11 Dark games like The Black Heart that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to The Black Heart down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. Mortal Kombat 1, Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Black Heart.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

The best dark games like The Black Heart

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Black Heart. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Mortal Kombat 1Closest overall match

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror2D

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping setting cartoon

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Black Heart.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy2D

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, cozy, relaxing feel and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: setting.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkNarrative2D

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Ancient DungeonClosest on visuals

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 1.7K

Dev Eric ThullenPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Grab your gear and delve into the dungeons of this rogue-lite dungeon crawler, Ancient Dungeon VR, and uncover its secrets. Fight through hordes of different monsters with tons of different weapons you find along the way, like bows, magical staffs, swords, spells and much more.

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#5Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9

Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: setting.

It predates The Black Heart by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasyHorror2D

IGDB87· 15OC92· 149

Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark2D

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, PvP competition and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates The Black Heart by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3Closest on setting

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1995Dev Electronic Arts · MicrosoftOn PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates The Black Heart by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorror2D

IGDB70· 2

Year 2002Dev Midway

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: setting.

It predates The Black Heart by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Mortal Kombat II

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Year 1994Dev MidwayOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates The Black Heart by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11PlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleClosest on game mode

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerDark2D

IGDB66· 7

Year 2012Dev SuperBot Entertainment · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and offline

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: setting and visuals.

It predates The Black Heart by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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