Hamster's Arcade Archives keeps rolling with seven new releases in 2026

Hamster Corporation started 2026 at a sprint, pushing out seven Arcade Archives releases in under two months. The series, which passed its 500th title milestone in late December with the original Space Invaders, shows no signs of slowing down. Here is what hit storefronts between January and mid-February.

Space Invaders Part II (January 1)

Taito's 1979 sequel was the first Arcade Archives release of the year, arriving the same day the champagne corks hit the floor. The Invaders are smarter this time around, splitting apart and calling in UFO reinforcements when things get desperate. A Rainbow Bonus system gives score chasers something extra to aim for. It is available on Switch and PS4 ($7.99) and on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S ($9.99).

Touchdown Fever (January 8)

SNK's 1987 take on American football keeps it simple: mash buttons, move the chains. Over a hundred formations are selected automatically, so you can enjoy the game without memorizing a playbook. Supports up to four players, which is the kind of chaos 1987 arcade designers lived for. Note that PlayStation versions (PS4 and PS5) launched a few days later on January 13, while Switch and Xbox versions arrived on the 8th.

Bomb Jack Twin (January 15)

NMK's 1993 follow-up to the original Bomb Jack (the copyright now belongs to Koei Tecmo) brought two-player simultaneous action to the series. The goal is the same as always: dodge enemies, grab bombs, prioritize the lit ones for big points. The "Twin" part is the real draw here, though. Couch co-op in a Bomb Jack game was overdue by about a decade when this originally came out. Available on all platforms, with a $2.99 upgrade path from the Switch/PS4 version to the Switch 2/PS5 version.

Labyrinth Runner (January 22)

Konami's 1988 shooter sends you on a quest to rescue Princess Papaya from a castle full of traps and enemies. (Yes, Princess Papaya.) You have three types of projectiles at your disposal, and you will need all of them. The game has that late-'80s Konami energy where everything is colorful, slightly absurd, and trying to kill you. Available on Switch and PS4 ($7.99) and Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S ($9.99).

Quester (January 29)

Namco's 1987 brick breaker is an Arkanoid competitor with a space theme. You pilot a spacecraft through 33 rounds of block-destroying action, and the ball can split into multiple pieces as it bounces off walls. The development team included Pac-Man designer Toru Iwatani and Ridge Racer composer Shinji Hosoe, which is a pedigree most brick breakers can only dream about. Available across all platforms at the usual price split.

Top Speed (February 5)

Taito's 1987 racing game puts you in high-stakes street races with a Nitro boost system for explosive acceleration. It is a single-player affair, just you against the road, the clock, and some very aggressive rival cars. Rated E10+ (the only title in this batch that is not a straight E rating). Available on all platforms.

Mega Zone (February 12)

Konami's 1984 shooting game rounds out the list. You pilot a tank toward an enemy base with the goal of destroying a hidden core in its deepest depths. Two tanks can combine via item pickups for a power-up, which gives the game a light cooperative feel even in single-player. Available on Switch and PS4 ($7.99) and Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S ($9.99).

The Arcade Archives 2 Versions

Every title in this batch launched simultaneously as both an Arcade Archives release (Switch, PS4) and an Arcade Archives 2 release (Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S). The Arcade Archives 2 versions cost $2 more but add a Time Attack mode, VRR support for more accurate frame timing, and online Network mode on select titles. If you buy the standard version first, you can upgrade to Arcade Archives 2 for $2.99. Buying in the wrong order does not qualify for the discount, so plan accordingly.

What is next

Hamster already announced that Rave Racer is coming to Arcade Archives on February 26. Namco's 1995 arcade racer never received a home port, making this its console debut 31 years after release. That one is priced higher than the usual Arcade Archives release at $14.99 (standard) and $16.99 (Arcade Archives 2), which probably reflects the licensing involved in bringing a Ridge Racer spinoff home for the first time.