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We filtered the 35 games similar to Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes down to the 29 that fit the “Anime” 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 “Anime” 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 games with a anime setting like Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes

29 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
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 91%· 90KRAWG👍 85%· 503MC80IGDB75· 9
Year 2016Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping PvP competition

The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM series!

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

Genre100Combat100Setting94Game mode86Visuals62Tone57
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
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA - Neco-Arc Round Announcements
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerPvPSoloMeleeNarrativeAnimePixel Art2D
Steam👍 89%· 10K
Year 2021Dev Tamsoft · LasenglePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, competitive edge and setting modern, while skipping offline

* This set contains both the MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA game as well as the MELTY BLOOD ARCHIVES content. Please be careful not to purchase multiple copies of the same item.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode74Setting60Tone35
Slice & Dice
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 64%· 733IGDB84· 1
Year 2017Dev Arc System Works · Arc System Works Co.Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and co op, while skipping PvP competition

Slice Dice & Rice is an indie fighting game with no health bars. Inspired by Bushido Blade, it revolves around the idea of finding an opening in opponents defense and ending the round with a single, clean hit.

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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode73Visuals69Tone47
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 91%· 16KRAWG👍 65%· 23IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and co op, while skipping offline

All JOJOs Unite! Fight for Your Destiny! Well known for its charismatic heroes, striking art style, and unforgettable catch phrases (“Yare yare daze…”), another installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is coming! JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R!

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone67Game mode64Visuals38

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