Arcade 2014 for PlayStation 4 — top best games in the Arcade genre

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Roguelike

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 12 November 2014

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Terraria is an adventure sandbox game with platformer elements and a side view. You will embark on a colorful journey where you can create various items, build...

Need for Speed: Rivals

Arcade, Simulation, Action, Racing, Third-person view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 15 November 2013

VGTimes: 5.8/10

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Need for Speed: Rivals is a third-person arcade game with simulation, action and racing elements from the masters of Criterion Games, EA Vancouver and Ghost Games...

The Crew

Arcade, Simulation, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 2 December 2014

Players: 7.1/10

Metacritic: 65/100

The Crew is a realistic racing simulator with first and third person views. The game features one of the largest maps, the length of roads in which is more than...

Rayman Legends

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 18 February 2014

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 90/100

Rayman Legends is a continuation of the exciting side-scrolling arcade platformer Rayman Origins. Rayman and his friends find a mysterious tent in the magical...

Contrast

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle, Logic, Indie

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 22 February 2014

Players: 6.7/10

Contrast is a third-person arcade game with action, adventure, platformer, puzzle and indie elements from the developers of Compulsion Games. The publisher of the...

Child of Light

Arcade, Role-playing game, Platformer, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 30 April 2014

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Child of Light is a puzzle-platformer adventure with RPG elements and turn-based combat. The game is based on fairy tales. The events of the game tell the story of...

Anomaly 2

Arcade, Strategy, In real time, Indie, Action, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Science fiction, Isometric, Online, Post-apocalyptic

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 16 September 2014

Players: 6.4/10

Metacritic: 79/100

Anomaly 2 is a fantastic arcade action game with elements of tower defense and real-time strategy. Years after the 2018 invasion of Earth, the planet is overrun by...

LEGO The Hobbit

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 8 April 2014

Players: 7.3/10

Metacritic: 71/100

LEGO The Hobbit is an arcade action adventure game with a third-person view in the Lord of the Rings universe. The events of the game cover the first two films in...

Rogue Legacy

Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 29 July 2014

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Never Alone

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Beat them all, Platformer, Indie, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 26 November 2014

Players: 6.8/10

Never Alone is an arcade side-scrolling indie adventure platformer. You play as the girl Nunu and her arctic fox companion. You have to solve the mystery of an...

Skylanders Trap Team

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Platformer, Third-person view, Free game

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 5 October 2014

Players: 5.6/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Skylanders Trap Team is a free-to-play action-adventure platformer with a third-person view. The game takes place in the colorful fantasy world of Skylands. The...

Puyo Puyo Tetris

Arcade, Puzzle, Logic, Match-3 (Three in a row)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 28 April 2017

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Puyo Puyo Tetris is a combination of two popular puzzle games where you have to challenge your opponent. Ten unique stories await you, in each of which you will...

LittleBigPlanet 3

Arcade, Platformer, Puzzle, Logic

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 26 November 2014

Players: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 79/100

LittleBigPlanet 3 is an arcade game with a mixture of platformer and puzzle from the Sumo Digital studio. The game is published by Sony Computer Entertainment, and...

Sparkle 2

Arcade, Logic, Match-3 (Three in a row)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 21 May 2014

Metacritic: 66/100

Sparkle 2 is the continuation of the exciting arcade puzzle game in the “three in a row” genre. Long ago, five enchanted keys were created. They are scattered all...

Dead Nation

Arcade, Zombies, Top-down view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 4 March 2014

Players: 9.3/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Dead Nation is a top-down arcade game. Players receive score multipliers and cash when zombies are killed. Money is used to purchase and upgrade weapons at...

Surgeon Simulator

Arcade, Simulation, Action, First-person view, Logic, Indie

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 13 August 2014

Players: 6.5/10

Surgeon Simulator is a logic action game with simulator elements and a first-person view. You take on the role of Nigel Burke, a would-be surgeon with a penchant...

Mercenary Kings

Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 2 April 2014

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Mercenary Kings is a side-scrolling run-and-gun platformer similar to games like SNK's Metal Slug series. Players can jump, crouch, roll, shoot in four directions...

Trials Fusion

Arcade, Platformer, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Stunts, Logic, Motorcycle racing

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 29 May 2014

Players: 6.1/10

Metacritic: 80/100

Trials Fusion is the long-awaited sequel to the popular game Trials Evolution. The game preserves and enhances the best qualities of the series. You'll be able to...

Cel Damage

Arcade, Action, Racing, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 22 April 2014

Metacritic: 63/100

Cel Damage is an arcade racing game with a third-person view. The game will have 10 characters to choose from, each of which has a unique car. 6 of them are...

Jackbox Party Pack

Arcade, Board / Group Game

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 23 October 2015

Players: 7.8/10

Jackbox Party Pack is a fun, arcade game for a large group. Using your mobile devices and computer, you have to play simple, uncomplicated games with your friends...

Towerfall: Ascension

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Beat them all, Platformer, Online

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 12 March 2014

Metacritic: 85/100

Towerfall: Ascension is a fun side-scrolling multiplayer action platformer where you take on the role of archers who hate each other very much and fight on a...

Chariot

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 22 October 2014

Players: 9.3/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Chariot is a side-scrolling adventure co-op puzzle platformer set in a fantasy setting. Together with a friend, you will have to try on the roles of a beautiful...

Rabbids Invasion

Arcade, First-person view, Third-person view, Board / Group Game

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 20 November 2014

Metacritic: 53/100

Rabbids Invasion is a first-person arcade game from the studios of Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Casablanca and Ubisoft Paris. The main publisher of the game is...

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Top-down view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 26 November 2014

Metacritic: 85/100

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is a top-down arcade action game. In this game you will find: more than 100 levels, including 40 completely new ones; classic game modes...

Rocksmith 2014

Arcade, Educational game (Education), Music game

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 4 November 2014

Players: 8.1/10

Metacritic: 87/100

Rocksmith 2014 is an arcade game with a mixture of educational game and music game from developers from the Ubisoft San Francisco studio. The game is published by...

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 13 March 2015

Players: 5.4/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced side-scrolling action platformer that is the spiritual successor to 1987's Great Giana Sisters for the Commodore 64...

Strider

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Slasher, Platformer, Futurism (Future)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 18 February 2014

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Strider is a re-release of the legendary action-platformer with slasher elements and a side view, released in 1989. The game takes place in the future, where one of...

Escape Goat 2

Arcade, Platformer, Puzzle, Logic

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 26 November 2014

Metacritic: 76/100

Escape Goat 2 is an arcade game with a mixture of platformer and puzzle from the developers from the MagicalTimeBean studio. The main publisher of the game is...

Guilty Gear Xrd

Arcade, Fighting, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 3 June 2015

Players: 3.9/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Guilty Gear Xrd is an arcade game with fighting and fantasy game elements from the masters from the Arc System Works studio. The game is published by Sega...

SteamWorld Dig

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Indie, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 18 March 2014

Players: 9.2/10

Metacritic: 80/100

SteamWorld Dig is a charming side-scrolling arcade action-platformer about a robotic miner named Rusty, who arrives in a small town with the goal of finding...

Flockers

Arcade, Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Steampunk, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 23 September 2014

Metacritic: 64/100

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Jet Car Stunts

Arcade, Racing, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 7 October 2014

Players: 5.9/10

Metacritic: 61/100

Divekick

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Indie

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 8 October 2014

Metacritic: 65/100

1001 Spikes

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Puzzle, Logic

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 3 June 2014

Metacritic: 78/100

1001 Spikes is an arcade game with action, platformer and puzzle elements from developers from the studios 8bits fanatics, Nicalis and Inc.. The game is published...

Velocity 2X

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Side view, Puzzle, Futurism (Future)

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 2 September 2014

Metacritic: 88/100

Velocity 2X is a fast-paced side-scrolling action platformer set in a sci-fi setting. Abducted by a race of hostile aliens, Lieutenant Kai Tana must use her quick...

Volgarr the Viking

Arcade, Action, Platformer

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 31 October 2014

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 76/100

Volgarr the Viking is an arcade game with a dash of action and platforming from Crazy Viking Studios. The game is published by Crazy Viking Studios and Adult Swim...

Aqua Kitty

Arcade, Action, Beat them all, Platformer, Isometric

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 26 November 2014

Aqua Kitty is an isometric arcade game with a dash of action, beat 'em up, and platforming from the masters at Tikipod Limited and Dugan. The main publishers of the...

Awesomenauts

Arcade, Online, Action, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Free game, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 4 March 2014

Players: 6.4/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Awesomenauts is a free-to-play 2D side-scrolling MOBA action game. The events of the game will take you to the distant year 3587, in which there is a great...

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 23 July 2014

Players: 7.3/10

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a remake of the side-scrolling arcade adventure platformer Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. Expect dynamic lighting, beautiful animations and...

The Swapper

Arcade, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Indie, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 4 → 6 August 2014

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 85/100

Side-scrolling arcade puzzle platformer in a sci-fi setting. In this game, a lone astronaut will explore a cave created by aliens. In order to get to its secrets...

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Best Games in the Arcade genre of 2014 for PlayStation 4