Download Arcade Action Games - Best Software & Apps

Temple Run 21.47.0

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows Phone; iPhone

Running through the temple again

3038 votes

PROS: Addictive gameplay, Improved graphics and effects, Free
CONS: Repetitive

Street Fighter 2Remake

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Enjoy the arcade classic on your PC

1170 votes

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PROS: An awesome dose of nostalgia, All 8 original characters, Good graphics
CONS: Pretty slow, Sound not up to much, Can be difficult to set up

Iron Man 31.6.9g

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Java; BlackBerry

Action-packed endless runner based on the blockbuster movie

211 votes

PROS: Hollywood-style presentation, Lots of missions and challenges, Seemingly infinite power-ups and upgrade, 18 flying suits, Control senstivity can be tweaked, Lots of scenaries
CONS: Default controls are tricky to master, You have to wait to play again unless you pay

House of the Dead IIITrial

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

A tiny taste of this zombie shoot'em up

1365 votes

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PROS: Satisfying destroying zombies, Fun for Sega arcade nostalgics
CONS: Very dated, Too easy, Short

slither.io

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android

The addictive multiplayer snake game

1238 votes

PROS: Simple game mechanic, High graphic settings for people with more modern computers, Addictive and easy to play, An even and level playing field, Colourful without being too loud, You may avoid trouble or seek it out
CONS: Unplayable if your Internet is not 100% constant, The game lag can ruin the game, There are too many adverts on the game, You will lose your snake if your computer stutters, You cannot join your friend’s matches

METAL SLUG1.2

License: buy Download
Platform: Android; Windows

Revisit an action classic in Metal Slug

3 votes

PROS: Charming hyper-violent graphics, Fast-paced intense action gameplay
CONS: Touch controls feel a little sluggish, Graphics although charming are a little dated

METAL SLUG 32016

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Android; iPhone

A Full Version Action game for Windows

22 votes

Chicken Invaders: The Next Wave4

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Fight off the fowl alien invasion

270 votes

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PROS: Simple but solid arcade action, Fun, Easy to play
CONS: No shoot 'em up innovation, Bosses are disappointing

Angry Birds Action!2.0.3

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Lights, Birds, Action!

18 votes

PROS: Nice pinball concept, Solid, cartoon fun, Controls and tactics that use familiar Angry Bird mechanics
CONS: You will pay for energy if you play a lot, Some levels feel way too tough

Sonic Runners1.1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Pull on your super-sonic sneakers

32 votes

PROS: Sonic perfectly blended with endless, Great 2D look , Responsive action
CONS: Story slows the pace, Lives slow the pace, Constant connection loads and ads slow the pace

The Expendabros1.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Exbrosive action

228 votes

PROS: Excessively fun, Up to four player manic action, Destructible environments, Characters from The Expendables, Free
CONS: Not for the faint hearted

Lara Croft: Relic Run1.0.59

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

Lara Croft, Temple Raider

20 votes

PROS: Plenty of action , Original moves mix up the gameplay, Looks great
CONS: Strains older devices , Occasionally too detailed , Still kinda still Temple Run

Wall-E

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Play as Wall-E in this action-packed platform adventure

363 votes

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PROS: Great story, based on the Pixar movie
CONS: Demo is too restrictive, Easy, repetitive levels

Iron Man 3(Kindle Tablet Edition) 1.0.2

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Action-packed game based on the blockbuster movie

31 votes

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PROS: Hollywood-style presentation, Lots of missions and challenges, Seemingly infinite power-ups and upgrade, 18 flying suits, Control senstivity can be tweaked, Lots of scenaries
CONS: Default controls are tricky to master, You have to wait to play again unless you pay

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade EditionPreview

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

The definitive 2D fighting game?

71 votes

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Chicken Invaders 5 Mac5.00

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac

Save the Earth from an Invasion of Chickens

13 votes

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PROS: Intense shooting action, Lots of galaxies to explore
CONS: Lack of any real story, No action other than shooting

MountainBike Challenge2009

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Fast downhill arcade action

379 votes

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PROS: Free, Easy to play, competitive
CONS: Limiting controls, Need more tracks!

Hell Zombievaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free Arcade & Action app for Android

1 vote

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Team Fortress Arcade

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A 2D retro homage to Valve's Team Fortress

81 votes

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PROS: Fun homage to the Team Fortress world, Fun gameplay, Four players on one PC!
CONS: Controls not configurable, Boss Battles can seem unfair

Mega Man 8-bit Deathmatch1d

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A 3D tribute to the blue bomber!

256 votes

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PROS: Perfect Mega Man tribute, Configurable controls, Action packed and fun
CONS: Really simple, Original control configuration isn't great

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	slither.io		1238	7.8	Windows, Android
2	Temple Run 2	1.47.0	3038	7.6	Android, Windows Phone, iPhone
3	Street Fighter 2	Remake	1170	7.4	Windows
4	House of the Dead III	Trial	1365	7.2	Windows
5	MountainBike Challenge	2009	379	7	Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

slither.io

1238

7.8

Windows, Android

Temple Run 2

1.47.0

3038

7.6