Best Arcade Games for Android and iPhone
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Quick Answer
The best arcade games for Android and iPhone are Subway Surfers, 1945 Air Force and Geometry Dash, according to their overall audience ratings and install counts on both platforms, and include endless runners, air-to-air dogfights, space shooters and rhythm-based platforming, all freely available from official app stores.
Top Arcade Games Comparison Table
| Game | Platform | Price | Rating | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 Air Force | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.8 | 10+ |
| Geometry Dash | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.7 | 4+ |
| Galaxy Attack: Shooting Game | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.7 | 4+ |
| Sonic Dash | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.7 | 4+ |
| Subway Surfers | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.6 | 10+ |
| Red Ball 4 | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.6 | 4+ |
| Tank Stars | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.6 | 4+ |
| Jetpack Joyride | Android & iOS | Free | ⭐4.6 | 10+ |
8 Best Arcade Games You Can Install This Weekend
Arcade video games are among the most accessible and easy-to-repeat genres available, and this collection includes endless runners, first-person shooters and rhythm/platforming hybrids for Android or iOS.
Geometry Dash
Android · ★
A rhythm/action platformer arcade game testing your reflexes on obstacle-ridden courses, for those that want to try their hand at precise timing challenges and twitch-based movement.
Subway Surfers
Android · ★
An endless runner with a large obstacle variety, rail system and coin collection, for those that want one of the most played endless runner titles on any mobile platform.
Red Ball 4
Android · ★
A physics-based platformer with 75 levels of bouncy obstacles and boss fights, for those who want an accessible challenge with an emphasis on exploration.
Jetpack Joyride
Android · ★
An infinite runner featuring jetpack travel, lab escapes and mission choices, for those that want one of the earliest and most-established infinite runner experiences.
How We Chose These Arcade Games
Each title's overall rating and install count were taken from Google Play and the App Store, as shown in PogooGames' catalog.
Note that this list utilizes third party information rather than first party gameplay experience.
Things To Know Before You Install
- Install size: Subway Surfers is a heavy download, being listed as over 2GB in our catalog, so be sure you have the space available.
- Age rating: 1945 Air Force, Subway Surfers, and Jetpack Joyride are all rated 10+, while the rest of these are 4+.
- Multiplayer: Tank Stars is the only game listed here featuring both online and offline multiplayer, according to its description on the Google Play store.
- Official source: Always download from the links provided on each game's PogooGames page, which will direct you to the official Google Play or App Store download.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most installed arcade game on PogooGames?
Subway Surfers has the highest install count on PogooGames out of all the listed arcade games, with over 2 billion installs on Android phones according to its Google Play listing.
Which arcade game has multiplayer?
Tank Stars is the only game on this list that features both online and offline multiplayer, according to the game's description on the Google Play store.
Are these games free to download?
Yes. All eight of the listed games are free to download on their respective Google Play and App Store pages.
Is Geometry Dash appropriate for young children?
Geometry Dash has a 4+ age rating on its official store listings, but parents should still review the content themselves to determine appropriateness.