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11 Dark games like NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U, Slice & Dice and Skullgirls top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4.

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter
Tags
DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev CyberConnect2 Co.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Slice & Dice and Skullgirls follow close behind.

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The best dark games like NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4. 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.

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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
Closest overall match
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeAnimeThird Person2D
Year 2022Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on 2D presentation and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Same studio: CyberConnect2 Co..

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Slice & Dice

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Slice & Dice
Closest on visuals
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeAnime2D
Year 2017Dev Arc System Works · Arc System Works Co.Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

If NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, the same is here. To that it adds offline play and 2D presentation. Its own ground is co-op play.

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Skullgirls

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Skullgirls
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeAnime2D
Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is competitive edge and horror setting.

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Dead or Alive 6

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Dead or Alive 6
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeDarkAnime2D
Year 2019Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is competitive edge and 3D presentation.

Released 3 years after NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4.

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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkAnime2D
Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

It comes from the same genre as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and PvP competition.

Genre100Combat100Setting95Visuals89Game mode61Tone60
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Mortal Kombat X

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Mortal Kombat X
Closest on game mode
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrative2D
Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to offline play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is genre: competitive edge and PvP competition.

Combat100Game mode88Visuals88Tone74Genre50
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Mortal Kombat 11

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Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is competitive edge and skill tree progression.

Released 3 years after NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4.

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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkAnime2D
Year 2015Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo Koei GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on offline play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is competitive edge and 3D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Setting95Game mode72Visuals47Tone15
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Killer Instinct

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Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark2D
Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and genre: this one brings competitive edge.

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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasy2D
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

Held in common with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings horror setting.

It predates NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

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Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDark2D
Year 2002Dev Midway

With NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 it shares fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings horror setting.

It predates NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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