Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero review

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is the newest licensed fighter on the list and the one with the most characters. Bandai Namco's Steam page says it builds on the Budokai Tenkaichi series with over 180 fighters from Dragon Ball Z, Super, GT and selected movies, all in the base game, each with signature abilities and transformations. Fights are fast 3D brawls with beam clashes and rush attacks. The story mode lets you relive arcs from the perspectives of eight characters and play alternate encounters, and a battle creator lets you build dream matchups and share them with other fans. Steam lists online PvP and local split-screen. It costs $49.99, less than Dragon Ball FighterZ, though extra characters sit in a separate Season Pass. The minimum PC spec asks for a GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 590, higher than the older games here.

Who it is for

Dragon Ball fans who want the biggest roster and 3D battles

Price

$49.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Over 180 fighters from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball GT and selected movies in the base game
• High-speed 3D battles with beam clashes, rush attacks and ultimate attacks
• Story mode told from the perspectives of eight characters
• Custom battle creator with sharing to other players
• Online matches and offline local play with friends

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest roster on the list, all in the base game
• Strength: Split-screen PvP for couch play
• Strength: Metascore of 83 in Steam's data
• Weakness: Season Pass characters cost extra
• Weakness: Needs a stronger PC than most picks, with a GTX 980 minimum
• Weakness: Windows only on Steam

Key facts

• Developer: Spike Chunsoft
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Released on Steam: October 10, 2024
• Metascore (Steam data): 83
• Roster: Over 180 fighters in the base game

Where it ranks

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is No. 4 in our Best Anime Games verdict.