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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…?

Release Date

Jun 20, 2019

Developer

Hi-Bit Studios

Publishers

Hi-Bit Studios

198X FAQ & buying guide

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Is 198X worth buying?

Steam

76.13% positive

'Mostly Positive', 2,149 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 $0.68 at Kinguin — 93% 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 $0.68 at Kinguin on June 4, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is 198X worth buying?

76% of 2,149 Steam user reviews for 198X are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 63.

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.

Where's the cheapest place to buy 198X?

The cheapest 198X price right now is $0.68 at Kinguin, 93% below the Steam price.

198X price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Global	—	$0.68	Buy 198X at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$1.04	Buy 198X at Gamivo
Steam	Steam	—	$9.99	Buy 198X at Steam