SNK/Game Releases

The following article is a timeline of all games published by SNK according to the date they were first released.

Note: Games in bold are games both published and developed by the company.

Shin Nihon Kikaku (Company's First Name)

 * Note: The original SNK was founded in in July 22, 1978.



1978

 * Micon Kit - Unknown

1979

 * Yosaku - Unknown
 * Ozma Wars - December
 * Safari Rally - December

1980

 * Atom Smasher - Unknown
 * Sasuke vs. Commander - October

1981

 * Satan of Saturn - March
 * Vanguard - July
 * The Monkey / Monkey Friend - Unknown
 * Fantasy - October

1982

 * Pioneer Balloon - March
 * Lasso - August

1983

 * Munch Mobile / Joyful Road - January
 * Marvin's Maze - December
 * Mahjong Classroom - Unknown

1984

 * Gladiator - Unknown
 * Jumping Cross - Unknown
 * Vanguard II - March
 * Main Event - November
 * Mad Crasher - December

1985

 * HAL 21 - March
 * Meijinsen - Unknown
 * T.N.K. III - September
 * Alpha Mission - November
 * Canvas Croquis - December 1

1986

 * Ikari Warriors - February

Old SNK (Before the Bankrupcty)

 * Note: The company rebranded itself as SNK in April of 1986.



1986

 * Athena - July
 * Victory Road - October

1987

 * Touchdown Fever - January
 * Bermuda Triangle - February
 * Psycho Soldier - March
 * Guerrilla War - March
 * World Wars - May
 * Time Soldiers (developed by ADK) - September

1988

 * Paddle Mania - January
 * Fighting Soccer - May
 * Fighting Golf - May
 * Chopper I - June
 * Sky Soldiers (developed by ADK) - July
 * Iron Tank - July 29
 * P.O.W. - Prisoners of War - August
 * Gold Medalist - Unknown
 * Country Club - Unknown
 * Touch Down Fever II - Unknown

1989

 * Ikari III: The Rescue - January
 * Mechanized Attack - March
 * Prehistoric Isle in 1930 - June
 * Gang Wars (developed by ADK) - July
 * Satomi Hakkenden (developed by ADK) - Unknown
 * Super Champion Baseball (developed by ADK) - Unknown
 * Street Smart - August
 * The Next Space - October
 * Beast Busters - November
 * Sky Adventure (developed by ADK) - November
 * SAR: Search and Rescue - December

1990

 * Crystalis - April 13
 * Baseball Stars Professional - April 26
 * Magician Lord (developed by ADK) - April 26
 * NAM-1975 - April 26
 * Mahjong Kyōretsuden - April 26
 * Top Player's Golf - May 23
 * Dexterity - June 15
 * Little League Baseball - June ?
 * Ninja Combat (developed by ADK) - July 24
 * Riding Hero - July 24
 * The Super Spy - October 8
 * Cyber-Lip - November 7
 * Puzzled - November 20
 * League Bowling - December 10

1991

 * Ghost Pilots - January 25
 * Sengoku - February 12
 * King of the Monsters - February 25
 * Blue's Journey (developed by ADK) - March 14
 * Alpha Mission II - March 25
 * Burning Fight - May 20
 * Eight Man (co-developed with Pallas) - June 7
 * Quiz Dai Sousa-sen - July 1
 * Crossed Swords (developed by ADK) - July 25
 * Minnasan no Okagesama Desu - July 25
 * 2020 Super Baseball (co-developed with Pallas) - September 20
 * Robo Army - October 30
 * Thrash Rally (developed by ADK) - November 8
 * Fatal Fury: King of Fighters - November 25
 * Bakatono-sama Mahjong Man'yuki - December 13

1992

 * Football Frenzy - January 31
 * Soccer Brawl - February 14
 * Mutation Nation - March 16
 * Last Resort - March 23
 * Baseball Stars 2 - April 15
 * Quiz Meitantei Neo & Geo - April 24
 * Ninja Commando (developed by ADK) - April 30
 * King of the Monsters 2 - May 25
 * Andro Dunos - June 15
 * World Heroes (developed by ADK) - July 28
 * Art of Fighting - September 24
 * Viewpoint - November 20
 * Fatal Fury 2 - December 10
 * Super Sidekicks - December 14

1993

 * Sengoku 2 - February 18
 * Fighter's History - March ?
 * 3 Count Bout - March 25
 * World Heroes 2 (developed by ADK) - April 26
 * Samurai Shodown - July 7
 * Fatal Fury Special - September 16
 * Spin Master - December 16

1994

 * Art of Fighting 2 - February 3
 * Windjammers - February 17
 * Fighter's History Dynamite - March 17
 * Super Sidekicks 2: The World Championship - April 19
 * World Heroes 2 Jet (developed by ADK) - April 26
 * Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy - May 18
 * Gururin - May 25
 * Fight Fever (co-developed with Viccom) - June 28
 * Janshin Densetsu: Quest of Jongmaster - June 29
 * Aero Fighters 2 - July 18
 * Aggressors of Dark Kombat (developed by ADK) - July 26
 * The King of Fighters '94 - August 25
 * Zed Blade - September 13
 * Power Spikes II - October 19
 * Samurai Shodown II - October 28
 * Street Hoop - December 8
 * Puzzle Bobble - December 21

1995

 * Bomberman: Panic Bomber - January 18
 * Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors - January 24
 * Quiz King of Fighters (co-developed with Saurus) - February 1
 * Double Dragon - March 3
 * Super Sidekicks 3: The Next Glory - March 7
 * Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory - March 27
 * Savage Reign - April 25
 * Crossed Swords II (developed & published by ADK) - May 2
 * World Heroes Perfect (developed by ADK) - May 25
 * Kabuki Klash - June 20
 * The King of Fighters '95 - July 25
 * Idol Mahjong Final Romance 2 - August 25
 * Pulstar - August 28
 * Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer - September 18
 * Stakes Winner - September 27
 * Master of Syougi (co-developed with ADK) - September 28
 * Aero Fighters 3 - October 12
 * ADK World (developed & published by ADK) - November 10
 * Samurai Shodown III - November 15
 * Chibi Maruko-chan Deluxe Quiz - November 27
 * Puzzle de Pon! - November 28
 * Real Bout Fatal Fury - December 21
 * Neo Geo CD Special - December 22
 * Goal! Goal! Goal! - Unknown

1996

 * Super Dodge Ball - Unknown
 * Tecmo World Soccer '96 - Unknown
 * Neo Turf Masters - January 29
 * Art of Fighting 3 - March 12
 * Magical Drop II - March 21
 * Neo Drift Out: New Technology - March 28
 * Metal Slug (developed by Nazca Corporation) - April 19
 * Over Top (developed by ADK) - April 26
 * Ninja Master's (co-developed with ADK) - May 27
 * Ragnagard - June 13
 * Pleasure Goal: 5 on 5 Mini Soccer - July 19
 * The King of Fighters '96 - July 30
 * Ironclad - Sepember 20
 * Kizuna Encounter - September 20
 * Stakes Winner 2 - September 24
 * Zintrick (developed by ADK) - September 27
 * The Ultimate 11: SNK Football Championship - October 16
 * Samurai Shodown IV - October 25
 * Waku Waku 7 - November 21
 * Twinkle Star Sprites (developed by ADK) - November 25
 * Breakers - December 17

1997

 * Pop'n Bounce - Unknown
 * Puzzle de Pon! R - Unknown
 * Money Puzzle Exchanger - January 15
 * Real Bout Fatal Fury Special - January 28
 * The King of Fighters '96 Neo Geo Collection - February 14
 * Magical Drop III - February 25
 * Neo Bomberman - May 1
 * Neo Mr. Do! - June 26
 * Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidō Retsuden (co-developed with Asatsu-DK & Fuji TV) - June 27
 * The King of Fighters '97 - July 28
 * The Irritating Maze (co-developed with Saurus) - August 25
 * Roads Edge - September 10
 * Shock Troopers - November 11
 * The Last Blade - December 5
 * Samurai Shodown 64 - December 19

1998

 * Blazing Star - January 19
 * Metal Slug 2 - February 23
 * Neo Geo Cup '98: The Road to the Victory - March 3
 * Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers - March 20
 * Samurai Spirits Kenkaku Shinan Pack - March 26
 * Xtreme Rally - May 13
 * Super Sidekicks 3: The Next Glory - May 28
 * Real Bout Garou Densetsu Special Dominated Mind - June 25
 * Breakers Revenge - July 3
 * The King of Fighters '98 - July 23
 * Beast Busters: Second Nightmare - September 11
 * Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage - October 16
 * Pocket Tennis - October 28
 * King of Fighters R-1 - October 28
 * Melon Chan's Growth Diary (developed by ADK) - October 28
 * Baseball Stars - October 28
 * Puzzle Link - October 28
 * Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad - November 6
 * The Last Blade 2 - November 25
 * The King of Fighters: Kyo - November 27
 * Battle Flip Shot - December 8
 * Samurai Shodown! (co-developed with Saurus) - December 25
 * Neo Cherry Master - December 25

1999

 * Ganryu - Unknown
 * Puzzle Bobble 2 - Unknown
 * Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition - January 28
 * Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life - March 11
 * Metal Slug X - March 19
 * King of Fighters R-2 - March 19
 * Puzzle Bobble Mini - March 26
 * Neo Geo Cup '98 Plus - April 15
 * Crush Roller (developed by ADK) - April 15
 * Doko Demo Mahjong (developed by ADK) - April 29
 * Neo Dragon's Wild - April 30
 * Neo Mystery Bonus - April 30
 * Samurai Shodown! 2 (co-developed with Saurus) - April 30
 * Fatal Fury: First Contact (co-developed with Yumekobo) - April 30
 * Buriki One - May 21
 * Metal Slug 1st Mission (co-developed with Ukiyotei) - May 27
 * Neo Poke Pro Yakyuu (developed by ADK) - May 27
 * Captain Tomaday - May 27
 * The King of Fighters '99 - July 22
 * Puyo Pop - July 22
 * Shanghai Mini (Activision licensed) - July 29
 * Pac-Man - July 31
 * Dive Alert - August 16
 * Prehistoric Isle 2 - September 27
 * SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash - October 21
 * Dark Arms: Beast Buster 1999 (co-developed with Noise Factory) - October 21
 * Densha de Go! 2 - October 21
 * Puzzle Link 2 - November 11
 * Garou: Mark of the Wolves - November 26
 * SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium (co-developed with Capcom) - November 30
 * Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure - December 4
 * Koudelka - December 16
 * Faselei! - December 22
 * Party Mail (developed by ADK) - December 22
 * Strikers 1945 Plus - December 24
 * Shigeru Mizuki's Yokai Photo Album (co-developed with Ukiyotei) - December 29
 * Neo 21 - December 29

2000

 * Kikou Seiki Unitron - January 20
 * Mezase! Kanji Ou - January 20
 * SNK Gals' Fighters - January 27
 * Pocket Reversi - January 27
 * Nightmare in the Dark - January 27
 * Cool Boarders Pocket - February 24
 * Metal Slug 2nd Mission (co-developed with Ukiyotei) - March 9
 * The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny (co-developed with Saurus) - March 16
 * Metal Slug 3 - March 23
 * Fantastic Night Dreams: Cotton - March 23
 * Picture Puzzle - April 27
 * Dynamite Slugger (developed by ADK) - May 25
 * Ganbare Neo Poke-Kun - June 6
 * The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise - June 7
 * Ogre Battle: Legend of the Zenobia Prince - June 22
 * Neo Baccarat - June 16/22
 * The King of Fighters 2000 - July 26
 * Evolution: Eternal Dungeons - October 2
 * Cool Cool Jam - October 8
 * Big Bang Pro Wrestling - November 23

2001

 * Super Real Mahjong Premium Collection - March 29
 * Sengoku 3 - July 18
 * Zupapa! - September 1
 * SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters 2 - September 13

Playmore
Note: The Playmore company was founded in August 1, 2001, and the old SNK went bankrupt in October 30.

2001

 * The King of Fighters 2001 - November 15

2002

 * The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood - January 1
 * Metal Slug 4 - March 27
 * Rage of the Dragons - June 6
 * The King of Fighters 2002 (co-developed with Eolith) - October 10

2003

 * The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood - January 1
 * Power Instinct Matrimelee - May 21

SNK Playmore
Note: Playmore rebranded itself as SNK Playmore in July 7, 2003.

Mainline series

 * Samurai Shodown V - October 10
 * Metal Slug 5 - November 13
 * The King of Fighters 2003 - December 12

Crossover series

 * SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos (co-developed with CAPCOM) - July 24

Compilations

 * The King of Fighters 2000/2001 - December 9

Other Game

 * Pochi and Nyaa - December 24

Mainline series

 * Samurai Shodown V Special - April 22
 * The King of Fighters '94 Re-Bout - December 28

Spin-off series

 * The King of Fighters Neowave - July 30
 * KOF: Maximum Impact - August 12

Pachinko series

 * Dragon Gal - November

Mainline series

 * Samurai Shodown VI - September 14
 * The King of Fighters XI - October 26

Compilations

 * The King of Fighters 2002/2003 - February 8
 * Metal Slug 4 and 5 - May 25

Mobile

 * The King of Fighters -Mobile- - July 4
 * The King of Fighters -Volleyball- - July 4
 * Metal Slug Gaiden: Allen's Battle Chronicles - December 19

Other Games

 * Neo Geo Tennis Coliseum - September 12
 * Samurai Spirits -Makai Rinne Ki- - July 4
 * Neo Geo Battle Coliseum - July 27
 * Twinkle Star Sprites: La Petite Princesse - July 28
 * Days of Memories ~Boku to Kanojo no Atsui Natsu~ - October 17
 * KOF Gals Mahjong - November 1
 * Samurai Spirits ~Shimensoka~ - November 21
 * Days of Memories ~Kyōya to Mako no Atsui Natsu~ - Unknown

Mainline series

 * Metal Slug 6 - February 22

Spin-off series

 * KOF: Maximum Impact 2 - April 27

Mobile

 * Garou Densetsu Southtown Adventure - March 1
 * Athena: Full Throttle - July 1
 * Ikari - Leona Gekitohen - August 1

Compilations

 * Bakumatsu Rouman: Gekka no Kenshi 1・2 - January 12
 * The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga - April 20
 * Art of Fighting Anthology (co-developed with G1M2) - May 11/Nov 6?
 * Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 1 - July 20?

Pachinko games

 * The King of Fighters - June 14
 * Kyuji - September ?
 * Hanasakari - September 26
 * Super Otousan - September 26
 * Vait Lord - December 1

Other Games

 * The King of Millionaire - January 6
 * Season 365 no Omoi - January 12
 * Samurai Spirits Tenka Musō Typing - January 12
 * The King of Fighters Mahjong - January 12
 * SNK's Darts -Three In The Black- - January 12
 * Metal Slug STG - January 16
 * Days of Memories 2 ~Boku no Ichiban Taisetsu na Kimi e~ - February 2
 * SNK Beach Volley ~Gal's Attack~ - March 1
 * The King of Reversi - March 20
 * KOF: Maximum Impact Maniax - March 23
 * SNK Gal's Open ~Cutie Shot~ - April 1
 * Days of Memories Gaiden ~Ōedo Ren'ai Emaki~ - May 17
 * Athena On Stage - June 1
 * Metal Slug 3D - June 29
 * Metal Slug Survivors - July 14
 * Metal Slug Soldiers - September 1
 * The King of Fighters -Mobile- R2 - October 2
 * Days of Memories ~Kare to Watashi no Atsui Natsu~ - November 1
 * SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS - December 14

Spin-off series

 * KOF: Maximum Impact Regulation "A" - July 13

Mobile

 * Maid by Iroha - January 1
 * Twinkle Star Sprites Gaiden - February 1

Compilations

 * Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 2 - February 22
 * Metal Slug Anthology - February 22
 * The King of Fighters NESTS Collection - April 19
 * Fu'un Super Combo - June 21
 * World Heroes Anthology - October 18

Pachinko games

 * Garou Densetsu: The Legend of Wild Wolf - March 19
 * Sky Love - April 20
 * The King of Fighters Chapter of NESTS - August 6
 * Super Otousan 2 - November 19

Other Games

 * Athena Full Throttle Winning Majo Gakuen Sōdōki - March 1
 * Days of Memories ~Koi wa Good Job!~ - April 3
 * Metal Slug Fighters - May 2
 * Days of Memories - June 14
 * Days of Memories ~Junpaku no Tenshitachi~ - June 19
 * Metal Slug Warriors - July 2
 * Doki Doki Majo Shinpan! - July 5
 * The King of Fighters Mahjong - October 23

Mainline series

 * The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match - March 18
 * Samurai Shodown Sen - April 17
 * Metal Slug 7 - July 17

Compilations

 * SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 - May 5
 * Sunsoft Collection - June 26
 * Samurai Shodown Anthology - July 24
 * ADK Damashii - December 18

Pachinko series

 * Garou Densetsu Special - February 1
 * Sister Quest - April 1
 * Kamitama - May 26

Other Games

 * Metal Slug Mars Panic! - January 17
 * EliCurri - April 1
 * Days of Memories 2 - April 24
 * Koi no Iroha ~Sakura Saku Haru~ - April 28
 * Nidome no Kiss - May 1
 * Days of Memories ~Boku to Kanojo to Koto no Koi~ - May 15
 * Shiori Hana, Tsuki ni Maiu - June 9
 * Days of Memories ~Kaze Maou Miyako de Tsukamaete!~ - June 16
 * Doki Doki Majo Shinpan! 2 - July 31
 * Koi no Iroha ~Himawari Kagayaku Natsu~ - August 20
 * KOF Kentei - Mezase Cult Quiz Ou! - October 1
 * Koi no Iroha ~Momiji Irotsuku Aki~ - October 15
 * Kimino Yusha - October 23
 * Moeyo! KOF Daiundoukai - November 4
 * Days of Memories ~Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Fuyu~ - November 4
 * Koi no Iroha ~Sazanka Chiru Fuyu~ - December 17

Mainline series

 * The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match - February 26
 * The King of Fighters XII - April 10
 * Metal Slug XX - December 23

Pachinko series

 * Sky Love II - April 6

Compilations

 * Sengoku Anthology - September 1

Other Games

 * Neo Geo Kentei - Mezase! Saikyo Quiz Fighter - February 2
 * Metal Slug Tactics - March 2
 * SNK Gals Island Dokidoki♥Puzzle Shock! - April 20
 * Nanairo Mirai - May 14
 * Days of Memories 3 - May 28
 * Moeyo! SNK Gals Ominakami Undoukai - June 1
 * Metal Slug M1 - July 1
 * Doki Majo Plus - July 30
 * Tsukibito - August 6
 * SNK Gals Island Candy Puzzle Hajimemashita - October 1
 * SNK Gals Island Jintori Puzzle Miseteagemasu - November 4
 * SNK Gals Island Hana Karuta Oshietekudasai - December 1
 * Neo Geo Online Collection Complete Box - December 23
 * SNK Gals Island Tekichuu Typing Omigotodesu - December 25

Mainline series

 * The King of Fighters XIII - July 14

Pachinko games

 * Metal Slug SV-001 - July 1
 * Gekka no Kenshi Gaiden ~Akari to Nanatsu no Ayakashidama~ - July 20

Other Games

 * Kyuji 2 - January 18
 * KOF Sky Stage - January 22
 * Metal Slug M2 - February 1
 * SNK Gals Island Rhythm Combo Yudanshinaide! - March 1
 * Metal Slug Team Mission - March 11
 * SNK Gals Island Sudoku Mission Akiramenaide! - April 1
 * SNK Gals Island Senkan Battle Gekichinshichauzo! - April 28
 * SNK Gals Island Dennou FreeCell​ Oteyawarakani - June 1
 * SNK Gals Island Dokidoki Puzzle Shock 2 - July 1
 * Neo Geo Heroes: Ultimate Shooting - July 29
 * SNK Gals Island Beauty Dungeon Bibittokimashita! - August 2
 * SNK Gals Island Bombom Sweeper Bara Q Jitaidesu! - September 1
 * SNK Gals Island Astro Quest Hoshi☆wanogashimasen! - October 1
 * Trouble☆Witches Neo! - October 21

2011

 * SNK Arcade Classics 0 - April 21
 * The King of Fighters Battle Festa - April 28
 * Sky Love III - June ?
 * The King of Fighters-i - July 7
 * Samurai Spirits Kizuna - November 17

2012

 * Dai Bouken! Sister Quest - February 20
 * SNK Dream Battle - March 26
 * The King of Fighters Android - March 22
 * The King of Fighters XIII Climax - April 26
 * The King of Fighters-i 2012 - May 2
 * SNK High School Collection - May 23
 * Sky Love IV - May ?

2013

 * KOF x Garou Densetsu - February 13
 * Destiny of the Dragon - March 18
 * Dragon GaL ~Shura no Yabou~ - July 11
 * The King of Fighters-A 2012 - August 31
 * Senkuu no Kiseki ~Sky Love~ - October 23

2014

 * Samurai Spirits Kengou Hachiban Shoubu - March 28
 * Metal Slug Defense - May 1
 * Garou Densetsu Premium - June 2
 * The Rhythm of Fighters - June 25
 * Beast Busters featuring KOF - December 22
 * The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Online - Unknown

2015

 * Dai Shingeki RPG! Sister Quest - February 26
 * Dragon GaL ~Souda no Tatakai~ - May 22
 * Beast Busters - August 17?

2016

 * Metal Slug Attack - February 15

Current SNK (Refounded in 2016)

 * Note: The company rebranded itself again as SNK in April 25, 2016, and the name was officialized in December 1 of the same year.



Mainline series

 * The King of Fighters XIV - August 23/24/25

Mobile

 * The King of Fighters All Star - July 26

Mobile

 * Kimi Wa Hero - August 7
 * The King of Fighters: World - August 10

Other Games

 * SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy - September 6/7

Mobile

 * The King of Fighters Destiny - May 17
 * The King of Fighters: Orochi Go - July 30

Compilations

 * SNK 40th Anniversary Collection - November 18

Mainline series

 * Samurai Shodown Reboot - June 25/26/27

Mobile

 * The King of Fighters M: Fighting Stars Assembly - January 16
 * Metal Slug Infinity - April 16
 * KOF: Chronicle - October 17
 * The King of Fighters for Girls - November 8

Compilations

 * Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection - June 11

Compilations

 * NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 - March 17

Mainline series

 * The King of Fighters XV - February 14/17