Dead or Alive 5 vs Soul Calibur V
Both Dead or Alive 5 and Soul Calibur V share fighter — so which one deserves your time? Soul Calibur V wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Dead or Alive 5
Soul Calibur V| Metric | Dead or Alive 5 | Soul Calibur V | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.52 | ★ 3.83 | Soul Calibur V by 0.31 (9%) |
| Metacritic | 77 | 79 | Soul Calibur V by 2 (3%) |
| Catalog popularity | 648 adds | 615 adds | Dead or Alive 5 by 33 (5%) |
| Avg. playtime | 8h | — | Dead or Alive 5 is longer |
| Platform families | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Release year | 2012 | 2012 | Same year |
Verdict
Soul Calibur V takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on fighter, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.