Games Like PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+

The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!

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

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers an even more frantic and visually explosive take on the maze-chase formula.

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 56%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Action 9.1%, Retro 8.8%, Score Attack 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same neon-drenched, high-intensity arcade action and score-attack focus as the seed game.

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 35.9%, Classic 25.2% ★, Retro 20.7%, Score Attack 6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title defines the modern arcade shooter genre with its minimalist aesthetic and relentless difficulty.

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

Why similar: Arcade 39.6%, Classic 26.2% ★, Retro 24.8%, Action 6.3%, Casual 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It reimagines the classic maze-chase as an endless, high-pressure arcade experience.

Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!

Why similar: Arcade 49.6%, Score Attack 35.3%, Puzzle 6.8%, Casual 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game transforms a classic puzzle experience into a modern, sensory-driven spectacle similar to the DX+ aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Arcade 23.3%, Addictive 23.2% ★, Fast-Paced 16.2%, Score Attack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a pure, rhythmic, and high-speed arcade experience that relies on muscle memory and intense focus.

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 42.8%, Retro 20.4%, Fast-Paced 18%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, fast-paced arcade experience that rewards aggressive play and quick decision-making.

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 48.9% ★, Arcade 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Addictive 3.8% ★, Retro 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shooter that focuses on pattern recognition and high-score optimization through its unique polarity mechanic.

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 44.8% ★, Retro 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Arcade 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the spirit of retro-inspired, high-speed platforming with a modern, polished feel.

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 38.2%, Retro 22.4%, Score Attack 20.2%, 2D 7.4%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it shares the same addictive, fast-paced loop and arcade-style progression that makes DX+ so compelling.

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Classic 51.9% ★, Arcade 28.4%, Retro 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic run-and-gun arcade title that provides the same high-energy, reflex-based gameplay.

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 56.4% ★, Arcade 23%, Retro 15%, Action 4.2%, 2D 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original arcade experience that serves as the foundation for the Championship Edition series.

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: Arcade 33.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Retro 14.4%, Addictive 11.1% ★, Fast-Paced 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, arcade-style aerial combat game that emphasizes speed and high-score chasing.

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 43.1% ★, Arcade 24%, Retro 17%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Casual 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, classic arcade brick-breaker that focuses on satisfying, fast-paced gameplay.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Arcade 45.4%, Classic 24.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Action 5.1%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A premier bullet-hell experience that demands the same level of precision and pattern memorization as high-level PAC-MAN play.

Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.

Why similar: Classic 57.1% ★, Retro 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Action 3.1%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic, challenging retro platforming experience that rewards mastery of levels.

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

Why similar: Classic 35.2% ★, Arcade 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action 12.5%, Colorful 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, physics-based arcade challenges that are easy to pick up but difficult to master.

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 52.4% ★, Retro 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 4.4%, Casual 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully updated classic that maintains the precise, arcade-style platforming of the original.

First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!

Why similar: Classic 48.4% ★, Arcade 26.2%, Retro 18.8%, Action 3.6%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful port of the classic arcade shooter that defined the genre's score-attack mechanics.

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 73.3%, Retro 14%, 2D 4.6%, Action 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends rhythmic gameplay with arcade-style dungeon crawling, requiring constant movement and quick thinking.

The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

Why similar: Classic 39.6% ★, Addictive 28.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Puzzle 8.8%, Casual 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle game that shares the addictive, time-sensitive score-attack nature of arcade titles.

Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently!

Why similar: Arcade 40.8%, Retro 33.2%, Score Attack 22.8%, Casual 2.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, high-fidelity arcade pinball experience that focuses on score-chasing and skill-based play.

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!

Why similar: Classic 35.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Fast-Paced 18.8%, Retro 12.1%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic 2D platforming with modern, high-speed 3D segments that feel like an arcade thrill ride.

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 63.4%, Action 9.2%, Puzzle 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: An evolution of the competitive puzzle formula that maintains the fast-paced arcade intensity of its predecessor.

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 58.8%, Retro 27%, Action 9.2%, Casual 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 62.4%, Retro 13.7%, Action 9.5%, Puzzle 6.6%, Casual 5.3%

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 41.2% ★, Retro 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Fast-Paced 7.7%

EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.6%, Retro 25.4%, Puzzle 14.6%, Action 11%, Casual 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced puzzle-platformer that relies on quick reflexes and precision movement.

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 39.1%, Retro 31.6%, Classic 23.3% ★, Action 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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 44.8% ★, Arcade 28.2%, Retro 21.8%, Action 5.3%

First appearing in arcades in 1982, Dig Dug finally comes to Steam! Control Dig Dug to make underground tunnels and inflate or crush the enemies!

Why similar: Classic 57.7% ★, Arcade 23.5%, Retro 12.6%, Action 3.8%, 2D 1.7%

Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!

Why similar: Classic 37.6% ★, Arcade 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Puzzle 7.3%, Action 5.5%

Pinball FX Classic is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.

Why similar: Arcade 38.6%, Retro 30.3%, Score Attack 24.7%, Casual 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

The critically-acclaimed puzzle game produced by legendary creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi comes to PC.

Why similar: Arcade 38.1%, Score Attack 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Action 5.7%, Puzzle 5.4%

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Classic 45% ★, Arcade 26.1%, Retro 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Action 4.3%

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Arcade 33.9%, Score Attack 21.9%, Retro 21.8%, Old School 9.8%, 2D 4.7%

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 36.3%, Score Attack 21%, Retro 19.9%, Old School 9.2%, Action 5.2%

Pinball Arcade by FarSight Studios features exact recreations of the all-time greatest pinball tables from Stern Pinball® and Gottlieb® together in one game. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail.

Why similar: Classic 54.9% ★, Arcade 36.4%, Retro 6%, Casual 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 64.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Retro 12.1%, Action 6.2%, 2D 2.3%

Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.8%, Arcade 35.6%, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Action 3%, Multiplayer 2.7%

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 36.1% ★, Arcade 25.2%, Retro 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Fast-Paced 5%

An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.

Why similar: Classic 55.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Retro 11.3%, Fast-Paced 10.8%, Action 2.6%

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Classic 39.8% ★, Arcade 28.6%, Retro 15.8%, Action 4.3%, Fast-Paced 3.4%

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Arcade 31.3%, Retro 22.2%, Score Attack 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 4.4%

Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.

Why similar: Classic 57% ★, Retro 22%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Casual 3%, 2D 1.6%

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 56.2% ★, Retro 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Action 4.8%, 2D 2.6%

BRO-TACULAR! Legendary martial artists, Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this creative re-imagining of the classic beat ‘em up, Double Dragon Neon. Fight your way through countless henchmen including Linda and Abobo on your way to rescue the love of your life, Marian!

Why similar: Arcade 26.3%, Classic 25.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Retro 18.2%, Action 4.6%

Roll, bounce, boost, and blast your way to victory in Marble It Up! Ultra - the ultimate marble platformer. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players through a vast campaign - or face them head-on in thrilling multiplayer mayhem. Get ready to roll!

Why similar: Arcade 44.1%, Fast-Paced 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Action 5.2%, Casual 2.6%

Discover or re-discover, the emblematic block breaker game in a fully modernized version! Classic elements from the franchise will definitely make a comeback, with a brand-new look, new rules, as well as new effects, bonuses and features!

Why similar: Arcade 47.3%, Retro 22.8%, Score Attack 12.2%, 2D 5.3%, Old School 4.7%

Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.3%, Arcade 31.6%, Fast-Paced 23.9%, Action 3.4%, Multiplayer 2.9%

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 42.4%, Score Attack 25.9%, Retro 14.6%, Action 6.9%, Old School 4.9%

SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING. Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle...

Why similar: Arcade 51.3%, Great Soundtrack 29%, Fast-Paced 12.4%, Action 4.1%, Multiplayer 1.8%