The most interesting arcade games released in 2021
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Glyph
Arcade 11 January 2021
3D platform game with a scarab that has a lot in common with the hero of Kula Word. Roll through the boards covered in deadly sand and glide through the air to bring back to life a land ruined by an ancient cataclysm.
Turrican Flashback Collection
Arcade 29 January 2021
Turrican Flashback Collection is a bundle that includes remasters of four Turrican platformers from the 1990s. The games feature remastered graphics and controls, as well as a gameplay reversal function. The collection was developed by Factor 5 studio.
Reset Earth
Arcade 10 February 2021
Reset Earth is a platformer set in a world destroyed by a dangerous virus and climate change. The game is part of an educational platform and was created by the United Nations Environment Programme.
Little Nightmares II
Arcade 11 February 2021
Sequel of the memorable 2017 platformer produced by Tarsier studio. Little Nightmares II introduces new heroes, locations and enemies, preserving the unique atmosphere of the first installment.
Stumble Guys
Arcade 12 February 2021
Battle royale multiplayer game for 32 players, in which you take on the role of a colorful man and try to overcome an obstacle course faster than your opponents. Stumble Guys offers tracks in different styles with many obstacles, and the reward for winning the race is a golden crown.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Arcade 12 February 2021
A remastered version of the 2013 3D platformer titled Super Mario 3D World. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury introduced a new game mode, improved mechanics, and slightly tweaked graphics and interface.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
Arcade 25 February 2021
The third instalment of the classic and extremely demanding series of platformers. In Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection, the players take on the role of the valiant Arthur, a lonely knight wandering through a dangerous fantasy world inhabited by countless demonic and magical creatures.
Fisti-Fluffs
Arcade 27 February 2021
The game on the verge of arcade and fighting games, in which we play the role of cats prancing around the home in the absence of the owners. In Fisti-Fluffs you will find various game modes in which we fight with up to three other players or cooperate, defending cat food from rats.
Sir Lovelot
Arcade 03 March 2021
A fast-paced and challenging platformer, developed by independent studio pixel.lu. In Sir Lovelot we take on the role of the knight, who wanders from castle to castle and presents princesses with gifts collected during his demanding journey, trying to find the love of his life.
The Climb 2
Arcade 04 March 2021
Continuation of the arcade VR game from the developers of the Crysis series. This time Crytek studio allowed us to rush on extreme routes not only in the mountains and caves, but also on the tops of skyscrapers.
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!
Arcade 25 March 2021
Mobile spin-off of platform games series with Crash Bandicoot. King game is an auto runner similar to Super Mario Run, but with bosses and items known from the main part of the cycle.
Where's Samantha?
Arcade 25 March 2021
A charming platform game with puzzle game elements. In Where's Samantha we play as a piece of cloth named George, who travels through levels full of dangers and solves clever puzzles. All this to find his beloved, the fabric named Samantha.
Balan Wonderworld
Arcade 26 March 2021
A three-dimensional platformer from the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog and NiGHTS Into Dreams. We follow the maestro Balan into a fairytale land, facing platforming challenges and enemies and using the power of special outfits.
Kaze and the Wild Masks
Arcade 26 March 2021
Classic 2D platformer in which we play the rabbit named Kaze. The heroine must restore peace in Carrotland using her abilities and special masks.
It Takes Two
Arcade 26 March 2021
It Takes Two is a co-op action adventure game from the authors of A Way Out. In terms of gameplay, the game resembles platformers, offering logical and arcade challenges that require the cooperation of two players.
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance
Arcade 31 March 2021
Repentance is an expansion to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, introducing new locations, enemies and objects and an alternative path with another boss and ending. The DLC was developed by Nicalis studio.
JanKenUP!
Arcade 01 April 2021
JanKenUP! is an arcade game in which we play paper, stone, scissors game. As we win more we earn coins, which we spend on unlocking special skills and superpowers. It was developed by Humita, an independent studio.
Oddworld: Soulstorm
Arcade 06 April 2021
Oddworld: Soulstorm is another game in the popular platform-adventure game series developed by Oddworld Inhabitants Inc. and Frima Studio. The game is a direct sequel to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, a 2013 remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, and is loosely based on Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus. Once again, we control Abe, a friendly Mudokon who managed to escape from the Glukkon's grip, and now leads three hundred of rescued Mudokons into the unknown.
Pac-Man 99
Arcade 07 April 2021
Arcade game with battle royale elements, being a variation on the cult Pac-Man. In Pac-Man 99 99 players compete simultaneously, trying to stay alive as long as possible while making life miserable for the others.
Rain on Your Parade
Arcade 15 April 2021
Rain on Your Parade is a funny game in which, as a self-aware cloud, we spoil people's lives and plans by controlling the weather. The game was developed by Unbound Creations studio.
Stitchy in Tooki Trouble
Arcade 15 April 2021
A 2.5D platform game inspired by the cult Donkey Kong. In Stitchy in Tooki Trouble we take on the role of scarecrow, who is trying to recover stolen corn. Stitchy dashes to the right, jumps on platforms and avoids traps, as well as eliminates hordes of enemies.
Smelter
Arcade 22 April 2021
Smelter is a game which combines a classic, two-dimensional platform game and a strategy game - the gameplay cleverly mixes two extremely different game mechanics. The game was developed by X Plus Company studio.
Shantae
Arcade 22 April 2021
An old-school metroidvania platformer. Shantae stars the titular half-genie, traversing a fantasy land to save it from villainous pirates.
Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag
Arcade 28 April 2021
Platform action game inspired by Celtic folklore and the Trine series. In Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag, we go through colourful stages, fight against enemies and solve puzzles, controlling three heroes, between whom we can switch at any time.
Spin Rhythm XD
Arcade 18 May 2021
A rhythm game inspired by the genre's greats, such as Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. In Spin Rhythm we lead a wheel through tracks filled with colorful beats, moving it to the rhythm of the music.
Aerial_Knights Never Yield
Arcade 19 May 2021
Auto runner made in the form of dynamic platformer. The main character of Aerial_Knights Never Yield is Wally, who, fighting for his future and the whole futuristic Detroit, has to outsmart his enemies, bending ahead, avoiding obstacles and avoiding confrontation.
Just Die Already
Arcade 20 May 2021
Just Die Already: Old People Mayhem Sandbox is a funny game in which we play the role of an old man competing for a place in a luxury nursing home. The game was developed by DoubleMoose Games studio, founded by one of the co-founders of the popular Goat Simulator.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Arcade 28 May 2021
Remake of the action platformer with RPG elements entitled Monster World IV, developed by Artdink studio. In Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World we take the role of Asha, who wants to free imprisoned spirits, travels through the land and faces many dangers.
Spirit: Lucky's Big Adventure
Arcade 01 June 2021
A game for children based on the animated series. The gameplay in Spirit: Lucky's Big Adventure is about exploring the available world, collecting collectible items and building a bond between the main character and her horse, Spirit.
Super Magbot
Arcade 22 June 2021
A platform game in which we control the robot. Although the Super Magbot can't jump, it is able to move and avoid dangers thanks to magnets, which it shoots at with a certain colour, which results in being attracted or pushed away.
Alex Kidd in the Miracle World DX
Arcade 22 June 2021
Remake of the classic platformer with the former SEGA mascot created by Merge Games. The authors of Alex Kidd in the Miracle World DX prepared a lot of new content and refreshed the gameplay and technical layer of the game.
Out of Line
Arcade 23 June 2021
Platform game with adventure game elements, in which we play as a boy named San. Game protagonist of Out of Line escapes from a dangerous factory, using his javelin and help of his allies.
Onirike
Arcade 29 June 2021
3D platformer with adventure elements, in which we play the hero named Prieto and travel through colorful locations taken directly from dreams. Onirike is the work of the independent studio DevilishGames, known for its warmly received game Path to Mnemosyne.
A Tale of Synapse: The Chaos Theories
Arcade 30 June 2021
A Tale of Synapse: The Chaos Theories is an adventure platform game with a unique aesthetic, developed by Souris-Lab. Help Sci and Néro navigate through an abstract world where logic and mathematics are your greatest allies.
Ragnarock
Arcade 15 July 2021
Ragnarock is a rhythm game in which we beat the rhythm for the Vikings rowing with rock and metal music accompaniment. We can play solo or with other players, traveling through locations inspired by Norse myths.
Cotton Reboot
Arcade 20 July 2021
Cotton Reboot is a remake of a two-dimensional side-scroll shooter released in 1991, in which gamers play the role of the title witch, who sets off on her way to get her favourite candy. Studio Beep is responsible for the production.
Unbound: Worlds Apart
Arcade 28 July 2021
Metroidvania type game, made in the convention of a platform game. In Unbound: Worlds Apart, we play the hooded Sol; he is able to open portals that create "bubbles" of alternative reality around him, thus dealing with various problems.
Vesper: Zero Light Edition
Arcade 30 July 2021
Vesper is a 2D platform game, full of stealth elements and puzzles consisting of playing with the light, in which we control a small android, setting off on a journey to save its kind from complete extinction.
The Ramp
Arcade 03 August 2021
Minimalist arcade game in which we indulge in stress-free skateboarding and performing tricks. In The Ramp we get four miniature levels at our disposal; in the game we won't see any scoring system or tasks to complete.
Greak: Memories of Azur
Arcade 17 August 2021
Platformer, in which we take control of three heroes with unique abilities. In Greak: Memories of Azur the action is shown from the side, and during the game we travel through fantastic locations, fight with enemies and solve puzzles.
Hoa
Arcade 24 August 2021
Charming platformer with adventure elements. In Hoa we take on the role of the character, who peacefully explores the picturesque forest, jumps on platforms and solves puzzles. From time to time enemies stand in her way and she has to dodge them.
Psychonauts 2
Arcade 25 August 2021
A three-dimensional platform game and a continuation to the 2005's Psychonauts, a game by Double Fine Productions studio. The main protagonist of the game is our old acquaintance, a psychic named Raz, who specializes in trips to other people's minds. Invited to the headquarters of the eponymous secret organization, employing people with psychic talents from all around the world, he discovers that the group is in serious trouble and it is up to him to rescue them.
KeyWe
Arcade 31 August 2021
KeyWe is a humorous arcade game in which we take control of the kiwis working in the post office. The characters jump around the rooms and operate the equipment, and send and receive packages.
Golf Club: Wasteland
Arcade 03 September 2021
Golf Club: Wasteland is an arcade golf game with post-apocalyptic adventure game elements where we discover the reasons for the extinction of the human race on planet Earth as a lone astronaut.
Sonic Colours Ultimate
Arcade 07 September 2021
Remaster of the popular platform game from 2010. In Sonic Colours Ultimate, the blue hedgehog once again faces off against Dr. Eggman, with the help of creatures called Wisps, who in return for release give him new abilities.
Webbed
Arcade 09 September 2021
Platform game in which we play as a spider. In Webbed we travel through colorful stages, swinging on the web or creating various passages and structures with it, riding on a skateboard or gliding on a parachute.
WarioWare: Get It Together!
Arcade 10 September 2021
Another installment of the crazy WarioWare series developed by the Japanese giant Nintendo. WarioWare Get It Together is a compilation of short mini-games that we play one after another at an increasingly fast pace.
I Am Fish
Arcade 16 September 2021
Adventure physics-based arcade game, developed by the Bossa Studios team. In I Am Fish we play as four fish that try to reach the ocean.
SkateBIRD
Arcade 16 September 2021
A humorous arcade game dedicated to skateboarding. In SkateBIRD we control the title bird-skater driving in skateparks like bedroom or office, beating point records and performing tasks for other birds.
Embr
Arcade 23 September 2021
A humorous, cooperative action game. While playing Embr, we play the role of a firefighter who works for the Embr Respondr organization dealing with rescue operations. Muse Games is responsible for creating the title.
Aeon Drive
Arcade 30 September 2021
An action platformer that is a continuation of Dimension Drive. In Aeon Drive, we play the role of Jackelyne, who travels through stages full of traps, teleporting through obstacles and constantly fighting against time, trying to find the faulty elements of a machine for flexing dimensions.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
Arcade 05 October 2021
An arcade platform game for kids where you play as AiAi, a monkey who wants to stop the crazy Dr. Bad-Boon. Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania contains over 300 levels and allows you to play with friends on split screen and over the network.
Lumione
Arcade 13 October 2021
Artistic platform game. In Lumione you take on the role of Glimmer, who travels through an underwater world full of dangers, trying to find the light and restore the beauty to the dark sea.
Nuclear Blaze
Arcade 18 October 2021
Nuclear Blaze is a 2D platform game in which we control a firefighter exploring a burning secret military facility. The main threat is fire, which we fight with a fire hose using water from the backpack and activating fire sprinklers.
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf
Arcade 26 October 2021
Smurfs: Mission Vileaf is a platform game that lets you control the Smurfs. The game combines arcade challenges with puzzle challenges, offering cartoonish 3D graphics.
Crab Game
Arcade 29 October 2021
Crab Game is a free online action game inspired by the Netflix series Squid Game. Players take part in murderous versions of children's games known from the TV original.
Demon Turf
Arcade 04 November 2021
Demon Turf is a 3D platformer from Fabraz studio. We play the role of a demon who wants to become the queen of hell. However, the bosses of underground gangs and the ruler of the hellish hosts stand in our way.
Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story
Arcade 16 November 2021
An auto runner with explicit rhythm game elements. In Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story we take on the role of Ziggs, who traverses Piltover, jumping and bombing enemies to the beat of the music.
Marsupilami: Hoobadventure
Arcade 16 November 2021
A platform game based on the license of André Franquin's comic series. In Marsupilami: Hoobadventure we play as the title characters, who dash through a variety of levels, trying to deal with a terrible curse that has befallen almost all animals.
Disney Classic Games Collection
Arcade 23 November 2021
A set of remasters of four classic platform games based on Disney animated films. Compared to the originals, the games in the Disney Classic Games Collection: Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book offers improved graphics and optional features.
Clockwork Aquario
Arcade 30 November 2021
Clockwork Aquario is a traditional 2D platformer that is the unfinished project of the now bankrupt Westone studio. The game was polished by ININ Games and published by Strictly Limited Games.
Rocket League Sideswipe
Arcade 02 December 2021
A spin-off of the extremely popular game Rocket League, which is hugely successful on the e-sports scene. The game is a simplified, 2,5D version of the original and is designed for mobile devices.
Pako 3
Arcade 02 December 2021
The third part of the arcade series in which we sit behind the wheel of a car and escape from the police. New in Pako 3 are races on specially prepared tracks, in which we fight for victory.
Rubber Bandits
Arcade 02 December 2021
Crazy arcade game in which we play the rubber bandits and fight for the biggest loot. In Rubber Bandits you can play solo, but the title shines in multiplayer mode (locally or over the Internet).
Heavenly Bodies
Arcade 07 December 2021
Heavenly Bodies is a humorous game for one or two players, in which even the simplest of tasks posed on our way are challenged (and laughed at) by the physics of objects, due to the settling of action in space.
White Shadows
Arcade 07 December 2021
White Shadows is a narrative platform game with black and white graphics, which takes place in a strange and dark world built on lies and obedience. We have to help Ravengirl to escape from the last city on Earth.
Monopoly Madness
Arcade 09 December 2021
Madness arcade game, loosely based on the rules of the board game Monopoly. In Monopoly Madness we take on the role of players who run around the maps and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible. The title allows you to play alone, but expands its wings in multiplayer mode.
Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue
Arcade 14 December 2021
Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue is a 2.5D platform game with roguelike elements. We control a firefighter who has to extinguish fires and save people on randomly generated maps. Game was developed by Dejima studio.
The Gunk
Arcade 16 December 2021
The Gunk is a mix of platformer and puzzle game created by Swedish studio Image & Form, developers of SteamWorld series. In the game we try to save an alien planet attacked by a slimy parasite - the title sludge.
Trash Sailors
Arcade 16 December 2021
An action adventure game enriched with survival and roguelike elements, in which we play the role of sailors traversing the sunken world in search of a piece of dry land. You can play Trash Sailors on your own, but the title has been prepared for multiplayer fun.
