Game series
Every The King of Fighters game, in release order
The 30 The King of Fighters games in the Tier catalog, from 1994 to 2022, in release order.
640 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 XIV is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 80/100.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94
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02
The King of Fighters '95
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03
The King of Fighters '96
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04
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97
71
/100
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05
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98
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06
The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999
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07
The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle
76
/100
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08
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000
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09
The King of Fighters 2001
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10
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002
67
/100
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11
The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood
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12
The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood
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13
The King of Fighters 2003
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14
The King of Fighters Neowave
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15
The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
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16
The King of Fighters '94 Re-Bout
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17
The King of Fighters XI
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18
NEOGEO BATTLE COLISEUM
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19
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH
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20
The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga
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21
The King of Fighters XII
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22
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
68
/100
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23
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition
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24
The King of Fighters XIII
79
/100
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25
The King of Fighters XIII Steam Edition
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The King of Fighters XIV
80
/100
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27
The King of Fighters XIV Steam Edition
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28
The King of Fighters '97 Global Match
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29
The King of Fighters ALLSTAR
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30
The King of Fighters XV
FAQ
How many The King of Fighters games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 30 The King of Fighters games, released between 1994 and 2022. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play The King of Fighters?
This page lists every The King of Fighters game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 (1994). The highest-rated entry is The King of Fighters XIV, a common starting point for newcomers.