Mortal Kombat 11 similar games & best alternatives

Mortal Kombat 11

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2019

Should you play it?

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

What works
  • Engaging story mode with cinematic presentation
  • Deep and strategic combat mechanics
  • Extensive character customization and skins
  • Robust online multiplayer with ranked modes
  • High-quality graphics and sound design
Things to keep in mind
  • Grinding for unlockables can be tedious
  • Online matchmaking can be frustrating
  • Story can be confusing or inconsistent
  • Large installation size and hardware demands
  • Some voice acting and character designs criticized

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

  • Mortal Kombat 1

  • SAMURAI SHODOWN

  • JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R

  • BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

  • BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

  • FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

  • GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

  • Killer Instinct
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Shiro Enkai

  • DeathSprint 66

  • Voids Vigil
If you liked…

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  • Fantasy

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  • Sensation

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  • Violence

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Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

How to use the graph
Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Mortal Kombat 11: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Violence, Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players choose characters with unique fighting styles and make story decisions affecting outcomes, indicating high player control and freedom."

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    "Players can customize characters, choose fighters for story chapters, and create unique variations, indicating high personal control."

  • Competence

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    "Game is easy to learn but hard to master with skillful combos and timing required."

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    "Gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master, with skill-based combos and strategic mechanics like Fatal Blows and Krushing Blows."

  • Competition

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    "Ranked matches, leaderboards, and skill-based matchmaking encourage player comparison."

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    "Robust online ranked modes, leaderboards, and competitive matchmaking encourage player comparison and skill testing."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long playtimes, repeated playthroughs, and habitual engagement especially with multiplayer and survival modes."

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    "Many players report long playtimes, extensive content, and habitual engagement with modes like Towers of Time and Krypt."

  • Cooperation

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    -3

    "Gameplay is primarily 1v1 competitive; limited evidence of cooperative or team-based modes."

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    "Game focuses primarily on 1v1 combat; cooperation is limited, though some achievements require group play."

  • Creativity

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    "Extensive character customization via gear system and ability loadouts allows creative expression in appearance and playstyle."

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    "Extensive character customization, gear, skins, and move variations allow creative expression."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

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    "Competitive environment encourages exerting superiority over others, with ranked matches and online leaderboards."

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    "Competitive online play includes ranked matches and leaderboards, fostering dominance over others."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game for stress relief, immersion in a fantasy world, and distraction from real life."

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    "Players use the game for stress relief, immersion in brutal fantasy combat, and distraction from real-life issues."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players try new characters, combos, and tactics, exploring mechanics and team compositions."

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    "Players try new combos, strategies, and character builds, exploring mechanics and customization options."

  • Exploration

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    "Unlocking secrets, side stories, and hidden content motivates discovery within the game."

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    "Exploration of the Krypt and unlocking hidden chests and secrets encourages discovery."

  • Expression

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    "Strong emphasis on character skins, cosmetics, and avatar personalization."

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    "Strong emphasis on avatar customization with skins, gear, and cosmetic unlocks."

  • Fantasy

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    "Highly fantastical setting with anime tropes, supernatural elements, and exaggerated scenarios."

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    "Highly fantastical setting with supernatural characters, time travel, and exaggerated violence."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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    "Mostly played solo or in two-player matches; minimal community interaction or social features."

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    "Mostly individual play; limited social community interaction beyond competitive matches."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players develop fighting skills, learn combos, and improve over time."

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    "Players develop fighting skills, learn combos, and improve mastery over time."

  • Health

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    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for theHunter: Call of the Wild™ theHunter: Call of the Wild™

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for passive or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention during matches and story; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level or competitive; no emphasis on close personal relationships."

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    "Social interactions are surface-level, mostly competitive; no close relationship building described."

  • Leadership

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    -4

    "No evidence of leadership roles; players mostly engage individually or in equal multiplayer."

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    "No evidence of leadership roles; players primarily engage in individual combat."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

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    "Strong progression through unlocking characters, weapons, upgrades, and meta content."

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    "Strong progression through unlocking gear, skins, fatalities, and character upgrades."

  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and cathartic despite intense combat scenarios."

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and cathartic, though combat can be intense and tense."

  • Sensation

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    "Strong sensory stimulation through vibrant visuals, dynamic animations, and a high-energy soundtrack."

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    "High sensory stimulation with vivid graphics, gore, sound effects, and dramatic animations."

  • Status

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    "Ranked modes and leaderboards provide social recognition and status among players."

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    "Ranked modes and leaderboards provide social recognition and status among players."

  • Story

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    "Engaging narrative with cinematic story mode and character interactions; story is a major draw."

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    "Engaging cinematic story mode with time-travel plot and character arcs."

  • Strategy

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    "Combat requires planning, timing, and tactical use of moves and resources."

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    "Combat involves tactical use of moves, timing, and resource management like Fatal Blows."

  • Thrill

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    "Players enjoy suspense, risk, and excitement from close matches and high-stakes competitive play."

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  • Value

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    "Generally considered worth the price, especially on sale, with good content for cost."

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    "Generally considered worth the price, especially on sale, with substantial content."

  • Violence

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    "Core gameplay revolves around extreme violence, brutal combat, and graphic gore."

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    "Core appeal is brutal combat, gore, fatalities, and graphic violence."

  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid death and manage health during challenging fights, emphasizing survival elements."

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    "Health management and survival tactics are key during fights, especially with Fatal Blows."

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