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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

Classic 2D team fighter with 64 playable characters

SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics · Published by SNK CORPORATION · Released Dec 16, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 2,804
Recent reviews
Very Positive
100% of 12 in 30 days
Players
68
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Mar 2, 2022
Minimum PC
Onboard chipset with 256M…
1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?

A 2D arcade fighting game built around team matches and rebalanced Extra and Advanced systems. Choose from 64 fighters for single-player, local PvP, or online ranked and customizable matches; the original Neo Geo version is also included.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy classic pixel-art arcade fighting games
  • +you want competitive local and online matches
  • +you value a large roster with alternate character versions

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike learning complex special moves and combo timing
  • −you do not enjoy competitive, match-based fighting games

What players say

90% of 2,804 reviews are positive · 100% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, roster variety, balance, pixel art, music, and rollback online play. The recurring complaint is a steep learning curve, particularly the complex inputs.

Players over time

▲ +5% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 84 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Sep 25, 202669
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Sep 23, 202656
Sep 23, 202667
Sep 22, 202663
Sep 21, 202670

How many players finish THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?

20% of Steam players have unlocked «Champion», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION system requirements

Minimum: Onboard chipset with 256M…, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz dual core
Graphics
Onboard graphics chipset with 256MB video RAM
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
12
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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