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We filtered the 37 games similar to WWE 2K19 down to the 10 that fit the “Dark” category. WWE 2K17, FOR HONOR and Chivalry: Medieval Warfare top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to WWE 2K19.

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev Yuke's

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to WWE 2K19 is WWE 2K17 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. FOR HONOR and Chivalry: Medieval Warfare follow close behind.

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The best dark games like WWE 2K19

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WWE 2K19. 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.

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.

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

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

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

✓ Like WWE 2K19, it's known for fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping sports simulation

Slice & Dice
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark
Steam👍 64%· 733IGDB84· 1
Year 2017Dev Arc System Works · Arc System Works Co.Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like WWE 2K19, it's known for fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting anime and offline, while skipping sports simulation

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasy
IGDB87· 15OC92· 149
Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with WWE 2K19: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping sports simulation

Ancient Dungeon
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark
Steam👍 95%· 1.7K
Dev Eric ThullenPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with WWE 2K19: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping sports simulation

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R - Wonder of U
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 16KRAWG👍 65%· 23IGDB80· 1
Year 2022Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with WWE 2K19: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping sports simulation

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorror
IGDB70· 2
Year 2002Dev Midway

✓ Like WWE 2K19, it's known for fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: horror setting and visual 2d, while skipping sports simulation

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

✓ If you enjoyed WWE 2K19, expect fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping sports simulation

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