The best arcade games in 2026

In the catalog: 469 games
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331. Asteroids: Recharged
The original space shooter warps to the modern era!
The original space shooter warps to the modern era!
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee.
ControllerTop Down ShooterShoot Em Up
332. Cloud Cutter
The shoot ‘em up you've been waiting for!
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics.
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics.
Twin Stick ShooterTop Down ShooterShoot Em Up
333. Battle Axe
A classic arcade hack and slash brought to life with stunning pixel art…
A classic arcade hack and slash brought to life with stunning pixel art and a heroic…
A classic arcade hack and slash brought to life with stunning pixel art and a heroic soundtrack.
DwarvesRetroPixel Graphics
334. Struggle Offensive
Struggle Offensive takes place between two rival teams.
Struggle Offensive takes place between two rival teams.
With the coming together of anti-government groups, the Orange Star, Terrorist group was born.
TabletopAction AdventureArcade
335. Bartlow's Dread Machine
An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game…
An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the…
An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age.
SteampunkTwin Stick ShooterArcade
336. SPITLINGS
Once You Spit, You Can’t Quit!
Once You Spit, You Can’t Quit!
Once You Spit, You Can’t Quit! Spitlings is a chaotic action arcade game for one to four players.
DifficultCutePlatformer
337. NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit…
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a…
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.
ClassicRetroPixel Graphics
338. Dunk Lords
You might be able to ball, but can you fight?
You might be able to ball, but can you fight?
Dunk Lords is a two-on-two basketball beat 'em up featuring over-the-top special moves, devastating dunks, and game-changing equipment.
Basketball4 Player LocalLocal Multiplayer
339. XenoRaptor
Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled…
Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled chainsaws either…
Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled chainsaws either online or via LAN in this high speed, high skill 8 player co-op twinstick shooter.
Twin Stick ShooterSpaceBullet Hell
340. VASARA Collection
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups…
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and…
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA…
AnimeTop Down ShooterShoot Em Up
341. SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic…
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from…
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and…
ClassicRetroShoot Em Up
342. Streets of Red : Devil's Dare Deluxe
Welcome to Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, the permadeath…
Welcome to Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, the permadeath multiplayer horror beat'em…
In Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, the only thing scarier than being eaten alive is running out of quarters!
Violent4 Player LocalGore
343. Citrouille: Sweet Witches
Citrouille: Sweet Witches is a modern spin on old arcade classics.
Citrouille: Sweet Witches is a modern spin on old arcade classics.
Citrouille: Sweet Witches is a modern spin on old arcade classics. Brave danger and cover the world with flowers using your magic ladders.
CartoonyFemale ProtagonistFamily Friendly
344. AngerForce: Reloaded
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em…
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays…
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades.
Shoot Em UpBullet HellArcade
345. Impossiball
Imagine Pong with 500 balls instead of 1!
Imagine Pong with 500 balls instead of 1!
Imagine Pong with 500 balls instead of 1! You can rotate your bat giving you fine control over which way every ball bounces.
TennisOld SchoolDifficult
346. Hive Jump
In the 24th century, humanity is at war with a hostile alien race.
In the 24th century, humanity is at war with a hostile alien race.
HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.
Procedural GenerationSide ScrollerRoguelike
347. Crazy Pixel Streaker
A Fresh and Insane Brawler with Roguelike elements.
A Fresh and Insane Brawler with Roguelike elements.
A Fresh and Insane Brawler with Roguelike elements. Lead a fellowship of jackasses abducted by angry aliens and forced to spread chaos into the most famous sports events.
Beat Em UpComedySports
348. Astro Duel
Astro Duel is a competitive local multiplayer party game.
Astro Duel is a competitive local multiplayer party game.
Astro Duel is a competitive local multiplayer party game. Rounds are quick and death is sudden. Blast your friends into space. Run over their helpless bodies for good measure.
4 Player LocalRetroShoot Em Up
349. BRAWL
The most explosive competitive arena game of the year has arrived on…
The most explosive competitive arena game of the year has arrived on Steam!
The most explosive competitive arena game of the year has arrived on Steam!
Local MultiplayerArcadeIndie
350. Obludia
Fight your way through 50 levels full of thrilling action with hordes…
Fight your way through 50 levels full of thrilling action with hordes of challenging…
Fight your way through 50 levels full of thrilling action with hordes of challenging enemies and tough bosses!
Arena ShooterBullet HellRoguelike
351. Joe & Mac Retro Collection
Grab your club/hammer, the Stone Age is back and bigger than ever!
Grab your club/hammer, the Stone Age is back and bigger than ever!
Fight huge dinosaurs and crafty cavemen while looking for the tribe's kidnapped damsels in this retro collection featuring the three Joe & Mac SNES games!
ParodyDinosaurs2D Platformer
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352. Coins Must Be Made
The king demands taxes. Turn goblins into gold with your magical stamp.
Crush goblins with a magical stamp to mint coins in this active incremental roguelite.
Crush goblins with a magical stamp to mint coins in this active incremental roguelite.
Resource ManagementIncrementalRoguelite
353. DODGE GAME
Dodge relentless enemy swarms, build score-multiplying combos, and…
Dodge relentless enemy swarms, build score-multiplying combos, and unleash devastating…
Dodge relentless enemy swarms, build score-multiplying combos, and unleash devastating powers in a fast-paced arcade survival game.
Bullet HellRoguelikeAction Adventure
354. Pocket Sports
Grab a friend and split one handheld down the middle.
Grab a friend and split one handheld down the middle.
Grab a friend and split one handheld down the middle. Air hockey, bowling, sumo and Turf Wars for two: each player holds one side, or play online with a Steam friend.
CompetitiveParty GameSports
355. On Hold - Call Center Simulator
You are Employee #4471. Your headset works. Your chair does not.
You are Employee #4471. Your headset works. Your chair does not.
A dark comedy call center simulator where you answer calls, verify identities, catch fraudsters, and run side hustles under your supervisor's watchful eye. The queue never empties.
Real Time TacticsLife SimImmersive Sim
356. Tower of Fangs: Summoned to Another World, I Was Locked in a Tower with 299 Strikers, Only the Last Egoist Goes Home
He passed the ball in the final. The goal swallowed him whole.
He passed the ball in the final. The goal swallowed him whole.
He passed the ball in the final. The goal swallowed him whole. Now Hino Kakeru is trapped in an isekai tower with 299 strikers, and only the last egoist goes home.
Football SoccerJRPGSports
357. Ping Ball!
Fast paced, paddle action with soccer/football style goals, tilting…
Fast paced, paddle action with soccer/football style goals, tilting paddles, and power ups…
Fast paced, paddle action with soccer/football style goals, tilting paddles, and power ups that turn every rally into chaos.
MinimalistLocal MultiplayerPvP
358. Red Wings: American Aces
Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with…
Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with online and local…
Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with online and local multiplayer modes.
Comic BookOld SchoolFlight
359. Flewfie's Adventure
Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure!
Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure!
Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure! Zap, beam, and fly your way through unique worlds and put an end to Uzzu’s chaos!
CatsCollectathonPlatformer
360. Super Arcade Football
Fast-paced, arcade-style football fun with a humorous story mode, local…
Fast-paced, arcade-style football fun with a humorous story mode, local & online…
Super Arcade Football is a fast-paced football game where you don't get to catch your breath.
Football SoccerStory RichRetro