Anime Fighting Games with Fast, Flashy Combat | 3

The avatar creator and huge customization pool are the strongest reasons to try Shinobi Striker, especially if you want to build your own ninja and jump into team missions. But the combat is too simple, the missions get repetitive, and clunky controls plus other technical issues hold it back.

The canon Story Mode and faithful minimalist animation give this fighter real appeal for fans who want the Alan Becker universe to play like a competitive game. The trade-off is a steeper learning curve from character-specific combos, and the current early build plus Windows 11 recommendation limit how broadly it fits right now.

Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 stands out for its mix of action combat and RPG progression, with deep customization, a huge roster, and plenty of modes to keep battles going. The trade-off is a weak onboarding flow, so beginners may need patience before the systems click.

The appeal here is the faithful Demon Slayer presentation, with Tanjirou's swordplay and familiar story moments doing the heavy lifting. It suits fans who want to relive the anime's fights, but it's a niche fan game rather than a broad action release.

The strongest draw here is the mix of 1v1 combat, multiple modes, and a long upgrade ladder that keeps fights moving. I’d still call out the paywalled heroes, which can limit the roster for players who want full access without spending.

The rollback netcode and cross-play give this fighter a strong online backbone, and the hand-drawn 2D animation adds real character to every duel. It will land best with Avatar fans and players who care about responsive head-to-head combat more than broad single-player depth.

The destructible battlefields and faithful character moves give this action game real spectacle, especially if you want the chaos of huge enemy waves with anime flair. The trade-off is that some fighters and scenarios sit behind paid DLC, so the full roster experience costs extra.

The standout here is the anime-driven combat, with flashy specials, distinct opponents, and arena fights that feel true to Baki’s world. Its steep difficulty and frequent violence will narrow the audience, but action fans who want a hard-edged 2D brawler will get the most from it.