Games Like Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

Why similar: Fighting 44.4%, Gore 21.1%, 2D Fighter 9.6%, Violent 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The closest match on Steam, with the same NetherRealm pacing, brutal fatalities, cinematic story mode, and modern online/local fighting suite.

Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

Why similar: Fighting 46.7%, Gore 22.5%, Violent 8.3%, 2D Fighter 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A faster, more offense-driven MK that keeps the series' gore, X-Ray spectacle, and signature string-based combo design.

Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.

Why similar: Fighting 61.6%, 2D Fighter 15.2%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Action 3.9%, Violent 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: NetherRealm's DC fighter shares MK1's dial-a-combo feel, cinematic supers, strong single-player content, and polished versus play.

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition enhances the bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios. Featuring six new playable characters, over 30 new skins, and 60 new S.T.A.R. Labs missions, this edition packs a punch.

Why similar: Fighting 71.6%, 2D Fighter 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 3.5%, Gore 2%

Why You'll Like It: The earlier Injustice entry is even closer to Mortal Kombat's older rhythm, with familiar juggle routes, stage interactions, and a similar defensive feel.

The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.

Why similar: Fighting 54.5%, 2D Fighter 19.8%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 3.6%, Gore 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another violent, high-impact fighter with huge combo expression and dramatic finishers, Killer Instinct is an excellent fit.

Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.

Why similar: Fighting 40.9%, 2D Fighter 26.1%, Martial Arts 6.9% ★, Multiplayer 6.4%, PvP 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Street Fighter 6 is the other big modern 2D fighter, pairing accessible fundamentals with flashy combo systems and a huge competitive player base.

TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!

Why similar: Fighting 56.9%, Martial Arts 10.1% ★, Multiplayer 9.4%, PvP 7.7%, Competitive 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Tekken 8 delivers blockbuster presentation, hard-hitting rounds, and a deep modern versus ecosystem for players who want another AAA fighter.

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.

Why similar: Fighting 54.9%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Competitive 4.8%, PvP 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its team assists, explosive combo routes, and constant screen-filling spectacle make it a great match for MK1 players who enjoy Kameo-style pressure and big confirms.

The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!

Why similar: Fighting 45.6%, 2D Fighter 26.2%, PvP 7.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%, 2.5D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Strive offers weighty hits, excellent online play, and cinematic offense in a polished modern package, even if its anime style is very different.

Generations of Power Rangers collide across the multiverse’s 25 year history. Experience authentic, but reimagined Power Rangers gameplay. This easy to learn, but hard to master fighting game is designed to welcome players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Fighting 53.9%, 2D Fighter 24.8%, Action 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its assist-based team combat is one of the closest Steam equivalents to MK1's Kameo-driven offense, just at a faster pace.

Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.

Why similar: Fighting 61.7%, 2D Fighter 17.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Competitive 5.1%, Arcade 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Street Fighter V remains a strong traditional 2D option with solid footsies, combo structure, and plenty of competitive depth.

Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.

Why similar: Fighting 57.6%, 2D Fighter 23.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Action 3.3%, Arcade 3%

Why You'll Like It: If the assist attacks and combo extensions are your favorite part of MK1, UMVC3 is one of the best high-speed tag fighters ever made.

Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

Why similar: Fighting 72.7%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Competitive 6%, Action 3.5%, Arcade 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Tekken 7 is older than 8 but still a superb head-to-head fighter with great roster variety and a similarly intense PvP focus.

The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.

Why similar: Fighting 61.3%, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Action 4%, Competitive 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A more approachable Marvel team fighter that still scratches the assist-combo, cinematic-super, and roster-driven crossover itch.

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

Why similar: Fighting 44.3%, 2D Fighter 28.2%, PvP 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: KOF XV offers fast movement, layered neutral, and team-based strategy for players who want another deep competitive 2D fighter.

Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!

Why similar: Fighting 70.4%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Character Customization 7.4%, Action 5.1%, Competitive 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Soulcalibur VI is a weapon fighter with flashy supers, strong character variety, and satisfying solo or versus play.

Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!

Why similar: Fighting 41.3%, 2D Fighter 36.2%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Action 5.3%, Competitive 3%

Why You'll Like It: This modern fighter blends clean fundamentals, flashy supers, and approachable systems into a polished online-friendly package.

SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.2%, Fighting 28.1%, Gore 15.4%, PvP 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Samurai Shodown trades long combos for lethal weapon duels and tense pacing, but its brutality and arcade fighting roots line up well with MK fans.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

Why similar: Fighting 64.6%, 2D Fighter 18.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: KOF XIV is a bit older and rougher than XV, but its team format and classic arcade competitive feel still make it a worthwhile alternative.

Hirohiko Araki's masterpiece, brought to life as a fighting game! Battle with 50 colorful characters, wielding Stands, Hamon, and more! See how characters who could never meet in the story interact when they come face to face!

Why similar: Fighting 47.5%, 2D Fighter 19.1%, PvP 9.4%, Multiplayer 9%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top presentation, chunky hits, and fan-service-heavy roster make it a fun pick for players who enjoy flashy anime-styled duels.

--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 53.8%, 2D Fighter 25.1%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Competitive 5.6%, Arcade 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Skullgirls combines strong tutorials, assist-based team building, and expressive combo routes in a 2D fighter that's easy to recommend after MK1.

The newest riveting installment in the epic Under Night In-Birth saga rises from the Abyss! Improved visuals and battle system! Witness the curtain fall on the tale of the Hollow Night. Vie for supremacy through exhilarating combat and a deep, robust battle system!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 41.6%, Fighting 30.2%, PvP 7.1%, Action 6.8%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Under Night offers sharp one-on-one combat, strong character identity, and a rewarding modern anime-fighter take on 2D dueling.

Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!

Why similar: Fighting 39%, 2D Fighter 33.3%, PvP 8.4%, 2.5D 5.9%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: DNF Duel is all about explosive conversions, huge special moves, and easy-to-enjoy offense, making it a natural pick if you like spectacle.

The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Why similar: Fighting 69.5%, 2D Fighter 13.1%, Competitive 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Arcade 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Still one of the best traditional 2D fighters ever made, with crisp fundamentals and a huge cast if you want to explore the genre's classics.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is fast-paced 3D fighting game, produced by Koei Tecmo Games, featuring stunning graphics and multi-tiered stages that create a truly entertaining competitive experience.

Why similar: Fighting 47.3%, PvP 11.8%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Competitive 10.5%, Arcade 6%

Why You'll Like It: Dead or Alive 6 is a fast 3D fighter built around striking, counters, and stage hazards, giving you another technical but accessible versus game.

This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.

Why similar: Fighting 43.9%, 2D Fighter 25.8%, Multiplayer 7.4%, PvP 7%, Competitive 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Melty Blood is lighter and faster than MK1, but it delivers excellent 1v1 depth, strong mobility, and polished modern netplay.

THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!

Why similar: Fighting 52.3%, 2D Fighter 35.2%, Action 4.2%, Multiplayer 4%, Competitive 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Cross Tag Battle leans hard into assists, tags, and fast combo offense, which can appeal to MK1 players who love Kameo interactions.

Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 59.4%, PvP 15.2%, Action 13.4%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: KOF XIII Global Match brings gorgeous sprites and classic arcade team fighting, making it a strong old-school counterpart to modern fighters.

Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations.

Why similar: Fighting 33.3%, 2D Fighter 22.3%, Gore 13.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 5.5%

Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!

Why similar: Fighting 54%, 2D Fighter 30.9%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Action 2.8%, Story Rich 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Centralfiction is a deeper, faster anime fighter, but its mechanical richness and roster variety reward players who want to branch out from MK.

26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…

Why similar: Fighting 36.1%, 2D Fighter 29.1%, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 9%, Competitive 6.4%

Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.

Why similar: Martial Arts 39.7% ★, 2D Fighter 32.8%, PvP 12.7%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 4.1%

Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!

Why similar: Fighting 44.7%, 2D Fighter 28.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%, PvP 9%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the very different art style, it's a legitimate competitive 2D fighter with solid fundamentals, combos, and online play.

The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!

Why similar: Fighting 38.3%, Martial Arts 25.3% ★, Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 9.7%, Action 4.6%

Celebrate The Bloodline in Showcase. Compete online in MyGM. Expanded gameplay includes intergender wrestling, chain wrestling, barricade diving, the return of Promos + much more!

Why similar: Fighting 30.5%, PvP 21.2%, Character Customization 17.1%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Local Co-Op 10.9%

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!

Why similar: Fighting 40.2%, Martial Arts 23.9% ★, Multiplayer 10.5%, PvP 8.7%, Competitive 6.1%

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Fighting 26.9%, Martial Arts 17.4% ★, Gore 16.2%, Violent 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Experience a visceral Campaign or assemble your team in the ultimate online playground with multiple Special Ops challenges and a mix of Multiplayer maps and modes.

Why similar: Multiplayer 28.1%, Gore 24.6%, Violent 14.2%, PvP 11.5%, Action 11.3%

Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.

Why similar: Fighting 24.7%, Martial Arts 21.5% ★, Gore 18.7%, 2D Fighter 17.2%, PvP 6.4%

A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.

Why similar: Fighting 34.1%, 2D Fighter 22%, Martial Arts 15.2% ★, Multiplayer 7.7%, PvP 7.4%

Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

Why similar: Fighting 49.4%, Gore 18.4%, Multiplayer 12.8%, PvP 11.5%, Action 5.1%

Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado's battle will once again unfold…

Why similar: Multiplayer 35.5%, PvP 25.2%, Character Customization 15.8%, Action 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%

Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals in WWE 2K24, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.

Why similar: Fighting 58.8%, PvP 11.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Character Customization 8.6%, Local Co-Op 7%

Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. Free Edition out now!

Why similar: Martial Arts 29.4% ★, Fighting 21.3%, 2D Fighter 20.9%, PvP 8.9%, Competitive 7.7%

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

Why similar: Fighting 47.2%, Martial Arts 30.8% ★, Multiplayer 7.7%, PvP 7.5%, Action 3.5%

Shadow Fight Arena is a fighting game in which you will take part in an epic Shadow Tournament. Choose your Hero and prove what you are capable of!

Why similar: Fighting 37.6%, Martial Arts 26.4% ★, 2D Fighter 21.8%, PvP 6.9%, Action 3.4%

From the creators of Batman: Arkham, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a genre-defying third-person action shooter where the ultimate band of misfits must do the impossible: Kill the Justice League.

Why similar: Multiplayer 38.4%, Violent 28.6%, Action 17%, LGBTQ+ 13.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.

Why similar: Fighting 47.2%, PvP 17.4%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Action 12.1%, Story Rich 4.6%

Master the Jujutsu of your favorite Sorcerers and Cursed Spirits! Bring a friend and dive into the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN in this action-packed, 2-on-2 fighting game!

Why similar: Fighting 30.7%, Gore 19.2%, Multiplayer 13.9%, PvP 12.4%, Violent 10.9%

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Gore 38.9%, Action 25.3%, Story Rich 17.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%, 3D 4.3%

Terrordrome Reign Of The Legends is an indie fighting game set in a world where characters from horror literature, urban legends, cryptids, mythology exist within our modern world. This spiritual successor to Terrordrome Rise of the Boogeymen will be the perfect fighting game for all fans of horror.

Why similar: Fighting 37.8%, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Martial Arts 13.1% ★, Multiplayer 7.4%, PvP 6.7%

Fraymakers is the ultimate customizable platform fighting game, featuring a cast of some of indie gaming's biggest icons. Duke it out with up to 4 players and call on assists to help out in the heat of battle. Create and play custom characters, stages, modes, and more for infinite fun!

Why similar: Fighting 38.5%, 2D Fighter 22.7%, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 7.7%, Competitive 6.8%

Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.

Why similar: Fighting 54.1%, 2D Fighter 29.8%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Arcade 4.3%, Action 3.9%

Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.3%, Fighting 19.8%, Multiplayer 14.5%, PvP 14.2%, Action 9.8%

One Strike is a 2d fighting game with fast and furious gameplay, memorable characters, and a retro pixelart aesthetic! Choose between one of six unique fighters, travel to medieval Japan’s beautiful pixelated landscapes and fight to become the greatest warrior in history.

Why similar: Fighting 37.5%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Violent 18.4%, Gore 15.8%, Action 7.2%

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

Why similar: Fighting 37.3%, Gore 33.8%, Violent 13.2%, Multiplayer 9%, Action 3.8%

Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.

Why similar: Fighting 40.5%, 2D Fighter 23.6%, Martial Arts 17.9% ★, Multiplayer 8.3%, Action 3.8%