Best PC Arcade Games of All Time

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    PixelJunk Shooter

    More than a shooter.

    Reviewed on: 27 November 2009

    Platforms: Linux, macOS, PC, PlayStation 3

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    DiRT 3

    Scrubs up nicely.

    Reviewed on: 19 May 2011

    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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    Thumper

    A beetle on a journey of rhythm and violence

    Reviewed on: 10 October 2016

    Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Web, Xbox One

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    Everyday Shooter

    Developed by one man, is this the best game on PSN?

    Reviewed on: 08 January 2008

    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, PSP

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    Labyrinth 2

    Rolling to success.

    Reviewed on: 13 January 2010

    Platforms: Android, iOS, PC

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    Braid

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    Platforms: iOS, Linux, macOS, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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    Every Extend Extra

    Every Extend Extra is worthy of a place in the schmup hall of fame.

    Reviewed on: 30 January 2007

    Platforms: PC, PSP

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    Dodonpachi Resurrection

    Up in the air.

    Reviewed on: 07 September 2010

    Platforms: iOS, PC

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    Minecraft

    4J Studios has played its part in one of gaming's grandest success story with affable competence, allowing console owners to grab their tools and build something in Mojang's intricate and lovable world.

    Reviewed on: 07 May 2012

    Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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    Plants vs. Zombies

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    Platforms: Android, iOS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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    ToCA Race Driver 3

    Codemasters has done it again. Race Driver 3 is the best game in the series.

    Reviewed on: 12 March 2006

    Platforms: macOS, PC, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox

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    Street Fighter IV

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    Platforms: iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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    Flower

    Flower Power!

    Reviewed on: 27 February 2009

    Platforms: iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita

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    Blur

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    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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    Guitar Hero World Tour

    The new king of the virtual band genre?

    Reviewed on: 26 October 2008

    Platforms: Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

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    OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

    No longer an Xbox exclusive, but no worse for it.

    Reviewed on: 03 April 2006

    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360

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    Burnout Paradise

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    Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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    Pinball Fantasies

    Winners Don't Use Drugs.

    Reviewed on: 12 October 2009

    Platforms: iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, PSP

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    Hotline Miami

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    Platforms: Linux, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One

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    Pure

    Arcade racing has a new challenger.

    Reviewed on: 25 September 2008

    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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    Pony Island

    This isn't a game about ponies. It's brilliant.

    Reviewed on: 07 January 2016

    Platforms: Linux, macOS, PC

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    Labyrinth

    Something so simple has no right to be this good.

    Reviewed on: 16 March 2009

    Platforms: iOS, macOS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 3, PSP

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    Sonic Generations

    SEGA has done good. The blue blur is back to his best.

    Reviewed on: 31 October 2011

    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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    GRID 2

    Codemasters’ track record remains untarnished.

    Reviewed on: 28 May 2013

    Platforms: macOS, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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    Rabbids Go Home

    They know a song that'll get on your nerves...

    Reviewed on: 05 November 2009

    Platforms: Nintendo DS, PC, Wii

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    Groove Coaster

    Whether it's flying along at juddering right angles, or gently cruising around a relaxing curve, Groove Coaster is a consistently enjoyable audiovisual experience.

    Reviewed on: 02 August 2011

    Platforms: iOS, PC

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    Rayman Jungle Run

    Jungle Run works so well because it remembers that the core joy of platform games comes from the kinetic thrill of movement.

    Reviewed on: 20 September 2012

    Platforms: Android, iOS, PC

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    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

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    Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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    Super Hexagon

    Super Hexagon is hard enough to infuriate, but its competent design makes it inviting as well.

    Reviewed on: 06 September 2012

    Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, PC

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    Sine Mora

    Sine Mora strikes a deft balance between madness and shoot-em-up fun.

    Reviewed on: 21 March 2012

    Platforms: Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One