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Games like Ultra Street Fighter® IV

If Ultra Street Fighter® IV is your kind of game, the closest matches are Street Fighter V, GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- and DRAGON BALL FighterZ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its pushback makes zoning viable, competitive and intense. 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.

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Ultra Street Fighter IV is a 2D fighting game released by Capcom in 2014 featuring a roster of over 40 characters. Players describe the experience as intense and competitive, with character-specific combos offering unique gameplay for each fighter. The omega mode provides alternate versions of characters, while mechanics like pushback enable zoning strategies. Ranked matchmaking allows players to build real skill with their chosen character, and the deep training mode rewards dedicated practice. The game supports online multiplayer alongside local multiplayer options. Reviewers highlight the nostalgic, retro feel of the classic fighting game formula. Currently priced at $29.99 USD, it holds a 90% positive rating from over 5000 Steam reviews. The experience is known for significant length, high difficulty, and is not supported on Steam Deck.

About Ultra Street Fighter® IV: The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.

2014Action29.99 USDMetacritic 82Windowsby Capcom
Ultra Street Fighter® IV — Steam game cover
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Character specific combos feel uniqueOmega mode offers alternate versionsPushback makes zoning viableCompetitiveIntenseNostalgic

Players who liked Ultra Street Fighter® IV also play

Steam players who put hours into Ultra Street Fighter® IV also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Street Fighter V

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Top pick for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    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.

    2016Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

    WHY THIS

    Shares character specific combos and a retro mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Second-strongest match for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!

    2015Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. DRAGON BALL FighterZ

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Third-strongest match for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

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

    2018Action59.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. TEKKEN 7

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Ranked #4 for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    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.

    2017ActionSports9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Ranked #5 for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    With its own unique battle system and a wide selection of characteristic angels, the girls are appearing on Steam for the first time in [Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!]!!

    2015Action29.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Ranked #6 for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    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.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Street Fighter® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Ranked #7 for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Street Fighter® IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter® II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology.

    2009ActionSteam ↗
  8. UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Ranked #8 for Ultra Street Fighter® IV fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!

    2018Action24.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    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.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Street Fighter® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Street Fighter® IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter® II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology.

    2009ActionSteam ↗
  3. Street Fighter V

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    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.

    2016Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bayonetta

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

    2017ActionAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mortal Kombat 1

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    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!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Street Fighter X Tekken

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    The long awaited dream match-up between the two titans of fighting is here!

    2012ActionSteam ↗
  8. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Reviewers of Ultra Street Fighter® IV cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

    2024Action49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ultra Street Fighter® IV at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    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.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ultra Street Fighter® IV on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

    2014Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Capcom

Other recommendable Steam games by Capcom, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Resident Evil 4 (2005)

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    (Release: 2014) Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.

    2014ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Resident Evil 6

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

    2013ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Resident Evil 5

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

    2009ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

    2016ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Resident Evil Revelations

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

    2013ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. DEAD RISING®

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!

    2016ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Mega Man Legacy Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.

    2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    Another title from Capcom, the studio behind Ultra Street Fighter® IV. Shares Action with Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

    The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.

    2017Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ultra Street Fighter® IV

Does Ultra Street Fighter® IV work on Steam Deck?
Ultra Street Fighter® IV is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Ultra Street Fighter® IV cost?
Ultra Street Fighter® IV is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Ultra Street Fighter® IV have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Ultra Street Fighter® IV supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Ultra Street Fighter® IV?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ultra Street Fighter® IV are Street Fighter V, GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-, DRAGON BALL FighterZ.
Who developed Ultra Street Fighter® IV?
Ultra Street Fighter® IV was developed by Capcom.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Ultra Street Fighter® IV.

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