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We filtered the 49 games similar to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate down to the 15 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mortal Kombat and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev Sora

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Super Smash Bros. for Wii U — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB95· 11OC92· 78
Year 2014Dev Sora · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and offline, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Mortal Kombat
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Mortal Kombat II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Year 1994Dev MidwayOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Persona 4 Arena
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB88· 8
Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping precision platforming

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB86· 15OC84· 60
Year 2014Dev Bandai Namco Games · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, precision platforming and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Killer Instinct
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB70OC77· 42
Year 1994Dev Rare · Midway

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyHorror2D
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 fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloDarkFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9
Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB51· 1
Year 1996Dev Midway Games · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

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 precision platforming

SoulCalibur II
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMelee
IGDB95· 2
Year 2002Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasyMeleeStealth
RAWG👍 61%· 22IGDB77· 4
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

SoulCalibur IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DPvP
IGDB82· 8
Year 2008Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

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