# Games like Killer Instinct

> The closest matches to Killer Instinct: Mortal Kombat X, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, Ultra Street Fighter® IV, Street Fighter V, and TEKKEN 7. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Mortal Kombat X](https://imho.run/games/307780/mortal-kombat-x) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 11,405 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307780/)
2. [THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV](https://imho.run/games/1498570/the-king-of-fighters-xv) — A frequent pick in Killer Instinct players' libraries, and another Action. 2,711 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498570/)
3. [Ultra Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/45760/ultra-street-fighter-iv) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 5,128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/)
4. [Street Fighter V](https://imho.run/games/310950/street-fighter-v) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 12,679 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/310950/)
5. [TEKKEN 7](https://imho.run/games/389730/tekken-7) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 30,785 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389730/)
6. [Injustice™ 2](https://imho.run/games/627270/injustice-2) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 6,707 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/627270/)
7. [SOULCALIBUR VI](https://imho.run/games/544750/soulcalibur-vi) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 5,677 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544750/)
8. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Shares rollback netcode with Killer Instinct. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
9. [ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3](https://imho.run/games/357190/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 3,992 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/357190/)
10. [GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2](https://imho.run/games/520440/guilty-gear-xrd-rev-2) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 4,595 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/520440/)
11. [DRAGON BALL FighterZ](https://imho.run/games/678950/dragon-ball-fighterz) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 25,825 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678950/)
12. [Fantasy Strike](https://imho.run/games/390560/fantasy-strike) — Shares rollback netcode with Killer Instinct. 1,517 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/390560/)
13. [Divekick](https://imho.run/games/244730/divekick) — Shares character specific abilities and rollback netcode with Killer Instinct. 980 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244730/)
14. [Pocket Bravery](https://imho.run/games/1555150/pocket-bravery) — Shares rollback netcode with Killer Instinct. 98 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/)
15. [Lethal League](https://imho.run/games/261180/lethal-league) — Shares character specific abilities with Killer Instinct. 2,388 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261180/)
16. [FIGHTING EX LAYER](https://imho.run/games/871200/fighting-ex-layer) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Killer Instinct. 474 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/871200/)
17. [DEAD OR ALIVE 6](https://imho.run/games/838380/dead-or-alive-6) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 1,746 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/838380/)
18. [Samurai GUNN 2](https://imho.run/games/1397790/samurai-gunn-2) — Shares rollback netcode with Killer Instinct. 530 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1397790/)
19. [DNF Duel](https://imho.run/games/1216060/dnf-duel) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Killer Instinct. 2,503 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216060/)
20. [Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising](https://imho.run/games/2157560/granblue-fantasy-versus-rising) — Shares rollback netcode with Killer Instinct. 3,656 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157560/)
21. [Die by the Blade](https://imho.run/games/1154670/die-by-the-blade) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 99 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154670/)
22. [UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]](https://imho.run/games/801630/under-night-in-birth-exe-late-cl-r) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 2,109 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/801630/)
23. [Koihime Enbu](https://imho.run/games/452420/koihime-enbu) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Killer Instinct. 108 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/452420/)
24. [Rivals of Aether II](https://imho.run/games/2217000/rivals-of-aether-ii) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Killer Instinct. 5,654 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217000/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=577940&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=577940
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/577940
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Killer Instinct

Killer Instinct is a free-to-play 2D fighting game developed by Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios, released on Steam in 2017. The game utilizes rollback netcode for its online matches and features character-specific abilities alongside combo-breaking mechanics that players describe as making offense interactive. Players highlight that every character has unique gimmicks, providing varied strategic approaches. The Shadow Lords campaign adds roguelike RPG depth through its progression systems. Reviewers note the game evokes nostalgic feelings while maintaining competitive intensity. Combo assist and tutorial systems ease new players into the experience. Steam reviews show 88% positive from 2,831 reviews, and the title is verified for play on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 577940
- **Developer:** Iron Galaxy Studios
- **Publisher:** Xbox Game Studios
- **Genres:** Action, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play Together, PvP
- **Released:** Sep 27, 2017
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/577940/)
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