The Best Arcade Games - Page 5

Update : Gradius Origins added at rank #5.
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Abathor (2024)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death.

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  • platform
  • cooperative
  • scroller
  • retro
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • arcade
  • local
  • demons
  • multiplayer
  • precision
  • difficult
  • action

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Streets of Rage 4 (2020)

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Android IOS iPhone Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Streets of Rage 4 is the long awaited fourth entry into the classic Sega franchise. It features a blend of old and new, with classic characters such as Axel and Adam Hunter returning alongside a new main character, Cherry. All characters have unique playstyles, from Axel's powerful punches to Cherry's speedy strikes. There are tons of unlockables to discover and it has an amazing soundtrack.


What we like:
  • Satisfying combat
  • Incredible music and visuals
  • Tons to unlock
  • Simple yet rewarding combat mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Lack of 4 player online
  • Occasionally too easy to get cornered

  • brawler
  • boss
  • classic
  • cooperative
  • retro
  • combo
  • side-scrolling
  • fight
  • beat-em-up
  • arcade
  • online
  • old-school
  • hand-drawn
  • crime
  • combat

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Murtop (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux

Murtop is fast-paced arcade game packed with action, as if it was taken out directly from the 80's. Do you have enough coins to beat it?


  • arcade
  • platform
  • time-management
  • 2d
  • rhythm
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • humor
  • retro
  • cartoony
  • puzzle
  • logic
  • fast-paced
  • dark
  • pixel

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Missile Command: Recharged (2020)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One Mac OS Linux Xbox Series X Playstation 4

Fire missiles to protect your bases! A classic arcade game's back and recharged!


  • arcade
  • classic
  • endless
  • remake

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Space Invaders Invincible Collection (2021)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

One of the most important arcade classics in video game history is back, and INVINCIBLE! 11 masterpieces from the arcade specialist TAITO in one great collection. Includes: ● Space Invaders (1978, Arcade) – b/w ● Space Invaders (1978, Arcade) – colour ● Space Invaders Part II (1979, Arcade) ● Majestic Twelve: The Space Invaders Part IV (1990, Arcade) ● Super Space Invaders ’91 (1990, Arcade) ● Space Invaders Extreme (2018) ● Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE (2018) ● Space Invaders DX (1994, Arcade) ● Space Cyclone (1980, Arcade) ● Lunar Rescue (1979, Arcade) Included as additional download: ● Arkanoid vs Space Invaders (2016)

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  • arcade
  • shooter
  • classic
  • aliens
  • retro
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • online

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Centipede: Recharged (2021)

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game boy vic-20 ti-99/4a intellivision ibm PC Windows commodore 64 colecovision bbc micro atari 8-bit atari 7800 atari 5200 atari 2600 apple ii arcade Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The original bug-blasting arcade game is back! Centipede: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals designed for modern screens, a 16:9 field of play, and an original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.Aim for a high score in the old school arcade mode and earn bragging rights with your name at the top of the leaderboard. Or test your skills and rank on the boards in one of 30 intensely creative challenges, which twist the gameplay in new and exciting ways.A dozen new power-ups can give you an edge by introducing abilities like screen-clearing explosions, rail guns, and even slowing down time. Every mode and level is playable in local co-op mode with a friend.Key Features:


  • arcade
  • shooter
  • top-down
  • cooperative
  • shoot-em-up
  • fixed
  • rail
  • classic
  • retro
  • attack
  • abstract
  • score
  • 1980s
  • psychedelic

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o---o (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

An arcade game styled after classic titles of the first generation of consoles. Gameplay set in the cybernetic sphere, accompanied by electronic music matching the game's visuals.

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  • precision
  • arcade
  • futuristic
  • psychedelic
  • music
  • platform
  • minimalist
  • illuminati
  • 2d
  • fast-paced
  • scroller
  • runner

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Tomb of the Mask (2016)

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IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch

Tomb of the Мask is an arcade game with a tortuous labyrinth full of unpredictable twists and turns. Take courage and dive into the mask’s world with three breath-taking gaming modes.

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  • arcade
  • endless
  • spike
  • two-player
  • retro
  • maze
  • timing

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R-Type Final 2 (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Unleash your firepower in R-Type Final 2, an adrenaline-pumping shoot-'em-up game. Battle against diverse enemies with your customized fleet of R-Type fighters. Experience intense action with evolving enemies, transforming stages, and a performance-based difficulty system. Get lost in stunning visuals and a fantastic soundtrack. Do you have what it takes to top the worldwide leaderboard?


What we like:
  • Addictive and fun gameplay
  • Stunning visuals and graphics
  • Extensive customization options
  • Fantastic soundtrack
  • Regular updates and patches
What could be improved:
  • Some stages and bosses lack visual appeal
  • Outdated credit system
  • Clunky in-game keyboard

  • shooter
  • arcade
  • classic
  • old-school
  • shoot-em-up
  • boss
  • scrolling
  • horizontal
  • boss-fight
  • retro

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Night Slashers: Remake (2024)

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Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.


  • beat-em-up
  • arcade
  • remake
  • horror
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • zombies
  • fight
  • action-adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • pulse-pounding
  • post-apocalyptic
  • supernatural
  • comic
  • belt-scrolling

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