Choose Omen of Sorrow
Choose Omen of Sorrow if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Omen of Sorrow launched in 2023.
Omen of Sorrow vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Omen of Sorrow 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. Omen of Sorrow (2023) is 1 year older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (2024). THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Omen of Sorrow (77.3% 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 you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,711 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Omen of Sorrow and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Omen of Sorrow |  THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (22 reviews) | 84.3% positive (2,711 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | AOne Games | SNK CORPORATION |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Omen of Sorrow (2023) is 1 year older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (2024).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Omen of Sorrow (77.3% positive).
- Omen of Sorrow is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Omen of Sorrow has no Deck rating yet.
Omen of Sorrow vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — FAQ
- Should I play Omen of Sorrow or THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV first?
- If you want chronology, Omen of Sorrow (2023) 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 Omen of Sorrow 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.