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Best Arcade Games of All Time

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Arcade games have been around for decades and have been a source of entertainment for many generations. From Super Mario to Donkey Kong, these games have become iconic and have left a lasting impression on the gaming industry. In this article, we will be exploring the 30 best arcade games of all time. The list includes games released in arcades from 1970 to 1995, including games like Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, and Centipede. Whether you’re a fan of classic arcade games or just looking to learn more about video game history, this list will surely have something for everyone. So, grab your pocket of coins, and let’s dive into the world of vintage arcade games.

Pac-Man (1980):

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode(s)
ArcadeJP: July 1980 WW: December 1980MazeSingle-player, multiplayer (alternating turns)

Pac-Man is an arcade game developed by Namco and released in 1980. It is considered one of the most influential and iconic video games from the golden age of arcade games.

Some key features that made Pac-Man so innovative and popular include:

  • Simple yet strategic gameplay based on maze navigation and avoiding enemies
  • Addictive “just one more game” style of play
  • Cute characters like Pac-Man and the ghosts with distinct personalities
  • Scoring system that rewarded skill, timing, and pattern recognition
  • Female video game protagonist (Ms. Pac-Man) appealed to wider demographic

Space Invaders (1978): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode(s)
ArcadeJP: April 1, 1978 NA: November 1978Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 2600NA: March 10, 1980 EU: 1981Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 5200Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 8-bitFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
MSXFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
HandheldFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
TabletopFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
WatchFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
CalculatorFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
NESFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
SG-1000Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
WonderSwanFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
VG PocketFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
MobileFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
iOSFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns

Another classic arcade game, designed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released by Taito. Space Invaders is a shooter game where you defend your planet from an alien invasion.

Key features of Space Invaders that made it influential:

  • Simple black-and-white graphics and gameplay that are easy for anyone to pick up
  •  Enemy waves that gradually increase in speed as more are destroyed
  •  High score list and competitive gameplay appealed to a broad audience
  •  Enemy animations and sounds built tension and made it more engaging
  •  The two-dimensional shooting genre became one of the most popular in arcades

Donkey Kong (1981):

Platform(s)PortsRelease DateGenreMode(s)
ArcadeJP, NA, EUJP: July 9, 1981PlatformSingle-player
NA: July 31, 1981
EU: November 1981

Donkey Kong was released in 1981 by Nintendo. This game introduced the world to Mario, and it’s a challenging platform game where you must climb a construction site to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong.

Key innovations Donkey Kong brought to gaming:

  • Introduced Mario as Nintendo’s iconic mascot character
  • Used different game mechanics like jumping, climbing ladders, and rolling barrels
  • Platforming genre with ascending level layouts and obstacles
  • Told a humorous story through animated sprite cutscenes
  • Allowed players to rechallenge earlier levels to improve their high scores

Ms. Pac-Man (1982): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode(s)
ArcadeNA: January 13, 19821-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Atari 26001-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Atari 52001-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Atari 78001-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Atari 8-bit1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
VIC-201-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Commodore 641-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
ZX Spectrum1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
IBM PC1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Apple II1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
TI-99/4A1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Genesis1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
NES1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Super NES1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Game Boy1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Game Boy Color1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Lynx1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
Xbox One1-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player
PlayStation 41-2 players alternating turnsSingle-player

Ms. Pac-Man was released in 1982 by Midway as an unauthorized sequel to Pac-Man. A re-skinned version of Pac-Man with a female protagonist, Ms. Pac-Man is a more challenging and colorful game than the original.

Several new features:

  • Playable female character, Ms. Pac-Man
  • Four different mazes that alternated each round
  • Faster gameplay and smarter ghost A.I. for more challenge
  • Animated intermissions between rounds
  • Higher maximum bonus score

Galaxian (1981): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode(s)
ArcadeJP: September 15, 1979 EU: 1979Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 2600NA: February 2, 1980Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 5200Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
AstrocadeFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
IBM PCFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
ColecoVisionFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
IntellivisionFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
MSXFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
FamicomFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Apple IIFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 8-bitFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Commodore 64Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Game BoyFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Game Boy AdvanceFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
HandheldFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Mobile phoneFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns

Galaxian was released by Namco in 1979, A sequel to Space Invaders, Galaxian is a more advanced shooter game with better graphics and gameplay.

Key features that made Galaxian popular:

  • Color graphics and vivid sound for more excitement
  • More aggressive enemy attack patterns increased the action
  • Enemy ships with individual behaviors rather than a wall
  • Bonus flags that could be shot for extra points
  • Shooting enemy ships in challenging attack runs

Galaga (1981): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode(s)
ArcadeJP: September 1981Fixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
SG-1000Fixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
MSXFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Nintendo Entertainment SystemEU: 1981 NA: October 1981Fixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari 7800Fixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Game BoyFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Game Boy AdvanceFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
MobileFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Xbox 360Fixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
RokuFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
iOSFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Xbox OneFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
PlayStation 4Fixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
WindowsFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
CD-iFixed shooterSingle-player, multiplayer

Another classic shooter game, Released by Namco in 1981. Galaga is similar to Galaxian but with a more vertical playing field. The goal is to score as many points as possible by destroying insect-like alien enemies.

Key Features:

  • Bright, colorful graphics and a space theme appealing to sci-fi fans.
  • Addictive score-based gameplay focused on beating high scores.
  • Enemy waves become more dense and aggressive as levels progress.
  • Bonus stages add variety and allow earning extra lives.
  • Challenging enemy patterns require memorization and quick reflexes.

Tempest (1981):

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode(s)
ArcadeOctober 1981Tube shooterUp to 2 players, alternating turns
Atari ST1989Tube shooterUp to 2 players, alternating turns
Amstrad CPC1987Tube shooterUp to 2 players, alternating turns
BBC Micro1985Tube shooterUp to 2 players, alternating turns
ZX Spectrum1985Tube shooterUp to 2 players, alternating turns

Tempest is a 1981 arcade game by Atari that brought a new style of gameplay by combining shooting with geometric shapes. This game is a unique mix of a shooter and a maze game, where you must navigate a series of tunnels while avoiding enemies.

Key features that made Tempest innovative:

  • Vibrant vector graphics created a glowing 3D-like visual style
  • Unusual playfield shapes like tubes, spikes, and cubes
  • Fluid ship movement and spinning level designs added challenge
  • Aggressive enemy Flippers kept action intense
  • Bonus rounds offered a test of precision shooting skills

Asteroids (1979): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenre
ArcadeNA: November 1979 EU: 1979 JP: January 1980Multidirectional shooter
Atari 2600NA: July 1981Multidirectional shooter
Atari 7800NA: 1986Multidirectional shooter
Atari 8-bitNA: 1981Multidirectional shooter
Game BoyNA: 1992Multidirectional shooter

Released by Atari in 1979, Asteroids was a vector graphic space shooter that became one of the most popular arcade games. A classic shooter game where you must destroy asteroids and enemy ships.

Key gameplay elements:

  • Used a vector display for smooth rotating graphics
  • Physics-based movement and inertia for realistic ship handling
  • Addictive gameplay focused on breaking high scores
  • Asteroids split into smaller pieces when shot requiring strategy
  • Minimalistic vector graphics style paired with space theme

Centipede (1980):

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeNA: July 26, 1980 EU: 1981 JP: March 1983Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 8-bitNA: 1982Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 2600NA: 1983Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 5200NA: 1983Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Atari 7800NA: 1986Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
BBC MicroFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
ColecoVisionFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Commodore 64NA: March 1984Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
Game BoyFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
IBM PCFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
IntellivisionNA: February 1984Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
TI-99/4AFixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns
VIC-20Fixed shooter1-2 players alternating turns

Centipede is a fixed shooter released by Atari in 1980. A challenging game where you must shoot a centipede and its segments before they reach the bottom of the screen and one of the first with a significant female player base.

Key Features:

  • Trackball controller allowed smooth aiming movement.
  • Random level layouts and enemy behaviors provided variety.
  • Simple but engaging shooting mechanics.
  • Appealing graphics and sounds heighten arcade experience.
  • Intuitive controls easy for anyone to learn.
Related: Best American Anime List

Defender (1981): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeNA: Early 1981[a]Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Adventure VisionScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Apple IIScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari 8-bitScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari 2600Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari 5200Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
BBC MicroScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
ColecoVisionScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Commodore 64Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
IntellivisionScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
IBM PCScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
SAM CoupéScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
TI-99/4AScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
VIC-20Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
ZX SpectrumScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer

Released by Williams Electronics in 1981, A vertically scrolling shooter game where you must protect your cities from alien invaders. The player controls a spaceship defending humanoids on the planet’s surface.

Key Features:

  • Innovative side-scrolling perspective created a new direction for shooters
  • Balance intense action with strategic rescue gameplay
  • Bright, colorful vector graphics bring the alien world to life
  • Electronic music soundtrack builds tension and energy
  • Advanced enemy AI keeps players on their toes

Tron (1982): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeNA: Early 1981Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Adventure VisionScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Apple IIScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari 8-bitScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari 2600Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari 5200Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
BBC MicroScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
ColecoVisionScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Commodore 64Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
IntellivisionScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
IBM PCScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
SAM CoupéScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
TI-99/4AScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
VIC-20Scrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
ZX SpectrumScrolling shooterSingle-player, multiplayer

Tron is a 1982 arcade game based on the movie of the same name, and it’s a light gun game where you must shoot your way through a series of mazes. It is considered an early example of a film tie-in game done well.

Key features:

  • Beautiful neon-lit vector graphics evoking the computer world of the film
  • Novel gameplay merging action shooting with light cycle races
  • Multiple minigames and levels based on movie events
  • Electronic synth soundtrack by Journey’s Walter Carlos
  • Cinematic cutscenes advance the story between game stages

Robotron: 2084 (1982): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
Arcade1982Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
Apple II1983Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
Atari 8-bit1983Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
Atari 52001983Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
Atari 78001986Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
Atari ST1987Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
BBC Micro1985Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
Commodore 641983Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
Lynx1991Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
IBM PC1983Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns
VIC-201983Multidirectional shooter1-2 players, alternating turns

Released by Williams Electronics in 1982 ,A fast-paced shooter game where you must defend yourself from robots.

Key Features:

  • Extremely frantic gameplay kept intensity and engagement high
  • Twin-stick shooting controls revolutionized action dynamics
  • Bright sci-fi setting with robots and humanoid characters
  • Multiple enemy types offered different challenges
  • Progressive difficulty curve encouraged mastering skills

With its smooth controls, adrenaline-fueled action, and addictive gameplay, Robotron became one of the most recognizable and successful games by Williams Electronics.

Joust (1982):

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeNA: July 16, 1982ActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
Apple IIActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
Atari 2600ActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
Atari 5200ActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
Atari 7800ActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
Atari 8-bitActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
LynxActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
Atari STActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
IBM PCActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
MacintoshActionUp to 2 players simultaneously
NESActionUp to 2 players simultaneously

Joust is a 1982 arcade game developed by Williams Electronics. A unique game where you control a knight on a flying ostrich, and you must joust with other knights and avoid obstacles.

Key Features:

  • Unique gameplay based on altitude control and physics
  • First popular side-scrolling arcade game predating others
  • Whimsical fantasy setting and characters appealed to wide audience
  • Competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes
  • Outstanding cabinet design featured 2 linked cabinets

OutRun (1986): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
Master SystemSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
Mega Drive/GenesisSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
NEC PC-8801September 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
Atari STSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
AmigaSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
Amstrad CPCSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
Commodore 64September 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
Game GearSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
MSXSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
PC EngineSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
MS-DOSSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
SaturnSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
ZX SpectrumSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
Nintendo 3DSSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player
SwitchSeptember 4, 1986DrivingSingle-player

Released by Sega in 1986, OutRun is a 3D driving game known for its realistic graphics and recreation of a long-distance road trip.

Key Features:

  • State-of-the-art cabinet with hydraulic seat that moved with the car
  • Detailed sprite-scaling graphics to convey 3D environments
  • Radio stations allowed players to pick the background music
  • Approachable mechanics like powersliding made racing exciting
  • Vibrant recreation of landscapes like deserts, forests, and coasts

With its lifelike racing, aesthetics, and motion cabinet, OutRun created an immersive driving experience that set a new standard for the genre. It became Sega’s most successful arcade game and a landmark driving simulator.

Golden Axe (1989): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeJP: January 27, 1989Beat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
WW: May 1989
Mega Drive/GenesisNA: December 22, 1989Beat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
JP: December 23, 1989
EU: November 30, 1990
PC Engine CDJP: 1990Beat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
Master SystemEU: February 1990Beat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
NA: March 1, 1990
Game GearBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
Sega CDBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
AmigaBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
Atari STBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
Amstrad CPCBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
Commodore 64Beat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
IBM PCBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
WonderSwanBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer
ZX SpectrumBeat ’em up, Hack and slashSingle-player, multiplayer

A side-scrolling beat-em-up game where you control a barbarian or Amazon warrior. Players control warriors on a quest to defeat an evil overlord and his minions.

Key Features:

  • Sword and sorcery fantasy setting and characters
  • Fluid animations and controls make combat feel impactful
  • Multiple magic spells offer unique attacking options
  • Variety of mythological enemies and bosses to defeat
  • Original soundtrack fits the medieval theme
  • Co-op play enhanced the arcade experience

Golden Axe pioneered the side-view brawler genre and was acclaimed for its detailed combat, locales, and soundtrack.

Street Fighter II (1991): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeFebruary 6, 1991FightingSingle-player, multiplayer

Street Fighter II revolutionized fighting games when it was released in 1991. Players select from a roster of characters with unique moves to knock out opponents. A fighting game that is considered one of the greatest of all time.

Key Features:

  • In-depth fighting game mechanics like combos, strengths, and blocks
  • Diverse international character roster with iconic designs
  • Competitive gameplay focused on outsmarting opponents
  • Cinematic artwork and locations created a distinct personality
  • Stereophonic music and voice samples showed technical advances

Mortal Kombat (1992): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeAugust 1992FightingSingle-player, multiplayer

Mortal Kombat is a 1992 fighting game featuring graphic violence and bloody fatalities. It stirred controversy for its gore but impacted gaming. 

Key Features:

  • Extreme violence including grisly fatalities controversial for the time
  • Photo-realistic digitized characters marked a graphical leap
  • Compelling fantasy-horror atmosphere and locations
  • Secret elements and Easter eggs rewarded exploration
  • Responsive combat focused on timing and distancing

While divisive for its explicit content, Mortal Kombat’s controversy fueled its success. Its infusion of shock and humor left a mark on gaming.

The Simpsons (1991): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeNA: March 4, 1991Beat ’em upSingle-player, multiplayer
JP: August 11, 1991
WW: 1991
Commodore 64NA: 1991Beat ’em upSingle-player, multiplayer
MS-DOSNA: 1991Beat ’em upSingle-player, multiplayer
Xbox 360Beat ’em upSingle-player, multiplayer
PlayStation 3Beat ’em upSingle-player, multiplayer
Xbox Live ArcadeWW: February 3, 2012Beat ’em upSingle-player, multiplayer
PlayStation NetworkNA: February 7, 2012Beat ’em upSingle-player, multiplayer
EU: February 8, 2012

The Simpsons is a 1991 side-scrolling beat ’em up game by Konami featuring the characters from the animated sitcom. Players control Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa on a mission to rescue Maggie.

This game is based on the popular animated TV series.

Key Features:

  • Faithfully adapted the show’s art style, humor, and voice cast
  • Cooperative 2-player mode allowed teaming up as favorite characters
  • Variety of everyday items like brooms and trashcans used as weapons
  • Memorable bosses like Mr. Burns and Smithers
  • Hidden bonus rounds and power-ups add depth and rewards

NBA Jam (1993): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
NBA Jam (Arcade)NA: April 1993[1]Sports (basketball)Single-player, multiplayer
NBA Jam (SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Gear)NA: March 4, 1994Sports (basketball)Single-player, multiplayer
EU: 1994
JP: April 29, 1994
NBA Jam (Game Boy)NA: November 1994Sports (basketball)Single-player, multiplayer
EU: November 24, 1994
JP: 1994
NBA Jam (Sega CD)NA: December 1994[2]Sports (basketball)Single-player, multiplayer
EU: 1994
JP: December 20, 1994
NBA Jam (Tournament Edition, Arcade)NA: February 23, 1995Sports (basketball)Single-player, multiplayer
EU: February 23, 1995
JP: February 24, 1995
NBA Jam (PlayStation)NA: September 9, 1995[3]Sports (basketball)Single-player, multiplayer
NBA Jam (Sega Saturn)NA: November 10, 1995[4]Sports (basketball)Single-player, multiplayer
EU: December 1995
JP: December 1, 1995

NBA Jam (1993) is a basketball video game developed and published by Midway for arcades in 1993. It is the first entry in the NBA Jam series. The project leader for this game was Mark Turmell.

NBA Jam was a critical and commercial success, and is considered to be one of the greatest basketball video games of all time. It was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy soundtrack. The game was also a major factor in the popularization of the NBA, and helped to make the league more mainstream.

Key features:

  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Colorful graphics
  • Catchy soundtrack
  • Over-the-top gameplay
  • Slam dunks and special moves
  • Power-ups

Tekken (1994): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeJP: September 21, 1994FightingSingle-player, multiplayer
WW: December 1994
PlayStationJP: March 31, 1995FightingSingle-player, multiplayer
EU: November 7, 1995
NA: November 8, 1995

Tekken (1994) is a fighting game developed and published by Namco. It was originally released for arcades in December 1994, and ported to the PlayStation a year later. The game was well-received by critics, and is considered to be one of the first fighting games to use 3D animation. 

Here are some of the game’s key features:

  • 3D animation
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Fluid animation
  • Over-the-top special moves
  • Stage-breaking mechanic
  • Wide variety of characters
  • Arcade mode, versus mode, and team battle mode

Virtua Fighter (1993): 

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeWW: October 1993FightingSingle-player, multiplayer
SaturnJP: November 22, 1994
NA: May 11, 1995
EU: July 8, 1995
Arcade (Remix)JP: April 1995
NA: November 1995
EU: 1995
UK: 1995
Saturn (Remix)JP: July 14, 1995
NA: October 2, 1995
EU: October 27, 1995
32XNA: October 10, 1995
JP: October 20, 1995
EU: November 30, 1995
Windows 95 (Remix)NA: September 10, 1996
EU: 1996

Virtua Fighter (1993) is a fighting game developed and published by Sega for arcades. It is the first game in the Virtua Fighter series, and the first arcade fighting game to feature fully 3D polygon graphics. The game was released in Japan in October 1993, and in North America and Europe in 1994. 

Here are some of the game’s key features:

  • Fully 3D polygon graphics
  • Realistic fighting styles
  • Fluid animation
  • Variety of game modes
  • Wide variety of characters
  • Influential in the fighting game genre

X-Men (1992):

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeJP: January 31, 1992Beat ’em upUp to 6 simultaneously (4 and 2 player versions were also made)
WW: March 1992
PlayStation NetworkNA: December 14, 2010Beat ’em upUp to 6 simultaneously (4 and 2 player versions were also made)
Xbox Live ArcadeNA: December 15, 2010
iOSUp to 6 simultaneously (4 and 2 player versions were also made)
AndroidUp to 6 simultaneously (4 and 2 player versions were also made)

Sure. X-Men (1992) is a side-scrolling beat ’em up game produced and released by Konami for arcades in 1992. It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The character designs of the characters in the game are based on the 1989 cartoon X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men.

Here are some of the game’s key features:

  • Side-scrolling beat ’em up
  • Six playable characters
  • Arcade mode, versus mode, and team battle mode
  • Power-ups
  • Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team X-Men
  • Great graphics, gameplay, and music

The House of the Dead (1996):

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeSeptember 13, 1996Horror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Sega SaturnHorror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Microsoft WindowsHorror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Mobile phoneHorror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Nintendo SwitchHorror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
PlayStation 4Horror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
StadiaHorror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Xbox OneHorror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
Xbox Series X/SHorror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
PlayStation 5Horror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer
RemakeApril 7, 2022Horror, light gun shooterSingle-player, multiplayer

The House of the Dead (1996) is a rail shooter arcade game developed and published by Sega. It is the first game in the The House of the Dead series. 

The game is set in a haunted mansion, and players control two agents of the AMS (Agents of the Special Division for Measurement and Containment) as they fight their way through zombies and other creatures. The game is played from a first-person perspective, and players use a light gun to shoot enemies.

Here are some of the game’s key features:

  • Rail shooter
  • First-person perspective
  • Light gun
  • Zombies and other creatures
  • Atmospheric horror setting
  • Critical and commercial success
  • Several sequels and spin-offs

Time Crisis (1995):

Platform(s)Release DateGenreMode
ArcadeWW: December 1995[1]Light gun shooter, rail shooterSingle-player
PlayStationJP: June 1997[3]Single-player
NA: November 12, 1997[2]
PAL: November 30, 1997
PlayStation 2JP: December 12, 2002Single-player

Time Crisis (1995) is the first installment in the Time Crisis series of light gun shooter arcade games developed and published by Namco. It was released in December 1995 and was later ported to the PlayStation in 1997, bundled with the GunCon controller.

The game is set in the fictional republic of Sercia, which has just undergone a coup d’état. The player takes control of Richard Miller, an agent of the V.S.S.E. (Vital Situation, Swift-Elimination), who is sent to rescue the daughter of the newly elected president, Rachel MacPherson, who has been kidnapped by the last surviving member of the former regime, Sherudo Garo.

Here are some of the key features of Time Crisis (1995):

  • First-person on-rails shooter
  • Unique cover system
  • Time limit mechanic
  • Variety of enemies and weapons
  • Exciting and challenging gameplay
  • Iconic soundtrack