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1996

The first entry in the Dead or Alive series is a fast 3D arcade fighter built around counters and throws. Its emphasis on well-timed reversals shapes the pace of each duel.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Dead or Alive are Virtua Fighter 2, Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dead or Alive special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Virtua Fighter 2

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1994PCPlayStationXbox

Brings what grabs you about Dead or Alive: melee combat with weapons or fists, competing against other players and combat with precise timing.

A landmark 3D fighter from Sega AM2 that emphasizes grounded martial arts, precise timing and deep one-on-one duels instead of flashy special effects. Great for players who enjoy technical versus matches against friends or the AI.

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Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior

Competing against other players

A 2D SNK arcade fighter in which Robert Garcia travels to Mexico to find a childhood friend. Its standout features are the fluid, detailed character animation and a combat system built around spirit gauge management and special moves.

The King of Fighters 2000

Competing against other players

A classic 2D arcade fighter from SNK where you pick a team of fighters and call in strikers for support. Fast matches, combos and precise inputs take center stage, with the story serving only as a backdrop.

Tekken Revolution

Competing against other players

A free-to-play entry in the Tekken series on PlayStation, offering classic 3D one-on-one fighting with character levelling introduced for the first time. It focuses on quick online and arcade duels with familiar fighters.

Bloody Roar 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D arcade fighter on PlayStation where fighters transform into powerful beasts mid-match. Beast mode makes them faster and stronger, unlocks new attacks and restores some health.

Bloody Roar 3

Competing against other players

A fast 3D fighting game where fighters fill a gauge to morph into beast forms that hit harder and move faster. Arcade-style bouts with two-player versus duels.

Bloody Roar

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 1990s 3D fighting game where combatants can transform into powerful beasts mid-fight. The transformation boosts strength and speed, giving the duels a distinctive, aggressive flavor.

Virtua Fighter 5

Competing against other players

A technical 3D fighting game built on precise inputs, timing and deep mastery of distinct martial arts styles. A roster of 17 fighters, arcade and versus duels, and customizable items keep players coming back.

Street Fighter EX3

Competing against other players

The last entry in the Street Fighter EX series delivers 3D-style fighting with familiar Capcom fighters alongside Arika's own characters. Its new tag-team system lets you swap between two fighters mid-match.

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