Choose 198X
Choose 198X if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 198X launched in 2019.
198X vs Holua's Arcades
198X and Holua's Arcades both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. 198X (2019) is 4 years older than Holua's Arcades (2023). Holua's Arcades is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 198X (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Holua's Arcades
Choose Holua's Arcades if you want an Action, Sports, and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Holua's Arcades launched in 2023.
Both 198X and Holua's Arcades sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 198X |  Holua's Arcades | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (387 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hi-Bit Studios | Raven Travel Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- 198X (2019) is 4 years older than Holua's Arcades (2023).
- Holua's Arcades is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 198X (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: 198X is Deck Verified, Holua's Arcades is Deck Playable.
198X vs Holua's Arcades — FAQ
- Should I play 198X or Holua's Arcades first?
- If you want chronology, 198X (2019) came out before Holua's Arcades (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are 198X and Holua's Arcades similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.