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We filtered the 50 games similar to Kemono Heroes down to the 25 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Mortal Kombat 1, Brawlhalla and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kemono Heroes.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Kemono Heroes is Mortal Kombat 1 — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Brawlhalla and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge follow close behind.

#1Mortal Kombat 175 #2Brawlhalla75 #3Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge73 #4Streets of Rage 473 #5Street Fighter 669

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The best games like Kemono Heroes on PlayStation

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kemono Heroes. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Mortal Kombat 1Closest overall match

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Mortal Kombat 1

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMeleeFantasy2D

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 melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Kemono Heroes: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Kemono Heroes.

Genre100Combat100Setting86Game mode84Visuals48

Steam Epic Xbox

75

Brawlhalla

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

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, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, historical setting and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Kemono Heroes by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode90Setting61Visuals53

#3Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's RevengeClosest on game mode

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleePixel Art2D

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and setting cartoon, while skipping precision platforming

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Kemono Heroes: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

Steam PS Nintendo

#4Streets of Rage 4

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Streets of Rage 4

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB83· 12OC84· 150

Year 2020Dev DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode86Visuals53

#5Street Fighter 6Closest on setting

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Street Fighter 6

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185

Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and competitive edge, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Kemono Heroes: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode70Visuals48

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MultiVersus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50

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

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, setting cartoon and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Kemono Heroes: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Kemono Heroes.

Genre100Combat100Game mode64Visuals53Setting39

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Street Fighter X Tekken

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Street Fighter X Tekken

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

###Ambitius crossover One of the most ambitious crossovers in the history of crossovers. Heroes of two iconic series of fighting games will battle against each other at the most popular locations from both franchises.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Kemono Heroes.

It predates Kemono Heroes by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode92Visuals52

#8Lethal League

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Lethal League

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 6.1KRAWG👍 73%· 190MC82IGDB63· 2OC71· 16

Year 2014Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Lethal League - the opportunity to express the most criminal desires. For example, to pierce the face of your opponent. But not directly - in the process of playing baseball. You can play six characters on seven rings.

Where it drifts furthest from Kemono Heroes: setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode89Setting0

#9Lethal League Blaze

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Lethal League Blaze

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11

Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

Lethal League Blaze is an intense, high speed ball game, with unique characters, outta sight sounds and none of that weak shit. In Shine City, the anti-gravity ball game has long been illegal. The group who kept playing was dubbed the Lethal League.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82Visuals52

#10Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

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Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9

Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Kemono Heroes by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode77Visuals52

#11SoulCalibur VI

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SoulCalibur VI

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135

Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode74Visuals52

#12Mortal Kombat 11

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Mortal Kombat 11

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

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

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, competitive edge and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode74Visuals52

#13THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

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

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

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

'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 Kemono Heroes by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76

59

Nidhogg

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 7.8KRAWG👍 87%· 361MC81IGDB84· 6OC81· 36

Year 2014Dev MesshofPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, competitive edge and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

###The experiment Experimental side-scrolling fighting game for two players developed and published by the Messhof studio. Players compete in fencing in the pixelated game world.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode75

#15The King of Fighters '97

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The King of Fighters '97

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 1997Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn PlayStation 3 · Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Kemono Heroes by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82Visuals52

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