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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat Trilogy down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and SoulCalibur V top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

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Year 1996Dev Midway Games
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat Trilogy is Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and SoulCalibur V follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Mortal Kombat Trilogy

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mortal Kombat Trilogy. 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: Komplete Edition
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9
Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB87· 15OC92· 149
Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping melee combat

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 melee combat

Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148
Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Brawlhalla
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 80%· 406KRAWG👍 47%· 1.1KIGDB75· 1OC68· 12
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and historical setting

SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB82· 8
Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping co op

MultiVersus
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50
Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and setting cartoon

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

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

Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, competitive edge and strong narrative focus, while skipping co op

SoulCalibur VI
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135
Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, offline and PvP competition, while skipping co op

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 melee combat

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 melee combat

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 melee combat

SoulCalibur III
Fighting2D Fighter
MeleeFantasy2DNarrativeHistorical
IGDB83· 3
Year 2005Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping single-player focus

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 melee combat

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