The Best Classic Games for PC Windows

Update : 3 Minutes to Midnighta - A Comedy Graphic Adventure added at rank #27.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Ultima... (2022)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

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  • arcade
  • cooperative
  • ninja
  • classic
  • pixel
  • beat-em-up
  • boss
  • side-scrolling
  • retro
  • brawler
  • combo
  • old-school
  • campaign
  • multiplayer
  • online

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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - Digital Expanded ... (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.

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  • historical
  • arcade
  • retro
  • 1980s
  • classic
  • interactive
  • software
  • voxel
  • compilation
  • shoot-em-up
  • education
  • attack
  • score
  • pvp
  • narration

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We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (2023)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s

Get ready to roll your way to stardom in We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie! As the Prince, you'll roll up everything from everyday objects to creatures, creating stunning stars. With revamped graphics, new challenges, and a selfie mode, this game offers a simple yet deep experience that's a must-play for all.

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What we like:
  • Lots of rolling gameplay
  • A must-buy for Katamari fans
  • More content and touching story
  • Quality of life improvements for completionists
  • Solid replay value
What could be improved:
  • Some levels with specific criteria can be less enjoyable
  • Lacks bonus content

  • anxiety
  • controller-support
  • third-person
  • remake
  • classic
  • 3d
  • funny
  • space
  • local
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • difficult
  • multiplayer
  • similarly-sized
  • heavily-stylized

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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X

Immerse yourself in 50 years of gaming history with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration! Enjoy over 100 classic and new games, unlock hidden gems, and delve into fascinating interviews and archival material. Whether you're a nostalgic gamer or a history buff, this collection will keep you entertained and educated.


What we like:
  • Rich collection of classic and new Atari games
  • Exciting hidden games to discover
  • Comprehensive history through interviews and archival materials
  • Good value for money
  • Appeals to both gamers and history enthusiasts
What could be improved:
  • Absence of Activision games and some licensed games
  • Limited subtitle availability for non-English speakers

  • arcade
  • classic
  • retro
  • historical
  • 1980s
  • interactive
  • software
  • voxel
  • compilation
  • vector
  • platform
  • shoot-em-up
  • education
  • pinball
  • pvp

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Streets of Rage 4 (2020)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

Streets of Rage 4 is the long awaited fourth entry into the classic Sega franchise. It features a blend of old and new, with classic characters such as Axel and Adam Hunter returning alongside a new main character, Cherry. All characters have unique playstyles, from Axel's powerful punches to Cherry's speedy strikes. There are tons of unlockables to discover and it has an amazing soundtrack.


What we like:
  • Satisfying combat
  • Incredible music and visuals
  • Tons to unlock
  • Simple yet rewarding combat mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Lack of 4 player online
  • Occasionally too easy to get cornered

  • brawler
  • boss
  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • combo
  • retro
  • classic
  • side-scrolling
  • fight
  • old-school
  • arcade
  • online
  • hand-drawn
  • crime
  • combat

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Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!

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  • arcade
  • classic
  • fight
  • retro
  • vertical
  • shooter
  • online
  • compilation
  • scrolling
  • horizontal
  • 2d
  • platform
  • side-scrolling
  • local

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Antstream Arcade (2023)

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Officially licensed retro game streaming platform with 1000+ titles to play, challenges & global tournaments. Play for free!

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  • arcade
  • retro
  • platform
  • classic
  • subscription
  • netflix
  • cartridge
  • retro-gaming
  • competition
  • near-endless
  • discovery
  • cloud
  • cult-classic
  • manager
  • local

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Beyond a Steel Sky (2020)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Beyond a Steel Sky is a thrilling cyberpunk adventure game with engaging puzzles and a fast-paced narrative that will keep you hooked. Follow Robert Foster as he tries to rescue a kidnapped child in Union City, a futuristic utopia controlled by an altruistic AI. The game features a beautifully detailed comic-book style world and plenty of humor. Unravel dark conspiracies and defeat a terrifying antagonist in this innovative and exciting adventure!


What we like:
  • Engaging storyline and characters
  • Built-in hints system
  • Great setting and world design
  • Innovative puzzle mechanics
  • Plenty of humor and nostalgia nods
What could be improved:
  • Controlling the character is clunky
  • Hacking can be repetitive
  • Lack of puzzle diversity
  • Story can be simplistic with bad pace
  • Cutscenes are too long and boring

  • cyberpunk
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • dystopian
  • narrative
  • classic
  • sci-fi
  • thriller
  • futuristic
  • cult
  • third-person
  • hacking
  • political
  • inventory

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Capcom Arcade Stadium (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!

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  • arcade
  • classic
  • retro
  • fight
  • shooter
  • local
  • vertical
  • online
  • compilation
  • scrolling
  • platform
  • cooperative

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Sonic Origins (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Relive the classic adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD in this new remaster.

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  • platform
  • classic
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • open-world
  • retro
  • adventure

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