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Mortal Kombat 1

NetherRealm Studios· September 19, 2023
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GameValio RecommendationWorth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Well received (33,386 reviews)
81 % off
Quality
76/100
Value
79/100
Popularity
50/100
$9.59

Where to buy

Live prices across 3 stores · Updated 7 hours ago ago

Spread$40.40
Avg$36.52
Hist. Low$8.40
Best Price -81%
in 1 day
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Downloadable Content
1
MK1: Havik
DLC
MK1: Havik
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Current Price

$9.59

Hist. Low · $8.40

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
76/100
74% positive (33,386 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
33,386 reviews — very trustworthy data
Value
79/100
$9.59 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($8.40)
Popularity
50/100
-45% player decline
1,127 concurrent players — solid base
33,386 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

September 19, 2023

Developers

NetherRealm Studios, QLOC

Publishers

Warner Bros. Games

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

50

Steam Recs

33,172

Official Website

www.mortalkombat.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPShared/Split Screen PvPShared/Split ScreenCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesChat Speech-to-textChat Text-to-speechCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionNarrated Game MenusDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherHDR availableFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 13 languages, 7 with full audio

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainArabicPolishPortuguese - Brazil

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 10/11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GeForce® GTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT or Intel® Arc™ A770
DirectXVersion 12
Storage140 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD, 1440p/High

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

74%

Mostly Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

25k

POSITIVE · 9k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

1k

PEAK (24H) · 5k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mortal Kombat 1 worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Mortal Kombat 1 cheapest?

The best current deal for Mortal Kombat 1 is on Kinguin for $9.59.

That's a 81% discount.

What type of game is Mortal Kombat 1?

Mortal Kombat 1 is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Mortal Kombat 1 available on?

Mortal Kombat 1 is available on: Windows.

When was Mortal Kombat 1 released?

Mortal Kombat 1 was released on September 19, 2023.

How many people are playing Mortal Kombat 1?

According to recent data, Mortal Kombat 1 has approximately 1,127 concurrent players 19 hours ago.

Is Mortal Kombat 1 on sale right now?

Mortal Kombat 1 is currently 81% off on Kinguin for $9.59.

Who made Mortal Kombat 1?

Developed by: NetherRealm Studios, QLOC

Published by: Warner Bros. Games

What are the best deals for Mortal Kombat 1?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Mortal Kombat 1 across different stores:

  • Steam: $49.99
  • Kinguin: $9.59 (-81%)
  • GreenManGaming: $49.99
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