Arcade 2023 for Xbox One — top best games in the Arcade genre

Blasphemous 2 - a game in the Arcade genre

Arcade, Platformer, Role-playing game, Side view, Action, Horror, Gothic, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Adventure

Game released: Xbox One → 2 November 2023

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 84/100

The sequel to the hardcore action platformer that continues the story of the Penitent. The character will take part in epic battles with bosses, each of which has...

The Last Faith

Arcade, Side view, Action, Platformer, Indie, Horror, Slasher, Fantasy, Medieval era, Metroidvania, Gothic

Game released: Xbox One → 15 November 2023

Players: 7.4/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 73/100

A dark metroidvania in the spirit of Bloodborne. The events unfold in a gothic city populated by various monsters. Players take on the role of Eric, who suffers...

Bramble: The Mountain King

Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Horror, Adventure, Fantasy / Medieval, Third-person view

Game released: Xbox One → 27 April 2023

Players: 9.4/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 79/100

Bramble: The Mountain King is an action-adventure platformer with horror elements in a dark fantasy setting. In the game you will go into a world inspired by...

Nocturnal

Side view, Arcade, Platformer, Adventure, Demons, Exploration, Action

Game released: Xbox One → 7 June 2023

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 81/100

The main character, a warrior of the Unquenchable Fire named Ardeshir, returns to his native island of Nakhran after a long journey. Everything around is shrouded...

Rain World

Arcade, Adventure, Stealth, Platformer, Side view, Survival, Exploration, Indie

Game released: Xbox One → 11 July 2023

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 63/100

An atmospheric hardcore platformer with survival elements. The story tells of a small creature named Slugcat, who was separated from his family in a world where...

Tin Hearts

Arcade, First-person view, Puzzle, Indie, Virtual Reality (VR), Platformer, Steampunk, Adventure, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 16 May 2023

Players: 10/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Albert Butterworth is a brilliant Victorian inventor who creates amazing tin soldiers and various bizarre mechanisms. In one moment, all his creations come to life...

Remedium: Sentinels

Arcade, Isometric, Post-apocalyptic, Combat robots, Roguelike, Top-down view, Shooter, Casual game

Game released: Xbox One → 18 July 2023

Players: 10/10

Steam: 66/100

The epidemic has turned most people into evil mutants. Only a few cities are trying to hold on. The player controls a golem created by alchemists with the sole...

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons

Side view, Arcade, Platformer, Old school, Action, Adventure

Game released: Xbox One → 27 July 2023

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 72/100

The game takes place in the 90s in New York, which survived a nuclear war. The streets are filled with looters and bandits fighting for power. The main characters...

TrackMania

Racing, Action, Arcade, Casual game, Online

Game released: Xbox One → 15 May 2023

Players: 6.9/10

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Remake of TrackMania Nations ESWC from 2006. The game is a reimagining of all the successful elements of the series. The remake features many new special blocks...

Dragon Blaze

Role-playing game, Action, Anime / Manga, Arcade, Shooter, Fantasy

Game released: Xbox One → 11 January 2023

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 100/100

This fantasy vertical-scrolling shooter follows four dragon riders who face the demon lord Nebiros and his army to save their loved ones and the world. In Dragon...

Antstream Arcade

Collection, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Arcade, Role-playing game

Game released: Xbox One → 21 July 2023

Metacritic: 78/100

A collection of more than 1,300 different retro games, including classic platformers, racing, arcades and much more. There is co-op support, challenges and regular...

Cricket 24

Simulation, Sports game, Cricket, Online, Arcade

Game released: Xbox One → 5 October 2023

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 57/100

A sports simulator dedicated to cricket. The game offers a wide range of teams and tournaments, including licensed championships and cups, allowing you to feel part...

Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection

Collection, Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Old school, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 22 November 2023

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 50/100

A collection that includes 7 games from the Jurassic Park series from the Game Boy, NES, SNES and SEGA Mega Drive consoles. The developers have improved many...

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2

Side view, Arcade, Fighting, Online, Action, Comedy

Game released: Xbox One → 7 November 2023

Steam: 81/100

Metacritic: 75/100

Sequel to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, where cartoon characters fight each other. The second part introduces new heroes such as Squidward, Jimmy Neutron, and...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Dimension Shellshock

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

Game released: Xbox One → 31 August 2023

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 87/100

The Neutrino alien race from Dimension X needs help again: Shredder is planning to take over the entire multiverse by moving between dimensions. The add-on...

AEW: Fight Forever

Arcade, Fighting, Sports game, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Wrestling

Game released: Xbox One → 29 June 2023

Steam: 60/100

Metacritic: 64/100

A simplified version of wrestling from the All Elite Wrestling promotion. In the game you can meet both legendary fighters and novice athletes. Characters have...

WrestleQuest

Role-playing game, Side view, Arcade, Fighting, Wrestling, Adventure

Game released: Xbox One → 22 August 2023

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 69/100

The player controls an aspiring wrestler and tries to lead him to success. Along his journey, the character meets various famous WWE athletes. The main character...

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged

Casual game, Arcade, Racing, Online

Game released: Xbox One → 19 October 2023

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A fun racing arcade game where players control a variety of vehicles from the Hot Wheels toy series. The game features 5 new locations full of secrets, more than...

Alice: Asylum

Arcade, Action, Horror, Platformer, Third-person view

Game canceled: Xbox One → 7 April 2023

Anticipation Rating: 6.9/10

Alice: Asylum is a third-person arcade game with action, horror and platform elements from the Spicy Horse Games studio. The game is published by Electronic Arts...

WWE 2K23

Arcade, Fighting, Sports game, Wrestling, Online, Simulation

Game released: Xbox One → 17 March 2023

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 82/100

Continuation of the series of popular wrestling simulators, made under the WWE license. The cover features John Cena, whose career the campaign is dedicated to...

Lil Gator Game

Arcade, Platformer, Third-person view, Open world, Casual game, Indie, Adventure

Game released: Xbox One → 10 October 2023

Steam: 98/100

Metacritic: 84/100

A bright game about a little alligator. The main character explores an island filled with interesting locations and friends who need help. You can also collect...

Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2

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

Game released: Xbox One → 13 November 2023

Steam: 79/100

The plot of the second part tells how Asterix and Obelix go to Lutetia in search of the stolen Golden Eagle, a precious symbol of the Roman legions, in order to...

Saga Of Sins

Action, Adventure, Role-playing game, Arcade, Metroidvania, Side view, Medieval era

Game released: Xbox One → 30 March 2023

Steam: 76/100

The game takes place in a dark fantasy world with demons, monsters and dark magic. There are several characters available that you can switch between during battle...

Flashback 2

Arcade, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Action, Science fiction, Adventure

Game released: Xbox One → 16 November 2023

Players: 2/10

Steam: 48/100

Metacritic: 36/100

Sequel to the action-platformer Flashback (1992) from 1992. The events of the game tell about the new adventures of Conrad, who defeated the "Mastermind" — the...

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

Arcade, Third-person view, Adventure, Platformer, Action, Comedy

Game released: Xbox One → 31 January 2023

Players: 7.3/10

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 71/100

A fun action platformer about the new adventures of SpongeBob and his friends. The game tells the story of how SpongeBob and Patrick fell into the hands of a...

Russian Subway Dogs

Arcade, Action, Side view, Old school

Game released: Xbox One → 28 June 2023

Players: 10/10

Steam: 97/100

Russian Subway Dogs is a fun arcade action game with a side view. The simplicity of a dog's life depends on the place it calls home. In Russia, as you know...

Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure

Arcade, Racing, Open world, DLC, Third-person view, First-person view, Online, Action, Adventure

Game released: Xbox One → 29 March 2023

Steam: 40/100

Metacritic: 77/100

The second expansion for Forza Horizon 5, the harsh desert region of Sierra Nueva is now available, home to the dustiest and dirtiest races ever held at the Horizon...

DPS IDLE

Free game, Arcade, Side view, Card game, Indie, Strategy, Fantasy / Medieval, Casual game

Game released: Xbox One → 25 August 2023

Players: 6.3/10

Steam: 62/100

DPS IDLE is a shareware arcade clicker with elements of a card game and a side view in a fantasy setting. As you progress, you will have to kill various monsters to...

BROK the InvestiGator

Adventure, Side view, Arcade, Detective, Post-apocalyptic, Point & Click, Visual novel

Game released: Xbox One → 20 December 2023

Steam: 97/100

The game takes place in a futuristic world inhabited by humanoid animals. The rich live under a dome that protects them from environmental pollution. The main...

Gargoyles Remastered

Action, Side view, Adventure, Platformer, Fantasy, Gothic, Old school, Arcade

Game released: Xbox One → 19 October 2023

Steam: 63/100

Metacritic: 54/100

Remastered classic 16-bit platformer Gargoyles, based on the Disney animated series "Gargoyles" from the 90s. The leader of the gargoyles, Goliath, awakens in...

Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival

Post-apocalyptic, Side view, Arcade, Racing, Action, Indie

Game released: Xbox One → 9 March 2023

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 92/100

A vibrant game in a post-apocalyptic setting, in which the gamer controls a car making its way through crowds of zombies and various obstacles. A large selection of...

Super Bomberman R 2

Arcade, Top-down view, Action, Battle Royale, Science fiction, Online, Casual game, Cooperative (co-op), Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 13 September 2023

Players: 10/10

Steam: 53/100

Metacritic: 69/100

A reincarnation of the Bomberman series in a modern style with three-dimensional maps and photorealistic graphics that allow you to enjoy battles with opponents...

Summum Aeterna

Arcade, Side view, Fantasy / Medieval, Action, Roguelike, Adventure, Indie, Replayability

Game released: Xbox One → 14 September 2023

Steam: 83/100

Adventure action-roguelike in a dark fantasy setting, which is a prequel to Aeterna Noctis. Taking on the role of the King of Darkness — a mighty, powerful, and...

Pinball M

Horror, Puzzle, Arcade, Top-down view, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Pinball, Simulation

Game released: Xbox One → 30 November 2023

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 78/100

Pinball platform with a set of dark tables available in paid add-ons. The free table is decorated with a huge Lovecraftian monster that has enveloped the entire...

Fall of Porcupine

Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Interactive movie, Adventure, Indie

Game released: Xbox One → 15 June 2023

Players: 10/10

Steam: 74/100

Metacritic: 72/100

Fall of Porcupine is an adventure narrative platformer with a side view about the difficult fate of a medical pigeon. You will have to face the injustice of the...

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission

Shooter, First-person view, Casual game, Old school, Arcade, Virtual Reality (VR), Action

Game released: Xbox One → 21 September 2023

Steam: 72/100

Metacritic: 65/100

A re-release of the classic 1987 rail shooter. The player takes on the role of a special agent who fights a mysterious criminal organization. In addition to the...

Smurfs Kart

Racing, Sports game, Arcade

Game released: Xbox One → 22 August 2023

Steam: 62/100

Metacritic: 66/100

An arcade racing game based on the Smurfs, where competitors vie to become the village’s fastest driver. Players choose a Smurf, each with their own kart and a...

Pinball FX

Simulation, First-person view, Pinball, Free game, Arcade

Game released: Xbox One → 16 February 2023

Steam: 72/100

Metacritic: 74/100

This digital pinball simulator features tables inspired by major entertainment franchises, original designs, and accurate recreations of Williams Pinball machines...

Disney Speedstorm

Arcade, Racing, Action, Free game, Online

Game released: Xbox One → 28 September 2023

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 58/100

Metacritic: 73/100

A shareware racing arcade game with a third-person view in which you can play as popular cartoon and movie characters. As characters you will have access to Jack...

Fashion Police Squad

Shooter, Indie, First-person view, Comedy, Adventure, Old school, Action, Arcade

Game released: Xbox One → 2 February 2023

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Fashion Police Squad is a fast-paced, old-school first-person shooter where you'll proudly serve as the Fashion Police, solving fashion crimes, collecting clothes...

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Best Games in the Arcade genre of 2023 for Xbox One