Many of us grew up watching the Dragon Ball Z anime series. Others preferred to read the manga, but still, both are great ways to enjoy this magnificent piece of art. DBZ has had dozens of video games throughout the years. Many of them are very good, while others not so much. In this article, we’ll list the Best DBZ Games so you can once again enjoy the world of Dragon Ball. 

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot

• Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Release Date: January 16, 2020
• Developer: CyberConnect2
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch
• Metascore: 73

Dragon Ball Z is characterized by having a story with plenty of interesting characters and twisty plots, and some of the best ways to address them in a video game format are through RPG mechanics. Dragon Ball Z Kakarot does this masterfully, creating a fantastic setting where the three main sagas of the anime take form.

Kakarot is an action role-playing game with fighting game elements. As you progress through the main story of the DB anime series, you can develop other activities, such as collecting Z orbs, fishing, training, and putting Z warriors in soul emblems.

You can also explore the entire open world and interact with NPCs and the environment as different playable characters. Completing side quests is another relevant mechanic in the game, but not mandatory to progress in the plot. 

Currently, there are seven playable characters in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot: Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo, Future Trunks, Vegito, and Gotenks. As you advance through this Dragon Ball game, you'll unlock new characters with new abilities and mechanics. 

In addition to the seven main characters, you can select two supporting characters who can help you when battling. These characters could be Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Goten, Android 18, and Kid Trunks. 

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot is the perfect balance between a fighting game and an RPG, and a product that will bring hardcore fans quite close to Dragon Ball Z.

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Key Features: 

• The original DBZ story is told from a different point of view.
• Huge open worlds featuring the classic locations of the series.
• Hundreds of both main and side quests expand the DBZ universe.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

• Release Date: January 26, 2018
• Developer: Arc System Works
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
• Metascore: 87

Among Dragon Ball Z fighting games, Dragon Ball FighterZ is very likely one of the most interesting. It also has obtained good reviews from both critics and players. FighterZ mainly focuses on a clean battle between two groups of three either Z warriors or villains. 

This Dragon Ball Z game features dozens of the most iconic characters from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, and movies. You may expect Android 18, Cell in his final form, Beerus, Gohan, Hit, Majin Buu, Vegeta Super Saiyan, Bardock, Cooler, Zamasu, Broly, Janemba, Videl, Kefla, Super Bay 2, and much more. Many of these characters are released by acquiring the FighterZ passes. 

In a regular battle, you’ll have to select three characters to form your team. While fighting, you can switch between characters as well as get the help of either one or two characters to perform a great attack that deals huge damage. 

Each character features unique moves. Besides, characters also share some universal skills, such as the “Dragon Rush,” which allows you to move through the opponent's guard, or the “Super Dash,” a flying attack that will home you directly to the opponent. 

Another important feature is the “Come on Shenron!”, a special mechanic that allows you to perform a light autocombo with maximum Ki. Besides, Shenron will grant you a wish that provides you with one of the following benefits: 

• Revive a fallen ally;
• Give a character a second Sparking Blast;
• Recover fighter’s health;
• Regenerate health for the rest of the fight.

We have to say it: The Dragon Ball franchise title is very addictive, so you and your friends will probably spend hundreds of hours fighting each other. We recommend you to experience FighterZ.

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Key Features: 

• Incredible fast-paced fights with hundreds of movements.
• High-quality anime-like visuals bring us the best of this art of Japan.
• Over forty characters of all the Dragon Ball Z sagas.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

• Release Date: October 25, 2016
• Developer: Dimps
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia
• Metascore: 72

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is an adventure game with RPG elements and the direct sequel to the 2015 game Dragon Ball Xenoverse. In Xenoverse 2, you build your character based on five available races: Saiyan, Human, Majin, Namekian, and Frieza Race. The game follows the adventure of your character as they form part of the storyline of the anime series. 

Xenoverse 2 is set in 3D battle arena fighter environments featuring notable locations in the universe of Dragon Ball, such as the Planet Namek and the West City. You can traverse the hub world and general areas while facing the classic villains of the franchise. Prepare to complete some specific race missions, transformations, and minigames, and level up your character through masters. 

Regarding attacks, you can use different types of Ki attacks, such as Power, Homing, Rush, Paralyze, and Bomb. The Ki type depends on the race of your character. 

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is one of the best Dragon Ball Z games on this list, one that features some interesting changes compared to the original storyline. Your actions in the main storyline of the anime series can alter the canon and how the story unfolds. Create your super Dragon Ball Z adventure and save the universe, Z warrior. 

Dragon Ball Z: Xenoverse 2 Steam CD Key is available on RoyalCDKeys.

Key Features: 

• A huge customization system with hundreds of options to use.
• Time travel allows you to change the events of the past and future. 
• New characters and great fights against classic and not-so-classic bosses.

Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi Series

• Release Date: October 2005
• Developer: Spike
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Games | Atari
• Platforms: PlayStation 2, Wii, PlayStation Portable
• Metascore: 72

Regarding Dragon Ball fighting games, the Budokai Tenkaichi series has remained in the hearts of fans since the first years of the PlayStation 2. Despite referring to the Martial Arts Tournament, the game features several scenarios of the original Dragon Ball Z anime series.

In Tenkaichi games, you can select between over 58 Z warriors and villains from a “behind the back” third-person perspective. There are various classes of characters with unique abilities, including Artificial Humans, Large Characters, Great Ape, Scouter, and Majin Buu.

To perform different attacks, you must build up your Ki gauge. Each character has unique sets of Blast 2 skills that allow you to use special moves such as physical attacks and Ki blasts. You can also use some techniques called Blast 1 skills, which give you a support effect, such as regaining health. If you are capable to enter Max Power Mode by using all the Blast Stock bars, you can use an Ultimate Blast, which is the most powerful move of your

 character. 

The game features several game modes, including the opportunity to enter a world tournament and try to win. The Z Battle Gate is the game's story mode where you can select battles from different sagas. In the Ultimate Battle mode, you fight against 100 characters to earn winning points and advance through a rank.  

Currently, there have been three releases in the Budokai series – Dragon Ball Z Budokai 1, Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2, and Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3, with the fourth part expected for 2022. Budokai games are very likely some of the most famous games related to Dragon Ball Z. 

Key Features: 

• The largest character roster in any Dragon Ball Z game.
• Amazing adaptations of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and films. 
• Dozens of movements expand the possibilities of the gameplay and battle.

Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors

• Release Date: March 26, 2004
• Developers: Cavia | Arc System Works
• Publisher: Banpresto | Atari | Bandai Europe
• Platforms: Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance
• Metascore: 73

Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors is, in many ways, a Budokai Tenkaichi game but from a 2D perspective. In other words, this is a fighting game where you freely move for the scenario deploying the best attacks of your Z warrior. 

In Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors, you face either Z fighters, villains or a three-characters team in a large scenario. To defeat your opponent, you can use a combination of weak and strong melee attacks or fire energy blasts. Besides, each character has three unique abilities that deal heavy damage. 

This game offers several modes, including:

•  Story mode – select one of the sixteen available characters to follow the canon of DBZ until a final fight. 
• Challenge mode – create a team of three characters to face a pre-set team generated by AI. 
• Z Battle Mode – fight eight enemies in a row. 
• Free Battle mode – set a free range of battles and a free combination of enemies. 

Supersonic Warrior is a game you must play if you love classic 2D fighting games. This is one game that summarizes the best of the simple fighting mechanics of the franchise. 

Key Features: 

• An interesting story mode that provides a new chapter in the life of any character. 
• Some of the best-ranked Z warriors to use, such as Goku, Buu, Vegeta, and Krillin.  
• An exciting presentation with an always-changing camera.

Dragon Ball Fusions

• Release Date: August 4, 2016
• Developer: Ganbarion
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
• Metascore: 72

Dragon Ball Fusions is a role-playing game, allowing you to create your character, build teams, and collect characters. You can select between five races: Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Alien, and Offworlder. Each race has unique stats and abilities; for example, the Saiyan is tough but slower. Moreover, the game lets you customize your character by changing your face, clothing colors, hairstyle, and more.

You will advance in the story through a series of dialogues explaining the main plot. Navigate through the map to find the next chapters in the story and face different enemies. 

You’ll evidence the six main stories of the anime series: the Saiyan Saga, the Namek Saga, the Frieza Saga, the Android Saga, the Cell Saga, and the Majin Buu Saga.

Battles take place on a turn-based system, where you decide which enemy to hit, and which kind of attack you want to perform. Enemies can choose to block your attacks, and the system will decide if you perform a successful hit or not. You can also throw a combined attack to deal even more damage. 

Dragon Ball Fusions is a funny game with interesting mechanics. Gather the dragon balls, say your wish, and start to play!

Key Features: 

• A customization system that allows you to create your avatar.
• A fusion system featuring new powerful characters.
• An RPG Rock-Scissors-Paper system that goes deeper as you progress through the story.

Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors

• Release Date: June 30, 2002
• Developer: Flight-Plan
• Publisher: Infogrames Europe | Banpresto |
• Platforms: Game Boy Color
• Metascore: N/A

Just like the aforementioned Dragon Ball video game, Legendary Super Warriors is a turn-based fighting game that follows the story from the start of the Saiyan Saga to the end of the Buu Saga. This game uses an in-game card system, which is used for attack, defense, techniques, and support items. In a few words, the combat system is based on the choice of cards. 

There are a total of 125 cards in the game. These are divided into three categories: attack, defense, and support. It’s up to you to decide at which moment of the battle to use a given card. Before a battle, you must assemble a deck of 20 cards. Your fighting style will depend on the card you decide to use. 

Regarding characters, they have four main stats: Strength, Health Points, Ki, and Speed. You can improve these stats by leveling up your character and earning experience points when you face enemies like King Piccolo or Cell. 

Like many old school games, this title presents straightforward gameplay mechanics as well as basic graphics. Anyway, you will experience an advanced adventure through multiple maps and dialogue with the most relevant characters of the anime series. Legendary Super Warriors also features two additional stories involving the Future’s Trunks timeline. 

Key Features: 

• Four main stats to develop through experience points. 
• An in-game card system that provides attacks, defense, and support effects.  
• Great adventures in a classic 2D art pixel graphics format.

Dragon Ball Legends

• Developer: Dimps
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: iOS, Android

Unlike other games on this list, Dragon Ball Legends is not a video game for consoles but mobiles. Anyway, it features high-quality graphics and mechanics and brings impressive fights. At the same time, it mixes the battle with an in-game card system allowing you to combine cards to perform attacks and combos both melee and from distance. This is a game for those who love strategy and great visuals.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2

• Developer: Spike
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 is a 2010 fighting game and the direct sequel to Raging Blast of 2009. This title of the Raging Blast series is a 3D fighter with a great art style and a very versatile camera that alternates between the shoulder and overhead angles. It features over 50 warriors who can perform ki blast and melee attacks.

The Galaxy mode replaces the story mode of the previous games. In this mode, your character represents a planet with several missions to complete. Completing missions will unlock powerups and mission paths. In Battle Zone, you face different enemies from different zones, and in the World Tournament, you can be part of a fighting competition. 

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku ii

• Developer: Webfoot Technologies
• Publisher: Atari
• Platforms: Game Boy Advance

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II is an action role-playing video game, the direct sequel to the Legacy of Goku, and the predecessor to Dragon Ball Z: Buu’s Fury. It's a game with 2D graphics and a pixel art style. The character models are very cooky and remind us of games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. In Goku II, you advance through the map firing ki blast and performing melee attacks. Many fans are unaware of this game of the Goku series, but it will provide hours of fun for those who love action RPGs. 

Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans

• Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans Developer: Monolith Soft
• Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
• Platforms: Nintendo DS

Dragon Ball Z: The Attack of Saiyan is a turn-based RPG that follows the original story of the first saga of the anime series: the Saiyan Series, highlighting the most iconic moments of the first part of the franchise. This title features the exploration of a map and random fights against several enemies as the main mechanics of the gameplay. You fight against opponents as a team of three members or less. You can also use the ability points to upgrade your skills.  

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

• Developer: Dimps
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Games, Atari
• Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is another game of the most common genre in this franchise: a fighting game. Burst Limit gives you the chance to relive key moments of the anime series getting the help of Drama Pieces for a major immersive experience. This title features 3D graphics and lets you utilize strong and weak attacks that drain your ki. The story includes two exclusive stories: Bardock vs Frieza, and when Broly heads to Earth in search of Goku.