Coin-Op Vice: 80s Detective Investigates Cosmic Arcade Mayhem

9/8/2026, 3:35:10 PM

Release date: 9/26/2024

Tags: #retro #pixel-graphics #1980s #procedural-generation #top-down #2.5d #deckbuilding #action

User Reviews

Score: 87%Positive
Review Count: 23 reviews
Fetched At: 9/8/2026, 3:35:10 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 1,200 (JPY)

Steam JP

$9.99 (USD)

Steam

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,200
Global Price: $9.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 1,200Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 9 Sept 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 9/8/2026, 3:30:17 PM

Key highlight

Step into the 80s as a detective investigating a cosmic event that turned arcade-goers into monsters and warped classic games. Features retro pixel graphics, procedural generation, and deckbuilding action.

Who this is for

For those seeking a unique blend of 80s arcade atmosphere and strategic deckbuilding action, Coin-Op Vice offers a compelling mystery with a distinct retro visual style.

Details

Overview

Coin-Op Vice plunges players into a neon-drenched 1980s setting where a cosmic beam has wreaked havoc on local arcade centers. This event has transformed crowds of visitors into monstrous entities and twisted the very arcade machines into unusual, challenging versions of legendary games. Players step into the shoes of a detective tasked with unraveling this bizarre case.

Highlights

Retro Aesthetic: The game embraces a distinctive visual style inspired by classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers like the ZX Spectrum, Commodore, Apple, MSX, Atari, and MS-DOS (CGA/EGA modes), featuring limited color palettes, monochrome sprites, and CRT monitor effects.
Procedural Generation: With procedural generation, each playthrough offers a unique experience, ensuring replayability as players tackle the ever-changing arcade challenges.
Deckbuilding Action: Coin-Op Vice incorporates deckbuilding mechanics into its action gameplay, adding a strategic layer to combat and progression.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who appreciate retro gaming aesthetics, enjoy a blend of action and strategic deckbuilding, and are drawn to unique 1980s-themed mysteries. Fans of procedural generation seeking varied gameplay experiences will also find a lot to love here.

Game Info

Developed and published by Andrei Fomin, Coin-Op Vice features a top-down, 2.5D perspective. It supports multiplayer and includes Steam Achievements. The game is available as a paid title and has received a positive reception from Steam users. It supports a variety of languages, including English, Russian, French, German, and Spanish.