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Best Arcade games of 2021

The 11 best Arcade games released in 2021, ranked from 1,346 critic and player ratings.

The best Arcade game of 2021 is Forza Horizon 5, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated September 2026.

How this ranking is built

  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 2021.
  • 11 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,346 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.

Top 11

04 Mario Party Superstars Mario Party Superstars 2021 · 62 ratings Calling all Superstars! Mario Party is back with 5 classic boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games. Frosting meets flowers as you race to get the most stars (and sabotage your opponents) on the Peach’s Birthday Cake board from the original Mario Party game. Or watch the countdown that unleashes Bowser Coin Beam and hold onto those coins on the Space Land board. The tides can turn quickly in Mario Party, so stay vigilant, partygoers. This and all other modes can be played online, too! 79 /100 05 Rain on Your Parade Rain on Your Parade 2021 · 92 ratings You are a mischievous Cloud set to rain on everyone's parade! Travel the world and cause mayhem in numerous short-and-sweet levels, each with unique objectives. The ultimate Schadenfreude Simulator! 78 /100 06 Olija Olija 2021 · 33 ratings Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands. 78 /100 07 Chorus Chorus 2021 · 80 ratings Take control of Nara, once the Circle's deadliest warrior, now their most wanted fugitive, on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons and mind-bending abilities in Chorus, a true evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in exhilarating zero-g combat, and venture beyond our waking reality. 76 /100 08 Paint the Town Red Paint the Town Red 2021 · 31 ratings Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down. 70 /100 09 Hot Wheels Unleashed Hot Wheels Unleashed 2021 · 53 ratings Collect the best vehicles in the Hot Wheels universe, build spectacular tracks and dive into breathtaking races. The most iconic and sought after Hot Wheels vehicles are waiting for you. Get ready to make them race at full speed! 68 /100 10 Super Animal Royale Super Animal Royale 2021 · 37 ratings Select your favorite adorably murderous fox, panda, or sloth and parachute into a furocious 64-player battle arena. Explore a top-down 2D world, full of exotic biomes, psychotic animals, hamster balls, emus and much more. Wield pistols, snipers, miniguns, explosives, and silly dances on your way to the top of the food chain. 66 /100 11 Crab Game Crab Game 2021 · 80 ratings 52 /100
What is the best Arcade game of 2021?

Forza Horizon 5 currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 771 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.