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We filtered the 48 games similar to Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks down to the 27 that fit the “Co-op” category. Streets of Rage 2, Shank 2 and Shank top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is Streets of Rage 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Shank 2 and Shank follow close behind.

#1Streets of Rage 297 #2Shank 297 #3Shank97 #4Golden Axe95 #5Sacred Citadel94

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The best co-op games like Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

27 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Streets of Rage 2

97

Streets of Rage 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1

Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

97

Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and shooter, while skipping horror setting

97

Shank

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 90%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 380MC67IGDB68· 5

Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror setting

95

Golden Axe

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85

Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

#5Sacred Citadel

94

Sacred Citadel

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6

Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, online features and loot and gear systems, while skipping horror setting

#6Mother Russia Bleeds

93

Mother Russia Bleeds

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42

Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

#7Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

89

Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 24%· 25IGDB55· 2

Year 2012Dev Qooc Software · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#8Guacamelee! 2

88

Guacamelee! 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

88

Overgrowth

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 81%· 8.9KRAWG👍 53%· 103IGDB51· 5OC62· 15

Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

#10Streets of Rage

85

Streets of Rage

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 91%· 22

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#11River City Girls

85

River City Girls

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59

Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#12Naval Warfare

79

Naval Warfare

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 55%· 311MC57

Year 2011Dev Game Distillery · Immanitas EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#13Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

77

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26

Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#14Castle Crashers®

77

Castle Crashers®

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 96%· 137KRAWG👍 79%· 1.2KMC84IGDB79· 3

Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#15Double Dragon II: The Revenge

93

Double Dragon II: The Revenge

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1988Dev Technos Japan

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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