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Games like SOULCALIBUR VI

If SOULCALIBUR VI is your kind of game, the closest matches are TEKKEN 7, TEKKEN 8 and DEAD OR ALIVE 6 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its modding community extends longevity, atmospheric and epic. 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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SOULCALIBUR VI is a weapon-based fighting game released in 2018, offering players character-creation tools, a custom-costume system, and mod-support alongside story mode and time-attack options. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, epic, grand, and nostalgic, highlighting how weapon-based combat feels distinct compared to other fighters. Reviewers note the jukebox feature lets players curate stage music, while the character-creation system proves deep and rewarding. The game supports local co-op multiplayer and maintains solid offline modes. Priced at $5.99, it holds an 83% positive rating from over 5,600 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck.

About SOULCALIBUR VI: Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!

2018Action5.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 80Windowsby BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., Dimps Corporation
SOULCALIBUR VI — Steam game cover
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Character creation is deep and rewardingJukebox lets players curate stage musicModding community extends longevityAtmosphericEpicGrand

Players who liked SOULCALIBUR VI also play

Steam players who put hours into SOULCALIBUR VI 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. TEKKEN 7

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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 ↗
  2. TEKKEN 8

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. DEAD OR ALIVE 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Third-strongest match for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is fast-paced 3D fighting game, produced by Koei Tecmo Games, featuring stunning graphics and multi-tiered stages that create a truly entertaining competitive experience.

    2019Action59.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Die by the Blade

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Ranked #4 for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

    2024ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Cute Fighter

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    The universe of the game takes us to the world of anime and fantasy characters, dynamic battles, beautiful locations from cities, clubs, streets of Tokyo to the steppes of Afghanistan.

    2022ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer10.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Gladio Mori

    WHY THIS

    Shares mod support and an atmospheric mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Ranked #6 for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Gladio Mori is a physics-driven multiplayer gladiator combat game featuring dismemberment, organ-specific damage, and a fully customizable move editor. Craft your own fighting style or use community created movesets to fight your way to glory.

    2024ActionSimulationEarly Access15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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 ↗
  8. KILL la KILL -IF

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Ranked #8 for SOULCALIBUR VI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!

    2019Action19.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to SOULCALIBUR VI

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. TEKKEN 7

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOULCALIBUR VI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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 ↗
  2. DEAD OR ALIVE 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Reviewers of SOULCALIBUR VI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is fast-paced 3D fighting game, produced by Koei Tecmo Games, featuring stunning graphics and multi-tiered stages that create a truly entertaining competitive experience.

    2019Action59.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOULCALIBUR VI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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 ↗
  4. Mortal Kombat 1

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOULCALIBUR VI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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 ↗
  5. Soul Blade

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOULCALIBUR VI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    "Soul Blade" is a 2D platform action game with classic hand-drawn 2D animations that provide a smooth and immersive visual experience. The combat system is built around the "swordplay" mechanism, delivering intense and exhilarating battles.

    2026ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  6. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOULCALIBUR VI cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!

    2025Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SOULCALIBUR VI at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Superflight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!

    2017ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Post Void

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SOULCALIBUR VI on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

    2020ActionIndie2.99 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 SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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 ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. TEKKEN 7

    WHY THIS

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    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 ↗
  2. TEKKEN 8

    WHY THIS

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

    2019ActionSimulation59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tales of ARISE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

    2023ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Tales of Berseria™

    WHY THIS

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

    2017ActionRPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SCARLET NEXUS

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

    2021ActionAdventureRPG14.39 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. GOD EATER 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!

    2019Action5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. CODE VEIN II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind SOULCALIBUR VI. Shares Action with SOULCALIBUR VI.

    An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

    2026ActionRPG69.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SOULCALIBUR VI

Does SOULCALIBUR VI run on Steam Deck?
SOULCALIBUR VI 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 SOULCALIBUR VI cost?
SOULCALIBUR VI is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does SOULCALIBUR VI have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SOULCALIBUR VI supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to SOULCALIBUR VI?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SOULCALIBUR VI are TEKKEN 7, TEKKEN 8, DEAD OR ALIVE 6.
Who developed SOULCALIBUR VI?
SOULCALIBUR VI was developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., Dimps Corporation and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

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