Best Arcade games from the 1990s

Best Arcade games from the 1990s [Discovery Queue]

Games like Streets of Rage 2, Metal Slug, and Metal Slug 2, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: October 16, 2026

1

1

Streets of Rage 2

1992December 1992 by Ancient

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Side view

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Side view

6.54 Good- 205 ratings
2

2

Metal Slug

1996April 1996 by Nazca Corporation

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

6.38 Good- 292 ratings
3

3

Metal Slug 2

1998January 1998 by DotEmu

Shooter, Platform, Adventure

Shooter, Platform, Adventure

6.24 Good-- 183 ratings
4

4

Disney's Aladdin

1993November 1993 by Capcom

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

6.12 Good-- 195 ratings
5

5

Windjammers

1994January 1994 by Data East

Sport, Arcade, Isometric

Sport, Arcade, Isometric

6.09 Okay++ <100 ratings
6

6

Gunstar Heroes

1993September 1993 by Treasure

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

6.06 Okay++ <100 ratings
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7

7

Disney's The Jungle Book

1994July 1994 by Eurocom Entertainment Software

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

5.95 Okay++ <100 ratings
8

8

Wild Guns

1994August 1994 by Natsume Co., Ltd.

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

5.86 Okay+ <100 ratings
9

9

DX-Ball

1996December 1996

Arcade, Side view

Arcade, Side view

5.83 Okay+ <100 ratings
10

10

VectorMan

1995October 1995 by BlueSky Software

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

5.77 Okay+ <100 ratings
11

11

Re-Volt

1999August 1999 by Acclaim Studios London

Racing, Sport, Arcade

Racing, Sport, Arcade

5.74 Okay+ 113 ratings
12

12

Garou: Mark of the Wolves

1999November 1999 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.73 Okay+ <100 ratings
13

13

Metal Slug X

1999March 1999 by SNK

Shooter, Platform, Adventure

Shooter, Platform, Adventure

5.72 Okay+ 153 ratings
14

14

Money Puzzle Exchanger

1997January 1997 by FACE

Puzzle, Arcade, Side view

Puzzle, Arcade, Side view

5.69 Okay+ <100 ratings
15

15

The Last Blade 2

1998November 1998 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

5.68 Okay+ <100 ratings
16

16

Rat Attack!

1999August 1999 by Pure Audio

Puzzle, Arcade

Puzzle, Arcade

5.67 Okay+ <100 ratings
17

17

Guilty Gear

1998May 1998 by Arc System Works

Fighting, Adventure, Arcade

Fighting, Adventure, Arcade

5.66 Okay <100 ratings
18

18

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow

1996November 1996 by Disney Interactive

Platform, Arcade, Fantasy

Platform, Arcade, Fantasy

5.66 Okay <100 ratings
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19

Samurai Shodown II

1994October 1994 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

5.65 Okay <100 ratings
20

20

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers

1998March 1998 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.65 Okay <100 ratings
21

21

Tyrian

1995December 1995 by Eclipse Productions

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.64 Okay <100 ratings
22

22

Neo Turf Masters

1996January 1996 by Nazca Corporation

Sport, Arcade, Third person

Sport, Arcade, Third person

5.63 Okay <100 ratings
23

23

In the Hunt

1993April 1993 by Irem

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.63 Okay <100 ratings
24

24

Bomberman

1990December 1990 by Hudson Soft

Arcade, Isometric

Arcade, Isometric

5.62 Okay <100 ratings
25

25

Moto Racer

1997August 1997 by Delphine Software

Racing, Arcade, Third person

Racing, Arcade, Third person

5.62 Okay <100 ratings
26

26

Puyo Puyo Sun

1997February 1997 by Compile

Puzzle, Arcade, Fantasy

Puzzle, Arcade, Fantasy

5.61 Okay <100 ratings
27

27

Freddi Fish and Luther's Maze Madness

1996January 1996 by Humongous Entertainment

Puzzle, Arcade, Kids

Puzzle, Arcade, Kids

5.59 Okay <100 ratings
28

28

World Heroes Perfect

1995May 1995 by ADK Corporation

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.58 Okay <100 ratings
29

29

Crystal Caves

1991October 1991 by Apogee Software

Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

5.58 Okay <100 ratings
30

30

DX-Ball 2

1998December 1998 by Longbow Digital Arts

Arcade, Side view

Arcade, Side view

5.57 Okay <100 ratings
31

31

Incoming: The Final Conflict

1998June 1998 by Rage Software

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

5.57 Okay <100 ratings
32

32

Virtua Fighter 2

1994November 1994 by Sega AM2

Fighting, Simulator, Arcade

Fighting, Simulator, Arcade

5.57 Okay <100 ratings
33

33

Baku Baku

1995April 1995 by Sega AM3

Puzzle, Arcade, Side view

Puzzle, Arcade, Side view

5.56 Okay <100 ratings
34

34

Baseball Stars 2

1992January 1992 by SNK

Sport, Arcade, Non-fiction

Sport, Arcade, Non-fiction

5.55 Okay <100 ratings
35

35

3 Count Bout

1993March 1993 by SNK

Fighting, Sport, Arcade

Fighting, Sport, Arcade

5.55 Okay <100 ratings
36

36

Battlemaster

1990September 1990 by Personal Software Services

RPG, Strategy, Adventure

RPG, Strategy, Adventure

5.55 Okay <100 ratings
37

37

Raiden II

1993December 1993 by Seibu Kaihatsu

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.52 Okay <100 ratings
38

38

Bomberman World

1998January 1998 by Hudson Soft

Arcade, Isometric

Arcade, Isometric

5.52 Okay <100 ratings
39

39

King of the Monsters 2

1992January 1992 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

5.51 Okay <100 ratings
40

40

Bug!

1995July 1995 by Realtime Associates

Platform, Arcade, Side view

Platform, Arcade, Side view

5.51 Okay <100 ratings
41

41

Mr. Driller

1999October 1999 by Namco

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

5.50 Okay <100 ratings
42

42

Bust-A-Move

1994June 1994 by Taito

Puzzle, Arcade, Fantasy

Puzzle, Arcade, Fantasy

5.50 Okay <100 ratings
43

43

Street Fighter Alpha 2

1996August 1996 by Capcom

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.50 Okay <100 ratings
44

44

Sega Rally 2

1998February 1998 by Smilebit

Racing, Arcade, First person

Racing, Arcade, First person

5.50 Okay <100 ratings
45

45

Gunbird 2

1998February 1998 by Psikyo

Shooter, Arcade, Comedy

Shooter, Arcade, Comedy

5.49 Okay <100 ratings
46

46

Darius Gaiden

1994September 1994 by Taito

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.49 Okay <100 ratings
47

47

Atomic Bomberman

1997July 1997 by Interplay Entertainment

Puzzle, Arcade, Isometric

Puzzle, Arcade, Isometric

5.45 Okay <100 ratings
48

48

Disney's Hercules Action Game

1997July 1997 by Eurocom Entertainment Software

Platform, Arcade, Third person

Platform, Arcade, Third person

5.45 Okay 176 ratings
49

49

First Samurai

1991November 1991 by Vivid Image

Fighting, Platform, Adventure

Fighting, Platform, Adventure

5.45 Okay <100 ratings
50

50

Alpha Mission II

1991January 1991 by SNK

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.44 Okay- <100 ratings
51

51

Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy

1994January 1994 by SNK

Platform, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Platform, Hack and Slash, Arcade

5.44 Okay- <100 ratings
52

52

Missile Command

1999November 1999 by Meyer / Glass Interactive

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.44 Okay- <100 ratings
53

53

Major Stryker

1993January 1993 by Apogee Software

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.44 Okay- <100 ratings
54

54

Super Sidekicks

1992December 1992 by SNK

Sport, Arcade, Isometric

Sport, Arcade, Isometric

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
55

55

Jet Moto

1996November 1996 by SingleTrac

Racing, Sport, Arcade

Racing, Sport, Arcade

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
56

56

Alien Soldier

1995February 1995 by Treasure

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
57

57

Avenging Spirit

1991May 1991 by C. P. Brain

Platform, Arcade, Third person

Platform, Arcade, Third person

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
58

58

Disney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1999December 1999 by Disney Interactive

Puzzle, Tactical, Arcade

Puzzle, Tactical, Arcade

5.43 Okay- <100 ratings
59

59

The Last Blade

1997December 1997 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.42 Okay- <100 ratings
60

60

Armored Warriors

1994December 1994 by Capcom

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Science fiction

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Science fiction

5.42 Okay- <100 ratings
61

61

X-Men vs. Street Fighter

1996September 1996 by Capcom

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.42 Okay- <100 ratings
62

62

Screamer

1995October 1995 by Graffiti Entertainment

Racing, Sport, Arcade

Racing, Sport, Arcade

5.42 Okay- <100 ratings
63

63

Last Resort

1992January 1992 by SNK

Shooter, Arcade, Side view

Shooter, Arcade, Side view

5.41 Okay- <100 ratings
64

64

Monster Bash

1993April 1993 by Apogee Software

Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

5.41 Okay- <100 ratings
65

65

Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad

1998November 1998 by Saurus

Fighting, Shooter, Arcade

Fighting, Shooter, Arcade

5.41 Okay- <100 ratings
66

66

Crossed Swords

1991January 1991 by Alpha Denshi

RPG, Hack and Slash, Arcade

RPG, Hack and Slash, Arcade

5.39 Okay- <100 ratings
67

67

Psycho Dream

1992December 1992 by Riot

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

5.39 Okay- <100 ratings
68

68

Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams

1995December 1995 by Capcom

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.39 Okay- <100 ratings
69

69

Pong: The Next Level

1999October 1999 by Supersonic Software

Sport, Arcade, Third person

Sport, Arcade, Third person

5.39 Okay- <100 ratings
70

70

Risky Woods

1992December 1992 by Zeus Software

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

5.37 Okay- <100 ratings
71

71

The Ignition Factor

1994December 1994 by Hamster Corporation

Arcade, Isometric

Arcade, Isometric

5.37 Okay- <100 ratings
72

72

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge

1996October 1996 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.36 Okay- <100 ratings
73

73

Blazing Star

1998January 1998 by Yumekobo

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.36 Okay- <100 ratings
74

74

Strikers 1945 II

1997December 1997 by Psikyo

Shooter, Arcade, Isometric

Shooter, Arcade, Isometric

5.36 Okay- <100 ratings
75

75

Street Hoop

1994January 1994 by Data East

Sport, Arcade, Side view

Sport, Arcade, Side view

5.36 Okay- <100 ratings
76

76

Pulstar

1995August 1995 by Aicom

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
77

77

Comix Zone

1995August 1995 by Sega Technical Institute

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Arcade

5.35 Okay- 143 ratings
78

78

Bomberman '93

1992December 1992 by Hudson Soft

Arcade, Isometric

Arcade, Isometric

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
79

79

Sega Rally Championship

1994October 1994 by United Game Artists

Racing, Sport, Arcade

Racing, Sport, Arcade

5.35 Okay- <100 ratings
80

80

Tempest 2000

1994April 1994 by Llamasoft LTD

Shooter, Arcade, Third person

Shooter, Arcade, Third person

5.34 Okay- <100 ratings
81

81

Crime Patrol

1993May 1993 by American Laser Games

Point-and-click, Shooter, Arcade

Point-and-click, Shooter, Arcade

5.34 Okay- <100 ratings
82

82

Sengoku 2

1993January 1993 by SNK

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

5.34 Okay- <100 ratings
83

83

Space Pirates

1992December 1992 by American Laser Games

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.34 Okay- <100 ratings
84

84

Street Racer

1994November 1994 by Vivid Image

Racing, Sport, Arcade

Racing, Sport, Arcade

5.34 Okay- <100 ratings
85

85

Twinkle Star Sprites

1996November 1996 by ADK Corporation

Shooter, Arcade, Fantasy

Shooter, Arcade, Fantasy

5.33 Okay- <100 ratings
86

86

Tinhead

1994December 1994 by MicroProse Software, Inc.

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

5.33 Okay- <100 ratings
87

87

Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp

1991December 1991 by ReadySoft

Adventure, Arcade, Fantasy

Adventure, Arcade, Fantasy

5.33 Okay- <100 ratings
88

88

Rats!

1994December 1994 by Sean O'Connor

Strategy, Arcade, Comedy

Strategy, Arcade, Comedy

5.32 Okay- <100 ratings
89

89

NASCAR Racing

1994October 1994 by Papyrus Design Group

Racing, Arcade, First person

Racing, Arcade, First person

5.30 Okay- <100 ratings
90

90

Crazy Taxi

1999February 1999 by Hitmaker

Racing, Arcade, Comedy

Racing, Arcade, Comedy

5.29 Okay- 266 ratings
91

91

Return Fire

1995December 1995 by Silent Software

Arcade, Isometric

Arcade, Isometric

5.29 Okay- <100 ratings
92

92

Supaplex

1991December 1991 by Think!Ware Development

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

5.28 Okay- <100 ratings
93

93

Robo Army

1991January 1991 by SNK

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Science fiction

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Science fiction

5.27 Okay- <100 ratings
94

94

Mortal Kombat Trilogy

1996October 1996 by Midway Games

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

5.27 Okay- 124 ratings
95

95

Centipede

1998October 1998 by Leaping Lizard

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

5.26 Okay- <100 ratings
96

96

Rampage World Tour

1997September 1997 by Saffire

Platform, Arcade, Science fiction

Platform, Arcade, Science fiction

5.26 Okay- <100 ratings
97

97

Soldiers of Fortune

1993February 1993 by The Bitmap Brothers

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

5.25 Okay- <100 ratings
98

98

King of the Monsters

1991January 1991 by SNK

Fighting, Sport, Hack and Slash

Fighting, Sport, Hack and Slash

5.24 Okay- <100 ratings
99

99

Brain Dead 13

1995December 1995 by ReadySoft

Adventure, Arcade, Horror

Adventure, Arcade, Horror

5.23 Okay- <100 ratings
100

100

Time Commando

1996July 1996 by Adeline Software International

Fighting, Adventure, Arcade

Fighting, Adventure, Arcade

5.19 Okay-- <100 ratings
101

101

Area 51

1995October 1995 by Mesa Logic

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.18 Okay-- <100 ratings
102

102

War Gods

1995December 1995 by Midway Games

Fighting, Arcade, Science fiction

Fighting, Arcade, Science fiction

5.18 Okay-- <100 ratings
103

103

Tyrian 2000

1999October 1999 by Eclipse Software

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.17 Okay-- <100 ratings
104

104

Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior

1996March 1996 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

5.16 Okay-- <100 ratings
105

105

Sengoku

1991January 1991 by SNK

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

5.15 Okay-- <100 ratings
106

106

Secret Agent

1992February 1992 by Apogee Software

Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

5.15 Okay-- <100 ratings
107

107

Q*bert

1999November 1999 by Artech Studios

Puzzle, Arcade, Third person

Puzzle, Arcade, Third person

5.14 Okay-- <100 ratings
108

108

Double Dragon

1995March 1995 by Technos Japan

Fighting, Arcade, Science fiction

Fighting, Arcade, Science fiction

5.12 Okay-- <100 ratings
109

109

Battle Arena Toshinden 2

1995November 1995 by Tamsoft

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

Fighting, Arcade, Fantasy

5.12 Okay-- <100 ratings
110

110

Strikers 1945

1995October 1995 by Psikyo

Shooter, Simulator, Arcade

Shooter, Simulator, Arcade

5.09 Okay-- <100 ratings
111

111

Duke Nukem

1991July 1991 by Apogee Software

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

5.09 Okay-- <100 ratings
112

112

Duke Nukem II

1993December 1993 by Apogee Software

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

Shooter, Platform, Arcade

5.09 Okay-- <100 ratings
113

113

Mad Dog McCree

1990December 1990 by Engine Software

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

Shooter, Adventure, Arcade

5.09 Okay-- <100 ratings
114

114

Bonanza Bros.

1990June 1990 by Synergy

Shooter, Puzzle, Arcade

Shooter, Puzzle, Arcade

5.06 Okay-- <100 ratings
115

115

Star Wars: Rebel Assault II - The Hidden Empire

1995November 1995 by LucasArts

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.04 Okay-- <100 ratings
116

116

World Heroes

1992July 1992 by Alpha Denshi

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

Fighting, Arcade, Side view

5.02 Okay-- <100 ratings
117

117

Alien Storm

1990December 1990 by Team Shinobi

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Arcade

5.02 Okay-- <100 ratings
118

118

Stargunner

1996November 1996 by Apogee Software

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

5.00 Okay-- <100 ratings
119

119

Magician Lord

1990April 1990 by Alpha Denshi

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

Platform, Adventure, Arcade

4.96 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
120

120

SkiFree

1991October 1991 by Chris Pirih

Racing, Sport, Arcade

Racing, Sport, Arcade

4.91 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
121

121

The House of the Dead

1996September 1996 by WOW Entertainment

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

Shooter, Arcade, Science fiction

4.87 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
122

122

Sega Bass Fishing

1997December 1997 by AM1

Simulator, Sport, Arcade

Simulator, Sport, Arcade

4.87 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
123

123

Art of Fighting 2

1994March 1994 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

4.79 Mediocre++ <100 ratings
124

124

Disney's Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games

1995December 1995 by Tiertex Design Studios

Arcade, Comedy, Party

Arcade, Comedy, Party

4.74 Mediocre+ <100 ratings
125

125

Art of Fighting

1992September 1992 by SNK

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

Fighting, Arcade, Third person

4.63 Mediocre+ <100 ratings
126

126

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

1993November 1993 by Compile

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade

4.58 Mediocre+ <100 ratings
127

127

Frogger

1997September 1997 by SCE Cambridge Studio

Puzzle, Adventure, Arcade

Puzzle, Adventure, Arcade

4.22 Mediocre- <100 ratings