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Games like Mortal Kombat

2011

The brutal arcade classic with digitized fighters, special moves and infamous Fatalities that shaped the genre and sparked the debate over violence in games.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mortal Kombat special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Killer Instinct

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2013PEGI 16PCXboxSteam Deck verified86 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Mortal Kombat: competing against other players and melee combat with weapons or fists.

Killer Instinct revives the legendary fighting franchise with an open-ended combo system that rewards flashy, long chains of attacks. Online matches pit you against players worldwide, where a single mistake can hand the opponent a combo breaker.

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Eternal Champions

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A 1993 Sega fighting game pitting warriors from different eras against each other. It stands out with reflectable projectiles, force fields and an unusually strong story focus for the genre.

Dead or Alive 5

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Melty Blood

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Melty Blood is a fast 2D anime fighter set in the Tsukihime universe. You battle characters like Shiki and Arcueid in quick duels where precise timing and long combos decide the match.

Tekken 8

Competing against other players

A fast, aggressive 3D fighter whose Heat system rewards offensive play, with crossplay and striking Unreal Engine 5 visuals. Its strength lies in deep, technical duels against other players.

Injustice: Gods Among Us

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A hard-hitting fighter from the Mortal Kombat team that pits DC heroes and villains against each other in destructible arenas. Its cinematic campaign tells the story of an alternate world ruled by a tyrannical Superman.

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

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A fast 2D anime fighter from Arc System Works with hand-drawn sprites, deep combo systems and a lengthy story mode. The sequel expands the roster and refines the combat.

Bloody Roar

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A 1990s 3D fighting game where combatants can transform into powerful beasts mid-fight. The transformation boosts strength and speed, giving the duels a distinctive, aggressive flavor.

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