Rivals of Aether vs THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rivals of Aether wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is $3.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rivals of Aether | THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 64 |
| Quality | 77 | 73 |
| Value | 75 | 81 |
| Popularity | 37 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.11 | $1.55 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.4% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 355 | 57 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Rivals of Aether
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$5.11−83%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$6.76−77%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$8.59−71%Buy THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.55−90%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.72−89%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$14.99Buy Side by side over time
Rivals of AetherTHE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Details and requirements
| Item | Rivals of Aether | THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 28, 2017 | December 16, 2014 |
| Developers | Aether Studios | SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics |
| Publishers | Aether Studios | SNK CORPORATION |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.4GHz processor or faster | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX Compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rivals of Aether or THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?
Rivals of Aether won the comparison against THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Rivals of Aether worth buying over THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION?
Based on the metrics, Rivals of Aether won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:54 PM UTC