Alternative Games

Arcadia is not a new game, but it’s one that is worth returning to, and if you’ve never played it, then you absolutely must. Created by indy game dev house Gamelab, Arcadia asks players to manage four old-school games at the same time. At first the slow-motion pace of all four is manageable, but soon Arcadium becomes a manic multitasking challenge. In the words of its creators “Arcadia may be the first postmodern arcade classic.” And these are creators worth noting: Founders Peter Lee and Eric Zimmerman should be well-known to game scholars for their critical writings. Plus, these are the folks who made Diner Dash! ‘Nuff said. Click here to play Arcadia (for free, of course).