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.

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Glyph

Glyph

PCNintendo

Arcade

January 11, 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

Turrican Flashback Collection

PlayStationNintendo

Arcade

January 29, 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

Reset Earth

Mobile

Arcade

February 10, 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

Little Nightmares II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

February 11, 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.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Nintendo

Arcade

February 12, 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.

Stumble Guys

Stumble Guys

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Arcade

February 12, 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.

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

February 25, 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

Fisti-Fluffs

PCMobileNintendo

Arcade

February 27, 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

Sir Lovelot

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

March 3, 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

The Climb 2

PC

Arcade

March 4, 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.

Where's Samantha?

Where's Samantha?

PCMobileNintendo

Arcade

March 25, 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.

Kaze and the Wild Masks

Kaze and the Wild Masks

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

March 26, 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

It Takes Two

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

March 26, 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.

Balan Wonderworld

Balan Wonderworld

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

March 26, 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.

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

March 31, 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!

JanKenUP!

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Arcade

April 1, 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

Oddworld: Soulstorm

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

April 6, 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. Our hero and his companions travel across the endless desert and face shortages of food and water. They find relief in a certain addicting brew. Gameplay in Oddworld: Soulstorm did not change that much since the first 2013 New ‘n’ Tasty. It is still a 2.5D platform-adventure game where we have to rely on Abe's and his fellow Mudokons' abilities. The game, however, is a bit darker in terms of stylistics.

Pac-Man 99

Pac-Man 99

Nintendo

Arcade

April 7, 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

Rain on Your Parade

PCXboxNintendo

Arcade

April 15, 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

Stitchy in Tooki Trouble

Nintendo

Arcade

April 15, 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

Smelter

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

April 22, 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

Shantae

PlayStationNintendo

Arcade

April 22, 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

Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag

PCNintendo

Arcade

April 28, 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

Spin Rhythm XD

PCPlayStationMobileNintendo

Arcade

May 18, 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

Aerial_Knights Never Yield

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

Arcade

May 19, 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

Just Die Already

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

May 20, 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

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

PCPlayStationNintendo

Arcade

May 28, 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

Spirit: Lucky's Big Adventure

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

June 1, 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

Super Magbot

PCNintendo

Arcade

June 22, 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

Alex Kidd in the Miracle World DX

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

June 22, 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

Out of Line

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

June 23, 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

Onirike

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

June 29, 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

A Tale of Synapse: The Chaos Theories

PCNintendo

Arcade

June 30, 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

Ragnarock

PCPlayStation

Arcade

July 15, 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

Cotton Reboot

PCPlayStationNintendo

Arcade

July 20, 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

Unbound: Worlds Apart

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Arcade

July 28, 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.