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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat 1 down to the 15 that fit the “Competitive” category. Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat 11 and Killer Instinct 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 “Competitive” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat 1 is Mortal Kombat X — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 11 and Killer Instinct follow close behind.

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The best competitive games like Mortal Kombat 1

15 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.

#1Mortal Kombat X

96

Mortal Kombat X

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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.

#2Mortal Kombat 11

95

Mortal Kombat 11

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

#3Killer Instinct

95

Killer Instinct

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

#4Rivals of Aether

93

Rivals of Aether

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

#5Lethal League Blaze

93

Lethal League Blaze

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

93

TEKKEN 7

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

#7Ultra Street Fighter IV

93

Ultra Street Fighter IV

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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.

93

GigaBash

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

#9Street Fighter 6

92

Street Fighter 6

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

92

Nidhogg

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

#11SoulCalibur VI

92

SoulCalibur VI

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.

91

MultiVersus

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

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Drunken Wrestlers 2

90

Drunken Wrestlers 2

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveSkill Tree

Steam👍 87%· 19KRAWG👍 46%· 24

Dev Oleg SkuttePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

89

ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D

Steam👍 92%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 213IGDB77· 17OC78· 29

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Lethal League

88

Lethal League

GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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

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