198X
Released Jun 2019
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.
76% positive · 2,158 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
198X launched on June 20, 2019. The store description labels it "Part 1 of arcade epic 198X," which suggested a sequel or continuation was originally intended. However, developer activity since launch has been minimal — only two small patch posts in the days immediately following release (June 24 and June 28, 2019), covering achievements and keyboard input fixes. There have been no developer communications of any kind since June 28, 2019. No expansions, sequels, or additional content have been announced or released. The only DLC ever listed is a soundtrack pack released on May 11, 2020. With no post-launch content updates, no roadmap, no announcements of future parts, and complete developer silence since mid-2019, the game appears to have shipped as a finished product in its current form, regardless of the original "Part 1" framing.
Evidence
Short description labels the game 'Part 1 of arcade epic 198X,' implying additional parts were originally planned
Soundtrack DLC released on May 11, 2020 — the only DLC ever released, and no other DLC is listed or announced
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Hi-Bit Studios
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Welcome to Suburbia, just outside the City, sometime in 198X. This is 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…
This is 198X – where a new life is just 1 credit away.
Estimated play time: 2 hours
This is 198X – where a new life is just 1 credit away.
Estimated play time: 2 hours
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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