Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.1% positive across 32,108 reviews.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 1 year older than Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (2022). GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (86.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
Choose Persona 4 Arena Ultimax if it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,506 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- |  Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (32,108 reviews) | 86.8% positive (2,506 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | Arc System Works, ATLUS |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 1 year older than Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (2022).
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (86.8% positive).
- Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (8.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is Deck Playable, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is Deck Unsupported.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Persona 4 Arena Ultimax — FAQ
- Which is better, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Persona 4 Arena Ultimax?
- On Steam reviews GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher (92.1% positive) than Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (86.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Persona 4 Arena Ultimax first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) came out before Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.