THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH

Released Apr 2018

KOF ’97 is the final entry in the Orochi Saga, the original storyline of the KOF series, which is still played by enthusiastic fans around the world. KOF ’97 makes a return with new features such as online matchmaking, a new gallery mode, and custom menu BGM settings!

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH is a remaster of the classic 1997 SNK fighter, released on Steam on April 3, 2018. Shortly after launch, the developer shipped rollback netcode and Chinese UI localization on May 10, 2018 — the last known developer communication. The only DLC ever released was a standalone soundtrack pack, which shipped on September 28, 2022. The store description presents the game as a complete, feature-rich package with no mention of future content. No roadmaps, expansion announcements, or unshipped DLC exist. This game launched as a finished product and its content has been complete since the soundtrack released in September 2022.

Evidence

Soundtrack DLC released September 28, 2022 — the only DLC for the game, now released. No unreleased DLC listed.

dlc listing · Sep 28, 2022 source content shipped

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Developer post announcing rollback netcode and Chinese UI localization shortly after launch. This is the last known developer communication.

news post · May 10, 2018 source development ongoing

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH Soundtrack

Sep 2022

Media

Details

Developer

SNK CORPORATION

Publisher

SNK CORPORATION

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Action 2D Fighter Fighting Arcade Classic Anime Pixel Graphics 2D

About this game

The final chapter in the KOF Orochi Saga, this title is one of the iconic entries in the series that cemented KOF as a staple in the fighting game community around the world. Now it returns with new features such as online play!

- A total of 35 playable characters, including 6 secret characters from the NEOGEO version which are playable from the start!

- Includes both the ADVANCED and EXTRA modes for even more flexibility in playstyles.

- An all-new gallery mode and menu BGM settings are included as well!

The revival of Orochi must be stopped at all costs! It’s up to you to

finish a fight centuries in the making!