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Team NINJA, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · 2015 · Windows

Steam: 69 % positive of 10,572 reviews, as of Oct 28

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24 games that play like DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: DEAD OR ALIVE 6, Killer Instinct and DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round.

Player tags

  • PvP
  • Sexual Content
  • 3D Fighter
  • Competitive
  • Arcade
  • Female Protagonist
  • 3D
  • Cute
Map region: Fighting & Hack and Slash
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Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed-to-positive: players praise the fast, satisfying fighting and roster, but most agree the PC port, online play and DLC pricing hold it back.

Many players say the core fighting is fast, flashy and satisfying, with strong combos, interactive stages, a large cast and a hold system that makes matches tactical. Some praise the art, graphics and character design, and several call it the best entry in the series since the early 2000s. Complaints centre on the PC port: controllers and keyboards that fail to register, forced fullscreen or windowed problems, locked frame rates, and no graphics options. Many reviewers also say online play is nearly dead, with ranked-only matchmaking and no lobbies, and that the DLC costume and character prices are excessive. Some players mention that Mai is no longer purchasable and that Steam removed other titles from owners' libraries. Several reviewers note that the free Core Fighters version is enough to try the game. Players with long playtimes mostly stay positive, while short-session players more often report technical problems.

Praised

  • Fast, satisfying combat

    Players enjoy the quick, hard-hitting fights, the combo variety and the hold-based system that rewards tactics over button mashing.

    Many players
  • Large roster and costumes

    Reviewers value the big cast, the varied real-world fighting styles and the many costumes, which add replay value.

    Many players
  • Art and graphics

    Players praise the polished visuals, character design, music and the series' signature look, even if the PC presentation is criticised.

    Many players
  • Interactive stages

    Multi-level arenas with environmental hazards and dramatic transitions are repeatedly singled out as a highlight of the game.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Poor PC port

    Reviewers report controllers or keyboards not working, forced windowed mode, locked frame rates and missing graphics options.

    Many players
  • Little online play

    Players say there are few opponents online, only ranked matches exist and there are no lobbies, which limits play with friends.

    Many players
  • Excessive DLC prices

    Reviewers call the costume and character DLC overpriced and feel the full game is a cash grab.

    Many players
  • Unavailable characters and delistings

    Players say Mai cannot be bought any more and that Steam removed other titles from owners' libraries, which they see as unfair.

    A few players
Who it suits
Suits players who enjoy fast 3D fighters, especially those who play with a controller and do not mind a rough PC port or DLC.
Who should skip it
Players who want smooth PC performance, reliable online play with friends or a complete roster for a fair price should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with under 20 hours are more often critical of technical problems and online matchmaking, while those with 20 hours or more mostly focus on the combat and roster and recommend it.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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At a glance

What games like DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters have in common

  • The tags they share most often with DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters: Arcade (14 of 24), Competitive (13) and PvP (12).
  • They came out between 2013 and 2026, 17 of them after DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters (2015).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Devil May Cry 5 (95 % positive of 120,240).

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Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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