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Spec score 8.7 #2 of 23 in Game Subscription Services

What it is

Antstream Arcade is a cloud-streaming service for officially licensed retro games. Its advertised library includes over 1,300 games across arcade, computer, and console systems. Players can take on more than 300 original challenge modes, join weekly tournaments, and use global leaderboards. Games stream from the cloud without ROMs or downloads. They save automatically on exit, and players also have three personal save slots, although save states are unavailable for some games. Listed devices include PC, Mac, Linux, Android tablets and phones, iPhone and iPad, Xbox, PlayStation, web browsers, Amazon Fire TV, Atari VCS, and Samsung TV. Subscriptions bought online, through iOS, Android, or Amazon work across several listed platforms; Epic, Xbox, and PlayStation purchases are tied to their respective accounts. A membership is listed at $3.99 a month, and the pricing note includes a 7-day trial. Device compatibility depends on the device. Support is in English, and the UK-based team aims to respond within 24 hours.

Spec sheet

Product
Antstream Arcade is a cloud streaming service for officially licensed retro games.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antstream.com
Platforms
The app is listed for PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad, Xbox, PlayStation, browser, Amazon Fire TV, Atari VCS, and Samsung TV.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.antstream.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · antstream.com
Support
The support team aims to respond within 24 hours and is based in the UK; support is in English.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.antstream.com
Headquarters
London, EnglandRead 28 Sep 2026 · antstream.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · antstream.com
Company
Antstream Arcade was founded by Steve Cottam in 2013 and is headquartered in London, England.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antstream.com
Account sign-up
Email sign-up requires a password of at least six characters and email validation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.antstream.com
Challenges
Players can compete in over 300 original challenge modes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antstream.com
Competition
The service features challenges, weekly tournaments, and global leaderboards.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.antstream.com
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.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.antstream.com
Device requirements
Antstream is a streaming games service, and cross-platform compatibility depends on the device.Read 3 Oct 2026 · accounts.antstream.com
Game access model
subscriptionRead 20 Sep 2026 · antstream.com
Game saves
Games automatically save when exited, and players can also use three personal save slots; save states are unavailable for some games.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.antstream.com
HDR streaming
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · antstream.com
Library
The service advertises over 1,300 games across arcade, computer, and console systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antstream.com
No downloads
Antstream says games stream from the cloud without ROMs or downloads.Read 3 Oct 2026 · antstream.com
Official licensing
Antstream says every game on its service is officially licensed from rights holders.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.antstream.com
Ray tracing
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · antstream.com
Supported devices
PC,Mac,Linux,Android tablet/mobile,iPhone/iPad,Xbox,PlayStation,browser/web,Amazon Fire TV,Atari VCS,Samsung TVRead 20 Sep 2026 · antstream.com

Plans and prices

Monthly subscription Price not published Subscription access to the cloud gaming service Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Annual subscription Price not published Subscription access to the cloud gaming service Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
1 Year Access Pass Price not published 12 months access Read 20 Sep 2026 · store.antstream.com
Lifetime Access Pass Price not published Lifetime access on PC, web, mobile and smart TV Read 20 Sep 2026 · store.antstream.com
Antstream Arcade membership $3.99 a month Memberships from $3.99 per month Read 3 Oct 2026 · antstream.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Advertises over 1,300 officially licensed games.
  • Includes over 300 challenge modes and weekly tournaments.
  • Games stream without ROMs or downloads.
  • Games save automatically on exit.
  • Lists PC, mobile, console, browser, and TV devices.

Limits

  • Save states are unavailable for some games.
  • Compatibility depends on the device.
  • Epic, Xbox, and PlayStation subscriptions are account-tied.
  • Support is in English.

Who it suits

It suits players looking for streamed access to retro games across supported devices, with challenges, tournaments, and leaderboards. Check how subscriptions carry across platforms, since purchases through Epic, Xbox, and PlayStation stay tied to their respective accounts.

Verdict

Antstream Arcade pairs a broad retro-game library with cloud streaming and competitive features. Its membership is listed at $3.99 a month, with a 7-day trial; verify device compatibility and subscription portability for your platform.

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