DRAGON BALL FighterZ similar games & best alternatives

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DRAGON BALL FighterZ

PlayStation 4 • 2018

Should you play it?

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.

What works

  • Faithful anime art style and animations
  • Accessible yet deep fighting mechanics
  • Large and unique character roster
  • Engaging competitive online modes
  • Strong community and lasting appeal

Things to keep in mind

  • High dlc costs and paywall for characters
  • Netcode and online connectivity issues
  • Story mode considered weak or repetitive
  • Steep learning curve for mastery
  • Some toxic behavior in online play

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

  • BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

  • UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

  • GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

More value-seeking

Games that feels like DRAGON BALL FighterZ but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

  • Ultra Street Fighter® IV

  • GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

  • ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

  • Guilty Gear X2 #Reload

  • DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE

Less dominating

Games that feels like DRAGON BALL FighterZ but with less domination over others

  • Honkai Impact 3rd

  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2

  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

  • Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND

  • MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE

  • BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS

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DRAGON BALL FighterZ: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Value.

Last update: 21/08/2026