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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Absolum down to the 8 that fit the “Xbox” category. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Mortal Kombat 1 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Absolum.

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The best games like Absolum on Xbox

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Absolum. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's RevengeClosest overall match

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MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 440MC86OC87· 165

Year 2022Dev Tribute Games · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello to kick shell in a beautifully realized pixel art world invoking the turtles’ classic 1987 design.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Absolum.

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#3THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITIONClosest on game mode

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DMelee

Steam👍 91%· 3.1KRAWG👍 67%· 24IGDB76· 2

Year 2008Dev SNKPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

'The ultimate dream match' never ends! THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH sees another release with even more content! The game features a total of 64 playable characters including fan favorites such as Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Mr. Big, and Wolfgang Krauser!

It predates Absolum by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74

Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep simulation and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Absolum.

It predates Absolum by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DStealth

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB69· 10OC65· 43

Year 2015Dev Pinokl Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Absolum: visuals.

It predates Absolum by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#6MultiVersusClosest on visuals

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DPvP

Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50

Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Absolum.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 80%· 406KRAWG👍 47%· 1.1KIGDB75· 1OC68· 12

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Brawlhalla is a free-to-play fighting game with platformer elements. You pick a character from 39 available heroes (this amount is increasing with new updates) and try to knock your opponent off the stage. The controls are simple to make the game easy to master.

It predates Absolum by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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