43 Melee games like Mortal Kombat 11 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat 11 down to the 43 that fit the “Melee” category. Mortal Kombat X, Killer Instinct and The King of Fighters '97 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat 11.

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The best melee games like Mortal Kombat 11

43 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mortal Kombat 11. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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

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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: cozy, relaxing feel.

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 strong narrative focus

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#3The King of Fighters '97

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 1997Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn PlayStation 3 · Android · iOS

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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#4SoulCalibur IV

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeFantasySkill Tree2D

IGDB82· 8

Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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#5Mortal Kombat 1

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeCompetitiveFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#6Street Fighter X Tekken

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMelee2D

Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185

Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#9Ultra Street Fighter IV

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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: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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#11GigaBash

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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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#12Nidhogg

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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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#13Tekken 2

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1995Dev Namco

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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#14Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Production Studio 2 · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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#15Street Fighter IV

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB90· 9

Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Steam

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