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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

Three-on-three fighting game with a large roster and 3D visuals

SNK CORPORATION, Abstraction Games · Published by SNK CORPORATION · Released Jun 15, 2017

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Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 3,570
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 10 in 30 days
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Jan 21, 2019
Minimum PC
GTX 480
4 GB RAM · 16 GB disk
Full requirements

What is THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION?

This side-view fighting game uses 3D character models for three-on-three team matches. You choose fighters from a large roster and compete in story, versus, or online party battles as a new chapter of the series' story begins.

For you if...

  • +you like choosing teams from a large fighter roster
  • +you enjoy learning combos and competing in matches
  • +you want both story mode and online battles

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer 2D sprites over 3D character models
  • −you want faster movement than some players report here

What players say

83% of 3,570 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, combos, and controls. Some criticize the character movement and visuals, while others report crashes or trouble launching the game.

Players over time

▼ -53% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 26 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20268
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Sep 28, 20269
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How many players finish THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION?

33% of Steam players have unlocked «The Birth of a Legend», 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 XIV STEAM EDITION screenshot 1

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION system requirements

Minimum: GTX 480, 4 GB RAM, 16 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3-4160 @ 3.40GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 480, Intel® HD Graphics 4400, ATI Radeon™ HD 5000 series, or better. OpenGL 4.3 required.
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
16 GB available space
Notes
Compatible with XInput and DirectInput USB devices including gamepads and arcade sticks based on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and DualShock controllers.

Recommended

OS
WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4670 @ 3.40GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
16 GB available space
Notes
Compatible with XInput and DirectInput USB devices including gamepads and arcade sticks based on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and DualShock controllers.

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and 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 XIV STEAM EDITION 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
48
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION 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 Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

2 DLC available.

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