Play The King of Fighters Games Online
Choose a King of Fighters release by year and platform, keeping original arcade games separate from modified editions.
The King of Fighters '97
Revisit the 1997 arcade entry.
Arcade Systems
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Choose an original release by platform and style. Open its game page to check browser-play availability and controls.
Revisit the 1997 arcade entry.
Choose the original 2002 arcade release.
Compare the 1996 arcade roster.
Try the Neo Geo Pocket handheld entry.
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Original releases and fan modifications have different game pages. Check the full title and platform before starting or restoring a save.
Choose a King of Fighters release
Pick the year first
The numbered arcade entries have different rosters and rules. Start with the release you remember instead of assuming that similarly named editions play the same way.
Separate original and modified editions
KOF 2002 Magic Plus II is a modified release. Keep it distinct from The King of Fighters 2002 when comparing versions or returning to a saved game.
Check arcade controls
Open the chosen game page to see the current keyboard or touch mapping. Arcade games may require a credit and Start before the first match.
Series history
The King of Fighters brought SNK fighters together across a succession of team-fighting releases. Its year-based entries and handheld games differ in rosters and systems. Original releases and derivative modified editions should be compared separately.
Read the official series backgroundCommon questions
Is KOF 2002 Magic Plus II the original KOF 2002?
No. Magic Plus II is a modified edition with its own game page. Choose The King of Fighters 2002 if you want the original release, and keep the two editions separate when restoring progress.
How do I find the right controls?
Open the selected game page to check its keyboard, touch or controller settings. Different systems use different layouts; an arcade game may also require Coin and Start.
Can I save and continue later?
Check the selected player’s available save options before leaving. Return to the same game and edition to restore progress; saves are not interchangeable between versions.
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