Mortal Kombat is one of the few video game franchises that has stood the test of time. This cult-classic series has garnered loyal fans for generations. In fact, the first-ever Mortal Kombat game is celebrating its 30th anniversary in October of this year.

Since hitting arcades in 1992, the franchise has spawned numerous sequels and spin-off games alongside both live-action and animated films. There have also been several TV shows, comics, novels, and even a collectible card game. Furthermore, Mortal Kombat tournaments have also been a fixture in the gaming community since the late 90s. 

A lot of us grew up on the different versions of Mortal Kombat, so it is only natural to look for similar games we can try. If you feel the same, check out our guide on the 10 must play games for fans of Mortal Kombat.

1. Street Fighter V

The Street Fighter franchise is arguably just as popular as the Mortal Kombat series. This classic series has also dominated the fighting game scene for decades now. Developed and published by Capcom, Street Fighter has created some of the most iconic video game characters in history. Most early 2000s gamers are probably familiar with Ryu, Chun-Li, and Vega.

Street Fighter V is the seventh installment in the main series and was released for Windows and PlayStation 4 in 2016. It follows the standard, side-scrolling gameplay system that Street Fighter and other classic fighting games are known for. The game also features 3D characters and background design but is set in a 2D arena.

There were originally 16 characters when Street Fighter V was first released, with four of these being new additions in the series. Each season of the game introduces six new characters for a total of 46 as of Season Five. The plot is set between the events of Street Fighter III and Street Fighter IV, starting with Charlie Nash waking up in a tomb. He then embarks on a journey to defeat M. Bison while running into others along the way.