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Is RetroRealms Arcade worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror fans who want arcade platforming with characters from Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead
- Players who enjoy collecting hidden items and unlocking character abilities
- Retro-game fans who want to connect multiple titles in a series
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience rather than action-focused platforming
- Players who want one continuous game instead of two separate games with their own levels
- Players looking for a standalone experience without separately purchased games or DLC
Our take on RetroRealms Arcade
The cross-game feature depends on owning other RetroRealms games or DLC, so its extra access and abilities are tied to purchases beyond the Arcade itself. That choice makes the shared experience less self-contained than a single, complete game.
What is RetroRealms Arcade?
RetroRealms Arcade links select games and DLC in the RetroRealms series that are owned separately, unlocking additional access and abilities across them.
The connected games feature 16-bit pixel-art platforming with horror characters Michael Myers and Ash Williams, multiple levels, weapons, collectibles, power-ups, and hidden relics. Each game has its own levels and encounters based on Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Players can compare scores on separate leaderboards for those two games. The games can also be played separately, and linking them creates additional ways to use characters and abilities across the series. The Arcade is part of the RetroRealms experience; games and DLC are sold separately.
How RetroRealms Arcade plays
- 01Cross-Game Unlocks
- Connecting eligible games and DLC can open additional access and abilities across the series.
- 02Separate Leaderboards
- Score rankings are available for both Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead.
- 03Collectibles and Power-Ups
- Hidden relics and unlockable abilities give players discoveries beyond completing levels.
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Monster Finger GamesFor:Players who enjoy sci-fi horror platformers with combat and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a slow, contemplative pace may find the emphasis on running and combat too action-focused.
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Wayward Thoughts InteractiveFor:Puzzle-platform fans who want to create their own routes through levelsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused adventure rather than drawing-based platform puzzlesPicked by overlapping fit notes and genres, not an editorial comparison.
RetroRealms Arcade: platforms & release
Is RetroRealms Arcade worth it?
It is worth it if: horror fans who want arcade platforming with characters from Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience rather than action-focused platforming.
Where can I download RetroRealms Arcade?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens RetroRealms Arcade's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is RetroRealms Arcade on?
Windows only.
