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Games released in 1978, ranked by the GameScrobbler community based on real ownership and playtime. 137 1978 titles are tracked here, with Arcade, Puzzle, and Sport dominating the lineup. Standouts include Breaker and Space Invaders.
1978 stands as a landmark year in arcade history, anchored by Space Invaders, which transformed the business of video games and introduced the concept of a high-score leaderboard to mass audiences. The rest of the year's output, including early sports and card games, reflects the hobbyist roots of home gaming. GameScrobbler lists 143 titles from 1978.