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2019PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified76 % positive9.99 €

198X is a love letter to the arcade era: several short retro-style games spanning beat 'em up, shmup, racing and ninja action, tied together by a heartfelt pixel-art coming-of-age story about a teenager.

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
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The closest matches for 198X are Gunman Clive, Haneda Girl and Rollerdrome. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes 198X special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Gunman Clive

77 %Match

2012PCNintendo Switch88 % positive

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A short, old-school side-scrolling platform shooter set in the Wild West, with a distinctive sketched, paper-like look. You jump and shoot through 16 tight levels and face big bosses.

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Haneda Girl

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, frantic action-platformer where you swap between two characters and take down enemies with either gunfire or blade slashes. Compact stages encourage creative, stylish approaches to every encounter.

Rollerdrome

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast third-person action game where you skate through futuristic arenas, pull off tricks and shoot enemies mid-air. Fluid movement and precise timing mesh together in a stylish retro-future 70s look.

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

Distinctive, stylised art style

A blisteringly fast mecha action game where you pilot the Orbital Frame Jehuty, mixing melee, grabs and sub-weapons in spectacular aerial fights. Short and intense, with stylish presentation and memorable boss duels.

Mega Man 11

Distinctive, stylised art style

The classic run-and-gun platformer returns with a fresh 2.5D look: you beat Robot Masters, take their weapons and tackle tight, precise stages. The new Double Gear system lets you slow time or boost your firepower.

Rez

Distinctive, stylised art style

A rail shooter where every shot becomes part of the electronic soundtrack. Abstract neon visuals, rhythm and sound merge into a hypnotic trip through a computer network.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, old-school 2D action platformer where you play as Gunvolt and his rival Copen, tagging enemies and unleashing flashy lock-on attacks. It emphasizes tight stages, boss fights and score chasing with an anime flavor.

Valfaris: Mecha Therion

Distinctive, stylised art style

A heavy 2.5D side-scrolling shoot 'em up where you pilot the mecha Therion through grim, metal-soaked sci-fi worlds. Fast, demanding action meets dark aesthetics and a driving metal soundtrack.

Savant: Ascent Remix

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade shooter-platformer where you blast and leap through a robot-infested tower using magic and acrobatic moves. Quick reflexes and short, intense runs are the focus.

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