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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

Classic 2D fighting with 66 characters and redesigned combat

SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics · Published by SNK CORPORATION · Released Feb 27, 2015

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 4,793
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 31 in 30 days
Players
167
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Mar 30, 2022
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 560
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH?

A 2D fighting game and expanded version of KOF 2002, with a roster drawn from the NESTS Chronicles. You choose from 66 characters and fight CPU or multiplayer matches using combos and special moves; Challenge, Practice, and Endless modes provide solo activities.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast, demanding combo-based fighting
  • +you want practice, challenge, and endless CPU modes
  • +you prefer classic pixel graphics and arcade-style matches

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving combo execution and a gentle learning curve
  • −you prefer modern 3D visuals to classic pixel art
  • −you expect every character to be evenly balanced

What players say

95% of 4,793 reviews are positive · 93% of 31 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the large roster, fast combat, and range of combos, while the pixel art and presentation also receive approval. The main complaints are difficult execution and uneven character balance; some players dislike the revised artwork and animations.

Players over time

▼ -4% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 170 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026167
Nov 6, 2026120
Nov 5, 2026133
Nov 4, 2026110
Nov 3, 2026126
Nov 2, 2026118
Nov 1, 2026156
Oct 31, 2026140
Oct 30, 202694
Oct 29, 2026109
Oct 28, 2026104
Oct 27, 202697
Oct 26, 2026137
Oct 25, 2026147
Oct 24, 2026169
Oct 23, 2026117
Oct 22, 2026139
Oct 21, 2026124
Oct 20, 2026140
Oct 19, 2026124
Oct 18, 2026165
Oct 17, 2026120
Oct 16, 2026108
Oct 15, 2026102
Oct 14, 2026155
Oct 13, 2026118
Oct 12, 2026154
Oct 11, 2026154
Oct 10, 2026126
Oct 9, 2026136
Oct 8, 2026123
Oct 7, 2026133
Oct 6, 2026142
Oct 5, 2026143
Oct 4, 2026161
Oct 3, 2026137
Oct 2, 2026126
Oct 1, 2026135
Sep 30, 2026139
Sep 29, 2026115
Sep 28, 2026145
Sep 27, 2026170
Sep 26, 2026153
Sep 25, 2026135
Sep 24, 2026121
Sep 23, 202689
Sep 23, 2026116
Sep 22, 2026139
Sep 21, 2026113

How many players finish THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH?

6.3% of Steam players have unlocked «The King of Fighters», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH screenshot 1

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 560, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (32/64bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5 @ 2.0 GHz
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
12
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America.

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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