13 Competitive 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 13 that fit the “Competitive” category. Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat 1 and Killer Instinct top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat 11.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

The best competitive games like Mortal Kombat 11

13 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

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

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

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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#6Ultra 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.

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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#9Nidhogg

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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

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D

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, co op and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#11Lethal League Blaze

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D

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, co op and online features, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#12ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

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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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#13Drunken Wrestlers 2

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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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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