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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to UNDERDOGS is Virtua Fighter 2 — scoring 52/100 on our similarity scale. Persona 4 Arena and WWE 2K18 follow close behind.

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The best games like UNDERDOGS on PlayStation

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to UNDERDOGS. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Virtua Fighter 2Closest overall match

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Virtua Fighter 2

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 77%· 13

Year 2007Dev SEGAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

One year has passed since eight of the toughest, fastest fighters challenged each other in the World Fighting Tournament. Now the call has come for the second World Fighting Tournament. Who will emerge victorious this time?

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Persona 4 ArenaClosest on setting

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Persona 4 Arena

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayer2D

IGDB88· 8

Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55Visuals0

#3WWE 2K18Closest on progression

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WWE 2K18

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeSkill TreeMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74

Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for UNDERDOGS.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode35Visuals0

Steam PS Nintendo

47

Punch Club

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeNarrativeManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 16KIGDB68· 5OC67· 34

Year 2016Dev Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep simulation and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, sports simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for UNDERDOGS.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone0Progression0Visuals0

#5SoulCalibur V

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SoulCalibur V

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloFantasyMultiplayer2D

IGDB80· 8

Year 2012Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting64Game mode55Visuals0

#6Mortal Kombat: Komplete EditionClosest on tone

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Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9

Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for UNDERDOGS.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting64Game mode33Visuals0

#7Mortal Kombat

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Mortal Kombat

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyMultiplayer

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and setting.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat68Game mode55Setting46Visuals0

#8Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

42

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayer2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55Visuals0

41

Iron Snout

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeDarkTacticalHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 17KRAWG👍 41%· 116

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika Games · SnoutUpPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

Iron Snout is fast, colorful and brutal button-mash fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat63Tone59Setting0Visuals0

#10Mortal Kombat II

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Mortal Kombat II

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloDarkFantasyMultiplayerHorror

Year 1994Dev MidwayOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with horror setting, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and setting.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode55Setting46Visuals0

#11Mortal Kombat X

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Mortal Kombat X

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeDarkMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

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

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for UNDERDOGS.

Genre100Combat100Tone69Game mode36Visuals0

#12Street Fighter IV

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Street Fighter IV

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeMultiplayer2D

IGDB90· 9

Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

A competitive 2D fighting game featuring iconic characters and combos.

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals0

#13WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeMultiplayerIsometric

IGDB70· 4

Year 2010Dev Yuke's · THQOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals0

#14PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

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PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloDarkSci-FiOfflineMultiplayer

IGDB66· 7

Year 2012Dev SuperBot Entertainment · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and game mode.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting69Game mode31Visuals0

#15Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

39

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2DThird Person

IGDB45· 2

Year 2011Dev Spike · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting69Game mode55Visuals0

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