Best Arcade games on PC
Games centered on immediate, repeatable action with controls and rules that are quick to understand. They often emphasize reflexes, timing, competition, or improving performance across repeated attempts.
- Fast, reaction-focused gameplay
- Straightforward controls and objectives
- Repeatable challenges and competition
Related: Action, Racing, Multiplayer, Fighting
4,134 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Volgarr the Viking
Challenging 2D Viking platformer built around traps and bosses
81% positive
2,455 reviews
pureya
Two-button arcade minigames that switch every ten seconds
96% positive
2,455 reviews
Street Fighter X Tekken
Tag-team fighting with Street Fighter and Tekken characters
55% positive
2,435 reviews
Demo Trials Evolution: Gold Edition
Physics-based motorcycle racing through obstacle courses and skill challenges
74% positive
2,431 reviews
I, Zombie
Top-down puzzle strategy about building a zombie horde through infection
84% positive
2,430 reviews
Demo MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
Side-scrolling superhero beat 'em up with mid-fight hero swaps
88% positive
2,420 reviews
Geometry Arena
Top-down roguelite arena shooter built around stacking character upgrades
96% positive
2,415 reviews
It Steals
First-person survival horror in mazes with monsters that hunt you
98% positive
2,405 reviews
Hotshot Racing
Retro arcade racer with cops, robbers, and exploding cars
77% positive
2,400 reviews
Grapple
First-person parkour built around a grappling hook and glider
50% positive
Free
OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns
Fast-paced first-person roguelike shooter with randomized guns and robots
95% positive
Free
Demo Ikaruga
Vertical shoot-'em-up where switching colors turns bullets into energy
94% positive
2,368 reviews
Barro 2020
Compact arcade racer with time trials and local competition
85% positive
2,362 reviews
Paint Warfare
Free-to-play first-person arena shooter with wall climbing and ability combos
85% positive
Free
Demo Last Command
Snake-inspired bullet hell where collecting data lets you fight back
94% positive
2,352 reviews
Circuit Superstars
Top-down motorsport racing with tire wear and pit stop strategy
85% positive
2,348 reviews
Savant - Ascent
Arcade shoot 'em up where collecting music unlocks new abilities
93% positive
2,316 reviews
Fantasy Strike
Free-to-play 2D fighter with simple inputs and competitive matches
60% positive
Free
Backyard Baseball '97
Cartoon baseball with kid teams, pickup games, and seasons
97% positive
2,306 reviews
Dude Simulator 3
Open-world sandbox with driving, shopping, and pranks across cities
68% positive
2,301 reviews
Demo Children of the Sun
Third-person puzzle shooter where one bullet clears each level
93% positive
2,301 reviews
Demo RIDE
Motorcycle racing simulation with customizable bikes and worldwide festivals
80% positive
2,287 reviews
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
Side-scrolling action platformer with fast swordplay and interconnected areas
83% positive
2,284 reviews
Rocksmith+
Music-learning software that checks your notes as you play
19% positive
Free