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Antstream Arcade
Antstream Arcade · London, England · founded 2013
What it is
Antstream Arcade is a cloud-streaming subscription service for officially licensed retro games. Its advertised catalog includes over 1,300 games spanning arcade, computer and console systems. Players can take on more than 300 original challenge modes, join weekly tournaments and use global leaderboards. Games stream without ROMs or downloads, and they save automatically when exited. Players also have three personal save slots, though save states are unavailable for some games. Listed devices include PC, Mac, Linux, Android tablets and phones, iPhone and iPad, Xbox, PlayStation, browsers, Amazon Fire TV, Atari VCS and Samsung TV. Compatibility depends on the device. Subscriptions bought online or through iOS, Android or Amazon work across several supported platforms; Epic, Xbox and PlayStation purchases are tied to their respective accounts. The pricing note lists a 7-day trial, and membership is listed from $3.99 per month. Support is in English, and the UK-based team aims to respond within 24 hours.
For and against
For
- Advertises over 1,300 games.
- Includes more than 300 challenge modes.
- Games stream without ROMs or downloads.
- Games save automatically when exited.
Against
- Save states are unavailable for some games.
- Compatibility depends on the device.
- Epic, Xbox and PlayStation purchases are account-tied.
- Support is in English.
The verdict
Antstream Arcade pairs a large advertised retro catalog with challenges, tournaments and cloud streaming. Review platform compatibility and purchase portability before choosing where to subscribe.
Who it suits
Antstream Arcade may suit players looking for streamed retro games across supported devices, with challenges and tournaments. Check compatibility and account restrictions for the platform where you plan to subscribe.
Plans and prices
Monthly subscription
Subscription access to the cloud gaming service
Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Annual subscription
Subscription access to the cloud gaming service
Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
1 Year Access Pass
12 months access
Read 20 Sep 2026 · store.antstream.com
Lifetime Access Pass
Lifetime access on PC, web, mobile and smart TV
Read 20 Sep 2026 · store.antstream.com
Antstream Arcade membership
Memberships from $3.99 per month
Read 3 Oct 2026 · antstream.com
On the record
- Account sign-up
- Email sign-up requires a password of at least six characters and email validation.support.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Challenges
- Players can compete in over 300 original challenge modes.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Company
- Antstream Arcade was founded by Steve Cottam in 2013 and is headquartered in London, England.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Competition
- The service features challenges, weekly tournaments, and global leaderboards.support.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Cross-platform subscriptions
- Subscriptions bought online, through iOS, Android, or Amazon work across PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Fire TV, Samsung, and Android; Epic, Xbox, and PlayStation purchases are tied to their respective accounts.support.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Device requirements
- Antstream is a streaming games service, and cross-platform compatibility depends on the device.accounts.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Game access model
- subscriptionantstream.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Game saves
- Games automatically save when exited, and players can also use three personal save slots; save states are unavailable for some games.support.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- HDR streaming
- Noantstream.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Library
- The service advertises over 1,300 games across arcade, computer, and console systems.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- No downloads
- Antstream says games stream from the cloud without ROMs or downloads.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Official licensing
- Antstream says every game on its service is officially licensed from rights holders.support.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- Antstream Arcade is a cloud streaming service for officially licensed retro games.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Ray tracing
- Noantstream.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- The support team aims to respond within 24 hours and is based in the UK; support is in English.support.antstream.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- PC,Mac,Linux,Android tablet/mobile,iPhone/iPad,Xbox,PlayStation,browser/web,Amazon Fire TV,Atari VCS,Samsung TVantstream.com · read 20 Sep 2026
