11 Games with a fantasy setting like Kemono Heroes 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 50 games similar to Kemono Heroes down to the 11 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Mortal Kombat 1, Brawlhalla and Domiverse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kemono Heroes.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

The best games with a fantasy setting like Kemono Heroes

11 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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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.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#2BrawlhallaClosest on game mode

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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.

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Steam Xbox PS

#3DomiverseClosest on visuals

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflineSoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 80

Year 2019Dev Haunted TiePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, setting scifi and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

Play as a karate master starfish, a space slug, or a prince sausage firin’ some... BIG LAZEEEERS! Choose one of the 8+ heroes, each with unique skills and try to win the Domiverse Tournament ™. You will dive into a wacky world where each hit kills.

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Steam Nintendo

#4Street Fighter 6Closest on setting

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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.

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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.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#6Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB87· 15OC92· 149

Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Nintendo

#7Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

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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.

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Steam

#8Mortal Kombat Trilogy

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D

IGDB51· 1

Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Kemono Heroes by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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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

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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

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeFantasy2DNarrativeHistorical

IGDB83· 3

Year 2005Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Kemono Heroes by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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