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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat 1 down to the 20 that fit the “Offline” category. Street Fighter X Tekken, Rivals of Aether and Lethal League Blaze top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat 1.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios

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Within the “Offline” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat 1 is Street Fighter X Tekken — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Rivals of Aether and Lethal League Blaze follow close behind.

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The best offline games like Mortal Kombat 1

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mortal Kombat 1. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Street Fighter X Tekken
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMelee2D
Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14
Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Rivals of Aether
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114
Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Lethal League Blaze
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11
Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

Streets of Rage 4
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMelee2D
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 horror tension

Lethal League
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Steam👍 94%· 6.1KRAWG👍 73%· 190MC82IGDB63· 2OC71· 16
Year 2014Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

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

Mortal Kombat X
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveNarrative2D
Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94
Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkCompetitive2D
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42
Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveNarrativeFantasySkill Tree2D
Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Slap City
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 2.9KRAWG👍 79%· 29IGDB85· 1
Year 2018Dev LudosityPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and early access, while skipping adventure storytelling

TEKKEN 7
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveSkill Tree2D
Steam👍 84%· 95KRAWG👍 83%· 780MC82IGDB85· 17OC82· 131
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Ultra Street Fighter IV
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
Steam👍 90%· 17KRAWG👍 80%· 205MC80IGDB79· 14OC76· 24
Year 2014Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

GigaBash
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive
Steam👍 94%· 2.0KOC71· 21
Year 2022Dev Passion Republic GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, shooter and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

Street Fighter 6
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveFantasySkill Tree2D3D
Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185
Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Nidhogg
Fighting2D Fighter
OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
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, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

SoulCalibur VI
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveFantasySkill Tree2D
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135
Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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