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Mortal Kombat 1VSStreet Fighter™ 6

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

Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1

Quality
76Popularity
37Value
79
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Street Fighter™ 6

Street Fighter™ 6

Quality
87Popularity
42Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-58% $16.78
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Winner

Street Fighter™ 6 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Mortal Kombat 1
6 of 14 metrics
Street Fighter™ 6
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.77 Wins
$16.84 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.50 Wins
$16.78 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-58% -
Sales Frequency
95 price changes Wins
38 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 -
92/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74% positive -
82.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
32.4K -
46.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
24.0K -
38.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
8.4K -
8.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.4K -
16.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
31.3K -
46.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
43 -
Supported Languages
13 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2023 Wins
Jun 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMortal Kombat 1

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

Worth ItStreet Fighter™ 6

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:
Mortal Kombat 1
Street Fighter™ 6

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

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
Street Fighter™ 6

Street Fighter™ 6

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $16.78Buy Now
Steam
Steam +138% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +138% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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.

-11% minor player decrease
2,423 concurrent players — solid base
32,329 total reviews — proven game with large community

Street Fighter™ 6

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

83% positive (46,703 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 92/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
46,703 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$16.78 — reasonable price
58% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-54% player drop
11,481 concurrent players — very healthy
147 new reviews — still being discovered
46,703 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMortal Kombat 1Street Fighter™ 6
Release Date
September 19, 2023
June 1, 2023
Developers
NetherRealm Studios, QLOC
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Warner Bros. Games
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
43

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Street Fighter™ 6

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX2070 / Radeon RX 5700XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: - The framerate may drop during graphic-intensive scenes. - Additional storage is required for each subsequent update.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mortal Kombat 1 or Street Fighter™ 6?

Street Fighter™ 6 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 Mortal Kombat 1 worth buying over Street Fighter™ 6?

Based on the metrics, Street Fighter™ 6 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 4, 2026, 05:21 PM UTC

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