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First released in arcades in 1980, the masterpiece PAC-MAN comes to Steam! Move PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to avoid the ghosts and gobble up all the Pac-Dots!

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is a action, arcade and classic game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Released on April 19th 2016 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Japanese.

It has received 997 reviews of which 889 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam with a 50% discount.

The Steam community has classified ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN into these genres:

Action Arcade Classic Retro 2D 1980s Singleplayer Pixel Graphics

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8(64bit)
  • Processor: 2.3 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX sound device

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Feb. 2026
ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is basically the original arcade Pac-Man brought to Steam with the goal of preserving the classic feel. It’s meant to be a clean, convenient way to play the old game on a PC, not a modern remake with redesigned systems. The objective remains the same: move through the maze, eat every pellet, and avoid being caught by the ghosts. When you grab a power pellet, the tables turn for a moment, letting you hunt the ghosts for extra points if you plan your route correctly. The real tension comes from managing space and timing. You’re constantly deciding whether to take a safe path or gamble on a faster line that could get you trapped. As the game speeds up and the pressure increases, staying calm and thinking ahead becomes more important than quick button mashing. This Steam version doesn’t add new gameplay rules, but it does include a handful of settings to shape the presentation. Visual options can help it feel more “arcade-like,” while still running smoothly on modern screens. A particularly interesting touch is the option related to the famous Round 256 behavior, a well-known quirk from the original game’s history. For players who care about authenticity or classic score-chasing culture, having that included makes the package feel more faithful. On the other hand, the content is intentionally minimal. There’s no extra campaign structure, no remixed modes, and no big set of variations—what you’re buying is the classic loop and the challenge of improving your runs. In the end, ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is best for anyone who wants the original experience for quick sessions, nostalgia, or high-score practice. If you’re looking for a feature-rich modern Pac-Man with lots of new twists, this one will likely feel too barebones.
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Nov. 2025
It's Pac Man. Do I really need to say much about the actual game? My only gripe with this version is the controller support. My Atari joystick works just fine, but I can't use my xbox controller.
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Oct. 2025
I’ve played Pac-Man more times than I can count, but it never stops being fun. There’s just something incredibly satisfying about clearing each maze, outsmarting the ghosts, and nailing that perfect rhythm of eat run panic repeat. The later levels really crank things up the ghosts get faster, the patterns tighter, and the margin for error basically disappears. By level 10, it feels less like an arcade game and more like a psychological test. But when you finally clear a tough round with one life left, it’s pure satisfaction. Simple idea, perfect execution. It’s the kind of game that reminds you why classics stay classics. This is easily a 10/10 game, I’ll still be playing this one long after the ghosts win.
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Oct. 2025
In the middle of our intimacy, my gf whispered a simple treasure: Pac-Man. What a gem she is—turning even quiet moments into playful discoveries.
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June 2025
It's pac man. You know it, we all know it. It is a iconic classic in the gaming community, if you don't know it: How? Also if so then you are a character called "Pac-man" you collect white dots to finish the stage and go to the next one, there are also white large dots that makes it so you can eat the ghosts and get points for it. So you know what i'm supposed to rate it? Well personally i would rate it 10/10. Not only because it's a classic, but because the gameplay is REALLY addictive. FUN FACT: Pac-man was originally called "Puck-man" but because the first letter could have been changed to "F" to make the F word it was changed to Pac-man.
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Frequently Asked Questions

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN received 889 positive votes out of a total of 997 achieving a rating of 8.43.
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ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN was developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is playable and fully supported on Windows.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is not playable on MacOS.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is not playable on Linux.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is a single-player game.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN does not currently offer any DLC.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN does not support Steam Remote Play.

ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN PEGI 3
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Developer
Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release 19 Apr 2016
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