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Every The King of Fighters game, in release order

There are 23 main The King of Fighters games, from THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 (1994) to The King of Fighters XV (2022). The page also lists 7 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.

726 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 (1994), the first game in the series.

The King of Fighters XIII (2010) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 79/100.

Main The King of Fighters games

Remasters, ports and re-releases

FAQ
How many The King of Fighters games are there?

There are 23 main The King of Fighters games, from THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 (1994) to The King of Fighters XV (2022). The page also lists 7 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.

In what order should I play The King of Fighters?

Play the main The King of Fighters games in release order: THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 (1994), The King of Fighters '95 (1995), The King of Fighters '96 (1996), THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 (1997), THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 (1998), The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle (1999), THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 (2000), The King of Fighters 2001 (2001), The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood (2002), THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 (2002), …. The highest-rated entry is The King of Fighters XIII (2010), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.

What is the latest The King of Fighters game?

The latest The King of Fighters game is The King of Fighters XV, released in 2022.