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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 49 games similar to UNDERDOGS down to the 15 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Persona 4 Arena, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to UNDERDOGS.

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Year 2021Dev One Hamsa
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to UNDERDOGS is Persona 4 Arena — scoring 49/100 on our similarity scale. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like UNDERDOGS

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Persona 4 Arena
Persona 4 Arena
Fighting2D 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
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloDarkFantasySci-FiMultiplayer
IGDB87· 15OC92· 149
Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

Genre100Tone100Setting84Game mode35Visuals0
Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
Fighting2D 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
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayer2D
IGDB86· 15OC84· 60
Year 2014Dev Bandai Namco Games · Nintendo

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55Visuals0
Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayer2D
IGDB70OC77· 42
Year 1994Dev Rare · Midway

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi

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

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

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

Genre100Setting100Game mode55Visuals0
#6Blade and Sorcery
Blade and Sorcery
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMeleeDarkSandbox WorldFantasyFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 61KRAWG👍 82%· 49
Year 2024Dev WarpFrogPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

The era of the VR weightless, wiggle-sword combat is over. Blade & Sorcery is a medieval fantasy sandbox like no other, focusing on melee, ranged and magic combat that fully utilizes a unique and realistic physics driven interaction and combat system.

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: setting.

Released 3 years after UNDERDOGS.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat61World60
#7Snow Resort Simulator
Snow Resort Simulator
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMeleeDarkProceduralFantasySkill Tree
Steam👍 93%· 39K
Year 2022Dev BadMudStudio · bilibiliPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, card game strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

A strange phenomenon appeared during the 27th Year of the Longwu Era. Snow fell from the sky, which was warm rather than cold to the touch, and did not melt. People who breathed in the 'Warm Snow' lost their minds and became monsters. This phenomenon was later known as 'Warm Snow'.

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone70World69
SoulCalibur V
Fighting2D 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
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMeleeDarkFantasyMultiplayer
IGDB60· 1
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals and setting.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode55Setting46Visuals0
Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition
Fighting2D 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
SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMeleeFantasySkill TreeMultiplayer
IGDB82· 8
Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

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

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

It predates UNDERDOGS by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Setting64Game mode39Visuals0
Mortal Kombat
Fighting2D 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
Mortal Kombat II
Fighting2D 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
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMeleeFantasyMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB51· 1
Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

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

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

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

It predates UNDERDOGS by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting64Game mode35Visuals0
SoulCalibur III
Fighting2D Fighter
MeleeFantasyNarrativeHistorical2D
IGDB83· 3
Year 2005Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: tone and visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting44Tone0Visuals0

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