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WWE 2K19 is hard to replace: few games combine fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 37 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17 and FOR HONOR lead the list, with WWE 2K16 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes WWE 2K19 special.

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev Yuke's

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The closest game to WWE 2K19 is WWE 2K16 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. WWE 2K17 and FOR HONOR follow close behind.

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Games like WWE 2K19

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iRank67
WWE 2K16
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 65%· 2.8KIGDB67· 11OC70· 47
Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

97
iRank64
WWE 2K17
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 64%· 1.7KIGDB61· 12OC67· 57
Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation.

92
iRank68
FOR HONOR
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 69%· 161KRAWG👍 49%· 1.7KMC76IGDB77· 22OC77· 136
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D fighting games: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat tactical, while skipping sports simulation

86
iRank85
Knockout City
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 8.4KIGDB86· 9OC81· 63
Year 2021Dev Velan Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, competitive edge and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

92
iRank60
SoulCalibur
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonFantasy
IGDB60· 2
Year 1998Dev Project Soul · NamcoOn Android · iOS

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping sports simulation

Def Jam: Fight for NY
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOffline
IGDB73· 2
Year 2004Dev EA Canada · Electronic Arts

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping deep simulation

86
iRank76
Gang Beasts
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 65KRAWG👍 77%· 400IGDB65· 5OC66· 32
Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep simulation and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and offline, while skipping sports simulation

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 65KIGDB72· 4
Year 2012Dev Torn Banner Studios · Lace Mamba GlobalOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and competitive edge, while skipping sports simulation

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
Year 2007Dev CyberConnect2 · Namco Bandai Games

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

82
iRank87
Punch-Out!!
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB87· 5
Year 2009Dev Next Level Games · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and offline, while skipping deep simulation

81
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Time Commando
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMeleeThird PersonTacticalHistorical
Steam👍 95%· 97MC80
Year 1996Dev Adeline Software International · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping sports simulation

86
iRank65
Road Rash
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB65· 1
Year 1991Dev Electronic Arts · Electronic Arts Victor

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, while skipping sports simulation

84
iRank74
Party Animals
Fighting3D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 77KRAWG👍 81%· 40IGDB50· 1OC76· 34
Year 2023Dev Recreate Games · Source TechnologyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation

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iRank78
Arms
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB78· 15OC79· 119
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping sports simulation

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi
Fighting3D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB63· 2
Year 2005Dev Spike · Bandai

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to WWE 2K19?
The closest game to WWE 2K19 is WWE 2K16, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like WWE 2K19?
The three closest games to WWE 2K19 are: 1. WWE 2K16 (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. WWE 2K17 (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. FOR HONOR (92/100, 7 shared attributes). All share WWE 2K19's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is WWE 2K17 similar to WWE 2K19?
Yes, very much so — WWE 2K17 scores 97/100 similarity to WWE 2K19. They share 10 attributes, including fighting mechanics and sports simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Fighting games are similar to WWE 2K19?
The best Fighting games similar to WWE 2K19 are WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, FOR HONOR and Knockout City. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key WWE 2K19 attributes like fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation.
How is similarity to WWE 2K19 calculated?
We compare WWE 2K19 against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the WWE 2K19 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.