SNK Games, the renowned Japanese developer behind legendary fighting franchises, has quietly withdrawn several major titles from Google Play. While these games disappear from Android's marketplace, they remain available on alternative platforms like Apple's App Store.

Which SNK Classics Are No Longer Available?

Effective June 30, 2025, SNK Games removed multiple fan-favorite titles from Google Play, including iconic fighting games such as:

• Fatal Fury Special
• Garou: Mark of the Wolves
• The King of Fighters '97
• The King of Fighters '98
• Samurai Shodown 2

The purge also affected arcade-style action games:

• Blazing Star
• Metal Slug
• Metal Slug 2
• Metal Slug X

Metal Slug 3 departed earlier on June 2, 2025, citing compatibility issues with modern Android devices after its decade-long run.

Availability and Impact

While existing owners retain access to downloaded games, new installations won't be possible following removal. SNK continues supporting Android with updated releases and recent collaborations.

The studio maintains an active release schedule, preparing fresh takes on classics while expanding crossovers like Street Fighter's Ken Masters appearing at Evo 2025.

For gamers seeking alternatives, ACA NeoGeo collaborations and other SNK titles remain accessible through Google Play.

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