The most interesting arcade games released in 1998

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Arcade
Lew Leon

Lew Leon

PC

Arcade

January 21, 1998

Family adventure game designed for people of all ages, by the way one of the first professional Polish computer games. The theme is the great adventure of the title Lion, who travels through the islands of the Lion Archipelago in search of the corn stolen by the conspirators.

Bomberman World

Bomberman World

PlayStation

Arcade

January 28, 1998

Arcade production in which player-directed characters fight in special arenas, trying to blow up all opponents. This is the first installment of the famous series released on PlayStation 1.

Judge Dredd Pinball

Judge Dredd Pinball

PC

Arcade

January 30, 1998

Pinball licensed by Williams Pinball, dedicated to the popular science fiction comic hero, Judge Dredd. We get a table to play, inspired by a really existing model, produced by Williams in 1993.

GEX 3D: Enter the Gecko

GEX 3D: Enter the Gecko

PCPlayStation

Arcade

January 31, 1998

A humorous 3D platformer, a continuation of GEX from 1996. In the game, we again direct the actions of the title geckon, who receives an offer of cooperation from government agents. Our hero's mission is to travel through different worlds, inspired by films and TV series, and to defeat the former Reza antagonist once again.

Star Trek Pinball

Star Trek Pinball

PC

Arcade

January 31, 1998

A pinball arcade game set in the popular universe of the Star Trek series. Two traditional tables, dedicated to the forces of the Federation and the Clingons, as well as a "double" table intended only for a multiplayer game, representing a symbolic rivalry between the two factions, were made available to the players.

Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle

Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle

PlayStation

Arcade

February 28, 1998

The next installment of the popular series of platformers started in 1982. This time the game was prepared in full 3D and offers a number of typical for the genre of logical-skill challenges.

Battlezone (1998)

Battlezone (1998)

PC

Arcade

March 20, 1998

An innovative combination of the strategic RTS game and a typical FPP shooter, in which we have at our disposal the powerful forces of a unit made of bio-metal, a wonderful material for which the battle is taking place.

Rascal

Rascal

PlayStation

Arcade

March 30, 1998

Rascal is a three-dimensional platformer that uses the motif of time travel. Players take control of a teenager who sets out to rescue his abducted father. The game is the work of Traveller's Tales studio.

Captain Claw

Captain Claw

PC

Arcade

May 12, 1998

Two-dimensional platform game with attractive cartoon graphics. As Captain Pauzr's cat pirate, we set out to search for the mystical artifact, the Nine Existence Amulet, and the jewels needed to launch this artifact. During the adventure you have to defeat dozens of traps and hundreds of enemies. There is a sword, a pistol, several dynamite sticks and magical spells at your disposal.

Addiction Pinball

Addiction Pinball

PC

Arcade

May 12, 1998

Another production from the popular pinball genre, developed by the British studio Team 17 Software. In the game you will find two detailed tables, dedicated to two popular games of the British producer: World Rally Fever and Worms.

Thunder Force V

Thunder Force V

PlayStation

Arcade

May 21, 1998

Arcade, side-scrolled 2D shooter in which console owners take control of a combat spacecraft. The production is a conversion from Segi Saturn and at the same time the fifth installment of the Thunder Force cycle.

N2O: Nitrous Oxide

N2O: Nitrous Oxide

PlayStation

Arcade

June 30, 1998

Maintained in a specific, slightly psychedelic style 3D arcade shooting, in which players can only move left or right. The goal is to conquer successive tunnels, eliminating enemies encountered on the way and achieving the best score possible.

Incoming

Incoming

PC

Arcade

July 15, 1998

Arcade shot, whose action was set in the near future, when the sinister forces of foreign civilization came to Earth.

Vangers

Vangers

PC

Arcade

August 1, 1998

Discover new worlds full of unique, dangerous forms of plant and animal life, which you have to overcome on your way through an unknown universe.

Tombi!

Tombi!

PlayStation

Arcade

September 4, 1998

Side-scroll platformer, in which the player takes on the role of a boy with pink hair, trying to catch the bad guinea pigs. These stole the hero's grandfather's bracelet and contaminated the protagonist's idyllic house. The main character can jump, grab and throw objects. Although Tombi only moves in two dimensions for most of the time, at certain moments he is able to change the plane and, for example, move deep into the screen.

Spyro the Dragon

Spyro the Dragon

PlayStation

Arcade

September 9, 1998

The first installment of the famous 3D platformer series, in which the main character is the comforting purple dragon Spyro. The production was exclusively released on PlayStation 1.

Family Fun: Cool Pool

Family Fun: Cool Pool

PC

Arcade

September 15, 1998

Special edition of billiards, designed mainly for fans of custom solutions in this classic club sport, containing ingenious types of games with obstacles and animation.

3D Ultra NASCAR Pinball

3D Ultra NASCAR Pinball

PC

Arcade

September 30, 1998

Another part of the original pinball series, created by Sierra and Dynamix studio. In this version, the authors focused on NASCAR formula races popular in the USA, and the gameplay reflects the course of a typical race, including the preparation of the car in the garage and pit-stop repairs.

Wild 9

Wild 9

PlayStation

Arcade

September 30, 1998

Created by Earthworm series authors Jim platformer 2.5D, whose mechanics is built around an unusual weapon of the main hero - a beam of energy, allowing him to grab enemies and various objects.

Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

PlayStation

Arcade

October 31, 1998

Digital reissue of the platformer from 1998, which is the third fully-fledged part of the series about the adventures of the friendly Jamrai Crash. In this part of the game he also has to help his sister Coco. Together they move in time to stop the villains who want to reverse the course of history and prevent the frustrated plans of Dr. Neo Cortex from being thwarted.

Bust-A-Groove

Bust-A-Groove

PlayStation

Arcade

October 31, 1998

A three-dimensional rhythm game in which virtual dancers face off against each other in spectacular duels, showing off their choreographies. The task of the players is to press the appropriate button combinations in the rhythm specified for a given song.

Beavis & Butt-Head: Bunghole-in-one

Beavis & Butt-Head: Bunghole-in-one

PC

Arcade

November 15, 1998

Arcade miniature golf with two title characters known from the MTV channel. The producer of the game has prepared eighteen holes located in funny locations (fast food restaurant, psychedelic playground, etc.). There are several characters to choose from, including Beavis and Butt-Head. The game can be played in multiplayer mode for four people. An additional attraction for fans will be the fact that the voices of the characters were cast by Mike Judge himself.

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

PCPlayStation

Arcade

November 17, 1998

The next adventures of the tireless creature Abe, who this time has to stop the greedy Glukkons intending to plunder the ancient cemetery in search of the bones needed to make Soul Storm beer.

R-Type Delta

R-Type Delta

PlayStation

Arcade

November 19, 1998

The fourth installment of the popular shoot'em upów series and at the same time the first to use 3D graphics. Production is characterized by a high level of difficulty and allows you to test your reflexes as a pilot of a combat spacecraft.

Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Christmas Chronicles

Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Christmas Chronicles

PC

Arcade

November 20, 1998

A special winter edition of the popular two-dimensional platformer set in cartoon climates. This time we follow the adventures of three cheerful bunnies, Jazz, Spazz and their sister Loria in a snow- and ice-filled land. The authors have prepared a mass of new levels, which can be passed alone or in cooperation with one colleague.

Pro Pinball: Big Race USA

Pro Pinball: Big Race USA

PC

Arcade

December 31, 1998

Another, third title from an excellent series of pinball simulators. This time we have at our disposal a table in a typical American style, and the plot of the game focuses on the theme of a taxi ride through the United States.