Rank 01Why this
Also LGBTQ+ and Dating Sim, like Arcade Spirits.
- $4.99
- 2022
Games like Arcade Spirits
- 29 games
- Updated Oct 3, 2026
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The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Arcade Spirits: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
A frequent pick in Arcade Spirits players' libraries, and another RPG.
- $24.99
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Shares choice driven narrative with Arcade Spirits.
- Free
- 2020
Rank 04 
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Futuristic, like Arcade Spirits.
Rank 05 
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
Why this: A frequent pick in Arcade Spirits players' libraries, and another Indie.
Rank 06 
Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Dating Sim, like Arcade Spirits.
Rank 07 
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Arcade Spirits.
Rank 08 
Boyfriend Dungeon
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Dating Sim, like Arcade Spirits.
- Released: 2019
- Developer: Fiction Factory Games
- Price: $19.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 95% of 392 reviews
- Genres: Indie
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Lighthearted workplace management
- Multiple story routes with same ending
- Personality choices shape relationships
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Shares choice driven narrative with Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Also Dating Sim and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Dating Sim, like Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Another Indie close to Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Another Indie close to Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Another Indie close to Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Another Indie close to Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Another Indie close to Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Another Indie close to Arcade Spirits.
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Why this: Another Adventure close to Arcade Spirits.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Arcadia Fallen
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Dating Sim, like Arcade Spirits.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Why this: Shares choice driven narrative with Arcade Spirits.
Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
Why this: Another Indie close to Arcade Spirits.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Why this: Also Dating Sim and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Arcade Spirits.
Boyfriend Dungeon
Why this: Another RPG close to Arcade Spirits.
About Arcade Spirits
If Arcade Spirits is your kind of game, the closest matches are Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, Arcadia Fallen and Our Life: Beginnings & Always — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and nostalgic, and single out its choice driven narrative and multiple routes. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Arcade Spirits: Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Is Arcade Spirits worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 392 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $19.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Lighthearted workplace management
- Multiple story routes with same ending
- Personality choices shape relationships
- Queer romances and inclusive pronouns
People who play it also play: Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, Arcadia Fallen, Our Life: Beginnings & Always
Frequently asked about Arcade Spirits
Can I run it?
Does Arcade Spirits run on Steam Deck?
Arcade Spirits is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Arcade Spirits cost?
Arcade Spirits is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Arcade Spirits?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Arcade Spirits are Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, Arcadia Fallen, Our Life: Beginnings & Always.
Who developed Arcade Spirits?
Arcade Spirits was developed by Fiction Factory Games and published by PQube.