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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

Developed by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics · Published by SNK CORPORATION

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 16, 2014 Price$14.99 Steam reviews2,533

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews2,533
Languages3
Achievements12
DLC1

Overview

An action game by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics, published by SNK CORPORATION — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 91% positive of 2,820
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players47
Player-voted tags:FightingArcade2D FighterActionClassicMultiplayer2DPixel GraphicsCompetitiveRetroAnimeGreat Soundtrack

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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
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 XP
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz dual core
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Onboard graphics chipset with 256MB video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound

Supported languages (3)

EnglishJapanesePortuguese - Brazil

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

Steam classifies THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION as a Action game, developed by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics. 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

How much does THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 16, 2014.

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

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION 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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP.

How much does THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Who made THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is developed by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics and published by SNK CORPORATION.

Where to get THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

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