Games Like PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2

It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!

Why similar: Classic 37.1% ★, Arcade 25.6%, Retro 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Score Attack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor that established the high-speed, chain-based maze gameplay found in the sequel.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Why similar: Arcade 33.7%, Classic 21.7% ★, Retro 15.4%, Casual 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential twin-stick shooter that matches the intense, neon-visual, score-attack nature of the seed game.

Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.

Why similar: Arcade 41.8%, Casual 36.3%, Retro 21.9%

Why You'll Like It: This visually stunning arcade shooter captures the same fast-paced, rhythmic, and psychedelic aesthetic as the Championship Edition series.

PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you…

Why similar: Arcade 41.5%, Classic 25.2% ★, Retro 20.7%, Casual 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, endless-runner take on the Pac-Man formula that maintains the core arcade feel while introducing new, frantic mechanics.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.1%, Arcade 19.2%, Difficult 17.1%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Score Attack 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the 'difficult, fast-paced, score-attack' loop where split-second reactions are required to survive increasingly chaotic patterns.

The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.7%, Classic 34.4% ★, Casual 12.9%, Arcade 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it shares the same colorful, quirky, and addictive 'arcade-like' satisfaction of clearing levels efficiently.

"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 68.5%, Difficult 17.7%, Fast-Paced 11.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based action game features neon visuals and intense, pattern-heavy gameplay that feels like a spiritual cousin to the Championship Edition style.

The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more.

Why similar: Arcade 49.8%, Fast-Paced 35.6%, Retro 9.5%, Difficult 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, competitive arcade sports game that emphasizes fast-paced movement and quick decision-making.

Japan’s beloved puzzle game series Puyo Puyo and the world-renowned Tetris® game franchise have teamed up again to deliver even more Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing fun in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.

Why similar: Arcade 52.9%, Casual 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, fast-paced puzzle game that offers the same competitive, high-speed score-chasing potential as the seed game.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Arcade 38.7%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Retro 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, retro-styled arcade game that rewards fast reflexes and aggressive, high-speed movement.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 77.4%, Difficult 15.2%, Retro 6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends rhythm mechanics with arcade-style dungeon crawling, requiring the same rhythmic focus found in the seed game.

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Classic 54.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 25.7%, Retro 8.9%, Difficult 8.9%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the classic, difficult, and precise action-platforming that appeals to fans of retro-inspired arcade challenges.

The king of breakout games is back in a special 20th Anniversary Edition with high-res boards, new power-ups, online leaderboards, a boardset editor and more!

Why similar: Classic 32.8% ★, Arcade 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Casual 17.3%, Retro 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style brick breaker that remains a staple for fans of simple, addictive, retro-inspired gameplay.

From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.

Why similar: Arcade 36%, Retro 24.2%, Casual 21.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that captures the intense, sensory-overload style of modern arcade classics.

First released in arcades in 1980, the masterpiece PAC-MAN comes to Steam! Move PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to avoid the ghosts and gobble up all the Pac-Dots!

Why similar: Classic 59.7% ★, Arcade 26.5%, Retro 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that provides the fundamental gameplay foundation for all modern Pac-Man iterations.

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Classic 38.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Retro 12.1%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Arcade 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, it captures the high-speed, momentum-based gameplay and retro-aesthetic charm found in the seed game.

Doughlings brings unique gameplay mechanics through its interesting characters and the world while combining together the best that all known Arkanoid games have to offer, polished with a modern look and design.

Why similar: Classic 32.8% ★, Arcade 24.9%, Retro 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Fast-Paced 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic brick-breaking arcade games that emphasizes quick action and power-up management.

Take to the skies with the thrilling, brick-busting excitement of Action Ball 2, the electrifying sequel to the hit arcade game! Soar above the clouds in your paddle-equipped ship and fight back the relentless robots in level after level of eye-popping fun.

Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Casual 28.3%, Arcade 21.6%, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic arcade experience with modern polish, focusing on fast-paced, singleplayer action.

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. Be the bullet hell!

Why similar: Arcade 39.6%, Casual 23%, Retro 18.5%, Score Attack 14.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade-style game that focuses on addictive, fast-paced, score-and-survival loops that feel very similar to the seed's intensity.

PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!

Why similar: Arcade 53.6%, Casual 34.6%, Retro 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection that allows players to explore the evolution of the Pac-Man arcade legacy.

Righty Tighty XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Turn right, collect points, and return them to the goal zone while dodging obstacles. An addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge, perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue!

Why similar: Arcade 28.1%, Casual 14.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Retro 12.1%, Score Attack 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, arcade-focused 2D game that rewards precision and fast reactions in short, intense bursts.

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!

Why similar: Arcade 56.4%, Retro 20.6%, Casual 20.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.3%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Difficult 14.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense 'rhythm-violence' game that demands extreme focus and fast reflexes, much like the high-speed maze navigation of the seed.

A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, fast-paced arcade-action game that requires quick reflexes and constant movement to survive.

IonBall 2: Ionstorm is an arcade game with a modern 3D twist; re-live the joys and frustrations (in equal measure) of classics games such as Breakout and Arkanoid, in a no holds barred fast action game with stunning 3D environments, awesome effects and a thumping soundtrack.

Why similar: Casual 56.5%, Arcade 41.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade game that combines reflex-heavy action with a retro aesthetic.

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.8%, Arcade 33.2%, Retro 11.2%, Fast-Paced 9.7%, Difficult 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style dogfighting game that focuses on high-score chasing and addictive, short-session gameplay.

Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!

Why similar: Classic 34% ★, Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Retro 14%, Casual 9.6%, Arcade 7.8%

Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Arcade 30.9%, Retro 19.9%, Difficult 15.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the neon-retro aesthetic and rhythm-based obstacles, mirroring the visual and mechanical feel of the seed.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Classic 43.9% ★, Arcade 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Difficult 3.4%, Retro 2%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shooter that provides the same level of intense, pattern-based difficulty and score-attack focus.

The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.

Why similar: Classic 48.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Retro 14.8%, Difficult 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!

Why similar: Classic 56% ★, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Difficult 10.6%, Retro 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!

Why similar: Arcade 44%, Retro 28.3%, Classic 24.1% ★, Singleplayer 3.6%

DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

Why similar: Classic 42.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Retro 16.9%, Casual 12.3%, Difficult 2%

Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!

Why similar: Classic 28.3% ★, Arcade 26%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Difficult 16.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems and dazzling special effects, Bejeweled 2 is more wildly addictive than ever before.

Why similar: Casual 38.8%, Great Soundtrack 33.4%, Classic 26% ★, Singleplayer 1.8%

Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Classic 47.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Retro 13.2%, Difficult 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!

Why similar: Classic 42.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 35%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Retro 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

Why similar: Retro 38.3%, Great Soundtrack 36.9%, Difficult 19.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%

The classic arcade is back in a new style! It's time to prove that you are one of the best!

Why similar: Classic 29.8% ★, Arcade 29.5%, Casual 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Developed in America and first released in 1981, Ms. PAC-MAN finally comes to Steam! Move Ms. PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to avoid the ghosts and gobble up all the Pac-Dots!

Why similar: Classic 47.4% ★, Arcade 32.6%, Retro 20%

Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.

Why similar: Arcade 28%, Classic 22.1% ★, Retro 18.8%, Casual 14.7%, Difficult 7.8%

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 75.2%, Casual 17.9%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

Why similar: Arcade 25.3%, Casual 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Retro 11.7%, Score Attack 8%

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Arcade 42.8%, Casual 21.9%, Retro 19.8%, Score Attack 15.6%

Mekazoo is a 2D platformer set in a vibrant 3D world with fast-flowing gameplay and a cast of kinetically-diverse mechanized animals.

Why similar: Classic 32.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 30.6%, Casual 17.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 5.6%

If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Why similar: Arcade 58.3%, Score Attack 24.1%, Retro 16%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Brickochet revitalizes classic brick breaking action in this fast-paced, explosive arcade game that all can enjoy!

Why similar: Casual 42%, Arcade 37.3%, Retro 18.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.5%, Arcade 30.7%, Retro 19.8%

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Arcade 43.2%, Retro 18.9%, Difficult 17.5%, Score Attack 16.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Bighead Runner is an arcade endless runner that challenges you to collect coins and conquer the leaderboards! Dash, jump, and slide through procedurally generated stages, striving to beat your best score and unlock awesome skins.

Why similar: Classic 27.7% ★, Casual 22.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Retro 9.4%

Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Why similar: Arcade 51.4%, Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Retro 6.5%, Score Attack 4.9%, Difficult 4.4%

The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.9%, Fast-Paced 28.9%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 10.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.

Why similar: Classic 59.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Retro 20%

The original rhythm platform game is back! Test your skills with all-new levels, online battle royale and more.

Why similar: Difficult 72.8%, Casual 23.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 56.6%, Fast-Paced 24.6%, Retro 9.4%, Difficult 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%