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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 15 that fit the “Xbox” category. Mortal Kombat 1, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and Streets of Rage 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Black Heart.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2021Dev Andrés Borghi

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to The Black Heart is Mortal Kombat 1 — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and Streets of Rage 4 follow close behind.

#1Mortal Kombat 190 #2Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge77 #3Streets of Rage 465 #4Mortal Kombat 1161 #5Street Fighter X Tekken61

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The best games like The Black Heart on Xbox

15 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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Mortal Kombat 1

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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Steam Epic Xbox

#2Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's RevengeClosest on game mode

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleeNarrativeCartoonPixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 440MC86OC87· 165

Year 2022Dev Tribute Games · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello to kick shell in a beautifully realized pixel art world invoking the turtles’ classic 1987 design.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: tone.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#3Streets of Rage 4

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Streets of Rage 4

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB83· 12OC84· 150

Year 2020Dev DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: tone.

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#4Mortal Kombat 11

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Mortal Kombat 11

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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#5Street Fighter X Tekken

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Street Fighter X Tekken

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

###Ambitius crossover One of the most ambitious crossovers in the history of crossovers. Heroes of two iconic series of fighting games will battle against each other at the most popular locations from both franchises.

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

It predates The Black Heart by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Mortal Kombat X

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Mortal Kombat X

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

Genre100Combat100Tone81Game mode74Visuals59

#7Rivals of Aether

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Rivals of Aether

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114

Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

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

Rivals of Aether is a platform fighting game developed and published by Dan Fornace in 2014. The game takes heavy inspiration from the founder series of its genre, Super Smash Bros., and specifically its second entry, Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: tone.

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#8THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 3.1KRAWG👍 67%· 24IGDB76· 2

Year 2008Dev SNKPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

'The ultimate dream match' never ends! THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH sees another release with even more content! The game features a total of 64 playable characters including fan favorites such as Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Mr. Big, and Wolfgang Krauser!

It predates The Black Heart by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode81

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Brawlhalla

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

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, while skipping adventure storytelling

Brawlhalla is a free-to-play fighting game with platformer elements. You pick a character from 39 available heroes (this amount is increasing with new updates) and try to knock your opponent off the stage. The controls are simple to make the game easy to master.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode89Visuals60Setting29Tone0

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Injustice 2

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative2D

Steam👍 86%· 24KIGDB86· 18OC87· 157

Year 2017Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82Visuals59Tone49

#11Killer Instinct

56

Killer Instinct

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode74Visuals59Tone52

55

WWE 2K18

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74

Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep simulation and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: visuals.

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

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Steam PS Nintendo

#13Lethal League Blaze

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Lethal League Blaze

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11

Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

Lethal League Blaze is an intense, high speed ball game, with unique characters, outta sight sounds and none of that weak shit. In Shine City, the anti-gravity ball game has long been illegal. The group who kept playing was dubbed the Lethal League.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: tone.

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TEKKEN 7

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

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, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

Tekken 7 is a fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the ninth installment in the series. ###Plot An unnamed journalist investigates the Mishima family history after his family got killed in a war that was started by Jin Kazama.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Heart: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode71Visuals59Tone0

#15Street Fighter IV

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Street Fighter IV

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB90· 9

Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

A competitive 2D fighting game featuring iconic characters and combos.

It predates The Black Heart by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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