How many Mortal Kombat games are there?

The flesh-pounding and bone-crunching gameplay of Mortal Kombat has entertained the fighting game masses for decades. That being said, just how many MK games have there been down the years?

There is no denying the popularity of NetherRealm’s iconic Mortal Kombat series. The game is known the world over, and not just because of its distinctive violence. Star names like Sub-Zero and Scorpion continue to support the ever-popular franchise.

If we’re being honest though, the blood and gore are big selling points of MK. Fatalities, Brutalities, and Quitalities are just some of the series’ weirdly endearing characteristics. So much so that a ton of MK games have been commissioned and released over the years.

To that effect, let’s find out how many entries have been seen the light of day.

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How many Mortal Kombat games have there been?

As of January 2024, there are a total of 28 main, spin-off, and complete edition games in the Mortal Kombat series – discounting compilations and bundles.

The adventure began in 1992 with the original arcade hit ‘Mortal Kombat’ and each subsequent title contributed its own flair to the lore of Mortal Kombat, adding depth to a universe already rich with unique characters, each possessing a distinctive, painful palette.

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Every Mortal Kombat game in order

Now that we’ve addressed the overarching question, let’s delve into the specifics and take a chronological look at every Mortal Kombat game released to date, in order:

1. Mortal Kombat (1992)
2. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
3. Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
4. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
5. Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1996)
6. Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero (1997)
7. Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
8. Mortal Kombat Gold (1999)
9. Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (2000)
10. Mortal Kombat Advance (2001)
11. Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002)
12. Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition (2003)
13. Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004)
14. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (2005)
15. Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006)
16. Mortal Kombat: Unchained (2006)
17. Ultimate Mortal Kombat (2007)
18. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (2008)
19. Mortal Kombat (2011)
20. Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition (2011)
21. Mortal Kombat X (2015)
22. Mortal Kombat Mobile (2015)
23. Mortal Kombat XL (2016)
24. Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)
25. Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath (2020)
26. Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate (2020)
27. Mortal Kombat: Onslaught (2023)
28. Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)

That wraps up our quick and easy guide on the history of Mortal Kombat games. The number will fluctuate over the coming years, so we’ll be sure to update this article as more Mortal Kombat games are released over the years.

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