FIGHTING EX LAYER vs Mortal Kombat 1
FIGHTING EX LAYER 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. FIGHTING EX LAYER (2018) is 5 years older than Mortal Kombat 1 (2023). FIGHTING EX LAYER scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than Mortal Kombat 1 (72.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 FIGHTING EX LAYER |  Mortal Kombat 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (474 reviews) | 72.5% positive (16,263 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | ARIKA | NetherRealm Studios, QLOC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- FIGHTING EX LAYER (2018) is 5 years older than Mortal Kombat 1 (2023).
- FIGHTING EX LAYER scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than Mortal Kombat 1 (72.5% positive).
- FIGHTING EX LAYER is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Kombat 1 (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FIGHTING EX LAYER is Deck Unsupported, Mortal Kombat 1 is Deck Verified.
FIGHTING EX LAYER vs Mortal Kombat 1 — FAQ
- Which is better, FIGHTING EX LAYER or Mortal Kombat 1?
- On Steam reviews FIGHTING EX LAYER scores higher (84.8% positive) than Mortal Kombat 1 (72.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FIGHTING EX LAYER is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play FIGHTING EX LAYER or Mortal Kombat 1 first?
- If you want chronology, FIGHTING EX LAYER (2018) 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 FIGHTING EX LAYER 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.