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198X

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App ID 1086010
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Hi-Bit Studios
Supported Systems Windows
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 29176433
Last Record Update 25 May 2025 – 12:13:56 UTC ()
Release Date 20 June 2019 – 15:42:52 UTC ()
😏 73.63%
2k reviews
0
In-Game
👾 Retro 👾 Pixel Graphics 🎸 1980s 🕹 Arcade 🥊 Beat 'em up

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.

Additional Information

Developer Hi-Bit Studios
metacritic_name 198X
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metacritic_score 63
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ReleaseState released
Publisher Hi-Bit Studios
Store Release Date 20 June 2019 – 15:43:03 UTC ()
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Social Media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6HCQEnRdDL2MORk6JW-VSw/
Primary Genre Indie (23)
Store Genres Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 20 June 2019 – 15:42:52 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 19 August 2024 – 17:08:12 UTC () (1724087292)
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Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 14 May 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 5995563
  • configuration:
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    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 11 May 2019 – 12:08:18 UTC (), in changelist #6231307

Supported Languages

2 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes Yes

Tags

🌱 Indie 👾 Retro 👾 Pixel Graphics 🎸 1980s 🕹 Arcade 🥊 Beat 'em up 🎶 Great Soundtrack 🤏 Short 🏽 2D 👤 Singleplayer 💥 Action 🕹 Shoot 'Em Up

Categories

Single-player Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

Partial Controller Support

Assets

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timestamp19 August 2024 – 17:09:38 UTC

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timestamp 28 January 2021 – 08:42:20 UTC

Trailer 225280 ↴

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Steam charts

  • 0 players right now
  • 3 24-hour peak
  • 77 all-time peak 6 March 2020
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  • 2,359 all-time peak
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User reviews history

  • 😏 Mostly Positive
  • 73.63% SteamDB Rating
  • 1,602 76.2% positive reviews
  • 499 23.8% negative reviews

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Markers

Date Label 30-day Peak
20 June 2019 Steam Release -
6 March 2020 ⇄ Humble Bundle: March 2020 Humble Choice (#4) -
17 November 2021 ⇄ Fanatical: Killer Bundle 20 -
30 September 2022 ⇄ Fanatical: Build Your Own Play On The Go 2 Bundle -
23 March 2023 ⇄ Fanatical: Build Your Own Play On The Go Bundle - Spring Edition -

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198X had an all-time peak of 77 concurrent players on 6 March 2020.

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