Games Like Mortal Kombat 11

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

Why similar: Fighting 44.8% ★, Gore 20.8%, 2D Fighter 9.4%, Violent 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This modern follow-up keeps the series’ brutal finishers, heavy-impact presentation, and story-driven flair while evolving the formula with Kameo assists.

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

Why similar: Fighting 52.1% ★, Gore 20.3%, Violent 8.2%, Multiplayer 5.1%, 2D Fighter 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match on Steam thanks to the same NetherRealm dial-a-combo structure, bone-crunching violence, and cinematic X-Ray/Fatality spectacle.

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 69.8% ★, 2D Fighter 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Made by the same studio, it shares Mortal Kombat 11’s pacing, meter-burned special moves, cinematic supers, and content-rich single-player focus.

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 76.9% ★, Multiplayer 6.1%, 2D Fighter 4.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.1%, Competitive 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is an earlier NetherRealm fighter with the same fundamental feel of grounded footsies, stage interactions, and big super-move presentation.

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 69.9% ★, Multiplayer 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Competitive 5.6%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It trades 2D lanes for 3D movement, but its flashy cinematics, oppressive pressure, and high-damage punishes hit a similar competitive intensity.

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 62.8% ★, 2D Fighter 11.6%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Competitive 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its explosive combos, combo-breaker mind games, and savage audiovisual style make it one of the best alternatives for players who love high-impact fighters.

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 57.6% ★, 2D Fighter 18.1%, Competitive 7%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Character Customization 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: While less violent, it delivers a similarly polished modern 2D fighting experience with excellent online play, strong fundamentals, and a ton of matchup depth.

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 74.4% ★, Competitive 7.5%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Local Multiplayer 4.1%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Mortal Kombat 11, it rewards matchup knowledge, spacing, and explosive reads in a very accessible but deep versus package.

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 72.5% ★, Multiplayer 6.1%, Character Customization 5.1%, Competitive 4.8%, Local Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its weapon-based duels, dramatic supers, and strong local-versus appeal make it a great pick if you want another flashy, roster-driven fighter.

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 69.1% ★, 2D Fighter 10.1%, Competitive 6.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Local Multiplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another accessible modern 2D fighter built around specials, frame traps, and online competition if you want a cleaner fundamentals-first alternative.

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

Why similar: Fighting 75.4% ★, 2D Fighter 7.3%, Competitive 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 3.6%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic remains a great fit for players who want strong footsies, iconic character kits, and a traditional one-on-one competitive feel.

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

Why similar: Fighting 42.5% ★, 2D Fighter 24.1%, Gore 18.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This one is slower and more lethal, but its bloody weapon combat and high-stakes neutral will appeal to MK players who enjoy punishing reads.

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

Why similar: Fighting 59.6% ★, 2D Fighter 19.1%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Competitive 5.8%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: Its traditional 2D framework, aggressive offense, and deep character mastery make it a strong next step for serious versus players.

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 65.1% ★, 2D Fighter 12.7%, Competitive 7%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: If you mainly love huge combos, flashy supers, and nonstop momentum, this delivers a similarly spectacular fighting-game rush in tag format.

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 68% ★, 2D Fighter 14.3%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Competitive 3.7%, Action 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is much faster than MK11, but its wild combos, big comeback potential, and constant spectacle make it a great pick for highlight-reel offense.

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 60.2% ★, 2D Fighter 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Local Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures some of the same heavy-hit satisfaction and visual punch as MK11 while offering a more mobile but still readable system.

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 76.2% ★, 2D Fighter 11.2%, Multiplayer 5%, Action 2.2%, Arcade 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This gives you a huge roster and classic 3v3 fighting depth if you want another system-rich competitive fighter to learn long-term.

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 70.9% ★, 2D Fighter 11.5%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Competitive 5.6%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic super chains and more approachable tag mechanics make it an easier jump if you want fast, flashy team-based chaos.

A Persona 4 Smackdown!

Why similar: Fighting 57% ★, 2D Fighter 22.8%, Multiplayer 8%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends Arc System Works fighting depth with strong character identity and story presentation, which suits players who enjoy cinematic fighters.

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 64.4% ★, 2D Fighter 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Violent 5.3%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its huge roster, dramatic special moves, and stylish fanservice-heavy presentation make it a decent fit if you want more flashy one-on-one combat.

Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!

Why similar: Fighting 66.2% ★, 2D Fighter 13.9%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Competitive 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deeper, faster anime fighter, but the expressive offense and dramatic momentum swings make it a rewarding branch-out choice.

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 52.9% ★, 2D Fighter 23.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Competitive 4.7%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the most approachable modern fighters on Steam, with grounded footsies and strong online support for straightforward competitive play.

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 62.4% ★, 2D Fighter 18%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Local Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its dense mechanics and highly distinct character styles are ideal if you want a more system-heavy 2D fighter after mastering simpler templates.

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: Fighting 43.9% ★, 2D Fighter 30.6%, Multiplayer 7%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Its neutral-focused pacing and tug-of-war GRD system make every exchange feel meaningful in a way competitive MK players often appreciate.

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: 2D Fighter 71.5%, Action 10.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Arcade 8.4%

--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 61.9% ★, 2D Fighter 14.6%, Competitive 7.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Local Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a precise, combo-rich fighter with excellent training tools and lots of creative expression for players who like optimizing routes.

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 45.9% ★, 2D Fighter 15.2%, Gore 14.8%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Competitive 7.9%

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 56.8% ★, 2D Fighter 24.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%, Multiplayer 5.4%, 2.5D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its simple inputs, massive specials, and explosive damage make it a good pick if you want another easy-to-start but flashy fighter.

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 59.3% ★, 2D Fighter 17.4%, Competitive 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Action 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is more air-driven than MK11, but it still rewards spacing, reactions, and clean confirms in a polished one-on-one format.

The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round!

Why similar: Fighting 54.5% ★, Competitive 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Sexual Content 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Though older, it still offers satisfying launcher/counter mind games and a fluid 3D fighting system that remains easy to jump into.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Gore 25.9%, Violent 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Action 13.4%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

Why similar: Fighting 66.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.4%, Action 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players

Why similar: Fighting 78.1% ★, 2D Fighter 5.8%, Action 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.2%

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Gore 47%, Violent 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Action 5.5%

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: Gore 58.8%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Violent 6.5%, Action 6.3%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

Why similar: Multiplayer 71.5%, Action 12.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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 67.4% ★, 2D Fighter 19.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Action 2.9%, Local Multiplayer 2.4%

All looks and feels of the original anime series remodelled with 3D Cell-look technology! Perform devastating combos, destroy your opponents, and relive the anime with your favourite scenes from the original series, revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!

Why similar: Fighting 74.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.9%, Competitive 5.6%, Action 4.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%

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 61.3% ★, 2D Fighter 20.9%, Local Multiplayer 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Multiplayer 3.4%

The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen !

Why similar: Fighting 75.8% ★, Multiplayer 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%, Action 3.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

Why similar: Fighting 50.7% ★, Local Multiplayer 12%, Gore 11.8%, 2D Fighter 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%

The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!

Why similar: Fighting 63.7% ★, 2D Fighter 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Action 2.9%, Local Multiplayer 2.9%

A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!

Why similar: Fighting 59.2% ★, 2D Fighter 16.6%, Competitive 7.4%, Action 7.4%, Multiplayer 4.7%

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 52.4% ★, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Competitive 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Action 3.6%

Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

Why similar: Fighting 58.7% ★, 2D Fighter 17.1%, Competitive 7.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

Why similar: Fighting 74.3% ★, 2D Fighter 12.3%, Multiplayer 3.6%, Competitive 3.1%, Arcade 1.9%

Fan-favorite 3D fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 is back with stylish moves, striking animations, and a cast of colorful characters to go head-to-head in the fighting game world's most extreme battles!

Why similar: Fighting 36.9% ★, Gore 18.3%, Violent 10.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 8%

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 73.3% ★, Multiplayer 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%, Character Customization 7.2%, Singleplayer 1%

The long awaited dream match-up between the two titans of fighting is here!

Why similar: Fighting 84.9% ★, 2D Fighter 6.4%, Multiplayer 2.9%, Local Multiplayer 2.4%, Action 2%

After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!

Why similar: Fighting 74.7% ★, 2D Fighter 14.2%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Action 4.2%, Arcade 1.2%

Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!

Why similar: Fighting 67.9% ★, 2D Fighter 23.1%, Action 4.5%, Local Multiplayer 3.6%, Cute 0.6%

Battle it out local and online in this neon-soaked arena brawler full of lethal weapons, stackable perks, furious combat and a killer synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Fighting 42.5% ★, Competitive 11.3%, Gore 10.2%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Violent 9.4%

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 67% ★, 2D Fighter 15.6%, Action 8.6%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL？LET'S Rock！

Why similar: Fighting 67.5% ★, 2D Fighter 17.2%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%, Action 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%