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Over the last few years the independent games scene has grown considerably. Among the hundreds of games out there produced by small-time and aspiring games companies are several that are well suited to play on a home arcade cabinet. Here is a list of just some of the low-budget games out there that fit the bill, several of which have free demo versions available.
 
Over the last few years the independent games scene has grown considerably. Among the hundreds of games out there produced by small-time and aspiring games companies are several that are well suited to play on a home arcade cabinet. Here is a list of just some of the low-budget games out there that fit the bill, several of which have free demo versions available.
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'''Note to editors:''' Please only include games that are known to play well using standard arcade controls.
  
 
* [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=30121.0 Airstrike II] - an excellent shooter  
 
* [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=30121.0 Airstrike II] - an excellent shooter  

Revision as of 14:33, 29 March 2007



Over the last few years the independent games scene has grown considerably. Among the hundreds of games out there produced by small-time and aspiring games companies are several that are well suited to play on a home arcade cabinet. Here is a list of just some of the low-budget games out there that fit the bill, several of which have free demo versions available.

Note to editors: Please only include games that are known to play well using standard arcade controls.

  • Airstrike II - an excellent shooter
  • Bomberman vs Digger - what would happen if Bomberman, Digger and Boulderdash had babies
  • BreakQuest - an incarnation of Breakout/Arkanoid
  • Guardian - a side-scrolling shooter a-la Defender
  • Hamsterball - a fun Marble Madness inspired game
  • Juno Nemesis - a modern take on Tempest
  • Mutant Storm - a dual-joystick Robotron style game
  • Platypus - a side-scrolling shooter with clay graphics