eSports Insider · Dec 6, 2025
Mortal Kombat: 10 best games from the series
Mortal Kombat X, Mortal Kombat 9, Mortal Kombat Deception covers / Image credit: NeverRealm and Midway Mortal Kombat is one of the most recognisable fighting game franchises, known for its gore.
There are 24 differently named MK entries, with Special Forces and Mythologies: Sub Zero being among the worst.
The best MK games have a strong positive impact on the franchise, strong gameplay, storytelling, handling of Mortal Kombat characters, and visual design.
Some examples of the best MK games include: Mortal Kombat 9, Mortal Kombat X, MK3, MK11, and MK: Deception.