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1995PCPlayStation

A brutal 2D fighting classic with digitized fighters, a run button and chain combos, famous for its gory Fatalities and punishing boss fights against Motaro and Shao Kahn. It shines brightest in head-to-head local versus matches.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Co-op or multiplayer

The closest matches for Mortal Kombat 3 are Killer Instinct, Street Fighter: The Movie and The King of Fighters '95. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mortal Kombat 3 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Killer Instinct

88 %Match

1994PCXboxSteam Deck verified86 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Mortal Kombat 3: competing against other players and melee combat with weapons or fists.

A fast, flashy fighting game with fluid animation, a reactive soundtrack and a combo system built around chaining attacks and breaking opponents' strings with Combo Breakers. Online competition is the main draw.

Street Fighter: The Movie

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 1995 arcade fighter based on the Street Fighter film, using digitized live actors instead of hand-drawn sprites in one-on-one duels with special moves. Its odd movie-photo look is the hook, while the play remains a classic versus fighter.

The King of Fighters '95

Competing against other players

A classic 2D SNK arcade fighter where you assemble a three-fighter team and battle in team-versus matches. Precise inputs and combos are the focus, and it shines in head-to-head play.

Eternal Champions

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Blade Symphony

Competing against other players

A competitive sword-fighting game where you duel 1v1 or fight in team modes. It rewards timing, reading your opponent, and precise parries and feints.

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors

Competing against other players

A classic Capcom 2D fighter where you battle as a vampire, werewolf, mummy and other monsters using special moves and combos. Its exaggerated, fluidly animated cartoon-style monsters give it its distinctive charm.

Bloody Roar

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

Virtua Fighter 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A landmark 3D fighter from Sega AM2 that emphasizes grounded martial arts, precise timing and deep one-on-one duels instead of flashy special effects. Great for players who enjoy technical versus matches against friends or the AI.

Mordhau

Competing against other players

Brutal medieval battles for up to 64 players where directional swings, parries and feints decide every duel. A steep skill curve meets chaotic, often hilarious battlefield mayhem.

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