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198X

Developed by Hi-Bit Studios · Published by Hi-Bit Studios

Indie
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 20, 2019 Price$5.99 Metacritic63/100 Steam reviews597

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$5.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic63/100
Steam reviews597
Languages2
Achievements14
DLC1

Overview

An indie game by Hi-Bit Studios, published by Hi-Bit Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 76% positive of 2,070
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:IndieRetroPixel Graphics1980sArcadeBeat 'em upGreat SoundtrackShort2DSingleplayerActionShoot 'Em Up

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for 198X.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 8
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Supported languages (2)

EnglishJapanese

198X FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is 198X?

Steam classifies 198X as a Indie game, developed by Hi-Bit Studios. Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.

How much does 198X cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists 198X at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is 198X single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for 198X: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is 198X on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists 198X for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is 198X out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 20, 2019.

What platforms is 198X on?

198X is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is 198X single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does 198X cost?

Steam lists it at $5.99.

Does 198X have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 14 achievements for 198X.

What is 198X's Metacritic score?

198X has a Metacritic score of 63/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made 198X?

198X is developed by Hi-Bit Studios and published by Hi-Bit Studios.

Where to get 198X

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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