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If GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is your kind of game, the closest matches are GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, DRAGON BALL FighterZ and Street Fighter™ 6 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its tactical positioning matters, writing quality is exceptional and competitive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is a 2D fighting game released in 2021 by Arc System Works, priced at $39.99. Players describe the experience as competitive and intense, with each character featuring unique gimmicks and identities that keep matches unpredictable. The game incorporates procedural balancing changes to maintain competitive integrity while emphasizing that tactical positioning matters in combat scenarios. The title holds a 92% positive rating from over 32,000 Steam reviews and a Metacritic score of 85, supporting its reputation as a robust multiplayer fighting game. It is marked as playable on Steam Deck.
About GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-: The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
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Top pick for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
DRAGON BALL FighterZ
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Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Second-strongest match for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
Street Fighter™ 6
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Shares a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Third-strongest match for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
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Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
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Ranked #5 for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
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Ranked #6 for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
DNF Duel
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Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!
Mortal Kombat 1
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Ranked #8 for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
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SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
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Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
TEKKEN 7
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Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
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[[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
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--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
Street Fighter V
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Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
Mortal Kombat 11
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Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
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Lethal Company
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Left 4 Dead 2
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Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
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Hollow Knight
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People Playground
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Priced ~75% under GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- on Steam right now. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
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Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
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DRAGON BALL FighterZ
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Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
BlazBlue Centralfiction
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Shares a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
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Shares an intense mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
Granblue Fantasy: Versus
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Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
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Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
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Shares an intense mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
DNF Duel
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Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
Street Fighter™ 6
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
WHY THIS
Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
Mortal Kombat 1
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
Frequently asked about GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
- Does GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- run on Steam Deck?
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- cost?
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
- What games are most similar to GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- are GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, DRAGON BALL FighterZ, Street Fighter™ 6.
- Who developed GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-?
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- was developed by Arc System Works.
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