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We filtered the 48 games similar to Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks down to the 15 that fit the “Dark” category. Shank 2, Shank and Sacred Citadel 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 “Dark” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is Shank 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Shank and Sacred Citadel follow close behind.

#1Shank 297 #2Shank97 #3Sacred Citadel94 #4Mother Russia Bleeds93 #5Overgrowth88

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The best dark games like Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

15 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.

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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

#3Sacred Citadel

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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

#4Mother 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

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

87

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping offline

#7Golden Axe III

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Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping horror setting

84

Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 61%· 77IGDB39· 1

Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

#9Golden Axe II

84

Golden Axe II

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 71%· 14

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping horror setting

#10SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkCozy

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 68%· 50MC70IGDB72· 8OC65· 17

Year 2013Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping horror setting

#11One Finger Death Punch

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One Finger Death Punch

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DCasual

Steam👍 98%· 16KRAWG👍 79%· 195IGDB90· 2

Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

79

Ape Out

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KIGDB82· 12OC83· 77

Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping horror setting

#13BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorRanged

Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 51%· 42

Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping fantasy world

#14Trek to Yomi

77

Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping horror setting

75

Sifu

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyTactical

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB79· 13OC81· 172

Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

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