# Games like Mortal Kombat X

> The closest matches to Mortal Kombat X: Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition, Mortal Kombat 11, Injustice™ 2, Ultra Street Fighter® IV, and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV. 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 Komplete Edition](https://imho.run/games/237110/mortal-kombat-komplete-edition) — Shares x ray moves and fatalities with Mortal Kombat X. 3,798 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237110/)
2. [Mortal Kombat 11](https://imho.run/games/976310/mortal-kombat-11) — Also Blood and Fighting, like Mortal Kombat X. 25,336 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/976310/)
3. [Injustice™ 2](https://imho.run/games/627270/injustice-2) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 6,707 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/627270/)
4. [Ultra Street Fighter® IV](https://imho.run/games/45760/ultra-street-fighter-iv) — A frequent pick in Mortal Kombat X players' libraries, and another Action. 5,128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/)
5. [THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV](https://imho.run/games/1498570/the-king-of-fighters-xv) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 2,711 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498570/)
6. [Street Fighter V](https://imho.run/games/310950/street-fighter-v) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 12,679 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/310950/)
7. [Killer Instinct](https://imho.run/games/577940/killer-instinct) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 2,831 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/577940/)
8. [TEKKEN 7](https://imho.run/games/389730/tekken-7) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 30,785 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389730/)
9. [DRAGON BALL FighterZ](https://imho.run/games/678950/dragon-ball-fighterz) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 25,825 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678950/)
10. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
11. [FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves](https://imho.run/games/2492040/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves) — Shares combo system with Mortal Kombat X. 1,428 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2492040/)
12. [Die by the Blade](https://imho.run/games/1154670/die-by-the-blade) — Shares combo system with Mortal Kombat X. 99 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154670/)
13. [GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-](https://imho.run/games/1384160/guilty-gear-strive-) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Mortal Kombat X. 32,108 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1384160/)
14. [Nidhogg 2](https://imho.run/games/535520/nidhogg-2) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Mortal Kombat X. 657 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/535520/)
15. [DEAD OR ALIVE 6](https://imho.run/games/838380/dead-or-alive-6) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 1,746 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/838380/)
16. [Lethal League](https://imho.run/games/261180/lethal-league) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 2,388 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261180/)
17. [One Finger Death Punch 2](https://imho.run/games/980300/one-finger-death-punch-2) — Also 2D Fighter and Gore, like Mortal Kombat X. 2,749 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/980300/)
18. [DOOM Eternal](https://imho.run/games/782330/doom-eternal) — Also Blood and Mature, like Mortal Kombat X. 119,756 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/782330/)
19. [Koihime Enbu](https://imho.run/games/452420/koihime-enbu) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 108 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/452420/)
20. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Also Fighting, like Mortal Kombat X. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
21. [NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black](https://imho.run/games/3287520/ninja-gaiden-2-black) — Also Gore and Violent, like Mortal Kombat X. 1,451 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287520/)
22. [Pocket Bravery](https://imho.run/games/1555150/pocket-bravery) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Mortal Kombat X. 98 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555150/)
23. [FOR HONOR™](https://imho.run/games/304390/for-honor) — Also Fighting and Gore, like Mortal Kombat X. 57,070 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304390/)
24. [TowerFall Ascension](https://imho.run/games/251470/towerfall-ascension) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Mortal Kombat X. 1,738 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251470/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Mortal Kombat X

Mortal Kombat X is a 2015 fighting game from NetherRealm Studios and QLOC, now available for $3.99. Players describe it as brutal, competitive, dark, and intense, with reviewers highlighting that its combo system rewards precision over button-mashing while its iconic roster delivers satisfying fatalities and brutal x-rays that provide visceral spectacle. The title features multiple character variations, a factions system that adds strategic depth, and the Krypt offering extensive unlockables. Towers of Time provides additional challenge content. Verified for Steam Deck play, the game holds an 81% positive rating from over 11,400 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 307780
- **Developer:** NetherRealm Studios, QLOC
- **Publisher:** Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 13, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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