Space Invaders
1978 · Taito · fixed shooter
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Classic Arcade Game Spotlights
Explore detailed introductions to landmark arcade games from 1978 through 1996.
Asteroids
1979 · Atari · vector shooter
Read spotlightPac-Man
1980 · Namco · maze chase
Read spotlightMs. Pac-Man
1981 · Midway / General Computer Corporation · maze chase
Read spotlightDonkey Kong
1981 · Nintendo · platform game
Read spotlightGalaga
1981 · Namco · fixed shooter
Read spotlightFrogger
1981 · Konami · action crossing game
Read spotlightCentipede
1981 · Atari · trackball shooter
Read spotlightDefender
1981 · Williams · scrolling shooter
Read spotlightMissile Command
1980 · Atari · trackball defence
Read spotlightDig Dug
1982 · Namco · maze action
Read spotlightQ*bert
1982 · Gottlieb · isometric action
Read spotlightJoust
1982 · Williams · flap-and-collide action
Read spotlightRobotron: 2084
1982 · Williams · twin-stick shooter
Read spotlightTempest
1981 · Atari · vector tube shooter
Read spotlightBurgerTime
1982 · Data East · platform action
Read spotlightPole Position
1982 · Namco · racing
Read spotlightTrack & Field
1983 · Konami · sports
Read spotlightGauntlet
1985 · Atari Games · multiplayer action
Read spotlightOut Run
1986 · Sega · racing
Read spotlightBubble Bobble
1986 · Taito · single-screen platform
Read spotlightDouble Dragon
1987 · Technōs Japan · beat ’em up
Read spotlightGolden Axe
1989 · Sega · beat ’em up
Read spotlightFinal Fight
1989 · Capcom · beat ’em up
Read spotlightStreet Fighter II
1991 · Capcom · fighting game
Read spotlightMortal Kombat
1992 · Midway · fighting game
Read spotlightNBA Jam
1993 · Midway · sports
Read spotlightThe Simpsons Arcade Game
1991 · Konami · beat ’em up
Read spotlightTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1989 · Konami · beat ’em up
Read spotlightMetal Slug
1996 · Nazca / SNK · run-and-gun
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