Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat is a 1992 fighting game developed by Midway for arcades. Using digitized footage of real actors for its combatants, it presents brutal one-on-one martial-arts duels in a dark fantasy tournament setting, famous for its gruesome finishing moves known as Fatalities.
The game distinguished itself with its gritty, photorealistic look and its graphic violence, which fueled enormous popularity and no small amount of controversy. Its secret characters like Reptile, hidden special moves, and shocking finishers performed with specific button sequences made it a magnet for players sharing tips and rumors, and a fixture of arcade culture.
The debate over its content helped prompt the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board content rating system in North America. The franchise endures today, and the original games can be experienced through various arcade compilations and re-releases.
Play it today
Modern alternatives to Mortal Kombat, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortal Kombat (mobile) | Free + in-app purchases | Not on Steam | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet |
| Mortal Kombat 11 | € 29,99 + in-app purchases | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Mortal Kombat 1 (2023) | € 59,99 + in-app purchases | Not on Steam | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Tekken 8 | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Your Only Move Is HUSTLE Indie | € 12,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC |
Mortal Kombat (mobile)
Free + in-app purchasesWarner's free-to-play mobile Mortal Kombat, with fatalities intact and a card-collecting roster.
Mortal Kombat (mobile) runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Mortal Kombat 11
€ 29,99 + in-app purchasesA content-packed recent entry, often on sale.
Mortal Kombat 11 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)
€ 59,99 + in-app purchasesThe latest reboot with a rebuilt universe and cinematic story.
Mortal Kombat 1 (2023) runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Tekken 8
€ 39,99The other great 3D fighter, with a huge roster and the most generous practice tools in the genre.
Tekken 8 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE Indie
€ 12,99A brilliant, minimalist indie fighting game with deep mind-games.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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