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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 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” 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 “Sci-Fi” 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 sci-fi setting like UNDERDOGS

10 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
#6Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout
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Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayer2D
Year 1997Dev Tose · Bandai

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat 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 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting69Game mode55Visuals0
Tekken Tag Tournament
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayer2D
Year 1999Dev Namco

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ 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 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting69Game mode55Visuals0
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Fighting2D 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
Street Fighter II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2DPixel Art
Year 1991Dev Capcom

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from UNDERDOGS: visuals.

It predates UNDERDOGS by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting69Game mode55Visuals0
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi
Fighting2D 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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