The most interesting arcade games released in 2023

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Arcade

Pizza Tower

Arcade

January 26, 2023

A platforming game developed by Tour De Pizza, inspired by Wario Land and 1990s cartoons. The main protagonist of Pizza Tower is Peppino Spaghetti, a balding Italian chef on a quest to save his restaurant from destruction. There is only one thing to be done: destroy the titular tower.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

Arcade

January 31, 2023

3D platform game under the license of the famous Nickelodeon series. In SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake we play as the title character trying to save the world from a disaster he inadvertently caused.

Pinball FX

Arcade

February 16, 2023

Pinball FX is a classic console position, which tries to reproduce the flippers known from game salons. The player is provided with a table and several balls. The point is to keep the ball on the table for as long as possible with the help of these flippers ("paws"), gaining as many points as possible. Pinball FX is a title created by ZEN Studios.

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!

Arcade

February 16, 2023

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.

Clive 'N' Wrench

Arcade

February 24, 2023

A 3D platform game from Dinosaur Bytes Studio, inspired by such titles as Spyro the Dragon or Jak and Daxter. In Clive 'N' Wrench we play the duo of rabbit and monkey. The characters set off on a time travel to stop the evil Dr. Daucus.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Arcade

February 24, 2023

A remastered and enhanced with new content version of the 2011 platform game. In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, we play as Kirby, who, along with his friends, travels the planet Popstar in search of parts from a crashed spaceship.

Romancelvania

Arcade

March 7, 2023

Romancelvania is a hybrid of a platform game and a dating sim. The player, as a vampire, explores maps full of enemies and traps, while developing romances with NPCs, which helps him increase his skills.

Lunark

Arcade

March 30, 2023

Lunark is a plaform game with adventure game elements, inspired by such classics as Flashback, Another World or Prince of Persia. The player deals with overcoming obstacles, fighting with robots and solving simple puzzles. All this is presented in retro style.

Love Live! School Idol Festival

Arcade

March 31, 2023

A classic music-rhythm game with adventure elements, based on the anime series Love Live! and Love Live! Sunshine! Sunshine! Players follow the fate of Japanese high school girls. They set up a large pop band to save their school, which is threatened with closure. The title offers a total of more than a hundred original songs.

Curse of the Sea Rats

Arcade

April 6, 2023

Curse of the Sea Rats is a metroidvania game from Petoons Studio. Our task is to find the kidnapped son of the admiral, to do so we play as one of the 4 enchanted rat heroes. The game can be played alone or in local cooperation mode.

The Library of Babel

Arcade

April 7, 2023

The Library of Babel is a 2D stealth platform game which takes us to the world where humanity is extinct and Earth is inhabited by robots. Game focuses on hiding and the gameplay is varied by puzzles.

Omega Strikers

Arcade

April 27, 2023

A hockey variation, realized as a multiplayer game with sports games and arcade action games elements. In Omega Strikers, two teams of three players hit the field, trying to place the hockey puck into the opponents' goal.

Against All Odds

Arcade

May 4, 2023

An online 2.5D platformer, in which the players compete against each other in various competitions. It was developed by the British studio Microwave Games.

What the Car?

Arcade

May 4, 2023

A sequel of What the Golf? - a crazy skill game full of humor. In What the Car? we control different types of vehicles and our job is to help them cross the levels filled with platforms and obstacles. The game supports singleplayer gameplay and offers a board editor.

Humanity

Arcade

May 16, 2023

An arcade-puzzle game tasking us with leading crowds of people through complex stages. Humanity was created by Tha and Enhance, also responsible for Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite.

Planet of Lana

Arcade

May 23, 2023

Planet of Lana is a 2D platformer set in a beautiful, hand-drawn world deeming with nature. Playing as a young girl and her catlike companion we must explore the planet, solve puzzles and avoid robotic invaders.

Bread & Fred

Arcade

May 23, 2023

A pixelated indie platformer about two mountain-climbing penguins. The titular characters of Bread & Fred are connected with a rope, forcing them to cooperate to reach the peak. Though the game was created with co-op in mind, it also supports singleplayer.

We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie

Arcade

June 2, 2023

A remastered version of an unusual arcade-puzzle game from 2005. We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie tasks us with rolling a ball through various locations, sticking progressively larger objects to it.

Crash Team Rumble

Arcade

June 20, 2023

Crash Team Rumble is a 4v4 multiplayer arcade game. Two teams must compete against each other to capture territory and gather Wumpa fruits.

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine

Arcade

June 22, 2023

An arcade game with puzzle game elements and a spin-off of Super Meat Boy. In Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine we must control numerous clones of the series' protagonist while completing challenges reminiscent of Tetris and Puyo Puyo. The player must also avoid traps and face numerous bosses.

Everybody 1-2-Switch!

Arcade

June 30, 2023

The second installment in a series of arcade party games exxlusive to the Nintendo Switch. Everybody 1-2-Switch! introduces new minigames and lets players use smartphones as controllers.

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara

Arcade

July 27, 2023

A 3D platformer set in the same world as Summer in Mara. Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara has us traversing diverse, dangerous levels and facing bosses to reclaim stolen pirate loot.

Disney Illusion Island

Arcade

July 28, 2023

A platformer letting us play as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. In Disney Illusion Island the player traverses the island of Monoth in search of lost books, trying to restore peace and order.

30XX

Arcade

August 9, 2023

The second installment in a series of roguelike action platformers inspired by Mega Man. 30XX stars Nina and Ace, facing down hordes of enemies to liberate the world from tyranny. The game supports singleplayer and two-player co-op.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Arcade

August 18, 2023

An arcade action game inspired by the iconic Jet Set Radio. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has us playing as a graffiti artist, traversing a city, painting graffiti and gradually taking it over from hostile gangs.

It's a Wrap!

Arcade

August 23, 2023

A game with platform action game and puzzle game elements. In It's a Wrap we play the role of a director, whose task is to take care of every detail on the set, as well as an actor acting out successive action scenes.

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Arcade

August 31, 2023

A new installment in a series of fantasy arcade games. Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy tasks Pontius the Knight, Amadeus the Wizard and Zoya the Thief with stopping a mechanical army from taking over their kingdom.

Bit.Trip ReRunner

Arcade

September 19, 2023

A remastered, content-enhanced edition of an acclaimed 2011 rhythm platformer. Bit.Trip ReRunner tasks us with avoiding traps and obstacles to the rhythm of the music through over 150 stages. The game features an expansive level editor.

Party Animals

Arcade

September 20, 2023

A multiplayer-focused arcade fighting game with a slightly exaggerated physics engine. Party Animals has us playing as the titular animals, fighting each other and completing objectives.

Super Adventure Hand

Arcade

September 21, 2023

A 3D platformer starring a hand. Super Adventure Hand tasks us with traversing diverse stages, jumping on platforms, climbing the environment, avoiding traps and finding cosmetic items to customize our hand with.

Pizza Possum

Arcade

September 28, 2023

An action arcade game with stealth elements, starring a possum roaming a beautiful seaside town. Pizza Possum is on a search for food, opposed by the guards protecting it.

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Arcade

October 5, 2023

A 3D platformer using memes with so-called Countryballs. In Bang-On Balls: Chronicles we traverse vast stages inspired by different historical periods and overcome various challenges by avoiding traps, jumping between platforms and fighting opponents.

Sonic Superstars

Arcade

October 17, 2023

Sonic Superstars is a new installment in one of the world's most popular platforming series. Gameplay-wise, it's inspired by classic early 2D Sonic games, which it combines with appealing 3D visuals.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Arcade

October 20, 2023

A side-scrolling 2.5D platformer. Super Mario Bros. Wonder introduces the Wonder Flowers, power-ups that affect gameplay in various unpredictable ways.

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

Arcade

October 31, 2023

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale is a light-hearted rhythm battle royale. Playing as a pigeon, players compete against each other in various mini-games, competing for the title of the Headbanger Master.

The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of the Green Stone

Arcade

November 2, 2023

The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of the Green Stone is an action adventure 3D platformer, featuring puzzles and combat, supporting singleplayer and co-op.