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Games like Mortal Kombat

1992

The 1992 arcade classic is known for its digitized actors, brutal one-on-one duels and the infamous bloody Fatality finishers that made it both famous and controversial.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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In short: Games like Mortal Kombat

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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Fatal Fury

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1991PlayStation

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

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.

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Art of Fighting

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 1992 SNK fighting game in which Ryo and Robert set out to rescue Yuri from Mr. Big. It stands out for its huge sprites, a spirit gauge that drains with special moves, and desperation attacks.

Real Bout Fatal Fury

Pixel art

A classic SNK 2D fighter that builds on Fatal Fury with a plane-switching system between foreground and background lanes. Precise inputs and duels against friends or the CPU are the core of the experience.

The King of Fighters '95

Co-op or multiplayer

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.

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2D arcade fighter from SNK where you shift between a main line and a sway line to dodge attacks. Matches rely on precise timing and duels against friends or the AI.

Art of Fighting 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic SNK 2D arcade fighter where a rage gauge limits the use of special moves. Large sprites, a distinctive spirit-based system and a tough single-player mode define the experience.

Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior

Pixel art

A 2D SNK arcade fighter in which Robert Garcia travels to Mexico to find a childhood friend. Its standout features are the fluid, detailed character animation and a combat system built around spirit gauge management and special moves.

Street Fighter

Pixel art

Capcom's original Street Fighter laid the groundwork for the genre with one-on-one duels against opponents from around the world, attack buttons and early command-input special moves. It is clunky and punishing, but historically important.

Fatal Fury Special

Co-op or multiplayer

A classic 2D arcade fighter from SNK featuring 15 characters from the Fatal Fury series, including Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser. It focuses on precise inputs, special moves and head-to-head duels against friends.

Nidhogg 2

Co-op or multiplayer

A frantic 2D sword-fighting duel where two players tug-of-war their way across bizarre, ever-changing arenas. Quick reflexes, weapon switching and a garish art style make it a great couch rivalry game.

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