Random Best Classic Arcade Games (110 items)

(#4) Pac-Man
- May 22 1980
Pac-Man is the haunt of an eternally hungry hero on a quest to devour all pellets within a maze while avoiding four ghostly foes. The gameplay is an addictive cycle of outmaneuvering enemies and gobbling up points. Reshaping the gaming landscape, Pac-Man's success spawned countless adaptations, merchandise, and defined 80's gaming culture.
(#9) Double Dragon
- Jan 01 1987
Become part of martial arts duo, Billy and Jimmy Lee, in their rescue mission in a post-apocalyptic city in Double Dragon. The beat 'em up genre found its foothold here with intense street fighting. Double Dragon carved a blueprint for future multiplayer co-op games and pop culture.
(#98) Mappy
- Jan 01 1983
(#50) Final Fight
- Jan 01 1989
In Final Fight, you brawl your way through the mean streets of Metro City to rescue a kidnapped woman. This side-scrolling beat 'em up offers variety with three playable characters, each with unique movesets. Its impact redefined arcade games, serving as a blueprint for subsequent fighting games and cementing Capcom's reputation in the gaming industry.
(#71) Phoenix
- Jan 01 1980
(#38) Bubble Bobble
- Jan 01 1986
In Bubble Bobble, you step into the shoes of a pair of adorable dinosaurs, Bub and Bob, on a whimsical quest to save their girlfriends from an evil sorcerer. This game presents a fast-paced gameplay where you capture enemies in bubbles and then pop them, advancing through 100 cleverly designed levels. Bubble Bobble with its charming aesthetics and addictive two-player co-op mode, blew a fresh breeze into the arcade milieu, leaving a frothy legacy for future platform games.