, commonly abbreviated as
SF or スト, is a
fighting game franchise by
Capcom. The game's playable characters originate from different
countries around the world, each with his or her own unique fighting style. It is Capcom's second best-selling franchise, having significant success worldwide. With its first game released in 1987, the game has evolved through the years as well as through its many iterations, and remains one of the
most popular video games today.