Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.9% positive across 185 reviews.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH 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 7 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH (2025). THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH (48.1% 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 XIII GLOBAL MATCH
Choose THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH launched in 2025.
Both THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH 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 |  THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (185 reviews) | 48.1% positive (162 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics | SAFARI GAMES |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018) is 7 years older than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH (2025).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH (48.1% positive).
- THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH is Deck Playable, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH is Deck Unsupported.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH — FAQ
- Which is better, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH or THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH?
- On Steam reviews THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH scores higher (84.9% positive) than THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH (48.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL 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 '97 GLOBAL MATCH or THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH first?
- If you want chronology, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018) came out before THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH (2025). 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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH 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.