75
iRank90
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB90· 9
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
We filtered the 50 games similar to Virtua Fighter down to the 20 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Street Fighter IV, Injustice 2 and Mortal Kombat X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Virtua Fighter.
iRank57/ 100
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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 1993Dev Sega AM2
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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Virtua Fighter is Street Fighter IV — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Injustice 2 and Mortal Kombat X follow close behind.
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The best games like Virtua Fighter on PlayStation
20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Virtua Fighter. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DOffline
Steam👍 86%· 24KIGDB86· 18OC87· 157
Year 2017Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DOffline
Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94
Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DOffline
Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DOffline
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135
Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloMelee2DCo-op
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 multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings co op and visual pixel
'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!
Released 15 years after Virtua Fighter.
Genre100Combat100Visuals87Game mode71
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeIsometric
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 and visual isometric, while skipping visual 2d
Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter: visuals.
Released 17 years after Virtua Fighter.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DCo-op
Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74
Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloMelee2DCo-op
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9
Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB90· 4
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
Released 17 years after Virtua Fighter.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping melee combat
Released 5 years after Virtua Fighter.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasySci-Fi
IGDB88· 8
Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat
Released 19 years after Virtua Fighter.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
64
iRank80
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy
IGDB80· 8
Year 2012Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat
Released 19 years after Virtua Fighter.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB77· 7
Year 2008Dev Midway Games · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
Released 15 years after Virtua Fighter.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB63· 2
Year 1995Dev SNK · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
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