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The top 10 arcade games on the PS5

Arcade games are among the first games many of us can remember. Going to the arcade after school or on weekends was always a plan. Now, with ultra-gra...

Phil Helsel Jul 10, 2023
The top 10 arcade games on the PS5

Arcade games are among the first games many of us can remember. Going to the arcade after school or on weekends was always a plan. Now, with ultra-graphic computers and expensive consoles, the peak of arcade game popularity has long passed. However, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy arcade games.

If you own a PlayStation 5, you can enjoy some modern games with an arcade feel. They are meant to evoke nostalgia. You will feel like a kid again or be able to put yourself in your parents' shoes if they come from the era of arcade classics. You will discover numerous amazing titles that provide a true arcade gaming experience.

10 Capcom Arcade Stadium

10 Best Arcade-Style Games On PS5

Capcom Arcade Stadium allows you to play countless classic Capcom arcade games. You can customize your display to make it look as old-fashioned or modern as you like. You can download it for free and receive 1943 - The Battle of Midway.

However, the additional games that are part of the Capcom Arcade Stadium must be purchased. You can buy a package with many games or choose individually which games you want to download.

9 Horizon Chase Turbo

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Horizon Chase Turbo, a classic racing game, lets you relive the feelings you had when you went to the arcade, sat in a racing seat, and steered through titles like Top Gear and Out Run.

Horizon Turbo Chase adopts a low-poly style, yet it does not lack the beauty of modern racing games. Each track stands out for its horizon, so rush through them together with a friend. Couch multiplayer is prominently featured in this game.

8 Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration

10 Best Arcade-Style Games

The Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration brings five decades of arcade-style fun to your PlayStation 5. There are over 100 games to enjoy, starting with Atari's beginnings in the industry. And six of these titles are brand new creations developed specifically for this anniversary catalog.

However, this is not just a collection of games in a purchase. It is a narrative of Atari's history. Each game provides information about what Atari was doing at that time and how they shaped the gaming industry as we know it today.

7 Pinball FX

10 Best Arcade-Style

Old and modern arcades are full of pinball machines. They are just one of those timeless gaming methods that will never disappear. On the PS5, you can play a variety of pinball machines through Pinball FX. It is a free-to-play title, with additional machines offered for purchase.

Upon first downloading and playing Pinball FX, you will receive a free day pass that allows you to play most machines for free. After that, you are limited to the tables that are already free. However, if you choose to purchase access to other machines, you can fulfill your dream of a gaming room with the pinball titles you love the most.

6 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

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"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is a cult classic film and comic book series that features numerous elements of superhero, gaming, and popular culture. Naturally, a video game was created based on it, which resembles an old-school beat 'em up arcade title. On the PS5, you can acquire the Complete Edition of the game, which includes a remastered version and all of the original downloadable content.

You can play as different characters such as Scott Pilgrim himself or Ramona Flowers. As you progress sideways through each level, you will unlock new abilities that you can improve. There are secret items and modes to discover. And all of this can be done together with friends in a cooperative gameplay session, where you can band together to defeat the League of Ramona's evil ex-partners.

5 Masternoid

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"Masternoid" is a virtual reality game in the arcade style. You will need PlayStation VR2 for your PS5. In Masternoid, you find yourself in an arcade world where you have only an energy blaster as your weapon and survival food.

The game has 50 levels where Voxels will relentlessly come at you. Your task is to shoot them down before you take too much damage and lose. You can do this standing or sitting, with a variety of accessibility options available.

4 Cannon Dancer - Osman

"Cannon Dancer - Osman" brings back classic side-scrolling arcade adventures that were popularized by games like Final Fight and Golden Axe. The game is set in the near future where a corrupt government controls the world and an evil sorceress threatens it.

They play Kirin, a contract killer who was hired based on their skills as a fighter. Fight your way to the right side of the screen against various types of enemies and bosses who will test your ability to combine attacks with your movement.

3 Pixel Ripped 1978

Pixel Ripped 1978 requires a PS5 and PSVR2. When you put on your virtual reality headset, you will be transported into an arcade world. In fact, you will be inside the game, while the evil Cyblin Lord hacks into several games that your character Dot created in the past.

In Pixel Ripped 1978, there are retro Atari games that you must play through in order to stop the antagonist and save the world of gaming. It's a game-within-a-game concept with a variety of worlds that you can explore.

2 TMNT: Shredder's Revenge

If you long for the nostalgia of the late 80s and early 90s in arcade game halls, there is a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles title that is perfect for you. Although it is a modern release, it offers everything one would expect from a TMNT arcade machine from that time. Shredder's Revenge is a wonderful homage to games like Turtles in Time.

You can play as one of the turtles and invite friends to take on the roles of those you don't choose. You will encounter iconic villains such as Bebop and Rocksteady, the Foot Clan, and the evil Shredder himself. Bring Master Splinter's wisdom to the streets and stop them before it's too late.

1 Arcade Paradise

Arcade Paradise is a management simulation game that integrates numerous arcade components into the PS5 platform. You assume the role of Ashley, who is employed at her family's laundromat. Instead of maintaining the status quo, you opt to turn the laundromat into an arcade parlor.

As you construct your dream arcade, you can position up to 35 distinct games. You can then actually play these games, each of which offers unique gameplay, stories, missions, and high scores that you can compete against with friends or AI.