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2006 PlayStationXbox

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.

What defines Virtua Fighter 5:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Virtua Fighter 5 are Street Fighter V, Art of Fighting 2 and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Virtua Fighter 5 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Street Fighter V

95 %

2016 PCPlayStation free 👍 68 % Mixed, 43,651 reviews on Steam

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation

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.

Art of Fighting 2

Lavish presentation

A classic SNK 2D arcade fighter where a rage gauge limits the use of special moves. Large sprites, a distinctive spirit-based system and a tough single-player mode define the experience.

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers

Co-op or multiplayer

A 2D arcade fighter from SNK where you shift between a main line and a sway line to dodge attacks. Matches rely on precise timing and duels against friends or the AI.

Street Fighter IV

Lavish presentation

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.

Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001

Co-op or multiplayer

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.

Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory

Co-op or multiplayer

A classic SNK 2D arcade fighter where duels play out across multiple depth lanes. Stepping between lanes lets you dodge attacks and throws, setting it apart from most of its genre peers.

Real Bout Fatal Fury

Co-op or multiplayer

A classic SNK 2D fighter that builds on Fatal Fury with a plane-switching system between foreground and background lanes. Precise inputs and duels against friends or the CPU are the core of the experience.

Art of Fighting

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 1992 SNK fighting game in which Ryo and Robert set out to rescue Yuri from Mr. Big. It stands out for its huge sprites, a spirit gauge that drains with special moves, and desperation attacks.

Valorant

Tactical depth

A competitive 5v5 tactical shooter that blends unforgiving, precision gunplay with distinct agent abilities. Team coordination and round-by-round strategy matter as much as raw aim.

Tekken 8

Lavish presentation

A fast, aggressive 3D fighter whose Heat system rewards offensive play, with crossplay and striking Unreal Engine 5 visuals. Its strength lies in deep, technical duels against other players.

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