SOULCALIBUR VI vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SOULCALIBUR VI wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION is $1.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SOULCALIBUR VI | THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 61 |
| Quality | 82 | 68 |
| Value | 81 | 79 |
| Popularity | 32 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.14 | $3.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.1% positive | 82.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 117 | 13 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
SOULCALIBUR VI
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$3.82−94%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.84−94%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.49−91%Buy Side by side over time
SOULCALIBUR VITHE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
Details and requirements
| Item | SOULCALIBUR VI | THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 18, 2018 | June 15, 2017 |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., Dimps Corporation | SNK CORPORATION, Abstraction Games |
| Publishers | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment | SNK CORPORATION |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (64-bit) | WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5-4670 @ 3.40GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 16 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SOULCALIBUR VI or THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION?
SOULCALIBUR VI won the comparison against THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is SOULCALIBUR VI worth buying over THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION?
Based on the metrics, SOULCALIBUR VI won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. SOULCALIBUR VI currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC