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Few titles capture what makes Ultra Street Fighter IV unique: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat. After measuring 8 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 50 most faithful alternatives. Street Fighter 6, Nidhogg and SoulCalibur VI top the ranking, with Street Fighter 6 at number one (84/100).

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
Tags
CompetitiveMultiplayerSolo
Year 2014Dev Capcom

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The closest game to Ultra Street Fighter IV is Street Fighter 6 — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Nidhogg and SoulCalibur VI follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Ultra Street Fighter IV

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ultra Street Fighter IV. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Street Fighter 6

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

If Ultra Street Fighter IV worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and open world exploration.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals85
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Nidhogg

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

It shares the essentials of what Ultra Street Fighter IV does: competitive edge, melee combat and offline play. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals64
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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

If Ultra Street Fighter IV worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is fantasy world and skill tree progression.

Released 4 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
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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 Ultra Street Fighter IV is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with sports simulation and skill tree progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
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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

The thread back to Ultra Street Fighter IV runs through competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings pixel art.

Released 3 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode85Visuals58
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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

It shares the essentials of what Ultra Street Fighter IV does: 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 4 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode78
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Killer Instinct

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

What brings it close to Ultra Street Fighter IV is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and free-to-play access.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone78
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Mortal Kombat X

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

It shares the essentials of what Ultra Street Fighter IV does: 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone59
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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

What brings it close to Ultra Street Fighter IV is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 5 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone54
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ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

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ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Ultra Street Fighter IV worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with magic-based combat.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat74
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Lethal League

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

It meets Ultra Street Fighter IV on competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: sports simulation and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode80Visuals79
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GigaBash

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

With Ultra Street Fighter IV it shares competitive edge, melee combat and offline play. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Released 8 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone69
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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

With Ultra Street Fighter IV it shares 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 9 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Game mode96Visuals86Tone51
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Domiverse

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Domiverse
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerOfflinePvPSoloMelee2D
Year 2019Dev Haunted TiePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Ultra Street Fighter IV and shares melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and pixel art.

Released 5 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals58Tone0
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Idol Showdown

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Idol Showdown
Fighting2D Fighter
PvPMultiplayerSoloMelee2D
Year 2023Dev Besto Game Team · Besto GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

With Ultra Street Fighter IV it shares melee combat, PvP competition and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 9 years after Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Genre100Combat100Game mode90Visuals61

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