Arcade 2021 for PC — top best games in the Arcade genre / Page 2

Necromancer: Winter - a game in the Arcade genre

Strategy, Adventure, Isometric, Free game, Fantasy, Arcade

Game released: PC → 1 April 2021

Steam: 81/100

An adventure game with elements of strategy, where the player takes on the role of a wizard who has mastered magic to protect the kingdom. However, the king became...

Date Night Bowling

Bowling, Arcade, Sports game

Game released: PC → 26 November 2021

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 56/100

The game follows a date at a local bowling alley, where making a good first impression depends on both conversation and bowling. The player chats with their date...

Goose Goose Duck

Futurism (Future), Action, Arcade, Logic, Top-down view, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Free game, Indie

Game released: PC → 3 October 2021

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 89/100

Goose Goose Duck is a free arcade multiplayer online social deduction game that clearly resembles Among Us, but with ducks and geese. Some control a spaceship...

Paint the Town Red

Arcade, Action, First-person view, Fighting, Online

Game released: PC → 29 July 2021

Players: 7.2/10

Steam: 95/100

Paint the Town Red is an arcade action game with a first-person view in a pixel style. The action takes place in a bar, where your task is to deal with opponents in...

Dieselpunk Wars

Simulation, Indie, Action, Racing, Arcade, Tanks, Flight Simulator, Warships / Submarines, Combat robots, Sandbox, Construction

Game released: PC → 13 May 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 55/100

Dieselpunk Wars is an exciting third-person action sandbox game focused on combat with sophisticated physics and advanced damage simulation. As you play, you'll be...

Lumberjack's Dynasty

Simulation, Action, First-person view, Arcade, Adventure, Construction

Game released: PC → 25 February 2021

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 71/100

Lumberjack's Dynasty is a unique lumberjack simulator with a first-person view, where you have to build your own logging business and establish a strong company...

Tetris Effect

Arcade, First-person view, Puzzle, Logic, Side view, Virtual Reality (VR), Online, Music game

Game released: PC → 18 August 2021

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 92/100

Tetris Effect — a classic arcade puzzle game for PlayStation VR virtual reality devices from the creators of Rez. The game is dedicated to the "Tetris syndrome...

LEGO Builder's Journey

Arcade, Puzzle, Isometric, Indie, Casual game

Game released: PC → 22 June 2021

Steam: 80/100

Metacritic: 78/100

LEGO Builder's Journey is a lyrical puzzle game set in an amazing world. You will go on a journey with a father and his child, where they will have to assemble...

Streets Of Rage 4 - Mr. X Nightmare

Arcade, Side view, DLC, Fighting, Action, Indie

Game released: PC → 15 July 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 88/100

Streets Of Rage 4 — Mr. X Nightmare — an expansion for the old-school side-scrolling beat 'em up Streets of Rage 4. After the events of the original game, our...

Oddworld: Soulstorm

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Side view

Game released: PC → 21 June 2022

Players: 9.4/10

Steam: 65/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Oddworld: Soulstorm is a continuation of the arcade platformer with a side view, where we will once again play as Abe the Mudokon. The events of the game will...

Of Bird and Cage

Arcade, First-person view, Interactive movie, Mysticism / Supernatural, Action, Indie, Music game

Game released: PC → 20 May 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 43/100

Of Bird and Cage is an interactive adventure with a first-person view. The game tells the dark story of Gitta Barbot, a 25-year-old drug addict who is trying to...

Axiom Verge 2

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Adventure, Metroidvania

Game released: PC → 11 August 2021

Players: 9/10

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Axiom Verge 2 is a continuation of the side-scrolling pixel action platformer in a sci-fi setting. In the sequel you will find new characters, skills and game...

GAI Stops Auto: Right Version Simulator

Simulation, Action, Third-person view, Arcade, Comedy, Open world

Game released: PC → 4 June 2021

Players: 8.3/10

Steam: 85/100

GAI Stops Auto: Right Version Simulator — a traffic cop simulator with a third-person view, similar to the GTA 5 series. The life of a virtual traffic officer is...

First Class Trouble

Online, Action, Indie, Arcade, Third-person view, Survival

Game released: PC → 2 November 2021

Players: 6.2/10

Steam: 78/100

First Class Trouble is an asymmetrical multiplayer action game with survival elements and a third-person view. The game takes place on a luxury space cruise ship...

Darius Cozmic Collection: Arcade

Arcade, Cooperative (co-op), Online

Game released: PC → 17 November 2021

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 75/100

This arcade collection brings together four DARIUS games across seven versions. It includes the old, new, and extra versions of DARIUS, the dual-screen version of...

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Side view, Adventure, Online

Game released: PC → 14 January 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a fun side-scrolling action game based on the original Scott Pilgrim vs. the World movie. Following the story of the...

Rising Hell

Arcade, Side view, Action, Roguelike, Metroidvania, Platformer, Fantasy, Procedural generation, Demons

Game released: PC → 19 May 2021

Players: 7.3/10

Steam: 88/100

Rising Hell is a hardcore side-scrolling action platformer with roguelike elements. In the game you have to fight your way through hordes of bloodthirsty demons to...

Seed of Life

Arcade, Platformer, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Action, Exploration

Game released: PC → 11 August 2021

Steam: 68/100

Metacritic: 58/100

Seed of Life is an adventure puzzle platformer with a third-person view in a sci-fi setting. The events of the game take place on the amazing planet Lumia, whose...

Walkabout Mini Golf

Arcade, Simulation, Golf, Virtual Reality (VR), First-person view, Online, Sports game

Game released: PC → 15 July 2021

Steam: 97/100

Game for virtual reality glasses. The gamer travels through a vibrant world filled with the best mini-golf courses. You can play alone or challenge your friends in...

Youtubers Life 2

Business / Management, Isometric, Top-down view, Arcade, Simulation, Casual game, Strategy

Game released: PC → 19 October 2021

Players: 7/10

Steam: 72/100

Youtubers Life 2 is a continuation of the arcade management simulator with an isometric camera view. The game is very similar in gameplay to the Sims series, only...

Super Meat Boy Forever

Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Indie, Action, Runner

Game released: PC → 10 January 2022

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 58/100

Metacritic: 68/100

Continuation of the hardcore arcade runner Super Meat Boy. The game has a full story, six new chapters and twice as many bosses. Meat Boy and Band-Aid Girl try to...

Lost Ruins

Arcade, Side view, Anime / Manga, Action, Shooter, Platformer, Slasher, Adventure, Metroidvania

Game released: PC → 13 May 2021

Players: 8.2/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 59/100

Lost Ruins is a hardcore side-scrolling action-adventure platformer with a retro theme. The girl wakes up in the twilight of the dungeon. She doesn't remember...

Guardians of Hyelore

Action, Strategy, Fantasy / Medieval, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Arcade, Side view, Survival

Game released: PC → 29 September 2021

Steam: 55/100

Guardians of Hyelore is a dynamic side-view tower defense action strategy game set in a fantasy...

Nerve (2021)

Arcade, Runner, Racing

Game released: PC → 16 February 2021

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 67/100

The game focuses on hurtling through unforgiving worlds. Each attempt can end in death, while success comes from overcoming the challenges along the...

Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!

Arcade, Action, Online, Comics, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PC → 7 December 2021

Players: 6.5/10

Steam: 63/100

Metacritic: 64/100

Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! — a classic beat 'em up with a side view, based on the comic book "The Adventures of Asterix and Obelix". The main opponents...

Zaacar

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

Game released: PC → 23 May 2021

Steam: 38/100

Mad racing action that combines high-speed races, massive crashes, and fierce shootouts in huge arenas. The game is inspired by Twisted Metal (2012) and...

Archvale

Arcade, Top-down view, Action, Adventure, Role-playing game, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Roguelike, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PC → 2 December 2021

Players: 8.9/10

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 82/100

Archvale is a fun top-down arcade shooter with roguelike elements in a fantasy setting. Once upon a time, the fairy lands were ruled by an evil king who destroyed...

League of Maidens

Role-playing game, Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Adult game, Free game, Casual game

Game released: PC → 25 February 2021

Players: 6.6/10

Steam: 56/100

An action RPG centered around heroines with incredible strength and looks. Freedom of action is at the core of the game: explore open futuristic locations, complete...

UNBEATABLE

Adventure, Arcade, Anime / Manga, Action, Side view, Music game, Exploration

Game released: PC → 7 May 2021

Players: 1/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 71/100

UNBEATABLE is a side-scrolling, arcade-style anime action adventure game. It is a special episodic side story set in the world of the upcoming adventure game...

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

Arcade, Adventure, Puzzle, Comics, Indie, Isometric, Hidden Objects, Casual game

Game released: PC → 22 June 2021

Players: 9/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 75/100

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is an adventure arcade puzzle game with an isometric view in the comic book genre. A fun, exciting and beautiful game that...

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends

Arcade, Action, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: PC → 30 September 2021

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 68/100

This platformer in the Bubble Bobble series brings back the classic bubble-based challenge. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends supports cooperative play for up to four...

Perfect Gold

Visual novel, Anime / Manga, Simulation, Adventure, Indie, Arcade, Adult game

Game released: PC → 19 April 2021

Steam: 98/100

Perfect Gold is a Japanese-style visual novel for adults. The plot centers on two anime girls from the magical city of Castlecoast. Alchemy student Audrey Clery and...

Just Die Already

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Indie, Simulation, Cooperative (co-op), Open world, Online, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 20 May 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 84/100

Just Die Already is an exciting third-person arcade sandbox from the creators of Goat Simulator. The game tells the story of retirees trying to secure a spot in a...

Greak: Memories of Azur

Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Puzzle

Game released: PC → 17 August 2021

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 80/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Greak: Memories of Azur is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer. You will take on the role of three siblings: Grek, Adara and Rydel, who will guide them...

Embr

Arcade, Online, First-person view, Action, Cooperative (co-op), Indie, Simulation, Casual game

Game released: PC → 23 September 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Embr is a first-person co-op action game where you become the best firefighter you can hire. Alone or together with your comrades, you will go to conquer burning...

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

Arcade, Third-person view, Platformer, Puzzle, Logic, Board / Group Game, Cooperative (co-op), Action, Online

Game released: PC → 5 October 2021

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a remaster of the exciting third-person arcade game in the Super Monkey Ball series. Expect 300 recreated labyrinth levels (from...

Growing Up

Adventure, Interactive movie, Simulation, Visual novel, Business / Management, Arcade, Role-playing game

Game released: PC → 14 October 2021

Players: 8.9/10

Steam: 87/100

Growing Up is an adventure visual novel with life simulation elements from the creators of Weedcraft Inc and Oh...Sir! The Hollywood Roast. In the game, you...

Timothy vs the Aliens

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Platformer, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Open world

Game released: PC → 21 July 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 73/100

Timothy vs the Aliens is an arcade action platformer with a third-person view in which you take on the role of gangster Timothy, who lives in a black and white city...

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Arcade, Fighting, Side view, Action, Online

Game released: PC → 5 October 2021

Steam: 75/100

Metacritic: 67/100

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a fast-paced side-scrolling action fighting game that puts you in the shoes of popular Nickelodeon cartoon characters. You will have...

Trash Sailors

Action, Arcade, Indie, Simulation, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Casual game

Game released: PC → 16 December 2021

Steam: 67/100

A cooperative action game in which players take on the roles of survivalists. The heroes managed to survive the garbage tsunami and ended up on a raft in the middle...

Arcade

Best Games in the Arcade genre of 2021 for PC (Game released)