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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METAL SLUG X
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
STARWHAL
The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life.
Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity is procedurally generated "platformer" where you jump in-between planets and try to collect as many pickups as you can. This gets progressively harder the further you jump. No need to worry tho as you can upgrade your character with loads of upgrades and power-ups!
Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now
The world's first high-speed internal organ liberation simulator is back in full 3D! The slaughter is bloodier, the body parts fly further, and the destruction is heavier. Crash and burn through the 3D rendered crowds with the pedal to the metal.
Iron Fisticle
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Color Symphony
Color Symphony is a game program utilizing the human recognition ability and visual senses, and various colors are used to play the game by changing colors to disrupt the cognition or to strengthen the cognition. The player can control the enemy, eliminate obstacles or build new roads with different colors.
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
As humanity endeavored to better themselves, they created the biological marvel known as Gears. Originally intended as the next step of human evolution, they were instead fitted for war and turned against their own creators.
Anarchy Arcade
Turn your entire digital life into a game. AArcade is a 3D desktop that launches shortcuts to absolutely anything you like. Join the anarchy of the persistent online metaverse, or remain in your own private reality. Casual in-game building features, plus hundreds of thousands of addons.
Lethal League
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Super Time Force Ultra
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!
Ultra Street Fighter® IV
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
Jet Gunner
Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.
Lovely Planet
A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!
The Howler
Use gravity, tension, and wind currents to get your hot air balloon to its destination, dropping off cargo on your way, in this ultra-challenging physics-based game. All art used in the Howler was meticulously created by classically-trained experienced painters.
Real Boxing™
Real Boxing™ brings you the most exhilarating, no holds barred boxing experience ever seen on Steam. Featuring ultra-realistic motion capture from real boxers, with amazing graphics built using the powerful Unreal Engine, you’ll be sure to feel every hook, jab, and uppercut.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
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 June 16th 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 56,666 reviews of which 48,252 were positive and 8,414 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 8,364 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
48,252
8,414
8,364
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 1,039 reviews of which 712 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,676 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among arcade games based on player count.
6.6
712
327
2,676
players
3. 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 8,063 reviews of which 7,224 were positive and 839 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 674 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among arcade games based on player count.
8.7
7,224
839
674
players
4. 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 9,433 reviews of which 9,206 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 631 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arcade games.
9.5
9,206
227
631
players
5. 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 5,397 reviews of which 5,144 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 530 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played arcade games.
9.2
5,144
253
530
players
6. 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, open world and arcade game developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 8,027 reviews of which 6,295 were positive and 1,732 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 487 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arcade games.
7.7
6,295
1,732
487
players
7. 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 367 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.2
7,247
1,366
367
players
8. 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 3,229 reviews of which 2,192 were positive and 1,037 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 359 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arcade games.
6.6
2,192
1,037
359
players
9. 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 92,807 reviews of which 77,227 were positive and 15,580 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 353 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.2
77,227
15,580
353
players
10. 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, bullet hell and rogue-lite game developed by Ouadi Huard and published by Ouadi Huard and Gamersky Games. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 7,568 reviews of which 6,899 were positive and 669 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 329 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.8
6,899
669
329
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted arcade games.
1. Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell! Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a action, shoot 'em up and arcade game developed by Steel Mantis and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on November 21st 2023 has received 358 reviews of which 331 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for arcade category.
8.5
331
27
-99%
24.50€
0.44€
2. CPU Invaders
Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen. CPU Invaders is a funny, pixel graphics and casual game developed by Microblast Games and published by SA Industry. Released on February 17th 2017 has received 767 reviews of which 643 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in arcade games.
7.9
643
124
-99%
29.99€
0.49€
3. Final Vendetta
Final Vendetta is a hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments. Final Vendetta is a beat 'em up, action and arcade game developed by Bitmap Bureau and published by Numskull Games. Released on June 16th 2022 has received 399 reviews of which 318 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in arcade games.
7.5
318
81
-99%
24.99€
0.44€
4. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!
Cook, serve and manage your food truck as you dish out hundreds of different foods across war-torn America in this massive sequel to the million-selling series! Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is a typing, management and difficult game developed and published by Vertigo Gaming Inc.. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 2,159 reviews of which 1,966 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for arcade games.
8.7
1,966
193
-98%
16.79€
0.41€
5. Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu
First-Person VR kung fu fighter with high-fidelity, physics-based combat, and an artistic style that pays homage to the golden era of martial arts films. Play with friends in Co-Op mode, challenge others in PvP battles, or embark on epic single-player adventures. Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu is a action, fighting and vr game developed by Ben Olding Games and published by Clique Games. Released on December 15th 2021 has received 457 reviews of which 423 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for arcade games.
8.6
423
34
-98%
19.50€
0.42€
6. Windjammers 2
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more. Windjammers 2 is a sports, pvp and arcade game developed by and published by DotEmu. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 705 reviews of which 619 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for arcade games.
8.3
619
86
-98%
19.99€
0.48€
7. 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 1,746 reviews of which 1,431 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for arcade games.
7.9
1,431
315
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
8. 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 1,271 reviews of which 940 were positive and 331 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for arcade games.
7.1
940
331
-98%
19.99€
0.52€
9. GALAK-Z
Brand New features!! The Void DLC offers endless gameplay, Online Leaderboards, and a Daily Challenge that allows players to compete worldwide for the top score. Anime inspired 2D space combat simulation at its best! GALAK-Z is a modern, A.I. GALAK-Z is a action roguelike, action and indie game developed and published by 17-BIT. Released on October 29th 2015 has received 541 reviews of which 395 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for arcade games.
7.0
395
146
-98%
19.99€
0.51€
10. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
Deceptively easy to learn but incredibly difficult to master, Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is your journey of being the best chef in the world with your small but humble restaurant on the 50th floor of the Teragon Supertower. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is a typing, casual and management game developed and published by Vertigo Gaming Inc.. Released on September 13th 2017 has received 2,938 reviews of which 2,621 were positive and 317 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for arcade games.
8.6
2,621
317
-97%
12.99€
0.42€
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 June 16th 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 1,039 reviews of which 712 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 2,676 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free arcade games on Steam.
6.6
712
327
2,676
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 8,063 reviews of which 7,224 were positive and 839 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 674, this arcade game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free arcade games on Steam.
8.7
7,224
839
674
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 367, this arcade game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free arcade games on Steam.
8.2
7,247
1,366
367
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 3,229 reviews of which 2,192 were positive and 1,037 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 359 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free arcade games on Steam.
6.6
2,192
1,037
359
players
5. 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 5,439 reviews of which 5,107 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 160 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free arcade games on Steam.
9.1
5,107
332
160
players
6. 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 5,178 reviews of which 4,553 were positive and 625 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free arcade games on Steam.
8.5
4,553
625
90
players
7. Sneak Out
Sneak Out is a free to play multiplayer game full of mischief and fun for up to six players. Enter the Haunted Castle and prepare to hunt, hide, or prank 'em all, causing all kinds of hilarious mayhem while trying to win the deadly game of hide and seek! Sneak Out is a arcade, adventure and 3d game developed by Kinguin Studios and published by Kinguin. Released on June 06th 2024 has received 6,245 reviews of which 4,354 were positive and 1,891 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free arcade games on Steam.
6.8
4,354
1,891
77
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 2,122 reviews of which 1,489 were positive and 633 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free arcade games on Steam.
6.8
1,489
633
71
players
9. 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 5,798 reviews of which 5,110 were positive and 688 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free arcade games on Steam.
8.5
5,110
688
64
players
10. Egg Surprise
A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization! Egg Surprise is a simulation, clicker and arcade game developed and published by SQRT Games. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 1,196 reviews of which 818 were positive and 378 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free arcade games on Steam.
6.6
818
378
45
players