6 Games like Kemono Heroes on Nintendo Switch 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 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Mortal Kombat 1, Streets of Rage 4 and Street Fighter 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kemono Heroes.

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The best games like Kemono Heroes on Nintendo Switch

6 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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#2Streets of Rage 4Closest on game mode

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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

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Steam GOG Xbox

#3Street Fighter 6Closest on setting

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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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#4Super 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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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

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74

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

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep simulation and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Kemono Heroes: visuals.

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

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

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