Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2026)
Every game below overlaps with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, which made by the same studio, Arc System Works.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is tagged Fighting, 2D Fighter, Great Soundtrack, Anime, PvP, 2.5D, Arcade, Lore-Rich by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 5 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, DRAGON BALL FighterZ.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Arc System Works; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Fighting, Anime and 2D Fighter.
The first hi-res 2D fighter from the creators of the Guilty Gear series! BlazBlue is a traditional 2D fighter where two characters participate in a duel.
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger at a glance Released 2008 Studio Arc System Works Player sentiment 86% positive of 3,234 Price $9.99 FightingAnime2D FighterArcadeGreat Soundtrack2DLocal MultiplayerStory Rich
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JUMP FORCE
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Anime, Fighting and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2019).
Create your own avatar to fight alongside the most powerful Manga heroes in an original Story Mode, or head to the Online Lobby to challenge other players and discover lots of modes and activities.
JUMP FORCE at a glance Released 2019 Studio Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 73% positive of 22,535 Price Not listed AnimeFightingLocal MultiplayerStory RichCasualFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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DJMAX RESPECT V
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Anime and 2D; released around the same time (2020).
DJMAX RESPECT V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise ‘DJMAX.’ Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more!
DJMAX RESPECT V at a glance Released 2020 Studio NEOWIZ Player sentiment 89% positive of 34,805 Price $49.99 CasualAnime2DArcade3DFantasyPvPGreat Soundtrack
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SOULCALIBUR VI
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Fighting, Fantasy and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
SOULCALIBUR VI at a glance Released 2018 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. Player sentiment 83% positive of 14,352 Price $59.99 FightingFantasyLocal MultiplayerArcadeGreat SoundtrackAnimeStory Rich2D Fighter
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Tekken 8
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Fighting, Local Multiplayer and PvP; released around the same time (2024).
TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!
Tekken 8 at a glance Released 2024 Studio Bandai Namco Entertainment Player sentiment 56% positive of 72,308 Price $39.99 FightingLocal MultiplayerPvPArcadeCasualGreat SoundtrackAnimeStory Rich
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Story Rich and Lore-Rich; released around the same time (2020).
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2020 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,182 Price Free FantasyStory RichLore-RichPvPGreat SoundtrackCasual
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Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Anime, Great Soundtrack and Story Rich.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Eternal Senia at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sanctum Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,057 Price Free AnimeGreat SoundtrackStory Rich2DFantasyCasual
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Story Rich and Lore-Rich.
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2001 Studio Jagex Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,176 Price Free FantasyStory RichLore-RichPvPGreat SoundtrackCasual
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MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Fighting, 2D Fighter and Anime; released around the same time (2021).
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA at a glance Released 2021 Studio FRENCH-BREAD Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,574 Price $49.99 Fighting2D FighterAnimeArcadePvPStory RichLore-Rich2D
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MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Fantasy, Anime and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
A team of veteran developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, headed by venerated producer Yoshinori Kitase, brings you MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, a mobile RPG of unprecedented quality. The PC version comes 4K visuals and 60 FPS gameplay.
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY at a glance Released 2017 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 73% positive of 4,380 Price Not listed FantasyAnimeStory RichCasualGreat Soundtrack
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A Dance of Fire and Ice
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including 2D, Arcade and Fantasy; released around the same time (2019).
A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.
A Dance of Fire and Ice at a glance Released 2019 Studio 7th Beat Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 83,377 Price $4.79 2DArcadeFantasyCasualGreat SoundtrackAnime
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DRAGON BALL FighterZ
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Arc System Works; shares 7 player tags including Fighting, Anime and 2D Fighter; released around the same time (2018).
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ at a glance Released 2018 Studio Arc System Works Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,719 Price $59.99 FightingAnime2D FighterLocal MultiplayerPvPArcadeCombat
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Sonic Frontiers
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 3D and Story Rich; released around the same time (2022).
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
Sonic Frontiers at a glance Released 2022 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 89% positive of 28,386 Price $39.99 Great Soundtrack3DStory RichCombatLore-RichFantasy
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Fantasy, Great Soundtrack and 2D.
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 FantasyGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichCasual
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Final Fantasy XVI
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and Cinematic; released around the same time (2023).
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Final Fantasy XVI at a glance Released 2023 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 78% positive of 33,368 Price $49.99 Story RichFantasyCinematic3DDramaGreat Soundtrack
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Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Fighting, Local Multiplayer and 2D Fighter.
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition enhances the bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios. Featuring six new playable characters, over 30 new skins, and 60 new S.T.A.R. Labs missions, this edition packs a punch.
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition at a glance Released 2013 Studio NetherRealm Studios Player sentiment 86% positive of 20,131 Price $19.99 FightingLocal Multiplayer2D FighterArcade2.5DStory Rich2DGreat Soundtrack
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including PvP, 2D and Story Rich.
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG at a glance Released 2014 Studio Infinity Plus 2 Player sentiment 79% positive of 10,815 Price Free PvP2DStory RichCasualFantasy
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Fantasy and 2D.
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capybara Player sentiment 77% positive of 2,654 Price $7.99 Great SoundtrackFantasy2DCasualStory Rich
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Anime, Casual and Fantasy.
Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!
Mabinogi at a glance Released 2012 Studio NEXON Korea Corporation Player sentiment 74% positive of 4,197 Price Free AnimeCasualFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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Stick Fight: The Game
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Fighting, Local Multiplayer and 2D Fighter; released around the same time (2017).
Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.
Stick Fight: The Game at a glance Released 2017 Studio Landfall West Player sentiment 93% positive of 125,325 Price $1.99 FightingLocal Multiplayer2D FighterPvP2DCasualGreat Soundtrack
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including 3D, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2022).
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99 3DFantasyStory RichCasual
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Story Rich and Lore-Rich; released around the same time (2023).
Play as Gollum on his quest to retrieve his Precious. You will need to climb the mountains of Mordor, sneak around Mirkwood and make difficult choices. Who will gain the upper hand: the cunning Gollum or the innocent Smeagol?
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum at a glance Released 2023 Studio Daedalic Entertainment Player sentiment 40% positive of 1,521 Price $9.99 FantasyStory RichLore-RichCinematic3DCombat
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Mortal Kombat 11
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Fighting, 2D Fighter and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2019).
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
Mortal Kombat 11 at a glance Released 2019 Studio NetherRealm Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 116,050 Price $49.99 Fighting2D FighterLocal MultiplayerStory RichGreat SoundtrackArcade2.5D
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Clannad
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Anime, Story Rich and Drama.
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Clannad at a glance Released 2004 Studio Key Player sentiment 98% positive of 10,936 Price $44.99 AnimeStory RichDramaGreat SoundtrackCasual2D
Common questions
What game is most like GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-?
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Arc System Works. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- do?
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, DRAGON BALL FighterZ are also from Arc System Works, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.