Games like BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighting game featuring unique character-specific Drive attacks. It offers a high-resolution, hand-drawn visual style with a deep story mode.

86% positive from 3,221 · 2014 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.90 (2025-10-09)

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Six games like BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

94% positive from 4,804 reviews20165% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 2D fighting game with three distinct combat styles per character. It features a large roster and offers arcade, versus, training, and online modes.

What players likedIt's a classic arcade fighter with unique three-style mechanics, praised for its snappy combat, music, and visuals, reminiscent of Arc System Works' polish.

The catchThe paid Steam build is an inferior port; the free community edition has the players.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Great Soundtrack.

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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

97% positive from 4,010 reviews2015Deck Verified

This is a 2D fighting game featuring complex combo systems and character-specific mechanics. It offers a deep, competitive experience with a large roster and multiple game modes.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, complex systems, varied characters, and excellent rollback netcode, making it a great fighting game for enthusiasts.

The catchNo real tutorial and a brutal skill curve leave newcomers lost and losing.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Great Soundtrack.

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GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

91% positive from 2,794 reviews201515% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D anime fighting game featuring a revamped Roman Cancel system for strategic combat. It offers a roster of new and returning characters with unique gameplay modes.

The catchThere is little reason to play this over the updated release with more content.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Great Soundtrack.

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BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

90% positive from 1,643 reviews20142% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a 2D fighting game featuring a complex combat system with unique character mechanics. It offers extensive story content and multiple gameplay modes.

What players likedPlayers praise its interesting story and lore, similar to a visual novel.

The catchThe PC port drops frames badly even on hardware far above the recommended specs.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Great Soundtrack.

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Capcom Fighting Collection

91% positive from 1,028 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

This is a collection of 10 classic arcade fighting games with online multiplayer and beginner-friendly features. It offers a nostalgic and accessible fighting game experience.

What players likedPlayers praise the collection for its faithful arcade ports, online play, and the fun of rediscovering beloved classics like Darkstalkers and Puzzle Fighter.

The catchThe publisher added invasive DRM after launch without disclosing it on the store page.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Arcade.

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BlazBlue Centralfiction

95% positive from 4,849 reviews201719% finish itDeck Playable

A 2D anime fighting game with a visual novel story. It features deep combat mechanics and fast-paced battles.

What players likedIt's a deep, unique anime fighter with amazing characters, art, music, and a rewarding story.

The catchOnly long-time veterans remain online, so new players get flattened in most matches.

Both are tagged 2D Fighter, Fighting and Great Soundtrack.

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More about BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

What players liked

Players praise the great soundtrack and enjoyable story modes, with gameplay feeling stiff compared to Cross Tag Battle.

The catch

The Steam port is a mess, capped near 30fps with story mode music missing.

Reviews: 86% positive from 3,221
Released: 2014
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.90 (2025-10-09)
Play: Single-playerMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 3,221 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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