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We filtered the 49 games similar to UNDERDOGS down to the 7 that fit the “Xbox” category. Virtua Fighter 2, WWE 2K18 and Punch Club top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to UNDERDOGS.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

The best games like UNDERDOGS on Xbox

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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

iRank77

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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#2WWE 2K18Closest on progression

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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.

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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.

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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.

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#5Mortal Kombat XClosest on tone

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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.

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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.

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#7THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

iRank80

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMeleeMultiplayerCo-op2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.1KRAWG👍 67%· 24IGDB76· 2

Year 2008Dev SNKPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

'The ultimate dream match' never ends! THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH sees another release with even more content! The game features a total of 64 playable characters including fan favorites such as Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Mr. Big, and Wolfgang Krauser!

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 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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