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Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Year 1994Dev MidwayOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
10 Games with a fantasy setting like Mortal Kombat that you should try
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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Mortal Kombat down to the 10 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Mortal Kombat II, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Kombat.
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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2011Dev NetherRealm Studios
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Mortal Kombat is Mortal Kombat II — 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
10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mortal Kombat. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS
✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.
≠ Missing: ranged combat.
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkFantasyHorror2D
IGDB87· 15OC92· 149
Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch
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
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasy2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2002Dev Project Soul · Namco
✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat
≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
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
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
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
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
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasy
RAWG👍 61%· 22IGDB77· 4
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox