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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 48 games similar to WWF SmackDown! down to the 40 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Soul Edge, Golden Axe and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to WWF SmackDown!.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
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OfflineSolo
Year 2000Dev Yuke's

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to WWF SmackDown! is Soul Edge — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Golden Axe and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks follow close behind.

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40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WWF SmackDown!. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Soul Edge
Soul Edge
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB83· 1
Year 1996Dev Project Soul · Namco

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping sports simulation

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
Golden Axe
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85
Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and co op, while skipping sports simulation

Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support!

It predates WWF SmackDown! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode91
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB74· 3
Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping sports simulation

Released 5 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode84
Guacamelee! 2
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping sports simulation

Released 18 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode82
Shank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 90%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 380MC67IGDB68· 5
Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

Shank, the first game in the series of its name, is defined by its comic-book visual style and graphic violence in the vein of Tarantino and Rodriguez movies. In the single-player mode, the game follows a story of a revenge.

Released 10 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode81
Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and shooter, while skipping sports simulation

Released 12 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode81
Sacred Citadel
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6
Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping sports simulation

A warrior, an archer, a sorceress and a witch are fighting with crowds of monsters, mining armor, weapons, money, potions and so on. Eatable things will also come in handy - from their absorption health is restored, which is very necessary in battles.

Released 13 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80
Streets of Rage
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 91%· 22
Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and co op, while skipping sports simulation

It predates WWF SmackDown! by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode79
Streets of Rage 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1
Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping sports simulation

After Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding and Adam Hunter destroyed the evil Syndicate leader, Mr. X, the city became a peaceful place to live, and each one of them followed their own paths.

It predates WWF SmackDown! by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80
River City Girls
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59
Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping sports simulation

Released 19 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals57
Mother Russia Bleeds
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42
Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

Released 16 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals58
Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 24%· 25IGDB55· 2
Year 2012Dev Qooc Software · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, co op and visual isometric, while skipping sports simulation

Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.

Released 12 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals64
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB70· 3
Year 2003Dev CyberConnect2

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

Released 3 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 91%· 411IGDB80· 2OC70· 26
Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping sports simulation

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-‘em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe! Carrots act as currency which can be redeemed in the Corgi Store for new equipment, or the Shady Shop for special weapons, masks and other customization items.

Released 18 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Game mode66Visuals56Combat54
Castle Crashers®
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 96%· 137KRAWG👍 79%· 1.2KMC84IGDB79· 3
Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

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

Castle Crashers is 2D beat-em-up game with role-playing elements developed by Behemoth. It was initially released in 2008 via Xbox Live Arcade with following ports for PS3, Windows, and macOS. In 2015 it was remastered as Castle Crashers Remastered and was released for Xbox One.

Released 8 years after WWF SmackDown!.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode64Combat50

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