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Mortal Kombat X

Fast, violent 2D fighter with character-specific combat variations

NetherRealm Studios, QLOC · Published by Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment · Released Apr 13, 2015

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Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 44K
Recent reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 259 in 30 days
Players
463
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Nov 9, 2020
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 460
3 GB RAM · 36 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)

What is Mortal Kombat X?

A 2D fighting game built around matches between violent, combo-driven characters. Choose among multiple variations of each fighter, changing their style and strategy, then compete in single-player, online PvP, or shared-screen PvP.

For you if...

  • +you like quick fights built around learning combos
  • +you want both solo and competitive multiplayer modes
  • +you enjoy choosing different variations of each character

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer button-mashing over learning long move lists
  • −you want a relaxed, beginner-friendly fighting game
  • −you dislike graphic violence and gore

What players say

88% of 43,500 reviews are positive · 95% of 259 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, combo system, roster, and character variations. Common complaints focus on poorly explained mechanics, uneven story-mode AI, and an online population dominated by experienced opponents; some players also report lag or launch problems.

Players over time

▼ -21% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 847 players on Oct 18, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026463
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Nov 5, 2026384
Nov 4, 2026396
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Nov 1, 2026560
Oct 31, 2026576
Oct 30, 2026449
Oct 29, 2026440
Oct 28, 2026451
Oct 27, 2026494
Oct 26, 2026572
Oct 25, 2026716
Oct 24, 2026726
Oct 23, 2026680
Oct 22, 2026663
Oct 21, 2026683
Oct 20, 2026679
Oct 19, 2026817
Oct 18, 2026847
Oct 17, 2026668
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Oct 15, 2026479
Oct 14, 2026489
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Oct 11, 2026625
Oct 10, 2026591
Oct 9, 2026519
Oct 8, 2026556
Oct 7, 2026512
Oct 6, 2026553
Oct 5, 2026599
Oct 4, 2026646
Oct 3, 2026576
Oct 2, 2026495
Oct 1, 2026444
Sep 30, 2026442
Sep 29, 2026451
Sep 28, 2026578
Sep 27, 2026594
Sep 26, 2026545
Sep 25, 2026438
Sep 24, 2026490
Sep 23, 2026176
Sep 23, 2026477
Sep 22, 2026461
Sep 21, 2026560

How many players finish Mortal Kombat X?

24% of Steam players have unlocked «There is a Ruler», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Mortal Kombat X screenshot 1

Mortal Kombat X system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 3 GB RAM, 36 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
36 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
64-bit: Win 7, Win 8, Win 10
Processor
Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
44 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Mortal Kombat X have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Mortal Kombat X run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
73
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, German. Text only: Polish, Russian.

Does Mortal Kombat X use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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