THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION vs FIGHTING EX LAYER
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION and FIGHTING EX LAYER 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 1 year older than FIGHTING EX LAYER (2018). FIGHTING EX LAYER scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% 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 |  FIGHTING EX LAYER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.3% positive (632 reviews) | 84.8% positive (474 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Abstraction Games | ARIKA |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (2017) is 1 year older than FIGHTING EX LAYER (2018).
- FIGHTING EX LAYER scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (82.3% positive).
- FIGHTING EX LAYER is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (0.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION is Deck Verified, FIGHTING EX LAYER is Deck Unsupported.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION vs FIGHTING EX LAYER — FAQ
- Which is better, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION or FIGHTING EX LAYER?
- On Steam reviews FIGHTING EX LAYER scores higher (84.8% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (82.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FIGHTING EX LAYER 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 XIV STEAM EDITION or FIGHTING EX LAYER first?
- If you want chronology, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION (2017) came out before FIGHTING EX LAYER (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 XIV STEAM EDITION and FIGHTING EX LAYER 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.