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Mortal Kombat X is hard to replace: few games combine fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Idol Showdown, Mortal Kombat 11 and Killer Instinct lead the list, with Idol Showdown reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Mortal Kombat X special.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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DarkCompetitiveSoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios

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The closest game to Mortal Kombat X is Idol Showdown — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 11 and Killer Instinct follow close behind.

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Idol Showdown
Fighting2D Fighter
PvPMultiplayerSoloMelee2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.8K
Year 2023Dev Besto Game Team · Besto GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and PvP competition

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

97
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Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkCompetitiveNarrative2D
Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and skill tree progression

97
iRank81
Killer Instinct
Fighting2D 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

94
iRank88
Street Fighter 6
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
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

96
iRank78
Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeCompetitive2D
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 fantasy world

95
iRank82
SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMelee2D
IGDB82· 8
Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

94
iRank83
TEKKEN 7
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitive2D
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 and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

93
iRank86
GigaBash
Fighting2D 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

Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Capcom Production Studio 2 · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

92
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Tekken 2
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1995Dev Namco

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

92
iRank90
Street Fighter IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB90· 9
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

93
iRank86
Nidhogg
Fighting2D 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

Ultra Street Fighter IV
Fighting2D 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.

94
iRank83
SoulCalibur VI
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135
Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB88· 1
Year 2004Dev Dimps · Bandai

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Mortal Kombat X?
The closest game to Mortal Kombat X is Idol Showdown, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, PvP competition and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Mortal Kombat X?
The three closest games to Mortal Kombat X are: 1. Idol Showdown (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Mortal Kombat 11 (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Killer Instinct (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Mortal Kombat X's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Mortal Kombat 11 similar to Mortal Kombat X?
Yes, very much so — Mortal Kombat 11 scores 97/100 similarity to Mortal Kombat X. They share 10 attributes, including fighting mechanics and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Fighting games are similar to Mortal Kombat X?
The best Fighting games similar to Mortal Kombat X are Idol Showdown, Mortal Kombat 11, Killer Instinct and Street Fighter 6. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key Mortal Kombat X attributes like fighting mechanics, PvP competition and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Mortal Kombat X calculated?
We compare Mortal Kombat X against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Mortal Kombat X experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.