198X is an arcade epic. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres, worlds and characters. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing – combined with emotional, cinematic storytelling. Welcome to the world of 198X – where a new life is just 1 credit away.

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

In the next chapter of Magicka, players ascend from the ruins of Aldrheim to experience a Midg

Jump into a Hot Wheels-sized world with four islands packed with events, challenges and full-throttle mayhem. Collect iconic vehicles, assemble your Rush Squad, build epic tracks, and earn the title of Rush Master.

Japan’s beloved puzzle game series Puyo Puyo and the world-renowned Tetris® game franchise have teamed up again to deliver even more Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing fun in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2. Playing is easy: match 4 or more same-colored Puyos or complete a line of blocks to clear them from your board and dump Garbage into your opponent’s game. But keep an eye on what’s coming your way too. Play traditional Puyo Puyo and Tetris…or mix them together to level up your game. Offline or online, you’ll have loads of modes that let you play the way you want from single-player Adventure to couch-competition Versus to ranked Online matches, and more.

Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!


Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage takes the gameplay of Virtua Fighter 5 to new heights:

Rollback Netcode and Cross-play support let you take on any challenger, anywhere, across the globe in the most intense battles yet.

A brand-new single-player mode, ""World Stage"": Challenge powerful rivals on a solo quest to become the ultimate fighter

Enhanced replay functionality and improved training tools.

Welcome to Japan, the drift capital of the world! Compete, drift, and race on miles of varied roads and winding mountain trails. Drive through towns nestled at the scenic Haikama Lake. Spend your savings on new cars and get a taste of Japanese tuning style.

Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend & experience the thrill & emotion of authentic racing. Own, upgrade and personalise hundreds of cars, customise your driver, tailor every setting & play the way you want in YOUR Ultimate Driver Journey.

An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of Shoot-em Ups. Outgunned and outmanned, plunge into a sky teeming with danger in a last-ditch battle for survival. Choose to route power between weapons or shield systems and go up against unrelenting waves of ground and aerial enemies. Upgrade your ship by picking up new tech and take down colossal alien bosses in visceral combat; do whatever it takes to survive. CYGNI is an exhilarating space shooter elevating the genre to a truly next-generation experience. Encamped within the remains of a long-lost civilization on the planet CYGNI, Earth forces are decimated by a surprise attack from a powerful, biomechanical, alien race. As one of the last pilots on the last carrier in the fleet, you are the only line of defence against the unyielding alien bombardment.

Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this fast-paced cover shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.

Welcome to Gamearth, a once peaceful planet now threatened by the warmongering Space grunts of Nexgen. In the aftermath of their devastating first strike a child named Rise is forced to take on the sacred gun Shine - and with it the fate of his world.

The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up. All the buildings you’ll be robbing are randomly-generated, so you’ll never get the same level twice.
Meanwhile, from the safety of your rickety airship up in Outer Space, you can modify your thief with new skills, tools, and all manner of advanced technological horrors, allowing you to take on bigger buildings with better security, for gargantuan rewards!

What begins as a simple rescue mission becomes the battleground of a new war as alien invaders swarm over a North Korean island chain. Armed with a powerful Nanosuit, players can become invisible to stalk enemy patrols, or boost strength to lay waste to vehicles. The Nanosuit’s speed, strength, armor, and cloaking allow creative solutions for every kind of fight, while a huge arsenal of modular weaponry provides unprecedented control over play style. In the ever-changing environment, adapt tactics and gear to dominate your enemies, in an enormous sandbox world.

Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?

Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic conquest. It is set in the not-so-distant future where humans have just begun exploring the edges of their solar system. As humanity's leader, you will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long ago abandoned planets. You will also learn more about the galaxy as you come into contact with other species. Ten major alien races are featured; each with their own unique culture, history and schemes. A fully interactive galaxy allows you to navigate open space between stars and planets. Patrol your borders, and when the need arises defend your territory by engaging in ship to ship tactical combat.

Get ready for a pulse-pounding platforming challenge in Colorful Boi 2! With 74 meticulously designed levels, you'll test your reflexes, precision, and patience against a gauntlet of devious traps and hazards.

In Pinballoid Crush, classic pinball evolves into an arcade experience with adventure and strategy elements.

What do you get when you combine gardening and extreme sports? A head-to-head ‘horticultural combat’ game for 1-4 players, where gardens are arenas and players battle for resources to Sow, Grow and Throw as much produce as they can at goals (and each other!!).

"PREHISTORIC ISLE" is a shooting game released by SNK in 1989.
As the protagonist heads to Greenhell Island to investigate a series of shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas, prehistoric dragons thought to have gone extinct launch a relentless attack.
The option unit equipped to your aircraft can be repositioned to change its attack method into 5 different types based on its location, such as firing flame lasers upward or dropping bombs diagonally downward. Make full use of your option unit to face various obstacles and uncover the truth behind the mysterious shipwrecks!

"SWIMMER" is an action game released by TEHKAN (KOEI TECMO GAMES) in 1982.
Take control of the swimmer and see if you can make it to the treasure island.
Use Power Pills and dive underwater to skillfully avoid obstacles and enemy monsters.

Join Dog Man and his Supa Buddies for a supa-new adventure! Packed with boss fights, awesome gadgets and up to 10 playable characters, each with unique abilities.

"STINGER" is a shooter released by SEIBU KAIHATSU in 1983.
Take control of the "STINGER WOLF" and head to the center of an enemy base where evil life forms roam.
In an emergency, you can call on the friendly robot "BONGO" to automatically destroy the enemy.

A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.

Best PC Arcade Games

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198X

Strange Brigade

Magicka 2

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

Kao the Kangaroo

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage

JDM: Japanese Drift Master

Project CARS 3

Cygni: All Guns Blazing

West of Dead

Rise & Shine

The Swindle

Crysis Remastered

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX

Horizon

Colorful Boi 2

Pinballoid Crush

Planted!

Arcade Archives 2: Prehistoric Isle

Arcade Archives 2: Swimmer

Dog Man: Bark in Action

Color Attack!

Arcade Archives 2: Stinger

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