The best arcade games in 2026

In the catalog: 469 games
Top rated: REMATCH
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121. cheapskate
cheapskate (pre-alpha, in development, early access) is a third person…
cheapskate (pre-alpha, in development, early access) is a third person action sports…
cheapskate (pre-alpha, in development, early access) is a third person action sports sandbox featuring offliine singleplayer, peer to peer multiplayer, easy mod support, Steam…
3D PlatformerSportsPlatformer
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122. Chicken Invaders 1
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens!
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens!
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Top Down ShooterShoot Em Up2D
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123. Finnish Cabin Mayhem - Mökkimähinä
Alcohol. Action. Violence.
Alcohol. Action. Violence.
Alcohol. Action. Violence. Get ready to take your friends "behind the sauna" using whatever there is at hand.
Arena ShooterFPSArcade
124. Goons: Legends & Mayhem
A frantic blend of beat 'em up and arcade hockey that plays out over…
A frantic blend of beat 'em up and arcade hockey that plays out over various themed levels…
A frantic blend of beat 'em up and arcade hockey that plays out over various themed levels with opposing teams of heroes outfitted with unique abilities.
HockeyPartyColorful
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125. Eigengrau
A twist at every turn!
A twist at every turn!
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging.
Score AttackShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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126. TraumaCore Violence
TraumaCore Violence is a 2D Action Game with a focus on intense, snappy…
TraumaCore Violence is a 2D Action Game with a focus on intense, snappy combat and in-depth…
TraumaCore Violence is a 2D Action Game with a focus on intense, snappy combat and in-depth movement mechanics; set within the psyche of a woman who has just had her mind snap.
Spectacle Fighter2D FighterSide Scroller
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127. The TakeOver
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics…
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of…
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight.
ViolentBeat Em UpLocal Co-op
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128. Chippy
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick…
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Arena ShooterTwin Stick ShooterTop Down Shooter
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129. Super Blood Hockey
Create and manage your team in a violent, dystopic world of no-rules…
Create and manage your team in a violent, dystopic world of no-rules, fast-paced…
Create and manage your team in a violent, dystopic world of no-rules, fast-paced, arcade-style, ice hockey action.
HockeyDark HumorManagement
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130. METAL SLUG 2
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action…
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns…
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Side ScrollerRetroShoot Em Up
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131. Sacred 3
Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players.
Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players.
Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players. Choose a hero and fight cooperatively against the rise of evil. Victory is Ours. Glory is Mine.
Hack and SlashLocal Co-opArcade
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132. Jono
Work together to complete one million levels, one player at a time.
Work together to complete one million levels, one player at a time.
Work together to complete one million levels, one player at a time. Continue where the previous left off. Chat with others while you wait for your turn. How long will it take?
Precision PlatformerCozy2D Platformer
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133. Lunar Drifter
Lunar Drifter is an Arcade First Person Shooter, your mission is to…
Lunar Drifter is an Arcade First Person Shooter, your mission is to tear, blast, and crush…
Lunar Drifter is an Arcade First Person Shooter, your mission is to tear, blast, and crush an entire legion as fast as possible within the time limit.
Female ProtagonistArena ShooterFPS
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134. IGS Classic Arcade Collection
Classic IGS arcade games come to Steam!
IGS Classic Arcade Collection brings together 8 classic IGS arcade hits in one collection.
IGS Classic Arcade Collection brings together 8 classic IGS arcade hits in one collection.
Martial Arts2D FighterSide Scroller
135. Truxton Extreme
IT'S ON LIKE TRUXTON!
IT'S ON LIKE TRUXTON!
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more!
Score AttackCo-op CampaignTop Down Shooter
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136. Pimbolas
Chaotic foosball matches for up to 4 players!
Chaotic foosball matches for up to 4 players!
Chaotic foosball matches for up to 4 players! Use crazy power-ups, battle through unique arenas and opponents, and turn every friendly match into a chaotic showdown with friends.
Football SoccerLocal MultiplayerParty Game
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137. Gorilla Showdown
Unleash your inner monkey in a chaotic, rhythm-driven arcade shooter.
Unleash your inner monkey in a chaotic, rhythm-driven arcade shooter.
Step into the arena in this fast-paced arcade shooter where staying on beat matters just as much as taking out your enemies.
PartyArena ShooterThird Person Shooter
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138. 8 Ball Pro Online
An online, realistic 3D billiards game.
An online, realistic 3D billiards game.
An online, realistic 3D billiards game. It features various game modes such as 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 15-Ball, Snooker, and Carom (3-Cushion).
RealisticSportsPhysics
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139. Space Adventure Cobra - The Awakening
Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer.
Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer.
Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer.
Hero ShooterMetroidvaniaSide Scroller
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140. Big Dig Energy
Do you have the Big Dig Energy!?
Do you have the Big Dig Energy!?
Do you have the Big Dig Energy!? The best co-op mining game with online multiplayer for up to 4 players! Team up, dig deep, mine energy ore, and upgrade your tools.
Action AdventureSandboxExploration
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141. Dino Quake
Join Mina and Kiwi to stop an alien invasion from outer space!
Join Mina and Kiwi to stop an alien invasion from outer space!
Join Mina and Kiwi to stop an alien invasion from outer space!
Dinosaurs2D PlatformerPlatformer
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142. Monaco 2
Get your crew back together for the ultimate heist experience!
Get your crew back together for the ultimate heist experience!
Get your crew back together for the ultimate heist experience! Return to Monaco, plan your operation, and skedaddle when things inevitably go awry in this co-op heist game.
HeistTop DownArcade
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143. Drunk Builder Simulator
Chaos hits the workplace: sneaky drinks, daring bluffs, and tense…
Chaos hits the workplace: sneaky drinks, daring bluffs, and tense hide-and-seek.
Chaos hits the workplace: sneaky drinks, daring bluffs, and tense hide-and-seek.
HuntingRunnerParkour
144. Only Trump: Up To Presidents!
The elections are just around the corner! - will you be able to win…
The elections are just around the corner! - will you be able to win them, overcome all the…
The elections are just around the corner! - will you be able to win them, overcome all the difficulties and reach the final?
Parkour3D PlatformerThird Person
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145. Deathless: Survivors
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure.
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure.
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure.
RoguelikeRoguelite3D
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146. Johnny Trigger: Sniper
Take aim - headshot! Take aim - headshot! What could be more satisfying?
Take aim - headshot! Take aim - headshot! What could be more satisfying?
Take aim - headshot! Take aim - headshot! What could be more satisfying?
SniperCartoony3D
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147. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6…
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss…
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles!
Cartoon2D FighterSide Scroller
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148. Truxton 2
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling…
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action…
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level.
ControllerTop DownTop Down Shooter
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149. Batsugun
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series…
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun…
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version!
Female ProtagonistDifficultShoot Em Up
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150. Only Up 2
Reach new heights in "Only Up 2," set in a mysterious world above the…
Reach new heights in "Only Up 2," set in a mysterious world above the clouds, brimming with…
Reach new heights in "Only Up 2," set in a mysterious world above the clouds, brimming with secrets waiting to be unearthed.
Precision Platformer3D PlatformerDifficult
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