Games like The King of Fighters '98 on Linux
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to The King of Fighters '98 (1998) run on Linux. The cheapest is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH at € 19,99. One is made by independent developers.
Linux is unusually strong for classic gaming, because the open-source engine ports that keep old games alive were often written on it. Native builds are common for anything using a community engine, and most of the rest runs through Proton, which is the same technology that powers the Steam Deck.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
The King of Fighters XV
€ 59,99The modern entry continuing SNK's team-based fighting series.
The King of Fighters XV runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH
€ 19,99The official enhanced re-release of the classic Neo Geo fighter.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Fantasy Strike Indie
€ 19,99An accessible indie fighting game with simplified inputs.
Fantasy Strike runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Not on Linux
These alternatives to The King of Fighters '98 are listed on the main page, but do not run on Linux:
All 5 games like The King of Fighters '98