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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is hard to replace: few games combine fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 53 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition, Slap City and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge lead the list, with Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION special.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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MultiplayerSolo
Year 2008Dev SNK

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The closest game to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Slap City and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge follow close behind.

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Games like THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

53 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9
Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

Slap City
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 2.9KRAWG👍 79%· 29IGDB85· 1
Year 2018Dev LudosityPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, offline and early access, while skipping visual pixel

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleePixel Art2D
Steam👍 94%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 440MC86OC87· 165
Year 2022Dev Tribute Games · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

Ancient Dungeon
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 1.7K
Dev Eric ThullenPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping visual 2d

Dead or Alive 2
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1999Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping visual pixel

Tekken 2
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1995Dev Namco

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: co op.

Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Capcom Production Studio 2 · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: co op.

Street Fighter IV
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB90· 9
Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: co op.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DDark
IGDB87· 15OC92· 149
Year 2018Dev Sora · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

Rivals of Aether
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114
Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and offline

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB88· 1
Year 2004Dev Dimps · Bandai

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: co op.

Mortal Kombat
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB83
Year 1992Dev Midway Games

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: co op.

Streets of Rage 4
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB83· 12OC84· 150
Year 2020Dev DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping visual pixel

Lethal League Blaze
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D
Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11
Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and offline, while skipping visual pixel

MultiVersus
Fighting2D Fighter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D
Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50
Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

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What is the best game similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?
The closest game to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?
The three closest games to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION are: 1. Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Slap City (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (95/100, 7 shared attributes). All share THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 53 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Slap City similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?
Yes, very much so — Slap City scores 95/100 similarity to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION. They share 6 attributes, including fighting mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Fighting games are similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?
The best Fighting games similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION are Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition, Slap City, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and Ancient Dungeon. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION attributes like fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and co op.
How is similarity to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION calculated?
We compare THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?
Yes — Brawlhalla and Rec Room are free and score well on similarity to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.