Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.2% positive across 689 reviews.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION and THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH 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. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION (2014) is 4 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018). THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (84.9% 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 '97 GLOBAL MATCH
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH if you want the Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH launched in 2018.
Both THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION and THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION |  THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (689 reviews) | 84.9% positive (185 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION (2014) is 4 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (84.9% positive).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is Deck Verified, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH is Deck Playable.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH — FAQ
- Which is better, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION or THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH?
- On Steam reviews THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION scores higher (92.2% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (84.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION or THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH first?
- If you want chronology, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION (2014) came out before THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018). 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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION and THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH 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.