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We filtered the 50 games similar to BlazBlue Centralfiction down to the 26 that fit the “Competitive” category. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, Mortal Kombat 11 and Dragon Ball FighterZ 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 “Competitive” category, the closest game to BlazBlue Centralfiction is GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 11 and Dragon Ball FighterZ follow close behind.

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The best competitive games like BlazBlue Centralfiction

26 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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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Closest on genre
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCompetitiveAnime2D
Year 2017Dev Aksys GamesOn PS

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting.

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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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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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MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA - Neco-Arc Round Announcements

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MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA - Neco-Arc Round Announcements
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerPvPSoloMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeAnime2D
Year 2021Dev Tamsoft · LasenglePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to BlazBlue Centralfiction for good reason: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a contemporary setting and pixel art.

Released 5 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

Genre100Combat100Game mode89Tone82Visuals55Setting51
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Skullgirls

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Skullgirls
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeSci-FiAnime2D
Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: competitive edge, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

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Dead or Alive 6

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Dead or Alive 6
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeAnime2D
Year 2019Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with BlazBlue Centralfiction: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds offline play and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Released 3 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveCozyAnime2D
Year 2015Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo Koei GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to BlazBlue Centralfiction runs through competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveHardcoreAnime2D
Year 2013Dev Arc System WorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

What brings it close to BlazBlue Centralfiction is competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where they diverge is setting.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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Tekken 8

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Tekken 8
FightingArena Fighter
OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveHardcoreAnime2D
Year 2024Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds offline play and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Released 8 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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Mortal Kombat X

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Mortal Kombat X
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveNarrative2D
Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets BlazBlue Centralfiction on fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in genre and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone52Genre50
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Street Fighter V

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Street Fighter V
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveAnime2D
Year 2016Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC

If BlazBlue Centralfiction worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, the same is here. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
FightingArena Fighter
OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveAnime
Year 2024Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · Switch · PC

The genre is the same as BlazBlue Centralfiction’s, and with it competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 8 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveAnime2D
Year 2010Dev SNKPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as BlazBlue Centralfiction: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on offline play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is pixel art.

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveSci-FiAnime2D
Year 2017Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as BlazBlue Centralfiction’s, and with it competitive edge, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat.

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