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13 Games with a fantasy setting like BlazBlue Centralfiction that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to BlazBlue Centralfiction down to the 13 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Dragon Ball FighterZ, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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NarrativeHardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Arc System Works

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to BlazBlue Centralfiction is Dragon Ball FighterZ — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like BlazBlue Centralfiction

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BlazBlue Centralfiction. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ

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Dragon Ball FighterZ
Closest overall match
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveHardcoreAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D
Year 2018Dev Arc System Works · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds PvP competition and 2D presentation. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
Closest on visuals
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D
Year 2008Dev Arc System Works · N3V GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Held in common with BlazBlue Centralfiction: strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to PvP competition and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: magic-based combat.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi
Year 2016Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside BlazBlue Centralfiction, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a casual, approachable feel and co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode44Tone22Visuals0
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Guilty Gear: Strive

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Guilty Gear: Strive
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy2D
Year 2021Dev Arc System WorksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The thread back to BlazBlue Centralfiction runs through strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy2D
Year 2016Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with BlazBlue Centralfiction is strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Jump Force

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Jump Force
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeAnimeFantasy
Year 2019Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with BlazBlue Centralfiction is melee combat, an anime aesthetic and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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Domiverse

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Domiverse
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerOfflinePvPSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy2D
Year 2019Dev Haunted TiePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Its point of contact with BlazBlue Centralfiction is fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat. The common ground extends to offline play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is genre and tone: precision platforming and pixel art.

Released 3 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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Idol Showdown

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Idol Showdown
Fighting2D Fighter
PvPMultiplayerSoloMeleeAnimeFantasy2D
Year 2023Dev Besto Game Team · Besto GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

The thread back to BlazBlue Centralfiction runs through fighting mechanics, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds 2D presentation and PvP competition. They part company on genre and visuals: this one brings pixel art.

Released 7 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

Combat100Game mode88Setting85Visuals61Genre50
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Mortal Kombat 11

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Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeCozyFantasy2D
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It meets BlazBlue Centralfiction on fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat. To that it adds fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 3 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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Mortal Kombat 1

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Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeNarrativeCompetitiveFantasy2D
Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

The thread back to BlazBlue Centralfiction runs through fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 7 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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Street Fighter 6

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Street Fighter 6
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveFantasy2D
Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

Its point of contact with BlazBlue Centralfiction is fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Released 7 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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SoulCalibur VI

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SoulCalibur VI
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveFantasy2D
Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with BlazBlue Centralfiction: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat. To that it adds PvP competition and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings skill tree progression.

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SoulCalibur IV

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SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeFantasy2D
Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

Held in common with BlazBlue Centralfiction: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds PvP competition and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings skill tree progression.

It predates BlazBlue Centralfiction by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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