Underplayed Gems

Pocket Arcade Story (2022)

Pocket Arcade Story cover
Developer
Kairosoft Co., Ltd
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted and charming management sim where you build and run a dream arcade, with gentle strategy and simple retro pixel visuals.

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What players say

Players are split on Pocket Arcade Story. Many enjoy the familiar Kairosoft management loop of building and decorating an arcade, but a loud group finds the required fighting tournament minigame frustrating and random, calling it a tedious grind that overshadows the simulation. The need to grind characters through a poorly explained friendship system to unlock machines also draws complaints.

Trailer

Screenshots

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