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Games like Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Earth

Games like Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Earth

Games like Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Earth

Looking for games like Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Earth? Here are top arcade fighting recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Iron Decree, Heatwave or Iron Brigade.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In Iron Decree, you play as a Paladin either solo or as a team of 4, pitted against the hordes of a necromantic cult; you are tasked with defending various fortresses in a grand fantasy war. Arm yourself with spells, build wards to repel evil, and fight to the bitter end. UNLEASH ARCANE FURYExperience relentless action inspired by '90s shooters, round based zombie survival games, and dungeon-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Decree.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A fast paced fighting game set in the distant future! Set many years after the most of the Earth was made uninhabitable by an apocalyptic heatwave! Fight using powerful special moves and assists, and counterattack using the parry system!  [Features!] 15 Characters + (Multiple Secret Characters).21 Assists.3 Fighting Modes. + 1 secret modeSpeedPowerTeam19 Stages. Arcade ModeTraining Mode.Versus Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heatwave.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews

    Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. Use a combination of mobile firepower and stationary defenses to turn the tide of war in our favor. Customize your trench with thousands of possible loadouts. March side-by-side with allies from around the world as you fight your way through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Brigade.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    66% User Score Based on 3,454 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Wisecracking multiplayer action that uniquely blends the strategic depth of a MOBA with intense third-person combat as you fight in a wild battle for fortress supremacy. Orcs Must Die! Unchained is a high-octane PvP action game in which you storm the opposing fortress together with your friends and defend your own base. Your enemies are also sending their minions to your rift – construct a maze o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orcs Must Die! Unchained.

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  5. Step into the world of Eternal Fighters, a thrilling 2D fighting game that blends nostalgic arcade action with modern gameplay elements. Engage in fast-paced battles and unleash dynamic combos in a universe filled with enigmatic ninjas and powerful warriors, each wielding unique special abilities and powers. Set in a dark, fantastical realm, Eternal Fighters offers a variety of modes to suit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Fighters.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 630 reviews

    Capcom's newest fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games! Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op! Get back in the ring and duke it out in battles that everyone rumored, but no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capcom Fighting Collection 2.

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  7. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    47% User Score Based on 14,140 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 33 reviews

    In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron. With war raging and the planet under siege by the armies of greedy Ork warlord Gorgutz, ambitious Eldar seer Macha, and mighty Space Marine commander Gabriel Angelos, supremacy must ultimately be suspended for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 37,786 reviews

    Discover Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero on the official PlayStation website, with trailers, screenshots, character information, gameplay details and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.

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  9. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Reflex Unit: Strike Ops In a near-future world shattered by cataclysmic events, powerful corporations have seized control, turning the remnants of civilization into their private fiefdoms. Among them, Neotech stands supreme, exploiting resources and oppressing the population with ruthless efficiency. But hope is not lost. Reflex Unit, a small but elite team of former operatives and specialists, ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflex Unit: Strike Ops.

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  11. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    9th Dawn Remake is a massive open world RPG bursting with dungeon-crawling adventure. The game has been lovingly re-created based on the original 9th Dawn game released in 2012 … which spawned the 9th Dawn series you know and love! Play in single-player mode, or with a friend with Online or Local co-op modes! Experience a vast world filled with huge new dungeons, hordes of monsters, and ridiculous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9th Dawn Remake.

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  12. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Step into a grim world of heroic fantasy with King's Blade - a classic Beat 'em up inspired by the universe of Conan the Barbarian and legendary arcade titles like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage. Take command of the elite warriors of the King's Blade and fight your way through the hordes of the Barganian Empire! Crush enemies in epic brawls, traverse deadly lands, and carve a path to the heart of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Blade.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    [Media 36152518] Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012670/Maiden_Cops/ Wishlist on Steam and Follow us on Social Media. Your opinion is critical to us! Leave your feedback! [Media... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maiden Cops.

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  14. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    54% User Score Based on 258 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 40 reviews

    Play alone or with a friend in a Story Mode jam-packed with different levels. Re-experience classic Battle Mode, or discover the brand new Grand Prix Mode in which team play is just as important as individual skills! New characters are joining the fight. Play locally or online with friends and players from around the world!Super Bomberman R is the biggest Bomberman game ever! Story ModeA campaign … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Bomberman R.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    69% User Score Based on 772 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology. Protect the city by building a network of defensive structures, commanding an army, and jumping into battle against dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortified.

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  16. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    The Phantom is out! We want to thank you for your support. As a small studio, working on a beloved and historic character like the Phantom has been both an honor and a privilege. We've poured our hearts into making the Phantom look as good in the game as he does in the comics. While the game is out now, our work on The Phantom hasn't stopped. We're hard at work and have a big patch on the way th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    76% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathless.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,938 reviews

    Explore a gorgeous roguelite hockey world where every choice matters on your journey to restore hockey to its former glory. Hire unique players, manage your benchwarmers, discover synergies between them, choose new abilities, bribe the referees, visit the Blademaster for upgrades and a lot more. CRAFT YOUR TEAMTake charge of a ragtag group of hockey players in a roguelite journey across a mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tape to Tape.

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  22. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    98% User Score Based on 778 reviews

    Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Fury EX.

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  23. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    61% User Score Based on 3,213 reviews

    Dungeon Fighter Online is a free-to-play multiplayer hack-and-slash RPG with a side-scrolling arcade style. There are currently 11 unique character classes. 3 classes have a mirrored class of the opposite gender with a 4th being added soon. Classes have Sub-classes to choose from and later has advancements of those classes to unlock upgraded skills. Of the 11 unique classes, 6 have 4 sub-classes, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Fighter Online.

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  24. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,645 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 14 reviews

    In this frantic 2D action game, you are part of the Mercenary Kings, the most skilled team of warriors-for-hire on Earth, but when your comrades have fallen and the fearsome forces of CLAW have seized an island-wide top secret Laboratory Base, you must do what it takes to stop them. But you're not going in unprepared! Your back-up is made of a crew of rogue geniuses and experts of their field! Ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercenary Kings.

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  25. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 3,028 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    The battle for Troy cannot be waged by man alone. Save 30% with the Mythic Edition and experience an unforgettable journey into the myth of the Trojan war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Total War Saga: TROY.

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  26. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    66% User Score Based on 833 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Kingdom Wars II: Battles brings a fresh perspective on the fantasy real-time Strategy genre, combining the best of Zombie survival and long term crafting with complex fast-paced city-building and skirmish siege combat. All in a beautifully, yet gory game world where players fight across the epic battlefields in multiplayer skirmish and coop with thousands of other players. And with an episodic sin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Wars 2: Battles.

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  27. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 21,714 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hero Siege is a Hack 'n' Slash game with roguelike- & RPG elements. Annihilate hordes of enemies, grow your talent tree, grind better loot and explore up to 7 Acts enhanced with beautiful Pixel Art graphics! This game offers countless hours of gameplay and up to 4 player online multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Siege.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 6 reviews

    An all-star cast of heroes has gathered to test their mettle in this cute and chaotic new color-matching combat game for Nintendo Switch. Crystal Crisis is presented like a one-on-one fighting game, but instead of pressing buttons to kick and punch, players arrange falling gems into matching colors to clear them from the screen and inflict damage on their opponents. It’s the ultimate puzzle battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Crisis.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    [Media 2155352] CRUSH is an action pack twin stick shooter for PC. Set way in the future. CRUSH is the "Greatest Intergalactic Gun Show!" in the universe. Hundreds will die for the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUSH.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 52 reviews

    Introducing Mario Strikers: Battle League, a 5-on-5, soccer-like sport with no rules - do whatever it takes to win! Get gritty and try to score the most goals by tackling enemies, using items, and pulling off score-boosting special shots. Super Mario series mainstays like Peach, Toad, and Yoshi put their cleats (and stats) to the pitch and will stop at nothing to score. Customize your characters w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mario Strikers: Battle League.

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  32. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Those Who Came: Healing Solarus is a cooperative survival RPG where teamwork will become the key to saving planet Solarus from an imminent disaster. Explore a collapsing world with up to 4 friends and help the Sainen find a way to heal it before it's too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Came: Healing Solarus.

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  33. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Rival professional wrestlers Red and Blue die in the ring and reawaken in Wrestle Hell, a pro-wrestling themed purgatory run by the devil herself: Wrestle Satan. The duo must prove their ability to work together in Active-Time-Battle matches on their quest to become champions of the Rings of Hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rings of Hell.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    A non-stop action game, completely skill based. Immerse yourself into an incredible adventure in a world inspired by the 80s’ Sword & Sorcery fantasy. Frantic action, brutal fighting, monsters, romance, and plenty of Heavy Metal rhythms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARENA an Age of Barbarians story.

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  35. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    30% User Score Based on 396 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale offers engaging "hack and slash" gameplay, bringing Dungeons & Dragons to life. Travel to the Dalelands of the Forgotten Realms, where the journey begins in the remote Desertsmouth Mountains. From the sulfuric catacombs of the mines of Tethyamar, to the dizzying heights of the Tower of the Void, Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale delivers, action packed challenge that w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,918 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

    X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition includes: X-Morph: Defense core game, European Assault DLC, Survival Of The Fittest DLC, Last Bastion DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Morph: Defense.

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  37. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    The Black Heart is an 1vs1 fighting game in the tradition of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, only more gothic and tragic. It's about another world in a parallel dimension where the king and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Heart.

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  38. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 98,960 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Epoch.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 360 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    Choose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progressions, and more! 34 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, the rivalry of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence continues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cobra Kai The Karate Kid Saga Continues.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 396 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Aggressive hockey is back! Experience hockey the way it was meant to be played in this old school arcade style hockey game where blood on the ice is just another day at the rink. Big moustaches, no helmets, dirty hits, bench-clearing brawls, goalie fights, and stick fights – that’s Old Time Hockey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bush Hockey League.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Hello GameJolt! A Little about us, Game Munchers is a small group of people with a passion for game development. We have made a few 2D MMORPG's for fun, but we really want to start our focus on... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Outbreak.

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  42. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    52% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Pre-Purchase OfferLike father, like daughters! Pre-order now to receive the Legacy Pack and unlock outfits and weapons used by BJ Blazkowicz, including: New Colossus Jacket power suit skin BJ's U.S. Army power suit skin Old Blood Pipe Old Blood Knife WW2 Weapon Skin Set, for all ranged weapons About the GameWolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Ninete… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfenstein: Youngblood Deutsche Version.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Sacrifice is the acclaimed real-time strategy game that focuses on combat instead of resource gathering. The only two resources you'll need to worry about are mana and souls. Need more units? Capture the souls of your enemy. Cast spells of awesome power. Choose which gods to support and you will be rewarded with a different selection of spells. Banish your enemy by sacrificing one of your allies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacrifice.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 13,231 reviews

    Dungeon Defenders II is a co-operative action tower defense game that incorporates heavy roleplaying elements. In it, up to four players will work together to place defenses, fight back the enemy hordes, and collect a ton of loot. Together, you will have to take back Etheria! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Defenders II.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 14,885 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    The old watchtower was once used to get a proper view over Midgard but now Wizards have claimed it to settle disputes slightly less petty than the once settled in Aldrheim’s old Training Grounds. This is indeed an epic location for duels and how the wizards get up there in the first place, no one knows. New map for the Versus game mode The absense of a railing on a mountaintop ruin provides new en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magicka.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 594 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns, collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical surroundings using physics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fort Triumph.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 1,556 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 15 reviews

    Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid - Super Edition includes all content from the original Collector’s Edition, Season One, Season Two, Season Three, and Street Fighter Pack. Pit current and classic Power Rangers and villains like never before in 3v3 tag team battles, featuring all 23 warriors, including the latest Street Fighter crossover characters Ryu and Chun-Li. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid.

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  50. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Twinkle Star Sprites is a 1996 competitive scrolling shooter arcade game originally created by ADK. It was ADK's last production for the Neo-Geo platform. The gameplay, which can be characterized as a combination of a fixed shooter and a versus puzzle game, uses combinations of shots, as well as timed power-ups to attempt to damage the opponent. These attacks also serve as counters to the opponent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinkle Star Sprites.

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