# Games like Pinball Arcade

> The closest matches to Pinball Arcade: Pinball FX Classic, Zaccaria Pinball, Pro Pinball Ultra, Malzbie's Pinball Collection, and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Pinball FX Classic](https://imho.run/games/442120/pinball-fx-classic) — Shares physics simulation with Pinball Arcade. 3,167 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/442120/)
2. [Zaccaria Pinball](https://imho.run/games/444930/zaccaria-pinball) — Also Pinball, like Pinball Arcade. 1,311 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/444930/)
3. [Pro Pinball Ultra](https://imho.run/games/287900/pro-pinball-ultra) — A frequent pick in Pinball Arcade players' libraries, and another Simulation. 168 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/287900/)
4. [Malzbie's Pinball Collection](https://imho.run/games/729580/malzbie-s-pinball-collection) — Shares dlc unlocks with Pinball Arcade. 112 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/729580/)
5. [Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium](https://imho.run/games/1755910/capcom-arcade-2nd-stadium) — Shares challenges with Pinball Arcade. 454 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755910/)
6. [Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded](https://imho.run/games/678310/pinball-deluxe-reloaded) — A frequent pick in Pinball Arcade players' libraries, and another Indie. 115 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678310/)
7. [Rollers of the Realm](https://imho.run/games/262470/rollers-of-the-realm) — A frequent pick in Pinball Arcade players' libraries, and another RPG. 276 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262470/)
8. [Worms Pinball](https://imho.run/games/70660/worms-pinball) — Also Pinball and 1980s, like Pinball Arcade. 127 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70660/)
9. [Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration](https://imho.run/games/1919470/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration) — Also 1980s, like Pinball Arcade. 360 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1919470/)
10. [Parking Garage Rally Circuit](https://imho.run/games/2737300/parking-garage-rally-circuit) — Shares leaderboards with Pinball Arcade. 1,284 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2737300/)
11. [Pinball HD Collection](https://imho.run/games/448670/pinball-hd-collection) — A frequent pick in Pinball Arcade players' libraries, and another Action. 62 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/448670/)
12. [UFO 50](https://imho.run/games/1147860/ufo-50) — Also 1980s, like Pinball Arcade. 6,366 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/)
13. [Rally Arcade Classics](https://imho.run/games/2837580/rally-arcade-classics) — Also 1980s, like Pinball Arcade. 60 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2837580/)
14. [FlippUp](https://imho.run/games/3854060/flippup) — Also Pinball, like Pinball Arcade. 53 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3854060/)
15. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Same atmospheric mood as Pinball Arcade. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
16. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as Pinball Arcade. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
17. [New Retro Arcade: Neon](https://imho.run/games/465780/new-retro-arcade-neon) — Also 1980s, like Pinball Arcade. 476 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465780/)
18. [Tetris® Forever](https://imho.run/games/3180240/tetris-forever) — A frequent pick in Pinball Arcade players' libraries, and another Casual. 179 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180240/)
19. [Infected Mushroom Pinball](https://imho.run/games/3699650/infected-mushroom-pinball) — Also Pinball, like Pinball Arcade. 64 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3699650/)
20. [GRADIUS ORIGINS](https://imho.run/games/2897590/gradius-origins) — Also 1980s, like Pinball Arcade. 99 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2897590/)
21. [Marble Skies](https://imho.run/games/742460/marble-skies) — Shares leaderboards with Pinball Arcade. 223 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/742460/)
22. [Old School Rally](https://imho.run/games/2824660/old-school-rally) — Shares leaderboards with Pinball Arcade. 1,297 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2824660/)
23. [Bionic Commando: Rearmed](https://imho.run/games/21680/bionic-commando-rearmed) — Same retro mood as Pinball Arcade. 526 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21680/)
24. [PAC-MAN MUSEUM+](https://imho.run/games/1665130/pac-man-museum) — Shares leaderboards with Pinball Arcade. 355 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1665130/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=238260&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=238260&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=238260&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=238260
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/238260
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Pinball Arcade

Pinball Arcade is a free-to-play simulation that recreates classic pinball tables from multiple manufacturers in exacting detail. Developed by FarSight Studios and released in 2013, the game emphasizes historical accuracy and authentic physics, with every flipper, bumper, and display element carefully emulated. Players highlight the immersive atmosphere and nostalgic quality that makes the tables feel like real machines. The simulation includes challenges, leaderboards for competitive replayability, and the ability to rotate the display for portrait mode. Players also appreciate that free-play mode removes the quarter-gobbling constraint of real pinball. The game is not supported on Steam Deck. Reviewers note the retro appeal and the extensive length offered by massive table collections, which are expanded through DLC unlocks.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 238260
- **Developer:** FarSight Studios
- **Publisher:** FarSight Studios
- **Genres:** Simulation, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards
- **Released:** Nov 4, 2013
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/238260/pinball-arcade)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=238260&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238260/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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