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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 is #8 in Games › Casual Paid in Brazil and charting in 16 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 update history & changes
Last change · 32 events since 24 Jul 2014Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 31 events in the last 12 months
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 10Top Paid · Casual · ID
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100Top Paid · All Apps · ID
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 10Top Paid · Casual · FR
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100Top Paid · All Apps · BR
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · MY · Top Paid · Games · MY
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 charting in a new countryMalaysia
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · SA · Top Paid · Action · US
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100Top Paid · All Apps · MX
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100Top Paid · Casual · ID
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 10Top Paid · Casual · SA
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100 in 5 chartsTop Paid · Action · GB · Top Paid · Games · ID · Top Paid · Action · ID · Top Paid · Games · SA · +1 more
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 10 in 2 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · ZA · Top Paid · Games · ZA
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 new best rank in the overall chart: #10Top Paid · All Apps · ZA
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100Top Paid · Games · AR
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 charting in a new countryThailand
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100Top Paid · All Apps · AR
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 charting in a new country in 2 chartsArgentina · Colombia
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 new best rank in the overall chart: #26Top Paid · All Apps · ZA
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · ZA · Top Paid · Games · ZA
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 charting in a new country in 2 chartsVietnam · South Africa
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 charting in a new countryUnited Kingdom
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100Top Paid · Casual · GB
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Paid · Action · DE · Top Paid · Casual · DE
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · TW · Top Paid · Games · TW
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 10Top Paid · Action · AE
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 10Top Paid · Casual · AE
- 📈THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · AE · Top Paid · Games · AE
- 🆕THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 first spotted by AppInsider#24 in Top Paid · Casual · Canada
- 🆕THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Casual PaidTHE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-29. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A mobile port of the classic arcade fighting game 'The King of Fighters '98' featuring 38 characters and multiplayer capabilities, targeted at retro gaming enthusiasts and fighting game fans. The app is currently ranking in paid casual and action charts across multiple regions, with its highest position being #3 in France's Casual Paid category, indicating strong regional traction for this legacy title.
Similar apps: Street Fighter IV CE, Mortal Kombat Classic, Tekken Mobile
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 on the App Store
App details
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 declares it collects no data at all — the rarest and most private label on the App Store.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Games › CasualPaid | #8 |
 United States | Games › CasualPaid | #86 |
| United States | Games › ActionPaid | #134 |
| Brazil | Games › ActionPaid | #25 |
 Saudi Arabia | Games › CasualPaid | #18 |
 South Korea | Games › CasualPaid | #51 |
 Indonesia | Games › CasualPaid | #23 |
| South Korea | Games › ActionPaid | #63 |
 Mexico | GamesPaid | #98 |
 Japan | Games › CasualPaid | #196 |
 Australia | Games › CasualPaid | #66 |
 United Kingdom | Games › CasualPaid | #146 |
| Canada | Games › CasualPaid | #78 |
| Australia | Games › ActionPaid | #91 |
| United Kingdom | Games › ActionPaid | #198 |
 South Africa | All AppsPaid | #73 |
| Indonesia | Games › ActionPaid | #64 |
 India | Games › CasualPaid | #138 |
 Argentina | GamesPaid | #95 |
| Canada | Games › ActionPaid | #152 |
 Thailand | GamesPaid | #153 |
 Italy | Games › CasualPaid | #193 |
 United Arab Emirates | Games › CasualPaid | #118 |
| South Africa | GamesPaid | #197 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › ActionPaid | #190 |
Apps near THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 on the chart
Games › Casual Paid, around #8.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly report that the game is unplayable on modern iOS devices due to broken and non-adjustable touch controls. While some praise controller support or nostalgic value, the majority cite severe UI scaling issues and lack of developer updates as reasons for refunds.
Mostly negative (30% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and working reliably. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and recent updates. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Updates: “Please the multiplayer session needs an update”
- Crashes & bugs: “the game has a bug in ios 14.1 the controls”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I want my money back please”
- Updates: “Last updated was 3 years ago”
- Crashes & bugs: “The controls are broken and have not been fixed”
- Design: “You cant even change the button layout !”
About THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98
FEATURES:
■ The best game balance in the “KOF” series!
“KOF ‘98” is praised among KOF fans around the world as being the ultimate compilation of “KOF ‘94” to “KOF ‘97” titles and for its fantastic game balance. Moreover, this perfect port of “KOF ‘98” features 2 different gameplay modes, “EXTRA” & “ADVANCED”, and also includes a “TRAINING MODE” where you can master all your combos!
■ 38 playable characters!
In addition to the series’ iconic characters, “Iori” and “American Sports” teams as well as “Shingo Yabuki” and “Rugal Bernstein” edit characters return in “KOF ‘98” to complete the gorgeous roster of 38 characters and for a never ending dream match!
■ A NEOGEO Perfect Port with added features!
Play “KOF ‘98” with its original 4 buttons configuration, or use its unique control scheme of 6 button settings and the simplified special moves with the help of the “SP” button!
■ Challenge your friends via Wi-Fi!
Dual with other KOF players via Wi-Fi Multiplayer Mode for epic and unforgettable battles!
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