14 Games with a fantasy setting like Mortal Kombat 1 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat 1 down to the 14 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mortal Kombat II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat 1.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Mortal Kombat 1

14 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.

#1Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyHorror2D

IGDB87· 15OC92· 149

Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Mortal Kombat II

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Year 1994Dev MidwayOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#4Mortal Kombat 11

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeFantasySkill Tree2D

IGDB82· 8

Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#6Street Fighter 6

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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.

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

PvPMultiplayerSoloMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.8K

Year 2023Dev Besto Game Team · Besto GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, visual pixel and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Mortal 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.

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GOG

#10MultiVersus

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeCompetitiveFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50

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

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting cartoon and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9

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

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DHistorical

IGDB83· 3

Year 2005Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#13SoulCalibur V

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB80· 8

Year 2012Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#14Domiverse

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflinePvPSoloMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 80

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

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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