Arcade Games Collection
Arcade gaming represents the coin-operated entertainment machines that dominated video gaming from the 1970s through the 1990s. Arcade cabinets featured specialized hardware often more powerful than contemporary home systems, delivering cutting-edge graphics and gameplay experiences. Iconic arcade titles like Pac-Man (1980), Space Invaders (1978), and Street Fighter II (1991) became cultural phenomena. Arcades served as social hubs where players could compete for high scores or against each other in fighting games and sports titles. The arcade industry peaked in the early 1980s before the North American video game crash, but remained strong in Japan through the 1990s with advanced 3D games using laserdisc technology and specialized controllers. While home consoles eventually surpassed arcade technological advantages, arcades remain important for preserving unique gaming experiences through specialized controls (light guns, racing wheels, dance pads) and massive cabinet designs impossible to replicate at home. Modern arcades have evolved into entertainment centers featuring prize redemption games and VR experiences.
All Arcade Games
Double Dragon
1987
Beat 'em upThe seminal 1987 beat 'em up that defined the genre. Players control Billy and Jimmy Lee as they fight through waves of thugs to rescue Billy's girlfriend Marian from the Black Warriors gang. Features iconic moves like hair grabs, elbow drops, and two-player co-op.
The King of Dragons
1991
Beat 'em upA fantasy-themed beat 'em up with RPG elements where players choose from five character classes to battle through 16 levels of dragon-infested kingdoms.
Karnov's Revenge / Fighter's History Dynamite
1994
FightingKarnov's Revenge, known in Japan as Fighter's History Dynamite, is a 1994 fighting game developed and published by Data East for the arcades. It is the sequel to Fighter's History featuring improved graphics, new characters, and special moves. The game is notable for its unique character designs and gameplay mechanics.
Eco Fighters
1993
Shoot 'em upAn environmentally-themed horizontal shooter where players control a transforming mech to combat polluting forces. Unique 360-degree rotating weapon system allows firing in any direction while navigating hazardous industrial landscapes filled with toxic enemies.
Ganryu / Musashi Ganryuki
1999
PlatformerA side-scrolling Action-Platformer based on the legendary duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. Players control Musashi through feudal Japan, utilizing his dual sword techniques against various enemies before the climactic battle at Ganryu Island.
World Heroes Perfect
1995
FightingThe ultimate installment in the World Heroes series, featuring 20 historical and fictional fighters from across time periods. Introduces the innovative 'Perfect System' with three fighting styles (Power, Speed, Expert) and super special moves for each character.
Captain Tomaday
1999
Shoot 'em upA quirky vertical shooter featuring a vegetable-headed hero who fires seeds from his mouth. Players control Tomaday through colorful organic environments, collecting power-ups that change his attack patterns in bizarre ways.
Carrier Air Wing
1990
Shoot 'em upCarrier Air Wing is a 1990 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game by Capcom. Players control advanced fighter jets launching from an aircraft carrier, engaging in intense air combat across 8 missions with power-up weapons and screen-filling boss battles. Known for its detailed sprite work and realistic jet mechanics.
Strider
Strider is a 1989 arcade action-platformer by Capcom featuring Hiryu, a futuristic ninja operative. Players slash through enemies with a plasma cypher weapon across 5 global stages with non-linear progression. Known for its fluid animation, cinematic cutscenes, and innovative climbing mechanics that defined the ninja game genre.
Forgotten Worlds
1988
Shoot 'em upForgotten Worlds is a 1988 arcade shoot 'em up by Capcom featuring 360° rotating fire and a unique shop system. Players control flying warriors battling through 6 surreal biopunk stages, purchasing upgrades between levels. Notable as Capcom's first CPS-1 arcade game with groundbreaking sprite scaling and rotation effects.
Andro Dunos
1992
Shoot 'em upAndro Dunos is a 1992 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Visco and published by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. Players control the advanced fighter ship 'Andro Dunos' through 6 stages with a unique weapon charge system. Known for its colorful graphics, branching paths, and innovative four-level weapon upgrade system.
Eight Man
1991
Beat 'em upEight Man is a 1991 cyberpunk beat 'em up arcade game based on the Japanese superhero franchise. Players control the cyborg hero Eight Man through 6 dystopian stages, using his super speed and bionic punches against criminal syndicates. Notable for its anime-inspired visuals and being one of SNK's few side-scrolling brawlers for the Neo Geo MVS.
Ghost Pilots
1991
Shoot 'em upGhost Pilots is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. Players control fighter planes through 7 stages with a unique two-player simultaneous mode. Known for its large sprites, detailed aircraft designs, and being one of SNK's first shooters for the Neo Geo system.
Ninja Combat
1990
Beat 'em upNinja Combat is a 1990 side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game by Alpha Denshi for the Neo Geo MVS. Players control ninja warriors through 7 stages, using melee weapons and ninjutsu techniques against enemy clans. Notable as one of the first Neo Geo titles, featuring large character sprites and a unique two-player cooperative mode with character-specific abilities.
Crossed Swords
1991
Action RPGCrossed Swords is a 1991 action RPG arcade game by Alpha Denshi for the Neo Geo MVS. Players engage in first-person sword duels using a unique control scheme combining joystick movements with button presses for attacks and blocks. Notable for its innovative combat system and being one of the few Neo Geo games with RPG elements.
U.N. Squadron
Capcom's military-themed horizontal shooter based on the manga 'Area 88'. Players control mercenary pilots with upgradable aircraft through intense combat missions.
Magic Sword: Heroic Fantasy
A fantasy-themed Action-Platformer where players ascend a 50-floor tower battling monsters and rescuing allies. Features RPG elements and cooperative multiplayer gameplay.
Thrash Rally
1991
RacingTaito's high-speed arcade racer featuring off-road rally action with a top-down perspective. Known for its aggressive AI opponents and challenging terrain deformation physics.