Centipede

Centipede in the 'Greatest Classic Arcade Games of All Time'? Please, it's like the ultimate reflex test masquerading as fun. You're dodging bugs and blasting away in a pixelated garden of doom, and somehow it's addicting? The true fans get it — it's not just a game, it's a frantic, joystick-wrecking lifestyle. Ever tried explaining to someone why you're obsessed with shooting a digital centipede? It's the stuff group therapy sessions are made of. Love it or hate it, this game divides us all into warriors or gardeners.

Centipede's Rankings

Classic Arcade Games

Rank: #7 (see rankings)

Win Rate: 36.9%

Streak: ❄️ 10-match losing streak

Best matchups (highest win rate)

Centipede vs Asteroids - Wins 85.7% of battles
Centipede vs Street Fighter II - Wins 57.1% of battles
Centipede vs Defender - Wins 57.1% of battles

Worst matchups (lowest win rate)

Centipede vs Ms. Pac-Man - Loses 87.5% of battles
Centipede vs Pac-Man - Loses 85.7% of battles
Centipede vs Donkey Kong - Loses 85.7% of battles