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Active Arcade is a motion controlled set of puzzle and action games. You control the action in the game by standing in front of your smartphone camera and moving your body, arms and hands.
Unfortunately, Active Arcade is not available on Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 31/10/2021
Price: Free
Out Now: Android and iOS
Skill Rating: 4+ year-olds
Players: 1-4 (2 online)
Genres: Action, Physically Active (Creative, Platform and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 17 features
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Nix Company (@NixCompany)
Costs: Free. In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass
Here are our hand-picked short list of similar games; the perfect thing to play next if you enjoyed Active Arcade. We don't use automatic matching, instead, we hand-pick games that are good to play if you have enjoyed Active Arcade.
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Everybody 1-2-Switch is a party game played with the Joy-Con motion controllers to compete in a series of fun and silly challenges. From making friends with aliens to filling giant balloons with just the right amount of air, or working in a manic ice cream parlour, you play by executing different motions and button presses with the controller.
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a series of simple competitive sports games featuring characters from Nintendo and Sega. Each game in the series is themed around a different Olympic year and location.
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Here are our hand-picked long list of similar games; the perfect thing to play next if you enjoyed Active Arcade. We don't use automatic matching, instead, we hand-pick games that are good to play if you have enjoyed Active Arcade.
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Secret Shuffle is a rhythm game where up to 60 players dance to music and have to try and spot who is listening to the same track as they are. Play combines aspect of Twister and Silent Discos to create a game that's both approachable and fun.
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Run Legends is a battle game that gets you fit.
Run Legends is a battle game that gets you fit. You run and walk in the real world to collect energy for a video game adventure.
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Joust Mania is a movement-sensitive game of tag that is played in the real world, holding PlayStation Move motion controllers. First appearing as one of the games in the Sportsfriends pack, and then evolving as Joust Mania with more modes and up to 16 players, it's an active video game that doesn't require a screen.
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If you like the sound of Active Arcade but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.
These are our hand-picked alternatives to Active Arcade. This doesn't use automatic matching, instead, we hand-pick games that are good to play if you have enjoyed Labyrinth. These selections also include games that offer a different experience but address a similar theme or topic.
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Happy Salmon is a communication game where players aim to complete funny actions with each other to get rid of their cards. You turn over a card and race to find another player with the same so you can complete an action together.
Bugs in the Kitchen is a fast-paced puzzle game where you have to trap a constantly moving robot bug.
Bugs in the Kitchen is a fast-paced puzzle game where you have to trap a constantly moving robot bug. You play by rolling dice and turning Maze pieces to create paths for the digital bug to scuttle down.
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These are games of a similar genre mix to Active Arcade. This includes games from the Puzzle, Action, Physically Active, Creative and Platform genres. We pick out games of a similar PEGI rating to further hone these generated suggestions.
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Ultimate Chicken Horse is a running and jumping game where you play different farmyard animals trying to get to the end of the level.
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Unruly Heroes is a hectic martial arts running, jumping and hitting game.
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If you like the sound of Active Arcade but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Active Arcade Accessibility Report.
In addition to the similar games listed above, which have been linked to this game specifically in the database, you may find games with a similar theme to Active Arcade in the following lists: