198X — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are solid. (Metacritic 63 · Steam 76%)
- The price is above its low (was €0.37), but within a reasonable range. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
198X is an indie title that celebrates the atmosphere of eighties video arcades through transitions between several distinct game genres. The story follows a teenager whose life and emotions intertwine with the world of arcade cabinets. A blend of nostalgic retro aesthetics, synth-driven sound and short but varied gameplay segments evoking the golden age of the arcade.
Did you know?
198X celebrates the atmosphere of 1980s arcades by shifting between several distinct genres within one story about a teenager.
Best price today
€0.44
all-time low: official €5.99 · keyshop €0.37 (+19%)
On Steam: €5.99 — you save 93% here
The cheapest 198X key right now costs €0.44 at Kinguin — the best of 9 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €0.37. The cheapest official store price is €5.99 at Steam.
The average low over the past 5 months was €0.60.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
GameSeal Marketplace
G2A Marketplace
Steam Official store
Gog Official store
Fanatical Official store
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198X prices by store 8
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €0.44 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €0.69 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €0.93 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €0.96 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €1.35 |
| Steam | Official store | €5.99 |
| Gog | Official store | €8.92 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €9.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€5.99
Jul 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€0.37
Jul 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €5.99 | €0.44 |
| Sept 2026 | €8.57 | €0.44 |
| Aug 2026 | €8.54 | €0.77 |
| Jul 2026 | €5.99 | €0.37 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.99 | €0.96 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Kinguin, Driffle, GameSeal, K4G, G2A, Steam, Fanatical
- GOG key — on GOG.com → Redeem a code (or in GOG Galaxy: Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code). Stores with this activation: Gog
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All-time low so far: €0.37
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Can 198X be played single-player?
Yes, 198X is a single-player game.
What languages does 198X support?
198X is available in: English, Japanese.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a 198X key?
The cheapest 198X key is currently sold by Kinguin for €0.44. That is the best of 9 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €0.37.
How much does 198X cost?
198X currently costs from €0.44 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €5.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 93%.
Is Kinguin an official store or a keyshop?
Kinguin is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.