Shoreditch Arcade Studio · Est. 2014
Press start on handmade retro worlds.
CosmicHeroStation.digital builds cabinet-quality arcade games, runs neon tournament nights, and designs bespoke titles for studios across London. Grab a controller — the CRT is already warm.
Since the first quarter dropped
A decade of high scores.
What we make
Four ways to play with us.
Every service runs out of our Redchurch Street workshop. Prices are in pounds and include a free chat over coffee at Boxpark before we start.
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Bespoke Arcade Title Design
A pixel-perfect original game built to your brief — art, chiptune score, and playtesting included. We deliver a playable ROM plus source, typically over an 8–12 week build.
8–12 weeks · from £6,500
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Cabinet Restoration & Custom Builds
We rescue tired 1980s cabinets or fabricate new ones with authentic CRTs, arcade sticks, and marquee art. Includes a 12-month parts warranty and free Shoreditch delivery.
3–6 weeks · from £2,200
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Neon Tournament Nights
A hosted competitive evening for up to 60 players — brackets, live commentary, prize table, and 20 cabinets wheeled into your venue. Perfect for launch parties and team socials.
Fri & Sat evenings · from £1,400
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Drop-in Retro Play Sessions
Two hours of unlimited free-play across our floor of 40+ machines, from Space Warriors to co-op beat-em-ups. Under-16s welcome until 6pm with an adult.
Daily 12–10pm · £14 per person
From the cabinet gallery
Recent worlds we shipped.
Tap any screen to blow it up full-size in the lightbox.
Player feedback
Loved by the London scene.
“They wheeled twenty cabinets into our Shoreditch office for a launch night and the whole team was still playing at midnight. The custom marquee art with our logo was a lovely touch.”
Good to know
Questions before you insert coin.
Do I need to book a play session in advance?
Walk-ins are welcome and we keep a few cabinets free for them. That said, weekends fill up fast, so we recommend booking online for groups of four or more. Booked slots get a reserved bank of machines for your full two hours.
Can you build a game around our brand or event?
Absolutely — bespoke titles are our favourite work. We start with a free consultation to scope art style, mechanics, and length, then deliver a playable build over 8 to 12 weeks. You receive both the ROM and the source project at handover.
Where exactly are you based and how do I get there?
Our workshop and arcade floor are at 58B Redchurch Street in Shoreditch, a five-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street station. The nearest tube is Liverpool Street on the Central, Circle, and Elizabeth lines.
Do you deliver cabinets and run events outside the arcade?
Yes. We deliver restored and custom cabinets free within Greater London, and our tournament nights travel to venues across the city. For anything beyond the M25 we quote travel separately — just mention the location when you enquire.
Is the arcade suitable for children?
Under-16s are welcome until 6pm when accompanied by an adult, and plenty of our machines are family-friendly co-op titles. After 6pm the floor becomes an over-18 space for our tournament and bar crowd.
What payment methods do you accept?
For play sessions we take contactless card and mobile payments on the door — no cash needed. For builds, restorations, and events we invoice with a 40% deposit up front and the balance on completion via bank transfer.
Insert coin
Start a build or book a night.
Tell us what you want to play and we will reply within one working day. For urgent tournament bookings, give the workshop a ring.