198X

Jun 20, 2019
Developer: Hi-Bit Studios
Platforms: PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch
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About 198X

198X is not just a beat ’em up, a shoot ’em up, a racing game, a ninja game and an RPG. This is a love letter to the golden age of arcade games – yet with a scope that was never possible in the actual 1980s. It’s a story about finding yourself – and your self-confidence – in the world of video games. A coming-of-age story told through multiple game genres, worlds and characters. Feel the sensation of fighting, shooting, driving, jumping and role-playing – combined with emotional, cinematic storytelling. And what happens when the line between reality and game starts to blur…?

Released: Jun 20, 2019
Developer: Hi-Bit Studios
Publisher: Hi-Bit Studios

What games are like 198X?

Can my PC run 198X?

Minimum

OS: Windows 8
Storage: 4 GB available space

Is 198X worth buying?

Steam

85% positive

'Very Positive', 604 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

70/100

2 critics

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What is 198X about?

"The game is set in Suburbia, just outside the City, sometime in 198X. It follows the journey of Kid, a teenager stuck between the limitations of innocent youth and the obligations of inevitable adulthood. The story unfolds when Kid discovers the local arcade – finding new worlds, and new meaning, in video games. For every visit to the arcade – every game uncovered, every move mastered, every demon defeated – Kid grows stronger. And the lines between game and reality starts to blur…"

IndieRetroPixel Graphics1980sArcadeBeat 'em upGreat SoundtrackShort

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy 198X?

Right now the lowest price for 198X we're tracking is $1.00 at Gamivo — 90% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price 198X has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for 198X is $0.77 at Driffle on October 6, 2026. The current best price is about 30% above that low.

Is 198X worth buying?

85% of 604 Steam user reviews for 198X are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 63.

Can my PC run 198X?

The minimum system requirements for 198X are — OS: Windows 8; Storage: 4 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was 198X released?

198X released on June 20, 2019, developed by Hi-Bit Studios and published by Hi-Bit Studios, 8-4.

What platforms is 198X available on?

198X is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do 198X prices drop?

198X last hit a new low of $0.77 on October 6, 2026 at Driffle. Current best price is $1.00. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.