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2008 PCPlayStationXbox 8.99 € 86 % positive Very positive, 3,129 reviews on Steam

A fast, technical 2D anime fighter from Arc System Works where each character has a unique Drive ability and deep combo play. It also offers a long, text-heavy story mode set in a blend of fantasy and sci-fi.

What defines BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger are Guilty Gear, Guilty Gear X and Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Guilty Gear

96 %

1998 PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 8.19 € 81 % positive Very positive, 610 reviews on Steam

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Co-op or multiplayer

The original Guilty Gear is a fast 2D anime fighter with ten quirky characters, chargeable special moves and instant-kill Deathblows. Its rock-infused style and arcade mode with individual character stories define it.

Guilty Gear X

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 2D anime fighter with hand-drawn visuals, a high-energy rock soundtrack, and aggressive, combo-driven play. Precise execution and mind games define both the arcade mode and versus matches.

Guilty Gear: Strive

Lavish presentation

A blazing-fast fighting game with a striking anime-style 3D look and a heavy metal soundtrack. It welcomes newcomers while offering deep mechanics for veterans, wrapped in stylish presentation and aggressive, high-speed duels.

DNF Duel

Lavish presentation

A fast 2.5D fighting game set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, made by Arc System Works with a striking anime look. An MP gauge and Awakening states can swing a match, and it focuses on precise inputs, combos and online duels.

Guilty Gear Isuka

Co-op or multiplayer

A frantic Guilty Gear spin-off that brings the XX series' fighting mechanics into a four-player local mode, playable in teams or free-for-all. The art style is striking and the action fast and chaotic.

Killer Instinct

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, flashy fighting game with fluid animation, a reactive soundtrack and a combo system built around chaining attacks and breaking opponents' strings with Combo Breakers. Online competition is the main draw.

SoulCalibur VI

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 3D weapons-based fighter where duels are decided by spacing, guarding and well-timed counters. Its story mode retells the first SoulCalibur, but versus matches and the character creator are the real draw.

Marvel Super Heroes

Action-packed real-time combat

A colorful Capcom 2D fighter starring Marvel heroes, where Infinity Gems are activated mid-fight to boost power, speed or unlock special abilities. Fast arcade duels with a comic-book look.

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