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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat 11 down to the 14 that fit the “Fantasy” category. SoulCalibur IV, Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat 11.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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DarkCompetitiveSoloMultiplayer
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat 11 is SoulCalibur IV — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6 follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Mortal Kombat 11

14 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.

SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D 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.

Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D 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

Street Fighter 6
Fighting2D 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

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

SoulCalibur V
Fighting2D 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Idol Showdown
Fighting2D 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB51· 1
Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Persona 4 Arena
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB88· 8
Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB86· 15OC84· 60
Year 2014Dev Bandai Namco Games · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DSci-Fi
IGDB70OC77· 42
Year 1994Dev Rare · Midway

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

SoulCalibur III
Fighting2D 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasy2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, while skipping competitive edge

Domiverse
Fighting2D 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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