Rank 01Why this
Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like The Black Heart.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- 2024
Games like The Black Heart
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Black Heart also play
The closest matches to The Black Heart: Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends, Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-, Mortal Kombat 1, Them's Fightin' Herds, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares survival mode with The Black Heart.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- 2015
Rank 03- $49.99 (Price checked Oct 22)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Black Heart
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends
Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like The Black Heart.
- 71% of 112 reviews
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- 9The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Also Old School and Dark Fantasy, like The Black Heart.
- 84% of 403 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Andrés Borghi
- Price: $5.99−40%checked Oct 17
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 116 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Characters each represent distinct fears
- Fluid combat with deep combo potential
- Horror aesthetic stands out in fighting games
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to The Black Heart
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SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Black Heart.
Mortal Kombat X
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like The Black Heart.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Black Heart at current Steam store prices.
TowerFall Ascension
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like The Black Heart.
Slain: Back from Hell
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Black Heart.
TraumaCore Violence
Why this: Same dark mood as The Black Heart.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Black Heart, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Killer Instinct
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like The Black Heart.
Vampire's Fall 2
Why this: Also Old School and Dark Fantasy, like The Black Heart.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Mortal Kombat 1
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like The Black Heart.
Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Shares survival mode with The Black Heart.
About The Black Heart
The closest matches to The Black Heart: Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends, Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-, Mortal Kombat 1, Them's Fightin' Herds, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Black Heart is your kind of game, the closest matches are Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends, Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition- and Mortal Kombat 1 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its 4 button combat and fatal super finishers. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Black Heart: The Black Heart is a VS 2d fighting game in the tradition of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, where 6 creatures face each other in cruel battles with gothic aesthetic.
Is The Black Heart worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 116 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 40% off, now $5.99 (checked Oct 17).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Characters each represent distinct fears
- Fluid combat with deep combo potential
- Horror aesthetic stands out in fighting games
- Retro mugen roots polished into a modern release
People who play it also play: Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends, Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-, Mortal Kombat 1
Frequently asked about The Black Heart
Can I run it?
Is The Black Heart verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Black Heart is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Black Heart cost?
The Black Heart is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Black Heart have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Black Heart supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to The Black Heart?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Black Heart are Terrordrome - Reign of the Legends, Battle Fantasia -Revised Edition-, Mortal Kombat 1.
Who developed The Black Heart?
The Black Heart was developed by Andrés Borghi and published by Saibot Studios.