LikeThisGame
Mortal Kombat 1+2+3
Games Like

Mortal Kombat 1+2+3

2015
FightingArcade
Mortal Kombat's appeal derives from its visceral presentation of bone-crunching combat. The series' signature "X-Ray" moves and gruesome Fatalities established a benchmark for over-the-top violence in the fighting genre. This, coupled with a diverse roster of characters and a combo system that rewards strategic button-mashing, ensured its place at the heart of the arcade scene.

About Mortal Kombat 1+2+3

Details
Five hundred years ago, an ancient and well respected Shaolin fighting tournament, held every 50 years, was corrupted by an evil and elderly sorcerer by the name of Shang Tsung. Shang was accompanied by Prince Goro, a warrior of the Shokan race (a four-armed half-human / half-dragon). Knowing that if ten tournaments in a row were won by the Outworld champion, the Earth Realm would be conquered by evil and fall into darkness, Shang entered Goro in the tournament and had him defeat the great Kung Lao. Goro has been reigning supreme as the undefeated fighting champion for five hundred years now. As the last tournament required draws near, Raiden, Thunder God and protector of the Earth Realm, enacts a plan to tip the scales in the humans' favor, Seven fighters step into the arena on Shang Tsung's mysterious island: Shaolin warrior Liu Kang, Special Forces operative Sonya Blade, the mercenary thug Kano, fame-seeking actor Johnny Cage, the ice-wielding Lin Kuei warrior Sub-Zero and his undead adversary Scorpion, and Raiden himself.

Top 3 Alternatives to Mortal Kombat 1+2+3

1
Rating
Critic & community
85
Match
Recommendation strength
88%

Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Fighting

A spiritual successor to Fatal Fury, this fighting game emphasizes aggressive, high-skill combat with a deep roster of characters and a focus on offensive pressure.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced, combo-driven combat system that rewards precise timing and execution, mirroring the technical demands of Mortal Kombat.
  • Criteria — Action-focused gameplay centered on reflexes and combat, with a steep learning curve and punishing difficulty that is core to the experience.
  • A diverse roster of characters with unique fighting styles and special moves, encouraging competitive multiplayer matches.
2
Rating
Critic & community
78
Match
Recommendation strength
75%

A stylish arena fighter based on the anime, with over-the-top action and a focus on flashy combos and strategic resource management.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced, combo-heavy combat with a focus on aerial maneuvers and special attacks, reminiscent of Mortal Kombat's over-the-top action.
  • Criteria — Action-oriented gameplay that prioritizes reflexes, combat, and strategic decision-making in the heat of battle.
  • Supports both local and online multiplayer modes, allowing players to test their skills against each other.
3
Rating
Critic & community
70
Match
Recommendation strength
68%

A fighting game based on the Zoids anime, with accessible controls and a focus on stylish combat and special moves.

Why recommended

  • Accessible, combo-driven combat with a focus on special moves and strategic resource management, similar to Mortal Kombat's core gameplay.
  • Criteria — Action-focused gameplay centered on reflexes and combat, with a focus on strategic decision-making.
  • Offers a multiplayer mode where players can battle each other using various Zoid units.

Explore Mortal Kombat 1+2+3 in detail

Screenshots, prices, playtime, streams and more

View Page →

Want something more specific?

Select criteria to get personalized recommendations

Select at least 1

Explore More Games