# Games like Vanguard Princess

> The closest matches to Vanguard Princess: Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel, Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!, Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae, and Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic. 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. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Shares character specific combos with Vanguard Princess. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
2. [Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel](https://imho.run/games/482450/nitroplus-blasterz-heroines-infinite-duel) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 446 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/482450/)
3. [Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!](https://imho.run/games/370460/arcana-heart-3-love-max) — A frequent pick in Vanguard Princess players' libraries, and another Action. 154 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370460/)
4. [Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae](https://imho.run/games/263620/mitsurugi-kamui-hikae) — Also Fighting and Mature, like Vanguard Princess. 1,156 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/263620/)
5. [Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic](https://imho.run/games/329490/phantom-breaker-battle-grounds-classic) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Vanguard Princess. 924 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329490/)
6. [Pocket Bravery](https://imho.run/games/1555150/pocket-bravery) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 98 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/)
7. [Koihime Enbu](https://imho.run/games/452420/koihime-enbu) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 108 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/452420/)
8. [BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger](https://imho.run/games/263300/blazblue-calamity-trigger) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 1,255 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/263300/)
9. [Ultra Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/45760/ultra-street-fighter-iv) — Shares character specific combos with Vanguard Princess. 5,128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/)
10. [SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS](https://imho.run/games/411830/senran-kagura-shinovi-versus) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Vanguard Princess. 1,703 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/411830/)
11. [MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics](https://imho.run/games/2634890/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-arcade-classics) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 1,579 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2634890/)
12. [Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/21660/street-fighter-iv) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 306 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21660/)
13. [GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-](https://imho.run/games/376300/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-) — Shares character specific combos with Vanguard Princess. 1,053 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/376300/)
14. [THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION](https://imho.run/games/222940/the-king-of-fighters-xiii-steam-edition) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 1,864 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/222940/)
15. [Final Vendetta](https://imho.run/games/1891090/final-vendetta) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 180 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1891090/)
16. [99Vidas](https://imho.run/games/557040/99vidas) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 95 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/557040/)
17. [Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code](https://imho.run/games/411370/melty-blood-actress-again-current-code) — Shares arcade mode with Vanguard Princess. 1,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/411370/)
18. [[Old Edition] Croixleur Sigma](https://imho.run/games/250640/old-edition-croixleur-sigma) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Vanguard Princess. 140 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250640/)
19. [Verdict Guilty - 유죄 평결](https://imho.run/games/449210/verdict-guilty-) — Shares arcade mode with Vanguard Princess. 294 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/449210/)
20. [Code of Princess](https://imho.run/games/408640/code-of-princess) — Also Beat 'em up, like Vanguard Princess. 136 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/408640/)
21. [Granblue Fantasy: Versus](https://imho.run/games/1090630/granblue-fantasy-versus) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 2,736 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090630/)
22. [DNF Duel](https://imho.run/games/1216060/dnf-duel) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 2,503 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216060/)
23. [Fight of Gods](https://imho.run/games/612930/fight-of-gods) — Shares arcade mode with Vanguard Princess. 369 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/612930/)
24. [Maiden and Spell](https://imho.run/games/1004770/maiden-and-spell) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Vanguard Princess. 522 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1004770/)

## 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=262150&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=262150&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=262150&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=262150
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/262150
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Vanguard Princess

Vanguard Princess is a classic 2D fighting game that features an all-female cast each with its own unique fighting style. Choose from ten girls and pair them with a powerful partner to form an unstoppable team. Navigate their journeys in Story Mode or engage in head-to-head battles in Versus Mode.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 262150
- **Developer:** Tomoaki Sugeno
- **Publisher:** eigoMANGA
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Captions available, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 3, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/262150/vanguard-princess)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=262150&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262150/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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