Arcade Video Games78
Arcade games. Titles from this category require particularly good manual skills. Main purpose of the gameplay is to reach a specific point or defeat enemies while controlling a character or a vehicle. Arcade games usually don’t have any story or have it in a very simple form. This category contains e.g. popular platformers.
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Shadowplay: Journey to Wonderland
Arcade 27 August 2013
A 2D platformer inspired by Lewis Carroll's novel "Alice in Wonderland". The player directs the actions of the girl who, following in the footsteps of her friend, the rabbit, finds herself in the title magical world. The production of the independent studio Desert Fox Software is distinguished by unconventional graphic design, stylized on the shadow theatre.
qrth-phyl
Arcade 09 September 2012
qrth-phyl is a Hermit Games-produced logic-arcade game, which is a three-dimensional variation on the classic Snake theme. The player controls the movement of a golden snake that moves in a cubic space. With each cube swallowed, the size of the "reptile" increases, making it more and more difficult to manoeuvre.
CATDAMMIT! Director's Cat
Arcade 01 August 2013
Available free of charge crazy arcade game, in which we play the role of a cat-milk alcoholic, traversing a series of fabulously colorful stages with a roaring mechanical saw in his hands. During the wandering we collect various power-ups, trying to avoid overheating of the saw and damage, for which we are punished by deduction of points.
Back in the Caves
Arcade canceled
Platform action game belonging to the genre of roguelike. As a heroic caveman, we travel through procedurally generated labyrinths of caves, eliminating enemies lurking in the darkness, ready to put an end to the human race.
No Time to Explain
Arcade 25 January 2013
Dynamic 2D platformer, produced by independent tinyBuild Games studio. The plot of the game presents a crazy story related to time travel, cloning and giant beasts. The player's task is to steer the actions of the main hero, who, equipped with a futuristic jet rifle, has to overcome many obstacles and opponents on his way.
BIT.TRIP FATE
Arcade 13 September 2011
The next, sixth installment of the series dealing with adventures consisting of several CommanderVideo pixels. This time the production of Gaijin Games studio combines the classical style of playing music in the atmosphere of eight-bit computers with solutions characteristic of the shoot'em up genre.
Mario Kart 8
Arcade 29 May 2014
Mario Kart 8 is – despite its name – the eleventh part of the famous arcade racing series from Nintendo, as well as the first installment created for the Wii U console. Once again we can take control of the Nintendo's most famous characters, driving their wacky vehicles. In terms of mechanics, the game borrows several solutions from the previous titles, such as underwater races or performing airborne stunts to gain points, and offers vehicles like motorcycles and gliders.
Yoshi's New Island
Arcade 14 March 2014
Produced by the Japanese studio Arzest plays a platform game with a nice hero of the universe Mario Bros. in the title role. Driven by Yoshi's dinosaur, players must safely transport the little Mario through an island full of traps and hostile creatures.
Wimp: Who Stole My Pants?
Arcade 28 September 2012
A spectacular platform logic game using an advanced physical engine. We play the role of a nice green gel named Wimp, and our task is to capture the thief who deprived him of underwear.
Super Mario 3D World
Arcade 22 November 2013
The fifteenth installment in the Super Mario arcade game series created by Nintendo, and the first one designed for Wii U. In terms of gameplay mechanics the game is a light-hearted 3D platformer, in some moments resembling a classic side-scrolling arcade game. You run through colorful, linear locations filled with obstacles and opponents to beat, as well as simple logic puzzles to solve.
Raptor: Call of the Shadows 2010 Edition
Arcade 05 August 2010
Refreshed version of one of the most popular two-dimensional top-down shooters from 1994. We sit at the helm of a modern fighter, eliminating the waves of enemies and gaining the credits needed to improve our machine. The new edition is primarily about increased graphics resolution and better sound quality.
Raiden Legacy
Arcade 16 May 2012
Compilation of four classic top-down shooter titles in refreshed frame and with new gameplay modes. In addition to the protoplast of the whole series - Raiden game, the package includes three spin-offs of this cult shooter: Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2 and Raiden Fighters Jet.
Glare
Arcade 10 October 2013
Produced by independent studio Phobic platform action game. The player controls the actions of Shiner, a creature born of starlight, who was summoned to defeat monsters called Ramor. Production combines the logical-arcade challenges typical of platformers with dynamic combat sequences.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Arcade 08 November 2013
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is another title from Nintendo, in which the heroes of two popular universities compete in various sports disciplines. This time the theme of the game is the winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
ibb & obb
Arcade 06 August 2013
Cooperative two-dimensional platformer. Each of the two players controls a creature who wants to reach the end of the board, divided into two parts. Its lower half has inverted gravity. Both heroes must therefore help each other by using portals that allow them to move to the other side.
Airscape: The Fall of Gravity
Arcade 11 August 2015
A unique platform game by indie developer team led by Daniel West. Airscape: The Fall of Gravity is set in the far reaches of the universe and you play as an unusual squid, defending its home planet from high-tech machines. The gameplay focuses on exploring, searching for various items, and completing levels.
Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed
Arcade 11 October 2013
Addressed to young players (6-14 years old) arcade platformer with action set in the Moshi Monsters universe. Friendly moshlings have trouble. Dr. Strangelove has kidnapped Elder Furi and wants to force him to reveal the secrets of Moshi Picchu's power. The courageous Katsuma sets off on a rescue mission. The production was created by the British studio Mind Candy in cooperation with Activision.
Soundodger+
Arcade 11 October 2013
Soundodger+ is an uncomplicated arcade game, produced by Bean studio in cooperation with Adult Swim Games. The player controls a small rim and his task is to avoid "missiles" fired by the circle rotating around them. The party is accompanied by a soundtrack consisting of more than 20 tracks representing various musical genres.
La-Mulana 2
Arcade 30 July 2018
A continuation of a stylish old-school platform game that had us travel through Aztec ruins as Lemeza Kosugi, an agile archeologist similar to Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones. La-Mulana 2 enables us to assume the role of the daughter of that hero, who had turned out just like her father, traveling through mysterious, inaccessible locations while wearing her trademark hat. The new adventure takes us to Scandinavia, and introduces a plot inspired by Nordic legends.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord
Arcade 26 September 2013
A stand-alone addition to the platform game Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams released at the end of 2012, resurrecting the legend of The Great Giana Sisters' classic arcade game. The extension offers us 7 new levels, another boss, an instructional level and new achievements and songs by Chris Hülsbeck and Machinae Supremacy.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
Arcade 24 April 2014
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is the second installment of a series of arcade and rhythm games launched in 2012 with Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy. This time players can try their hand at pressing colourful icons to the rhythm of over 200 melodies and songs known from the Final Fantasy series.
Carps & Dragons
Arcade 22 August 2013
Slightly modified port of arcade game released on Wii in 2009. The aim of the game is to catch various species of fish jumping out of the water with the help of a giant net.
TribeQuest: Green Valley
Arcade 06 December 2012
A humorous platformer with elements of the action game, created by the French developer studio Iozo Games. Caveman Gromk is to become the leader of his tribe. Before that, however, the unconscious hero has to learn responsibility by completing the tasks assigned to him by his future wife, Bel'ana.
Rise of the Ravager
Arcade 27 March 2013
Rise of the Ravager is an arcade game in the style of the cult Space Invaders. According to an ancient prophecy, the ancient God wants to return, which for mankind means the end of the existing world. However, disaster can be halted through the use of ancient knowledge and technology. The title was produced by independent studio Gentleman Squid.