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ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

18 PvP games like ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 down to the 18 that fit the “PvP” category. SoulCalibur VI, TEKKEN 7 and Ultra Street Fighter IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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CompetitiveMultiplayerSolo
Year 2011Dev Capcom

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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 is SoulCalibur VI — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. TEKKEN 7 and Ultra Street Fighter IV follow close behind.

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The best pvP games like ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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SoulCalibur VI

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SoulCalibur VI
Closest overall match
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: fantasy world and skill tree progression.

Released 7 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

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TEKKEN 7

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TEKKEN 7
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with sports simulation and skill tree progression.

Released 4 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat74
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Ultra Street Fighter IV

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Ultra Street Fighter IV
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2014Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. The common ground extends to 2D presentation.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat74
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Street Fighter 6

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Street Fighter 6
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

The thread back to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 runs through competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and open world exploration.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals85Combat72
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Nidhogg

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Nidhogg
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2014Dev MesshofPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

What carries over from ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 is competitive edge, melee combat and offline play. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 3 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat71Visuals64
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Killer Instinct

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Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

Held in common with ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and free-to-play access.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat74Tone73
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Rivals of Aether

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Rivals of Aether
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

With ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 it shares competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 6 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Tone100Game mode84Combat74Visuals58
8

Mortal Kombat X

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Mortal Kombat X
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 it shares competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 4 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat74Tone52
9

Lethal League

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Lethal League
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerOfflineSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2014Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 is competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is sports simulation and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 3 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Tone100Game mode79Visuals79Combat74
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Lethal League Blaze

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Lethal League Blaze
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 it shares competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with sports simulation and co-op play.

Released 7 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode76Combat74
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Mortal Kombat 11

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Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Held in common with ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 8 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat74Tone47
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Mortal Kombat 1

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Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Its point of contact with ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 12 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Game mode95Visuals86Combat74Tone43
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GigaBash

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GigaBash
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive
Year 2022Dev Passion Republic GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 runs through competitive edge, melee combat and offline play. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 11 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Game mode100Combat71Tone66
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Street Fighter X Tekken

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Street Fighter X Tekken
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMelee2D
Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 on melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. Its own ground is co-op play.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode84Combat74
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MultiVersus

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MultiVersus
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

With ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 it shares competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is precision platforming and fantasy world.

Released 13 years after ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode76Combat70

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