11.05. Pinball

Pinball games are an Arcade subgenre where you… play pinball. You know. Pinball.

The specific execution can vary, with games like Devil's Crush (Compile, 1990) taking a more fantastical approach and others like Pinball FX (Zen Studios, 2023) opting for the simulation of real-life machines.

...it's also a good subgenre to reskin with your favorite mascot franchise, from Sonic to Metroid.