20 Arcade Games That Prove 1986 Was A Landmark Year For Gaming

1. OutRun - Sega

Out Run Title Screen
Sega

Looking down the list of great arcade games from 1986 there was only ever one winner, a racing game that changed how we perceived the genre forever and gave Sega a real identity. The blue skies of OutRun became synonymous with the Japanese arcade company, the music has become legendary and the game a true classic that has stood the test of time with its many sequels and remakes. 

OutRun isn’t just the best arcade game of 1986, it’s one of the greatest arcade racers of all-time, perhaps even the finest of them all.

 
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Kieren is from England and is a well known figure in gaming circles. As a writer he is probably best known for his work on the award-winning Retro Gamer magazine but over the years he has written for numerous publications and websites. A keen games collector himself, he is also the organiser of several UK-based gaming events and has a big social media presence.