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Games like BlazBlue Centralfiction

If BlazBlue Centralfiction is your kind of game, the closest matches are BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 and BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its every character plays uniquely, challenging 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.

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BlazBlue: Centralfiction is a 2D fighting game developed by Arc System Works and released in 2017 at $39.99 USD, concluding the Azure Saga narrative arc. Players review it as challenging, competitive, and epic in scope, with an active community and tournament scene. The game features character-specific playstyles and free-form offensive and defensive options, with frame-data mastery and deep defensive mechanics rewarding player investment according to those who play it. Every character plays uniquely, while training-room optimization and music customization offer additional depth beyond combat. Reviewers highlight the world-building and narrative quality, and the experience is marked as massive in length and playable on Steam Deck.

About BlazBlue Centralfiction: 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!

2017Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Arc System Works
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Players who liked BlazBlue Centralfiction also play

Steam players who put hours into BlazBlue Centralfiction 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. BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    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!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    The second entry in the critically acclaimed BlazBlue franchise, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend adds a number of gameplay modes, story scenarios, new moves, and an all-new playable character to further enhance the BlazBlue experience and solidify its status as one of the all-time great 2D fighters

    2014Action19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!

    2016Action24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. DRAGON BALL FighterZ

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    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 ↗
  6. UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    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 ↗
  7. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

    2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to BlazBlue Centralfiction

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. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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!

    2021Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!

    2016Action24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!

    2019Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. GUILTY GEAR

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL?LET'S Rock!

    2019Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Mortal Kombat 11

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

    2019Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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. UNI 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Big fun even when playing solo! Even BIGGER fun with two players! The party game UNI 2 is back!

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Binding of Isaac

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Reviewers of BlazBlue Centralfiction cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Phasmophobia

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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 ↗
  5. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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 ↗
  7. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under BlazBlue Centralfiction on Steam right now. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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 BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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 BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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 BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Arc System Works

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

  1. DRAGON BALL FighterZ

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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 ↗
  2. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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!

    2021Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Granblue Fantasy: Versus

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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!

    2020Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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!

    2023Action49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

    2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    A Persona 4 Smackdown!

    2022Action8.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. DNF Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares character specific playstyles and a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind BlazBlue Centralfiction. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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!

    2022ActionCasual49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    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!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with BlazBlue Centralfiction.

    Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

    2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about BlazBlue Centralfiction

Does BlazBlue Centralfiction run on Steam Deck?
BlazBlue Centralfiction 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 BlazBlue Centralfiction cost?
BlazBlue Centralfiction is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does BlazBlue Centralfiction have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — BlazBlue Centralfiction supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to BlazBlue Centralfiction?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BlazBlue Centralfiction are BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend.
Who developed BlazBlue Centralfiction?
BlazBlue Centralfiction was developed by Arc System Works and published by H2 Interactive Co., Ltd..

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