Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals68Tone0
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeAnime2D
Steam👍 69%· 10KIGDB72· 10OC72· 46
Year 2015Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo Koei GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of arena fighters: fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, cozy, relaxing feel and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals42Tone0
Dragon Ball FighterZ
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeAnime2D
Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB87· 18OC86· 142
Year 2018Dev Arc System Works · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are arena fighters — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, competitive edge and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting65Visuals61Tone0
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
FightingArena Fighter
OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeAnime
Steam👍 88%· 70KIGDB83· 7OC82· 126
Year 2024Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the arena fighters cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting anime

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, competitive edge and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode96Tone0Visuals0
Mortal Kombat X
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeNarrative2D
Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94
Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals68Genre50Tone24
Nidhogg
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMelee2DPixel Art
Steam👍 90%· 7.8KRAWG👍 87%· 361MC81IGDB84· 6OC81· 36
Year 2014Dev MesshofPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, expect fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping strong narrative focus

###The experiment Experimental side-scrolling fighting game for two players developed and published by the Messhof studio. Players compete in fencing in the pixelated game world.

Where it drifts furthest from Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes: tone.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Tone0
Street Fighter X Tekken
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMelee2D
Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14
Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, it's known for fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

###Ambitius crossover One of the most ambitious crossovers in the history of crossovers. Heroes of two iconic series of fighting games will battle against each other at the most popular locations from both franchises.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes.

It predates Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode87Visuals68Genre50

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