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2012 PlayStationXbox

A fast 3D fighting game built around counters, timing and fluid combat. It adds guest fighters from Virtua Fighter and elaborate, interactive arenas.

What defines Dead or Alive 5:

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

The closest matches for Dead or Alive 5 are Dead or Alive 6, Dead or Alive 2 and Dead or Alive 3. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dead or Alive 5 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Dead or Alive 6

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2019 PCPlayStationXbox free 👍 75 % Mostly positive, 9,315 reviews on Steam

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

A fast 3D fighter built around counters, timing and flowing combos. Dynamic multi-tiered arenas and its hold system make for accessible duels with real tactical depth.

Dead or Alive 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 3D fighter built around the rock-paper-scissors interplay of strikes, throws and counter holds. Interactive multi-tier arenas and polished presentation for its era set it apart.

Dead or Alive 3

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 3D fighting game for the original Xbox built around countering your opponent's attacks. In 2001 it stood out with striking graphics, interactive arenas and bouts for up to four players.

Dead or Alive 4

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 3D fighter built around a rock-paper-scissors style counter system, with 22 fighters and multi-tiered interactive arenas. It shines in head-to-head play with fluid combat and strong visuals for its console generation.

Street Fighter IV

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Street Fighter IV revives the classic Street Fighter II style of play in a 3D, comic-inspired look. Precise inputs, timing and head-to-head duels against other players are the heart of the game.

Street Fighter X Tekken

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2-on-2 tag-team fighter that pits the casts of Street Fighter and Tekken against each other. Fast combos, partner switches and gem boosts add tactical depth, especially in versus play.

The King of Fighters XIV

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2D-style fighting game rendered in 3D, built around the series' classic 3-on-3 team battles. A large roster of veterans and newcomers supports fast, technical duels.

Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A crossover fighter where Capcom and SNK icons clash in three-character teams, with selectable fighting styles called Grooves. Precise timing, parries and deep combos make it shine, especially in head-to-head play with friends.

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.

Street Fighter V

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A uncompromising one-on-one fighter built around precise timing, spacing and mastering its iconic roster. Its appeal lies mainly in online ranked play and local or online duels against friends.

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