Best Arcade Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated arcade games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free arcade games are available at the bottom of the page.
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ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!
A Dance of Fire and Ice
A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.
The Hong Kong Massacre
Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.
Crash Wheels
Arcade racing with the physics of damage
Nippon Marathon
Crazy, physics-driven, four-player marathon across Japan. Combining classic racers like Micro Machines and the insanity of TV's Takeshi's Castle, smash through offices and shopping malls and hurl fruit at your opponents in a party game unlike anything you've played before!
BallisticNG
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
Katamari Damacy REROLL
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Superfighters Deluxe
Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.
FIGHTING EX LAYER
After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!
DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition
The king of breakout games is back in a special 20th Anniversary Edition with high-res boards, new power-ups, online leaderboards, a boardset editor and more!
STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer
Two Engines. One Champion. No Limits.
Marble It Up! Ultra
Roll, bounce, boost, and blast your way to victory in Marble It Up! Ultra - the ultimate marble platformer. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players through a vast campaign - or face them head-on in thrilling multiplayer mayhem. Get ready to roll!
GRIP: Combat Racing
GRIP is a high octane, hardcore combat racer, packing ferocious speed and armed to the teeth with heavy weapons. Inspired by games like Rollcage, Wipeout, Motorstorm and Star Wars Podracer, it's like nothing you've ever played before.
Zombie Builder Defense
Top down, action packed, multiplayer, zombie shooter. Build your base with friends and see how long you can survive the endless horde of zombies. Level up with friends, or alone, how you die is up to you.
KartKraft™
No seatbelts, no suspension, no downforce. This is pure head to head racing at 90mph...
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
SOULCALIBUR VI
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
Tasty Planet Forever
Bigger. Better. Tastier.
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
NBA arcade action is back with NBA 2K Playgrounds 2! Pick your team, get ready to jam, and Ball Without Limits!
Timberman VS
The game loved by millions of players all around the world - Timberman, now has a brand new, polished axe! Timberman VS - available on PC and consoles, featuring a cross-platform play! Gather your friends and prove that you are a world-class wood chopper!
Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!Most played arcade games on Steam
Take a look at the top arcade games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 04th 2025.
1. Street Fighter™ 6
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub. Street Fighter™ 6 is a 2d fighter, fighting and character customization game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on June 01st 2023 has received 55,554 reviews of which 47,401 were positive and 8,153 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played arcade game, thanks to its 7,695 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
47,401
8,153
7,695
players
2. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 680 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,823 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among arcade games based on player count.
6.6
680
310
2,823
players
3. Nubby's Number Factory
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode. Nubby's Number Factory is a strategy, rogue-like and arcade game developed and published by MogDogBlog Productions. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 6,930 reviews of which 6,775 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 1,838 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among arcade games based on player count.
9.4
6,775
155
1,838
players
4. Crab Champions
Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter. Crab Champions is a early access, action roguelike and soundtrack game developed and published by Noisestorm. Released on April 01st 2023 has received 26,411 reviews of which 25,871 were positive and 540 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,358 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arcade games.
9.6
25,871
540
1,358
players
5. TEKKEN 7
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals. TEKKEN 7 is a fighting, action and multiplayer game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on June 01st 2017 has received 92,484 reviews of which 76,923 were positive and 15,561 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 726 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.2
76,923
15,561
726
players
6. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications RetroArch is a free to play, retro and software game developed and published by Libretro. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 7,908 reviews of which 7,095 were positive and 813 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 677 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.7
7,095
813
677
players
7. Zuma Deluxe
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull. Zuma Deluxe is a match 3, puzzle and arcade game developed by PopCap Games and Inc. and published by PopCap Games, Inc. and Electronic Arts. Released on August 30th 2006 has received 5,242 reviews of which 4,995 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 634 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arcade games.
9.2
4,995
247
634
players
8. The Crew Motorfest
Welcome to Motorfest, the ultimate open-world driving experience. Explore the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu and Maui. Celebrate the best of car culture through 20+ themed campaigns (street racing, offroad, drift...) and collect hundreds of iconic vehicles. Enjoy the game free for five hours! The Crew Motorfest is a racing, arcade and open world game developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 7,453 reviews of which 5,821 were positive and 1,632 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 566 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arcade games.
7.6
5,821
1,632
566
players
9. Rogue: Genesia
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds. Rogue: Genesia is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and bullet hell game developed by Ouadi Huard and published by Ouadi Huard and Gamersky Games. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 7,420 reviews of which 6,775 were positive and 645 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 535 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.9
6,775
645
535
players
10. Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players! Slapshot: Rebound is a early access, sports and arcade game developed and published by Oddshot Games. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 8,613 reviews of which 7,247 were positive and 1,366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 485 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.2
7,247
1,366
485
players
Best deals on arcade games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of arcade games available on Steam right now, updated on May 04th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted arcade games.
1. Inertial Drift
An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks. Inertial Drift is a racing, indie and arcade game developed by Level 91 Entertainment and published by PQube. Released on September 11th 2020 has received 1,338 reviews of which 1,156 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for arcade category.
8.2
1,156
182
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Arcade Paradise
Manage profits, pick up gum, do the laundry and get coin to unlock arcade units and flip the family laundromat business to become an Arcade Paradise! Arcade Paradise is a adventure, arcade and management game developed by Nosebleed Interactive and published by Wired Productions. Released on August 11th 2022 has received 1,721 reviews of which 1,405 were positive and 316 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in arcade games.
7.8
1,405
316
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Paper Planet
Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun! Paper Planet is a action roguelike, tower defense and bullet hell game developed by Doodlegames and published by 2 Left Thumbs. Released on August 21st 2023 has received 472 reviews of which 413 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in arcade games.
8.2
413
59
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
4. Bee Simulator
Live the big adventure of a small bee! Explore a world brimming with life in which you collect pollen, defy dangerous wasps and save your hive! Play with others in three game modes, including four players co-op and PvP on split screen. Bee Simulator is a flight, family friendly and adventure game developed by VARSAV Game Studios and published by Untold Tales. Released on November 17th 2020 has received 1,258 reviews of which 929 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for arcade games.
7.1
929
329
-92%
19.13€
1.53€
5. UBERMOSH Vol.5
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. UBERMOSH Vol.5 is a indie, action and arcade game developed and published by Walter Machado. Released on May 25th 2017 has received 341 reviews of which 321 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for arcade games.
8.7
321
20
-90%
4.99€
0.49€
6. Heretic's Fork
Dear candidate, we are pleased to invite you to take up the position of manager of Hell. You will punish sinners by using our deck-building computer system to construct hellish towers capable of keeping the endless hordes of the underworld in check. Best of luck! Heretic's Fork is a deckbuilding, tower defense and arcade game developed by 9FingerGames and published by Ravenage Games. Released on September 13th 2023 has received 3,526 reviews of which 3,020 were positive and 506 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for arcade games.
8.3
3,020
506
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
7. UBERMOSH Vol.3
The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. UBERMOSH Vol.3 is a action, indie and arcade game developed and published by Walter Machado. Released on August 15th 2016 has received 308 reviews of which 274 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for arcade games.
8.2
274
34
-90%
4.99€
0.49€
8. UBERMOSH:BLACK
UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave. UBERMOSH:BLACK is a action, indie and arcade game developed and published by Walter Machado. Released on February 17th 2016 has received 365 reviews of which 306 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for arcade games.
7.8
306
59
-90%
4.99€
0.49€
9. Bang Bang Racing
Be one step ahead of your competitors, finding shortcuts, repairing your car in the pit lane, and dominating your opponents from the top-down view. Bang Bang Racing is a racing, arcade and local multiplayer game developed by Digital Reality Software & Playbox and published by HandyGames. Released on June 08th 2012 has received 630 reviews of which 518 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for arcade games.
7.8
518
112
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
10. Truck Racer
Take control of five tons of metal and power, and floor it until you reach the finish line!Drive fully destructible trucks in Championship, Time Attack, Elimination and Quick Race. Get rid of opponents trying to block your way and make a reputation for yourself! Truck Racer is a racing, automobile sim and action game developed by Kylotonn Entertainment and published by Plug In Digital and Nacon. Released on October 18th 2013 has received 366 reviews of which 281 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for arcade games.
7.2
281
85
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
Free arcade games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play arcade games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 04th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play arcade games.
1. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 680 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 2,823 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free arcade games on Steam.
6.6
680
310
2,823
players
2. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications RetroArch is a free to play, retro and software game developed and published by Libretro. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 7,908 reviews of which 7,095 were positive and 813 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 677, this arcade game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free arcade games on Steam.
8.7
7,095
813
677
players
3. Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players! Slapshot: Rebound is a early access, sports and arcade game developed and published by Oddshot Games. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 8,613 reviews of which 7,247 were positive and 1,366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 485, this arcade game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free arcade games on Steam.
8.2
7,247
1,366
485
players
4. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere! Metal Slug: Awakening is a shoot 'em up, 2d platformer and arcade game developed by Tencent and published by HaoPlay Limited. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,157 reviews of which 2,139 were positive and 1,018 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 409 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free arcade games on Steam.
6.6
2,139
1,018
409
players
5. Disney Speedstorm
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series! Disney Speedstorm is a racing, multiplayer and action game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on April 18th 2023 has received 7,139 reviews of which 4,812 were positive and 2,327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 313 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free arcade games on Steam.
6.6
4,812
2,327
313
players
6. Ninja Kiwi Archive
Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD. Ninja Kiwi Archive is a casual, arcade and strategy game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi. Released on July 08th 2020 has received 5,395 reviews of which 5,066 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 154 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free arcade games on Steam.
9.1
5,066
329
154
players
7. Pinball FX3
Pinball FX3 is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition. Pinball FX3 is a pinball, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Zen Studios. Released on September 26th 2017 has received 5,153 reviews of which 4,529 were positive and 624 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 106 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free arcade games on Steam.
8.5
4,529
624
106
players
8. Pinball FX
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently! Pinball FX is a free to play, pinball and arcade game developed and published by Zen Studios. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,079 reviews of which 1,449 were positive and 630 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 101 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free arcade games on Steam.
6.8
1,449
630
101
players
9. Arcadegeddon
Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer, roguelite shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses. Arcadegeddon is a rogue-lite, arcade and action game developed by IllFonic and published by IllFonic Publishing. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 652 reviews of which 483 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free arcade games on Steam.
7.1
483
169
77
players
10. Just Act Natural
Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner! Just Act Natural is a multiplayer, casual and action game developed by Conor Garity and Liam Kerrigan and published by Conor Garity. Released on March 25th 2022 has received 5,749 reviews of which 5,073 were positive and 676 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free arcade games on Steam.
8.5
5,073
676
69
players