# Games like DNF Duel

> The closest matches to DNF Duel: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, DRAGON BALL FighterZ, and Street Fighter V. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-](https://imho.run/games/1384160/guilty-gear-strive-) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 32,108 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1384160/)
2. [THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV](https://imho.run/games/1498570/the-king-of-fighters-xv) — A frequent pick in DNF Duel players' libraries, and another Action. 2,711 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498570/)
3. [Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising](https://imho.run/games/2157560/granblue-fantasy-versus-rising) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 3,656 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157560/)
4. [DRAGON BALL FighterZ](https://imho.run/games/678950/dragon-ball-fighterz) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 25,825 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678950/)
5. [Street Fighter V](https://imho.run/games/310950/street-fighter-v) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 12,679 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/310950/)
6. [BlazBlue Centralfiction](https://imho.run/games/586140/blazblue-centralfiction) — Shares character specific playstyles with DNF Duel. 4,648 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/586140/)
7. [MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA](https://imho.run/games/1372280/melty-blood-type-lumina) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 5,176 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372280/)
8. [Killer Instinct](https://imho.run/games/577940/killer-instinct) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 2,831 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/577940/)
9. [Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/1490890/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-the-hinokami-chronicles) — Also 3D Fighter and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 8,054 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490890/)
10. [Rivals of Aether II](https://imho.run/games/2217000/rivals-of-aether-ii) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 5,654 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217000/)
11. [Dungeon Fighter Online](https://imho.run/games/495910/dungeon-fighter-online) — Also 2D Fighter and Beat 'em up, like DNF Duel. 3,241 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/495910/)
12. [UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]](https://imho.run/games/801630/under-night-in-birth-exe-late-cl-r) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 2,109 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/801630/)
13. [Mortal Kombat 1](https://imho.run/games/1971870/mortal-kombat-1) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 16,263 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1971870/)
14. [Ultra Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/45760/ultra-street-fighter-iv) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 5,128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/)
15. [Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game](https://imho.run/games/2424420/avatar-legends-the-fighting-game) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 3,080 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2424420/)
16. [JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R](https://imho.run/games/1372110/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure-all-star-battle-r) — Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 5,191 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372110/)
17. [Fantasy Strike](https://imho.run/games/390560/fantasy-strike) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 1,517 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/390560/)
18. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
19. [Persona 4 Arena Ultimax](https://imho.run/games/1602010/persona-4-arena-ultimax) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 2,506 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1602010/)
20. [TEKKEN 8](https://imho.run/games/1778820/tekken-8) — Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 26,062 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778820/)
21. [BLEACH Rebirth of Souls](https://imho.run/games/1689620/bleach-rebirth-of-souls) — Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 2,577 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689620/)
22. [MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2](https://imho.run/games/1058450/my-hero-one-s-justice-2) — Also Fighting and 3D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 1,631 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058450/)
23. [Pocket Bravery](https://imho.run/games/1555150/pocket-bravery) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 98 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/)
24. [Nidhogg](https://imho.run/games/94400/nidhogg) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like DNF Duel. 4,059 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1216060&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1216060
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1216060
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## About DNF Duel

DNF Duel is a 2D anime airdash fighting game set in the world of Arad from the Dungeon & Fighter franchise, developed by NEOPLE with Arc System Works and EIGHTING, and released in 2022 at $49.99 USD. Players choose from a diverse roster, each with character-specific playstyles, engaging an MP-based combat system where tactical positioning matters. Reviewers highlight the beautiful graphics and note the combos feel fun and accessible for newcomers to the genre. The game offers local multiplayer alongside its competitive online modes, with sessions designed for focused sit-down play. DNF Duel runs as Playable on Steam Deck. It sits at a challenging difficulty with a medium-length campaign and holds a 71% positive rating from over 2,500 Steam reviews, with players describing the experience as competitive and intense.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1216060
- **Developer:** NEOPLE Inc., Arc System Works, EIGHTING Co., Ltd.
- **Publisher:** NEXON
- **Genres:** Action, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 27, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1216060/dnf-duel)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1216060&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216060/)
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