Best Arcade Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,487 Arcade games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Arcade game rankings were last updated on 12/10/2024.
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1. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Arcade game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240,006 positive reviews and 3,653 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,327 positive reviews and 324 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
3. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,512 positive reviews and 1,660 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
4. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,890 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
5. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,262 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
6. Crab Champions
Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person shooter with roguelike elements.
Crab Champions has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,974 positive reviews and 496 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crab Champions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 774801 |
7. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,912 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
8. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,185 positive reviews and 2,851 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
9. Broforce
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Broforce has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,146 positive reviews and 1,743 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Broforce on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 274190 |
10. Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Iron Snout has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,928 positive reviews and 388 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Iron Snout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,615 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,381 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,258 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 624 | 4/1/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,031 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 247 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/27/2016 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 149 | 8/13/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 114 | 10/4/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 11/17/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/6/2020 | 94 | $2.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 5/15/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 9/10/2024 | 94 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 6/5/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Crab Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Broforce on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Iron Snout on Steam. Steam Store.