Mortal Kombat 1 similar games & best alternatives

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From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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  Mortal Kombat X

  Mortal Kombat X

  86/100

  Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic…

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  Injustice™ 2

  Injustice™ 2

  86/100

  Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey…

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  Mortal Kombat 11

  Mortal Kombat 11

  88/100

  Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

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  Batman™: Arkham Origins

  Batman™: Arkham Origins

  90/100

  As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that…

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  Mortal Kombat

  Mortal Kombat

  85/100

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Mortal Kombat 11

Less fellowship-oriented

Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

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What works

• Engaging story mode with cinematic presentation
• Deep and strategic combat mechanics
• Extensive character customization and skins

Things to keep in mind

• Grinding for unlockables can be tedious
• Online matchmaking can be frustrating
• Story can be confusing or inconsistent

Main motivational differences

Fellowship

-5.0

Value

+5.0

Cooperation

-4.0

Expression

+3.0

Leadership

-3.0

Creativity

+2.0

TEKKEN 7

Less social

Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal…

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What works

• Deep and rewarding combat mechanics
• Large and diverse character roster
• Extensive character customization

Things to keep in mind

• Steep learning curve and high difficulty for newcomers
• Lack of tutorial and beginner-friendly content
• Limited single-player modes and short story

Main motivational differences

Cooperation

-4.0

Value

+4.0

Expression

+3.0

Relaxation

-3.0

Fantasy

-2.0

Leadership

-2.0

SOULCALIBUR VI

Less social

Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new…

Open game page

What works

• Extensive character creation and customization
• Accessible yet deep combat mechanics
• Engaging story modes with RPG elements

Things to keep in mind

• Online player base is small and matchmaking can be difficult
• Some content locked behind paid DLC
• Story presentation is mostly visual novel style with limited animation

Main motivational differences

Cooperation

-4.0

Domination

-4.0

Expression

+4.0

Creativity

+3.0

Intimacy

+3.0

Value

+3.0

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

More value-seeking

Generations of Power Rangers collide across the multiverse’s 25 year history. Experience authentic, but reimagined…

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What works

• Excellent rollback netcode and crossplay
• Accessible yet deep fighting mechanics
• Diverse and growing character roster

Things to keep in mind

• Limited single player content and story depth
• Small base roster with many DLC characters
• Some bugs and occasional online disconnects

Main motivational differences

Value

+5.0

Cooperation

-3.0

Exploration

-3.0

Intimacy

+3.0

Leadership

-2.0

Violence

-2.0

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

More social

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to…

Open game page

What works

• Engaging and satisfying melee and ranged combat
• Strong cooperative multiplayer and co-op campaign
• Faithful and immersive Warhammer 40K atmosphere and lore

Things to keep in mind

• Short campaign length
• Limited PvP maps and matchmaking issues
• Repetitive enemy types and missions in endgame

Main motivational differences

Cooperation

+4.0

Domination

-4.0

Intimacy

+4.0

Value

+4.0

Expression

+3.0

Leadership

+3.0

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

Less social

26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves…

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What works

• Deep and rewarding gameplay mechanics
• Good netcode and matchmaking with crossplay
• Robust color editing and customization

Things to keep in mind

• Limited tutorial and training mode depth
• Small player base causing matchmaking repetition
• Some UI and menu navigation issues

Main motivational differences

Cooperation

-4.0

Domination

-4.0

Expression

+3.0

Value

+3.0

Fantasy

-2.0

Intimacy

-2.0

Borderlands 3

Less story-driven

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds…

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What works

• Excellent gunplay and weapon variety
• Extensive character customization and skill builds
• Large, diverse maps and planets to explore

Things to keep in mind

• Weak and poorly written story
• Some frustrating boss mechanics with immunity phases
• UI and menu navigation can be clunky

Main motivational differences

Story

-6.0

Value

+5.0

Domination

-4.0

Competition

-3.0

Cooperation

+3.0

Expression

+3.0

SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II

Less dominating

The latest iteration of the 10th anniversary "SAMURAI WARRIORS" series is here at last! Naomasa Ii appears as…

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What works

• Large character roster and customization
• Online and local co-op multiplayer
• Engaging and varied combat mechanics

Things to keep in mind

• Overpriced and excessive DLC
• Some graphical limitations due to porting
• Controller button prompts mismatch

Main motivational differences

Domination

-4.0

Competition

-3.0

Cooperation

+3.0

Intimacy

+3.0

Leadership

+3.0

Expression

+2.0