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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Two Strikes down to the 5 that fit the “Narrative” category. Mortal Kombat 11, Mortal Kombat 1 and Mortal Kombat X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Two Strikes.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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CasualDarkPvPSolo
Year 2021Dev Retro Reactor
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Two Strikes is Mortal Kombat 11 — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 1 and Mortal Kombat X follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Two Strikes

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Two Strikes. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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 11
Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy2D
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 skill tree progression, while skipping vibe casual

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone57Setting51
#2Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy2D
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 competitive edge, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Two Strikes: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Two Strikes.

Genre100Combat100Game mode97Visuals88Tone64Setting48
Mortal Kombat X
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkNarrative2D
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, while skipping vibe casual

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60
Injustice 2
Fighting2D 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: vibe casual.

Where it drifts furthest from Two Strikes: tone.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode71Tone31
#5SoulCalibur III
SoulCalibur III
Fighting2D Fighter
MeleeNarrativeFantasyHistorical2D
IGDB83· 3
Year 2005Dev Project Soul · Namco

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

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

Where it drifts furthest from Two Strikes: tone.

It predates Two Strikes by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone33

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