Best Video Games of 1981

The definitive fixed-shooter of the arcade era — Galaga refined Galaxian with formation attacks, tractor beams that capture your fighter, and the iconic dual-ship mechanic.

The home conversion of Atari's legendary 1979 arcade game, bringing the iconic asteroid-blasting experience to living rooms everywhere. A faithful adaptation of one of the most important arcade games ever made, Asteroids on Atari 2600 became one of the platform's best-selling titles.

Cross the road, hop the logs, avoid the cars — Frogger's deceptively simple concept became one of the most addictive arcade games of the early 1980s.