Choose The Chaos Gene
Choose The Chaos Gene if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Chaos Gene launched in 2021.
The Chaos Gene vs Mortal Kombat 1
The Chaos Gene and Mortal Kombat 1 both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. The Chaos Gene (2021) is 2 years older than Mortal Kombat 1 (2023). The Chaos Gene is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Kombat 1 (12.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mortal Kombat 1
Choose Mortal Kombat 1 if you want the Online PvP, HDR available, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,263 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Chaos Gene and Mortal Kombat 1 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Chaos Gene |  Mortal Kombat 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 72.5% positive (16,263 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Andrew T Productions | NetherRealm Studios, QLOC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Chaos Gene (2021) is 2 years older than Mortal Kombat 1 (2023).
- The Chaos Gene is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Kombat 1 (12.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Mortal Kombat 1 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Chaos Gene has no Deck rating yet.
The Chaos Gene vs Mortal Kombat 1 — FAQ
- Should I play The Chaos Gene or Mortal Kombat 1 first?
- If you want chronology, The Chaos Gene (2021) came out before Mortal Kombat 1 (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Chaos Gene and Mortal Kombat 1 similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.