Mortal Kombat 1 vs Mortal Kombat 11

Mortal Kombat 1 for the fighting, Mortal Kombat 11 for the content. MK1's Kameo system gives every match a second character and makes it the more interesting game to play. MK11 has the deeper single-player suite and a much cheaper complete edition.

What They Have in Common

Same studio, same cinematic story mode, same commitment to being the most content-rich fighting game on the shelf.

Pick Mortal Kombat 1 if you want the current game.

Kameo assists change combo theory completely, the roster is strong, and it is where the players are.

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Pick Mortal Kombat 11 if you want value.

The Ultimate edition bundles everything, the Krypt and Towers of Time give you a lot to do alone, and the netcode is solid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I play Mortal Kombat 1 or Mortal Kombat 11 first?

Mortal Kombat 1 for the fighting, Mortal Kombat 11 for the content. MK1's Kameo system gives every match a second character and makes it the more interesting game to play. MK11 has the deeper single-player suite and a much cheaper complete edition.

Is Mortal Kombat 1 better than Mortal Kombat 11?

Better is the wrong question for these two — they are close enough that the answer depends on what you want from the next twenty hours. Pick Mortal Kombat 1 if you want the current game. Pick Mortal Kombat 11 if you want value.

Are these comparisons based on review scores?

No. There are no scores anywhere on this page. This is a written opinion about what each game is for, so you can judge whether it matches what you are after.