Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH if it matches what drew you to this matchup. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH launched in 2018.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH vs SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH and SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル 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 '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018) is 1 year older than SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル (2019). SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (84.9% 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 SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル
Choose SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.8% positive across 260 reviews.
Both THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH and SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online 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
 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH |  SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (185 reviews) | 90.8% positive (260 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018) is 1 year older than SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル (2019).
- SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル scores higher on Steam reviews (90.8% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (84.9% positive).
- SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH vs SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル — FAQ
- Which is better, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH or SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル?
- On Steam reviews SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル scores higher (90.8% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (84.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル 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 '97 GLOBAL MATCH or SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル first?
- If you want chronology, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018) came out before SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル (2019). 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 '97 GLOBAL MATCH and SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL / サムライスピリッツ零スペシャル 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.