Bring back all the nostalgic feels with these arcade classics for Android.
For all the great new games that are released on Android, sometimes you want to play something … familiar. Maybe something a little retro that reminds you of those arcade days spent plugging quarters into standalone machines for hours on end.
You can relive those moments on your Android phone with these great arcade games available in the Google Play Store.
PinOut
PAC-MAN
Galactic Nemesis
Metal Slug 3
R-Type
SoulCalibur
Pinball Arcade
PinOut
PinOut is a brilliant reimagining of the classic pinball action we’re all familiar with into an endless arcade format, created by the award-winning developers behind Smash Hit. The game features sharp, futuristic graphics and smooth controls as it pits you in a race against the clock to see how far you can make it on one ball.
Unlike other pinball games that give you a set number of balls and have you focused on racking up combos and bonuses by strategically hitting bumpers and other features on the table, PinOut instead offers an infinite race against the clock on a seemingly neverending table. Tap to use the left and right flippers and strategically work the ball up through rails and onto the next section. Some rails feature a trail of dots which add time to the countdown clock at the top, so you’ll need to master your flipper control and focus on hitting the ball through the time bonus rails. If you fail to hit the ball and it falls between your flippers, the only penalty imposed is the time you waste getting the ball back up to where it once was. If the time runs out, it’s game over.
PinOut is a free download from the Google Play Store, but you might want to spend $2.99 on the one-time upgrade to premium to unlock the ability to start from previous checkpoints you’ve reached.
Download: PinOut (free with in-app purchases)
PAC-MAN
The quintessential arcade classic has been ported to Android over and over again, with a dozen of different twists on the tried and true gaming formula. But if you’re looking for a pure Pac-Man experience, Bandai-Namco’s free PAC-MAN app is everything you’ll need.
In Classic Mode, you’ll find everything looks and plays as you remember — minus the need for a stack of quarters. Once you’ve had your fill of the classic mazes, check out the collection of new mazes which add a new layer of strategy.
Tournament mode adds another layer of replay. Try and set the high score in regularly occurring tournaments against players from around the world.
PAC-MAN is a free download in the Google Play Store, and includes in-app purchases for different maze packs.
Download: PAC-MAN (free)
Galactic Nemesis
Best Arcade Games for Android
