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Injustice™ 2VSMortal Kombat 1

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Injustice™ 2

Injustice™ 2

Quality
86Popularity
34Value
55
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-96% $2.11
Buy Now
VS
Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1

Quality
76Popularity
37Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-80% $9.77
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Winner

Mortal Kombat 1 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

7
Injustice™ 2
7 of 15 metrics
Mortal Kombat 1
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.35 Wins
$9.77 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.11 Wins
$8.50 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes -
95 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
82/100 -
Steam Review Score
86.1% positive Wins
74% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
17.2K -
32.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
14.8K -
23.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
8.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
244 -
2.5K Wins
Steam Recommendations
17.0K -
31.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
74 Wins
50 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2017 -
Sep 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeInjustice™ 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItMortal Kombat 1

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Injustice™ 2
Mortal Kombat 1

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Injustice™ 2

Injustice™ 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $2.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2269% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2269% $49.99View
Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $9.77Buy Now
Steam
Steam +412% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +412% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Injustice™ 2

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

86% positive (17,156 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
17,156 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$2.11 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-20% minor player decrease
279 concurrent players — smaller but active
17,156 total reviews — proven game with large community

Mortal Kombat 1

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

74% positive (32,329 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
32,329 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$9.77 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($8.40)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-30% player decline
2,301 concurrent players — solid base
32,329 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsInjustice™ 2Mortal Kombat 1
Release Date
November 30, 2017
September 19, 2023
Developers
NetherRealm Studios, QLOC
NetherRealm Studios, QLOC
Publishers
WB Games
Warner Bros. Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
74
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Injustice™ 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 / Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100, 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400, 3.2 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 780 or NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 1060-6GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 290 or RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

Mortal Kombat 1

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce® GTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT or Intel® Arc™ A770
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 140 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD, 1440p/High

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Injustice™ 2 or Mortal Kombat 1?

Mortal Kombat 1 won the comparison against Injustice™ 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Injustice™ 2 worth buying over Mortal Kombat 1?

Based on the metrics, Mortal Kombat 1 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Mortal Kombat 1 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC

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