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Games like THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

If THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH is your kind of game, the closest matches are THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION, Samurai GUNN and GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its huge roster of characters, tactical positioning matters and competitive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH: KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!

2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics
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Steam players who put hours into THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical positioning matters with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Top pick for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    2014Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Samurai GUNN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Second-strongest match for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

    2013ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Third-strongest match for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    “GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!

    2016Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. THE LAST BLADE 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.

    2017Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    [[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!

    2013ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Granblue Fantasy: Versus

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical positioning matters and a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Ranked #6 for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!

    2020Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Ranked #7 for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Ranked #8 for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

    2017Action59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. R.E.P.O.

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.

    2025ActionEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~93% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam right now. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from SNK CORPORATION

Other recommendable Steam games by SNK CORPORATION, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    [[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!

    2013ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. METAL SLUG 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    “METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

    2014Action1.59 USDSteam ↗
  4. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

    2017Action59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. METAL SLUG X

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    “METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

    2014Action1.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…

    2026Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical positioning matters with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    2014Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. SAMURAI SHODOWN

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SNK CORPORATION, the studio behind THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!

    2021ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical positioning matters with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

    2014Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Samurai GUNN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

    2013ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    [[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!

    2013ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!

    2024Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH.

    THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!

    2017Action59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH cost?
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH are THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION, Samurai GUNN, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES.
Who developed THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH?
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics and published by SNK CORPORATION.

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