Injustice™ 2 vs Mortal Kombat 1
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Injustice™ 2 wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Injustice™ 2 is $6.45 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Injustice™ 2 | Mortal Kombat 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 75 | 72 |
| Quality | 86 | 77 |
| Value | 80 | 80 |
| Popularity | 34 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.11 | $8.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.1% positive | 74.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 461 | 1.3K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Injustice™ 2 | Mortal 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 |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 7 / Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-2100, 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400, 3.2 GHz | Intel® Core™ i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 780 or NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 1060-6GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 290 or RX 570 | Nvidia GeForce® GTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT or Intel® Arc™ A770 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Injustice™ 2 or Mortal Kombat 1?
Injustice™ 2 won the comparison against Mortal Kombat 1 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, Injustice™ 2 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC