The King of Fighters AFK successfully translates the high-energy fighting of the SNK series into a manageable, strategic mobile RPG. The character sprites and skill animations are top-tier, capturing the iconic moves of Kyo and Iori with impressive fidelity. It's an 'idle' game, yes, but the strategy comes in the team composition and the timing of your 'Striker' assists.
I was impressed by the amount of content available even at launch—there's a long campaign, a tower to climb, and a solid PvP arena. The 'AFK' rewards are generous, making it a great choice for players who have busy schedules but still want to feel a sense of progression. It’s a nostalgic trip that fits perfectly in your pocket.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.6.0Tue Feb 10 2026
KOF AFK x METAL SLUG 3 Collab!
Join forces with Metal Slug's Eri and Marco in KOF AFK!
MISSION START!
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.METAL SLUG 3 Collab! Get the Legendary "Mini Slug" just by playing the game!
Get 3,000 Draws, 210,000 Rubies, and 1 Legendary Fighter!
The legendary fighting game The King of Fighters returns!
Play now and battle to become the best fighter in the world!
▶ The action-packed series KOF has been reimagined as an idle game!
KOF is back with a retro look and feel!
Power up your pixel fighters and beat your opponents!
▶ Infinite power! Infinite fun! Power up with one tap!
No more tedious grinding! Tap once to boost your Combat Power!
Welcome to the world of quick & easy power-ups!
▶ KOF enhanced! Duke it out in big 5 vs. 5 fights!
The fight is now on a bigger scale! Emerge victorious in exciting 5 vs. 5 team battles.
Bigger moments and even bigger fights await!
▶ Strategize to become the King of Fighters!
Adapt to each fight with different placements and combinations!
Form the ultimate team and make your way to the top!
▶ You are the hero in THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK!
Join forces with other Fighters and stop the factions trying to ruin the tournament!
Set off on a journey to become the champion of KOF!
▶ Tons of events, tons of rewards!
Join them all and quickly power up!
Get rewards just by logging in, and use them to make the strongest team of fighters in the tournament!
Get the latest news and learn more on the official community pages!
- Official Site: https://kofafk.netmarble.com/
- Official Forums: https://forum.netmarble.com/kofafk
- Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KOFAFK
- Official instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kof_afk/
Specifications
- Minimum specifications: iOS 15.0 or higher, iPhone 7, 2GB RAM
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The King of Fighters AFK brings the iconic SNK fighting roster to an accessible idle RPG format. Build your dream team from a cast of dozens, including Kyo, Iori, and Terry Bogard. Strategize your team's formation and elemental synergies to conquer the KOF tournament. Your fighters continue to train and earn resources while you are offline, allowing you to progress without the constant grind.
Classic KOF characters with modern idle mechanics
High-quality skill animations and effects
Robust AFK reward system
Guild wars and PvP arena modes
Even in an idle game, positioning matters. Put your high-defense 'Tank' characters in the front and your 'Damage Dealers' in the back. Matching fighters from the same team (like Team Fatal Fury) grants massive stat bonuses.
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GamerBraves - Sat Oct 18 2025
Netmarble has launched The King of Fighters AFK, a new idle RPG based on SNK's long-running fighting game franchise. The game is now...
Inven Global - Thu Sep 18 2025
You can currently pre-reghister to play The King of Fighters AFK on mobile for iOS and Android, as the game arrives this September.
Bleeding Cool News - Thu Sep 18 2025
Netmarble launched "The King of Fighters AFK," a mobile idle RPG featuring 114 collectible fighters from SNK's classic fighting franchise,...
Koreaportal - Thu Sep 18 2025
Standout games this month include Hitman: Absolution, King of Fighters AFK, NFL Retro Bowl '26, and more!
Mobidictum - Thu Sep 18 2025
Smartphone game in SNK's The King of Fighters franchise launches for iOS, Android.
Anime News Network - Thu Sep 18 2025
Classic Fighters Return in New AFK RPG Featuring Retro-Style Pixel Graphics, Strategic Gameplay, and Exciting Launch Events.
채널 넷마블 - Thu Sep 18 2025
Netmarble has released The King Of Fighters AFK into Early Access on iOS and Android, but it's only available in two countries.
Bleeding Cool News - Wed Dec 18 2024
Global pre-registration is now live for Netmarble's next character collectible AFK RPG, available on Google Play, App Store and the official...
Netmarble - Mon Nov 18 2024
KOF AFK is going to be a team-building mobile RPG featuring characters from across the franchise and from different entries like Kyo from King of Fighters '98...
EventHubs - Mon Nov 18 2024
The core gameplay involves clearing stages in the main tournament. As you defeat bosses, your 'AFK' rewards per hour increase, providing more experience and gold to level up your roster.
A standard team consists of 3 main fighters and 3 strikers for support.