Choose CHOP
Choose CHOP if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. CHOP launched in 2019.
CHOP vs Mortal Kombat 1
CHOP 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. CHOP (2019) is 4 years older than Mortal Kombat 1 (2023). Mortal Kombat 1 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than CHOP (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 16,263 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both CHOP 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
 CHOP |  Mortal Kombat 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 72.5% positive (16,263 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Claws Up Games | NetherRealm Studios, QLOC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- CHOP (2019) is 4 years older than Mortal Kombat 1 (2023).
- Mortal Kombat 1 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than CHOP (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- CHOP has co-op; Mortal Kombat 1 does not.
- Mortal Kombat 1 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CHOP has no Deck rating yet.
CHOP vs Mortal Kombat 1 — FAQ
- Should I play CHOP or Mortal Kombat 1 first?
- If you want chronology, CHOP (2019) 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 CHOP 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.