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We filtered the 50 games similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. WWE 2K18, Party Hard and Mortal Kombat 1 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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MultiplayerSolo
Year 2008Dev SNK

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is WWE 2K18 — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Party Hard and Mortal Kombat 1 follow close behind.

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The best games like THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION on Nintendo Switch

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1WWE 2K18
WWE 2K18
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74
Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep simulation and skill tree progression, while skipping visual pixel

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Released 9 years after THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals59
Party Hard
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleePixel Art2D
Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB69· 10OC65· 43
Year 2015Dev Pinokl Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION: combat.

Released 7 years after THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59Combat49
Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148
Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual pixel

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Released 15 years after THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Genre100Combat100Visuals76Game mode73
#4Streets of Rage 4
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

Released 12 years after THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Genre100Combat100Visuals87Game mode63
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

Released 10 years after THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals87
Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DOffline
Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164
Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, competitive edge and strong narrative focus, while skipping co op

Released 11 years after THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Genre100Combat100Visuals87Game mode57
Street Fighter 6
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DPvP
Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185
Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping co op

Released 15 years after THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION.

Genre100Combat100Visuals76Game mode54

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