Arcade Games 2

The Watchmaker

May 17, 2018

Arcade, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Steampunk, TPP.

A steampunk action-adventure game with logic features. The title was developed by the independent studio Micropsia Games from Chile. The Watchmaker takes place inside a giant clock tower, and during the game the player assumes the role of a guard named Alexander. One day, a sabotage takes place in the tower, disrupting the flow of time and causing the protagonist to grow old extremely fast. In order to avoid death before his time, he must travel through subsequent sections of the tower to find and defeat the person responsible for the sabotage. He must also restore the proper flow of time. The game combines features of an adventure game, a 3D platform game and a logic game. The main focus was placed on solving various environmental riddles, but the game also contains typical action sequences and boss fights, during which the protagonist uses a variety of useful gadgets. The fact that the protagonist is getting older was used as a creative replacement for the classic health bar.

Sonic Heroes

January 6, 2004

Arcade, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Sonic.

Sonic Heroes is a position climatically referring to the best parts of the series with the title hedgehog in the lead role. The gameplay is characterized by high dynamics (various platforms, turns, circles in the air, etc.), lots of jumps or skies (launchers, hills) and (but less often) forceful elimination of enemies.

Ballance

April 2, 2004

Arcade, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

Ballance is a low-budget arcade-logic game, prepared by the German studio Cyparade. As is usually the case with such products, the plot is the least important element of the programme. There is simply a ball that has to get from one point to another through a space-based corridor full of canals, tunnels and ramps. Initially, the task is not particularly complicated. It is only during the course of defeating successive boards that more and more elements characteristic for logical games, in which you have to sharply move the brain, appear.

Goat Simulator

April 1, 2014

Arcade, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Animals, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Goat Simulator is a humorous simulator that serves as a commercial extension of the joke game made by Swedish Coffee Stain (known primarily from the Sanctum series). The game lets you control a crazy goat named Pilgor which destroys everything in the virtual world. The goal is to cause as much damage as possible with the use of a wide range of absurd accessories, like rockets, explosives, etc. It was the developers’ ambition to create a big cliché parody, mocking low-budget simulators. Therefore, Goat Simulator features loads of purposely implemented humorous bugs. The editor gives you a chance to create your own levels and share them with others through the Internet. On the technical side, the game utilizes the power of Unreal Engine 3.

Little Nightmares III

October 10, 2025

Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

Little Nightmares III is the third installment in a series of horror platformers with adventure and stealth elements. The game features two playable characters named Low & Alone, who must escape from a nightmare world called Nowhere. The game supports singleplayer and two player co-op.

Sonic Adventure DX

February 6, 2004

Arcade, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Sonic.

In Sonic Adventure DX, we once again control the blue "jet" jets, which this time must defend the world from a strange water monster that is growing in size thanks to the Emeralds of Chaos that we find. As usual in games with Sonik, Eggman is one of the main opponents of the hero.

Rayman

September 1, 1995

Arcade, 2D, Platformers, PSOne Classics, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A colourful platformer, which gave rise to the popular series with Rayman in the lead role. Our friendly hero sets out to help the inhabitants of the Dreamland, imprisoned by the insidious Mr. Darek. In order to defeat him, he has to travel through six different and dangerous worlds.

A Hat in Time

October 5, 2017

Arcade, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP.

A three-dimensional platformer inspired by classics like Banjo-Kazooie, Conker’s Bad Fur Day and Donkey Kong 64, developed by the independent studio Mecha the Slag. A Hat in Time lets us play as Hat Kid, a girl who travels in time, fights villains and solves numerous puzzles. During the campaign, we visit five varied worlds and try to foil the plan of Mustache Girl. Hat Kid uses a special umbrella that acts as e.g. parachute, weapon and even propeller. She must face not only arcade challenges – like environmental obstacles and enemies to beat – but also puzzles of various kinds, which sometimes can only be solved by manipulating time. Aside from a single player campaign, there is a cooperation mode for two players. A Hat in Time uses three-dimensional, cartoonish visuals, based on the console-exclusive hit The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf

December 3, 1994

Arcade, Singleplayer.

The first of a series of arcade games popular in the nineties, in which we fly a helicopter and destroy the goals set by the U.S. command in the Middle East.

Unbeatable

December 9, 2025

Arcade, 2.5D, Crowdfunding, Adventure Elements, Episodic, Indie Games, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer.

A story-driven rhythm game developed by independent studio D-CELL GAMES. Take on the role of a young singer and help her master track after track of music in the Japanese animation style UNBEATABLE.

Sonic X Shadow Generations

October 25, 2024

Arcade, 2.5D, Platformers, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Sonic, TPP.

Remastered and expanded version of the Sonic Generations platformer from 2011, combining 2,5D and 3D gameplay. Sonic X Shadow Generations offers both the original content, as well as the new campaign in which Shadow is the main protagonist.

Beach Head 2002

September 28, 2002

Arcade, Singleplayer.

The next part of the total shooter - Beach Head. Players can once again become a one-man army and stand up to fierce enemy attacks.

Shank 2

February 7, 2012

Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Singleplayer.

Shank 2 is a continuation of a bloody 2D platformer by Klei Entertainment, a Canadian company, released in 2010. The title character, a former mafia killer, tries to redeem his guilt and protect his loved ones from the danger threatening them.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

April 30, 2015

Arcade, 2D, Gangster, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer, Zombie.

A two-dimensional shooter which takes place in the gangster underworld during the 20s. The game was developed by a small Belgium studio Crazy Monkey. In the title the player assumes the role of a gangster whose family terrorizes the streets. However, trouble begins when a rival mafia appears in the city. What’s worse, hordes of zombies are conquering the streets. The protagonist of the game hits the streets equipped with various weapons – from Molotov Cocktails, through machetes, pistols and rifles, to flamethrowers – in order to face the increasing threat. The gameplay of the game focuses on eliminating waves of enemies in various locations placed in open and closed areas. Bonuses hidden on the map provide additional motivation – they allow us to upgrade our weapons and unlock new game modes. The graphics of the game consists of comic book-like, hand drawn graphics and cartoonish cutscenes.

Jak 3

November 9, 2004

Arcade, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.

Like 3 is the third part of the award-winning platform and adventure series, in which a humorous role is played by a talking surikatka. The game was created in Naughty Dog studio, which also stands behind such hits as The Last of Us, Crash Bandicoot or Uncharted. How 3 takes known to us Jak and Daxter to the desert full of dangers and bandits. To cope, they will have to acquire new equipment and learn previously unknown skills.

Rayman Origins

November 15, 2011

Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Platformers, Singleplayer.

A two-dimensional platform game, the gameplay of which references classic installments of the series. The story of the game takes place before the events told in the first installment of the series. The action of the game takes place in a fairytale realm called the Crossroads of Dream. When the world is threatened by an invasion of dark creatures called Hoodlums, the titular protagonist and his friends decide to save it. During the game the player will visit various fantasy realms, jump between numerous platforms (the action is shown from side perspective and the player can move in four directions), get past various traps, obtain new abilities and fight enemies encountered on the path. There is more than a dozen types of enemies, as well as much more powerful bosses. What's more, the game contains levels in which the protagonist mounts other creatures (for example a giant mosquito) and rides it through large areas. Cooperation mode is a novelty in the series – it allows the player to complete all levels while accompanied by up to three friends. The colorful, beautiful graphics generated by UbiArt Framework are a valuable asset to the game. Colorful locations are accompanied by neatly-animated characters and a catchy soundtrack.

Just Shapes & Beats

June 1, 2018

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.

An unusual music game by indie studio Berzerk, inspired by classic shoot'em up games. You control a shape that you have to lead to the end of the level, which is made more difficult by various geometrical shapes appearing to the rhythm of the music.

Pressure

March 26, 2013

Arcade, Humorous, Singleplayer, Steampunk.

Arcade racing game set in a humorous, slightly steampunk world. We're driving an armed buggy and trying to eliminate our rivals, including the bad Earl planning to destroy the surrounding nature in order to build a huge spa resort.

A Story About My Uncle

May 28, 2014

Arcade, FPP, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer.

A Story About My Uncle is a platformer with a first person view developed by the Gone North Games team. We travel in a three-dimensional world, using an energy whip that allows us to hook up under the elements of the environment and jump between distant points. The game environment was generated by Unreal Engine 3.

Hello Neighbor 2

December 6, 2022

Arcade, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth.

Hello Neighbor 2 is another part of the FPP stealth game, developed by Eerie Guest studio (formerly known as Dynamic Pixels). The game is a direct continuation of the first part and allows players to investigate the mystery of Mr. Peterson's disappearance.

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

February 25, 2021

Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

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.

Goat Simulator 3

November 17, 2022

Arcade, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Animals, PC Game Pass.

Goat Simulator 3 is a humorous arcade game in which we play the title goat and spread destruction.

Tiny Thief

July 11, 2013

Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Singleplayer, Stealth, The Middle Ages.

Tiny Thief is a two-dimensional sneaking game developed by the team of 5 Ants, in which we play as a young thief trying to earn a living in the Middle Ages. In most missions, the player's task is to rob rich aristocrats and avoid detection.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

March 5, 2013

Arcade, 2.5D, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Platformers, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Vampires.

Set in fantasy reality platformer from MercurySteam studio, which is a side production to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Story of Mirror of Fate begins 25 years after events shown in parent game, when revenge-seeking Dracula wants to give humanity a real hell, and only his own son can stop him.

Trine 2: Complete Story

December 7, 2011

Arcade, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.

A sequel to a platform/puzzle action game developed by Frozenbyte. The story of the original game was set in a colorful, magical fantasy world. Trine 2 once again presents the adventures of the three characters bound together by the power of an artifact known as Trine. Amadeus, Zoya and, Pontius are brought to a fairytale land inhabited by goblins. Their task is to discover the truth behind the actions of the malicious creatures and to prevent them from achieving their goals. Similar to the original game, Trine 2 is a two-dimensional platformer. The gameplay features arcade elements (jumping, fighting, etc.) and puzzle solving. The main characters have gained new abilities and can also search for hidden treasures and bottles containing experience points. The sequel features also a new game mode, implementing cooperative online multiplayer.

Shank

August 24, 2010

Arcade, 2D, Co-op, For 2 Players, Platformers, Singleplayer.

Shank is a 2D side-scroll platformer with a kind of "beat up" by Klei Entertainment studio. The plot of the game depicts the fate of the title character, a paid killer at the service of the mafia, who wants to take revenge on his former employers for the death of his girlfriend. The game abounds in spectacular battle scenes with the use of various weapons. A large amount of blood gushing on the screen makes the game addressed to adult audiences, despite the comic style convention.

Beach Head 2000

June 13, 2000

Arcade, Singleplayer.

Arcade game in which, as a lonely artiller, we become the last line of defense against an enemy coming from water, earth and air.

Peggle Deluxe

April 11, 2007

Arcade, 2D, Casual, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.

Peggle Deluxe is a game for players of all ages, developed by PopCap Games. The title was distributed digitally.

Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game

June 16, 2025

Arcade, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Parkour, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, Extreme Sports, TPP.

A freeruning TPP/FPP arcade game about parkour. Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game has us playing as a freerunner, trying out various city courses. The game rewards clearing obstacles quickly, having smooth runs and performing air tricks to boost the multiplier score.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

October 20, 2023

Arcade, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.

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

Pizza Tower

January 26, 2023

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

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.

Trials Rising

February 26, 2019

Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Trials Rising is an arcade game developed for PCs, in which as a motorcyclist we have to break through crazy routes, full of traps, obstacles and other dangers. Achieving this requires clever planning of travel methods and perfect reflex when performing acrobatic acrobatics to make these plans come true.

AirStrike 3D: Operation W.A.T.

January 7, 2003

Arcade, Helicopters, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.

Dynamic arcade game with its style of execution referring to the popular shooters known from the early 90's game machines. It also reminds us of the recent work of Polish programmers from the Reality Pump team, titled "The World's bestseller". Heli Heroes.

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2

September 3, 2010

Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 is the second installment of the aeronautical arcade game by the Romanian developer studio of Ubisoft. Players sit at the helm of modern fighters (including F-22, Su-27, Harrier and Eurofighetr) and take part in heavenly battles. The creators abandoned the realistic model of flight physics in favour of a dynamic and spectacular action.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

October 11, 2010

Arcade, Episodic, Platformers, Singleplayer, Sonic.

The fourth installment of the cult platformer with the Blue Hedgeon in the lead role, developing the plot of three games known from the first half of the 1990s.

Angry Birds Star Wars

November 8, 2012

Arcade, 2D, Kinect, PlayStation Move, Singleplayer, Star Wars.

Angry Birds Star Wars is the fifth installment of one of the most popular logic-arcade games in the world. This time, in the well known production of Rovio Mobile, Furious Birds are fighting piggies in the universe of Star Wars.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

November 4, 2014

Arcade, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Singleplayer.

An expanded version of a popular indie game that has been released in 2011 by Team Meat studio. Nicalis studio, a bit more experienced team, has been involved in refreshing of the title, in cooperation with original developers. When it comes to mechanics, the gameplay hasn’t changed much, offering randomly-generated levels, traversed by the titular Isaac, who solves simple puzzles and eliminates monsters or much more powerful bosses. The main difference between the Flash-based original, is a completely new graphic engine, introducing new, improved visuals and a number of innovations that, as a result of technological limitations, hadn’t made their way into the original. The developers included the whole base game and its two DLCs, and introduced a number of novelties. A local co-op mode has been incorporated in the game, allowing two players to take part in a joint playthrough on one screen.

Sonic Superstars

October 17, 2023

Arcade, 2.5D, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Sonic.

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.

Darwin's Paradox

April 2, 2026

Arcade, 2.5D, Adventure Elements, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Astro Bot

September 6, 2024

Arcade, Humorous, 3D Platformers, Robots, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.

The third installment of the Astro Bot series started in 2018. This time it's a full game for the PS5 console, offering over 80 levels scattered across 6 galaxies. We play as the titular robot, exploring, solving puzzles and defeating enemies.

Overcooked 2

August 7, 2018

Arcade, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Cooking, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A sequel to an arcade culinary game focused on a cooperation. Overcooked 2 lets us play as chefs who must quickly prepare various dishes in challenging environments, be it by ourselves or in a group of competing or cooperating players.

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition

April 18, 2012

Arcade, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition is a racing game with motorcycles in main roles. The development team of RedLynx studio is responsible for production. Players have the opportunity to test their driving skills on two wheels overcoming dozens of two-dimensional obstacle courses. The creators took care of simple mini-games enriching the game and a functional multiplayer mode for up to four participants.

Rain World

March 28, 2017

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A hybrid of a platform and a survival game. The title was developed by two people – Joar Lisberg Jakobsson was the lead programmer and the author of the idea of the game while the music was composed by James Primate. The game takes place in a hostile post-industrial realm filled with complicated machinery. The environment is constantly plagued by downpours and the animals that live in it are forced to hide from the rain in a hibernated state. The main protagonist is Slugcat – a creature that is similar to a cat. It is tasked with gathering enough food to survive the forced resting time. What’s interesting, the ecosystem is filled both with creatures smaller than Slugcat and ones that are much larger. This makes the protagonist the hunter and the prey at the same time. The gameplay concentrates on visiting atmospheric locations, avoiding confrontation with larger predators and avoiding traps and other dangers. Luckily, the unusual protagonist isn’t completely defenseless – he can use a spear that allows him to kill or stun other creatures. Rain World can be played alone or in cooperation mode. Low-key colors and simple graphics fit the grim atmosphere of the game.

Super Mario 3D Land

November 15, 2011

Arcade, Mario, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.

Super Mario 3D Land is the first installment of the cult plumber's adventures prepared for the Nintendo 3DS console. The production of the game was supervised by the creator of the brand - Shigeru Miyamoto. The title combines elements of classic platformers from the Super Mario and Super Mario Bros series with the capabilities of an innovative platform, offering, among other things, a three-dimensional image. The task of players is to collect coins and various types of items, avoid traps and defeat numerous opponents.

Psychonauts

April 19, 2005

Arcade, Humorous, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

An adventure game with strong action and platform game traits. It was developed by Double Fine Productions. The player assumes the role of a boy named Razputin, Raz in short. His dream is to become a member of the titular Psychonauts, a squad that is maintaining peace in the world. After sneaking up into one of the training camps, the protagonist discovers that the cadets are mysteriously disappearing. Raz, accompanied by his loyal friends, tries to discover this mystery. In Psychonauts the action is presented by using a third-person perspective. The game features more than a dozen of varied levels – most of them take place inside the human minds. During the game Raz must face various enemies, solve some more or less complicated traps, and avoid many dangers. Luckily, the boy is able to jump, swim, climb and sneak. He also has access to a set of paranormal skills, including telekinesis, levitation and invisibility. The game features nice looking graphics. Similarly to previous games of this developer, the title is filled with humor.

Barnyard

February 9, 2006

Arcade, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.

THQ's Barnyard is a humorous mix of adventure and dexterity. The title is based on a film by Steve Oedekerk and Nickelodeon Movies (co-creators of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius), for which Danny Glover and Kevin James, among others, lent their voices.

Shrek 2: The Game

April 28, 2004

Arcade, Movies, Cartoons, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP.

Shrek 2: The Game is a program belonging to the genre of arcade games, which was created based on the second part of the animated film "Shrek". In the production, apart from the title character, we can also play a few other characters: Fiona and donkey, among others.

Shrek the Third

May 14, 2007

Arcade, Cartoons, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.

Shrek the Third is a computer adaptation of an animated cinema image of the same title. The plot of the game coincides with the film, so for the third time we find our heroes, including Shrek, Fiona and Donkey, in a very troublesome situation.