THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION vs MerFight
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION and MerFight 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 XIV STEAM EDITION (2017) is 7 years older than MerFight (2024). MerFight scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (82.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION |  MerFight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.3% positive (632 reviews) | 100% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Abstraction Games | Mattrified Games, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (2017) is 7 years older than MerFight (2024).
- MerFight scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (82.3% positive).
- MerFight is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (11.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION is Deck Verified, MerFight is Deck Playable.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION vs MerFight — FAQ
- Should I play THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION or MerFight first?
- If you want chronology, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (2017) came out before MerFight (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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION and MerFight 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.