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Choose SAMURAI SHODOWN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SAMURAI SHODOWN launched in 2021.
SAMURAI SHODOWN vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
SAMURAI SHODOWN and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. SAMURAI SHODOWN (2021) is 3 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (2024). THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than SAMURAI SHODOWN (82.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,711 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both SAMURAI SHODOWN and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (82.6% vs 84.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 SAMURAI SHODOWN |  THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (651 reviews) | 84.3% positive (2,711 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION | SNK CORPORATION |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- SAMURAI SHODOWN (2021) is 3 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (2024).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than SAMURAI SHODOWN (82.6% positive).
- Both are Deck Verified.
SAMURAI SHODOWN vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — FAQ
- Which is better, SAMURAI SHODOWN or THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: SAMURAI SHODOWN sits at 82.6% positive (651 reviews), THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV at 84.3% (2,711). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play SAMURAI SHODOWN or THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV first?
- If you want chronology, SAMURAI SHODOWN (2021) came out before THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are SAMURAI SHODOWN and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do SAMURAI SHODOWN and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.