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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 casual, adventure and point & click game. 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 4,029 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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712
327
4,029
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2. Asphalt Legends
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars! Asphalt Legends is a racing, multiplayer and controller game. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 17,714 reviews of which 14,581 were positive and 3,133 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 957 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among arcade games based on player count.
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14,581
3,133
957
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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 retro, software and arcade game. 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 572 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
572
players
4. Marvel Contest of Champions
The ultimate Super Hero fighting game is now on Steam! Collect and upgrade iconic Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel Universe, engage in fast-paced 1v1 battles, and unleash powerful abilities in Marvel Contest of Champions! Marvel Contest of Champions is a superhero, fighting and combat game. Released on June 18th 2025 has received 1,449 reviews of which 1,016 were positive and 433 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 511 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arcade games.
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1,016
433
511
players
5. 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. 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 318 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played arcade games.
8.2
7,247
1,366
318
players
6. Drift Legends 2
Arcade drifting with 50+ dream cars, from JDM icons to American Muscle. Master the art of the drift in a huge career, then dominate the competition in cross-platform online battles. Your legend begins now—no high-end PC required. Drift Legends 2 is a racing, sports and multiplayer game. Released on June 05th 2025 has received 2,003 reviews of which 1,622 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 173 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arcade games.
7.8
1,622
381
173
players
7. 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. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,551 reviews of which 2,405 were positive and 1,146 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arcade games.
6.6
2,405
1,146
167
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8. 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. 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 146 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arcade games.
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5,107
332
146
players
9. 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 pinball, arcade and realistic game. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,615 reviews of which 1,902 were positive and 713 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 123 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arcade games.
7.1
1,902
713
123
players
10. Pinball FX Classic
Pinball FX Classic 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 FX Classic is a pinball, simulation and arcade game. 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 #10 spot among the most played arcade games.
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4,553
625
82
players
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