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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat II down to the 11 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Mortal Kombat, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat II.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 1994Dev Midway

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat II is Mortal Kombat — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Mortal Kombat II

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mortal Kombat II. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

Mortal Kombat
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and ranged combat

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: melee combat

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkFantasyHorror2D
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, setting scifi and co op

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

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasyMeleeStealth
RAWG👍 61%· 22IGDB77· 4
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, melee combat and stealth mechanics, 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 II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMelee
IGDB95· 2
Year 2002Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DPvP
IGDB82· 8
Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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