Free to Play Arcade Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play arcade games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play arcade games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played arcade game, thanks to its 4,740 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.6
712
327
4,740
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 game developed and published by . 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 618 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among arcade games based on player count.
8.7
7,224
839
618
players
3. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,289 reviews of which 2,232 were positive and 1,057 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 302 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among arcade games based on player count.
6.6
2,232
1,057
302
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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 286 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.2
7,247
1,366
286
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 game developed and published by . 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. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played arcade games.
9.1
5,107
332
127
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 game developed and published by . 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. With 104 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.5
4,553
625
104
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . Released on March 25th 2022 has received 5,838 reviews of which 5,143 were positive and 695 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.5
5,143
695
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 game developed and published by . Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,185 reviews of which 1,540 were positive and 645 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arcade games.
6.9
1,540
645
71
players
9. VHS
VHS, the most retro and nostalgic Idle game! VHS is a game developed and published by . Released on July 17th 2024 has received 540 reviews of which 441 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arcade games.
7.7
441
99
43
players
10. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters
The free version of the final word in fighting entertainment - DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round! DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: Core Fighters is a game developed and published by . Released on March 30th 2015 has received 10,012 reviews of which 6,884 were positive and 3,128 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played arcade games.
6.8
6,884
3,128
25
players
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