11 Dark games like Die by the Blade that you should try

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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 46 games similar to Die by the Blade down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Mortal Kombat 1 and Dead or Alive 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Die by the Blade.

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The best dark games like Die by the Blade

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Die by the Blade. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Chivalry: Medieval WarfareClosest on genre

iRank79

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 65KIGDB72· 4

Year 2012Dev Torn Banner Studios · Lace Mamba GlobalOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and combat tactical, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Mortal Kombat 1Closest on combat

iRank78

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkCompetitiveSkill Tree3D

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

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

✓ If you enjoyed Die by the Blade, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting.

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#3Dead or Alive 6Closest on tone

iRank75

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveDark3D

Steam👍 75%· 9.8KIGDB73· 11OC75· 114

Year 2019Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting.

Combat100Game mode90Tone82Visuals58Genre50Setting0

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitive

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Die by the Blade: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode87Tone80Genre50Visuals0

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkCompetitive

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42

Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Die by the Blade: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d and free to play, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode87Tone81Genre50Visuals0

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveSkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Die by the Blade, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and visuals.

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#7Dead or Alive 5: Last RoundClosest on visuals

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveDark3D

Steam👍 69%· 10KIGDB72· 10OC72· 46

Year 2015Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo Koei GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting.

It predates Die by the Blade by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode90Tone70Visuals66Genre50Setting0

GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkCompetitive

Steam👍 88%· 32KIGDB79· 8

Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Die by the Blade, it's known for fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and visuals.

It predates Die by the Blade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode89Tone79Genre50Setting0Visuals0

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#9WWE 2K17Closest overall match

iRank64

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 1.7KIGDB61· 12OC67· 57

Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and deep simulation, while skipping competitive edge

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: tone.

It predates Die by the Blade by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10WWE 2K19

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 3.7KIGDB72· 8OC76· 73

Year 2018Dev Yuke's · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and deep simulation, while skipping competitive edge

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: tone.

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Steam PS

#11FOR HONOR

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 69%· 161KRAWG👍 49%· 1.7KMC76IGDB77· 22OC77· 136

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat tactical, while skipping competitive edge

For Honor is an action game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. The game mixes the element of fighting and hacks and slashes with a heavy focus on multiplayer.

Where it drifts furthest from Die by the Blade: setting and tone.

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