Straight from the arcade: Free-to-play game launches with 100% positive reviews on Steam

The story behind the project is almost as intriguing as the game itself: The last known Evil Egg arcade machine was discovered in Eugene, Oregon – badly damaged, but not beyond repair. A small team of game preservation enthusiasts restored the forgotten relic, created a digital emulation, and brought it back to life with a release on Steam.

Evil Egg, recreated by indie studio Ivy Sly, throws players into a pulsating arcade world swarming with enemies. As the titular Evil Egg, you battle endless waves of surreal creatures, collect power-ups, and chase high scores on global leaderboards. The game’s presentation is intentionally loud and chaotic – an audiovisual overload that players have described as “a digital nightmare from an ’80s arcade.”

The game’s arcade roots are evident from the moment you start playing: fast aiming, nonstop movement, no breaks. There’s no meta-progression – Evil Egg is all about skill. Only quick reflexes and sharp precision matter. While you can pick up upgrades such as stronger weapons or temporary boosts during a run, everything resets once you die.