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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

Arcade, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

What works

  • Large and diverse character roster
  • Balanced and deep gameplay
  • Nostalgic appeal with classic pixel art and music
  • Multiple gameplay modes including online multiplayer
  • Rollback netcode improves online experience

Things to keep in mind

  • Online player base can be small with occasional lag
  • Lack of color edit and 3d backgrounds compared to some console versions
  • Limited character customization
  • No extensive narrative or story mode
  • Some technical issues at launch, though patched

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

More exploratory

Games that feels like THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Mortal Kombat 11

  • Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

  • SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS

  • GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

  • Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

More social

Games that feels like THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle

  • Brawlhalla

  • The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

  • Capcom Fighting Collection 2

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION

  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

Less dominating

Games that feels like THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION but with less domination over others

  • Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND

  • Idol Showdown

  • CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-

  • FIGHTING EX LAYER

  • Pocket Bravery

  • Koihime Enbu

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Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
  • Distance on an axis: how large that difference is (ring scales show +/− points).
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
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  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom.

How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Exploration, Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026