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13 Narrative games like DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 35 games similar to DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 down to the 13 that fit the “Narrative” category. Guilty Gear: Strive, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2.

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CasualNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is Guilty Gear: Strive — scoring 51/100 on our similarity scale. Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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: Strive

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Guilty Gear: Strive
Closest on genre
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeCasualAnimeFantasy
Year 2021Dev Arc System WorksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2: strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings PvP competition and 2D presentation.

Released 5 years after DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2.

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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeCasualAnime
Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

It comes from the same genre as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and PvP competition.

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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
Closest overall match
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and offline play.

Genre100Combat100World100Setting86Visuals56Game mode46
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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2

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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2
Closest on visuals
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and progression.

Same studio: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting73Game mode50
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird Person
Year 2022Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2: strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and PvP competition.

Released 6 years after DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2.

Genre100Combat100Setting73Visuals72Game mode64Tone21
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person
Year 2008Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

Same family as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on an anime aesthetic and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is 2D presentation.

It predates DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Combat72Setting71Visuals66Game mode50
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BlazBlue Centralfiction

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BlazBlue Centralfiction
Closest on setting
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi
Year 2016Dev Arc System Works · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

The genre is the same as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings punishing difficulty and offline play.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode44Tone22Visuals0
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Slice & Dice

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Slice & Dice
Closest on game mode
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnime
Year 2017Dev Arc System Works · Arc System Works Co.Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

Genre puts it alongside DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and offline play.

Genre100Combat100Game mode69Setting61Tone20Visuals0
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi
Year 2008Dev Arc System Works · N3V GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: PvP competition and 2D presentation.

It predates DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat72Game mode43Tone33Visuals0
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Skullgirls

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

Same family as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Setting63Game mode37Tone16Visuals0
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnime
Year 2017Dev Aksys GamesOn PS

It comes from the same genre as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings punishing difficulty and offline play.

Genre100Combat100Setting70Game mode43Tone17Visuals0
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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
MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeAnime
Year 2021Dev Tamsoft · LasenglePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: competitive edge and a contemporary setting.

Released 5 years after DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2.

Genre100Combat100Setting52Game mode37Tone23Visuals0
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Dead or Alive 6

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

On paper it is what DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: competitive edge and PvP competition.

Released 3 years after DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2.

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