The most popular coin-op conversion games

Arcades experienced immense popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, serving as social hubs where people gathered to enjoy video games. Before the rise of poker machines, individuals frequented pubs or dedicated arcades to play video games known as coin-operated machines or coin-ops. These machines required players to insert coins to start playing, creating a pay-to-play model that was both thrilling and addictive.

As home video game consoles and computers advanced, many popular arcade games were adapted for these platforms. The transition allowed players to enjoy their favorite games in the comfort of their own homes. Systems like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Sega Genesis, and various home computers saw ports of arcade hits, often with slight modifications due to hardware limitations.

Coin-operated machines not only provided entertainment but also influenced game design, community building, and the overall trajectory of the gaming industry.

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Pango

DOS1983remake

Joe and Mac Cavemen Ninja

DOS1991 Data East

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja is a side-scrolling platformer video game developed and released by Data East in 1991. Known as "Joe & Mac" in North America and "Caveman Ninja" in other regions, the game gained popularity for its humorous take on prehistoric themes, cooperative gameplay, and challenging levels.The game is set in a colorful and car...

Cisco Heat

DOS1991 Jaleco

Cisco Heat is an abandoned racing game set in North America developed by Jaleco and released by Image Works in 1991 for DOS and other platforms. Cisco Heat was converted from the original arcade version. The difference between other similar racing games of the time is that the player drives a police car.

Bionic Commando

DOS1988 Capcom

Yie Ar Kung Fu 2: The Emperor Yie-Gah

DOS1985 Konami

Karnov

DOS1987 Data East

Karnov is a classic side-scrolling action arcade game developed by Data East in 1987. The game features a unique protagonist named Jinborov Karnovski, or "Karnov", a fire-breathing, muscle-bound, bald, shirtless strongman from the fictional land of Karnov. Initially released in arcades, Karnov was later ported to home consoles like the Nintend...

Power Drift

DOS1990 Sega

Strider

DOS1989 Capcom

Double Dribble

DOS1990 Novotrade Software

Mortal Kombat 2

DOS1994protecteddemo Midway Manufacturing Company

Mortal Kombat II is an arcade fighting game released by Midway in 1993. It's the sequel to the original Mortal Kombat (1992). The game introduced several new fighters, including Kitana, Mileena, Baraka, and Jax, alongside returning characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, and Raiden. The game takes place in Outworld, ruled by the evi...

Ajax

DOS1989 Konami

Ikari Warriors 2: Victory Road

DOS1988 SNK Corporation

Mortal Kombat 3

DOS1995protected Midway Manufacturing Company

Mortal Kombat 3 is a fighting action game developed by Midway Manufacturing Company and released by GT Interactive Software in 1995 for DOS and Windows as well as for many other platforms. Mortal Kombat 3 is the third chapter of the acclaimed Mortal Kombat series that spawned many sequels, a few TV series and even movies (with various degree of suc...

Trog

DOS1990 Midway Manufacturing Company

Marble Madness

DOS1987 Atari

Marble Madness is an abandoned isometric action game designed by Mark Cerny and originally published by Atari as a successful and iconic arcade game. It was later converted for many platform in 1986 and for IBM PCs in 1987 by Atari.

Kingdom: The Far Reaches

Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1995protected Virtual Image Productions

Pac Maniac

DOS1993 ChamProgramming corp.

Forgotten Worlds

DOS1991 Capcom

S.T.U.N. Runner

DOS1990 Atari

Toobin

DOS1989 Domark Software

Toobin is an abandoned action game developed by Domark Software and released in 1989. Toobin runs on DOS but was also published for Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy Color, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum. It's a conversion from a popular arcade game (at the time).

Joust VGA

DOS1990remake

Guerrilla War

DOS1987 SNK Corporation

Magic Johnson's Basketball

DOS1989 Sculptured Software

Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator

DOS1983 Sega

Konami's Ping Pong

DOS1996 Konami

Rastan

DOS1990 Taito

Side Arms Hyper Dyne