Is Mortal Kombat (1993) appropriate for children?

Mortal Kombat is a 1-on-1 fighting game with moderate cartoon-style violence featuring martial arts moves and blood effects that were controversial when released in 1993. There's no profanity or sexual content, but the fighting may be intense for younger children. It's best suited for children ages 10 and up who enjoy arcade-style combat games.

What age is Mortal Kombat (1993) suitable for?

Our verdict for Mortal Kombat (1993) is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Mortal Kombat (1993) safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Arcade, Fighting

Released

1993

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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