Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.6% positive across 985 reviews.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH vs Samurai GUNN
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH and Samurai GUNN 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 GUNN (2013) is 2 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH (2015). THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Samurai GUNN (93.4% 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 Samurai GUNN
Choose Samurai GUNN if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Samurai GUNN launched in 2013.
Both THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH and Samurai GUNN sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH |  Samurai GUNN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (985 reviews) | 93.4% positive (303 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics | Beau Blyth, Doseone |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Samurai GUNN (2013) is 2 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH (2015).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Samurai GUNN (93.4% positive).
- Samurai GUNN is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH vs Samurai GUNN — FAQ
- Which is better, THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH or Samurai GUNN?
- On Steam reviews THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH scores higher (96.6% positive) than Samurai GUNN (93.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH 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 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH or Samurai GUNN first?
- If you want chronology, Samurai GUNN (2013) came out before THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH (2015). 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 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH and Samurai GUNN 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 both THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH and Samurai GUNN have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Samurai GUNN ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH and Samurai GUNN 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.