I know it can be difficult to select the right script that meets all your needs when setting up an arcade. Here is the ultimate list of Arcade Scripts brought to you by ArcadeAdmin.Com. There are three options here, Paid, Free and WordPress – Look at each of my comment’s to ensure you make the right decision!
Recommended Arcade Scripts
The following scripts I have used personally and would highly recommend that you look at using one of these three great scripts.
Av Arcade Pro ($19)
Av Arcade Pro is one of the most actively supported arcade scripts out there, with some great features such as Facebook Connect, Highscores and Game reporting. Andy the owner of Av Arcade is working tirelessly to improve the script. Have a look at our interview with Andy, Owner of AV Arcade.
Arcade Trade Script ($74.95)
ATS is unique is what it offers, its allows for all the other features that other arcades have, but they are unique in allowing for traffic trading built in. ATS is currently being developed by Brad, have a look at our interview with Brad, Owner of Arcade Trade Script.
PHP Arcade Script ($45)
PHPAS is one of the easiest arcade scripts to use, with easy to use template and plugin systems. With Mochi Games integration. cache to save on bandwidth and featured games makes PHP Arcade a good script to use.
Paid Scripts
A list of paid arcade scripts that are currently available, each script offer many different features so I’d recommend visiting each site and using the demo.
Arcade Script ($49)
Arcade Script is one of those scripts to watch out for. With built in features such as top rated games, top played games and user profiles. Arcade Script has built in highscores, forums and an extensive admin backend.
With a new version coming out soon Arcdem Pro is one to look out for. With features such as plugin system, mochie games and full SEO friendly URLS.
Game Script ($79.99)
Game Script has a very intuitive design, which is easy to use with features such as membership management, newsletters, and blog integrated. Game Script just needs a little bit more work to become a premium arcade script.
Game Site Script ($50)
Game Site Script has built in features such as Tell a Friend, with Link management and full SEO friendly URLS. With must have features such as Ban users, caching system and media sponsorship.
OnArcade (€44 Euro)
OnArcade is basic in its approach but has some good features such as SWF and DCR games support! With a lot of scope for improvement.
PH Arcade Script ($15)
At a cost of only $15 PH Arcade is one of the cheapest arcade scripts around. With a very basic user interface, you get what you pay for. PH Arcade seems to no longer be in active development.
ProArcade Script (£41 pounds)
ProArcade is a script where if it was a little cheaper it would be one of the best scripts around. It has features such as allowing it to run on autopilot, SEO friendly and free themes. ProArcade has an active support community.
Free Scripts
All list of all the free arcade scripts, Make sure you visit each site and have a look at their demo’s.
Av Arcade Free is one of the best free scripts around with an active community always will to help!
With all the basic features of Arcadem Pro, The free version is a good stepping stone! Give it a go, its not to everyone’s taste but you may be surprised!
EA is a very basic free script, Its easily customisable, but the support community is not very active.
FAS is a script that is still in early development, With only basic features offered FAs still has a long way to go before it can be used in todays Web 2.0 world.
Is one of the most basic arcade scripts around, No bells and whistles here – Just a basic script to display games.
A different styled arcade script, PHP Quick Arcade is unique in its approach to displaying games.
Your Arcade Scripts has the basics to be a good script. With all the basics features that are needed for a arcade.
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WordPress Arcades ($29)
A different way of doing it, Using WordPress to power your arcade, the WordPress Arcade Plugin is a good way of changing your WordPress blog. With all the basic WordPress features it also has built-in support for different types of games.
