The Best Retro Games - Page 2

Update : Hannah added at rank #47.
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Antonball Deluxe (2021)

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

Antonball Deluxe is a unique retro-style game that mixes brick breaking with intense platforming across various modes. Immerse yourself in 69 levels, 21 characters and online leaderboards. With a blend of classic games such as Breakout and Mario Bros, Antonball Deluxe gives players an exciting arcade experience that is fun for everyone


What we like:
  • Fun gameplay
  • Unique concept
  • Entertaining for ball enthusiasts
  • Easy to learn
  • Engaging
What could be improved:
  • Crude humor & inappropriate language
  • Limited appeal
  • Lack of depth

  • platform
  • retro
  • 2d
  • arcade
  • ball
  • old-school
  • competitive
  • pixel
  • team
  • classic-looking
  • grand

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Cathedral (2019)

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Playstation 3 PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch

Enter a mysterious world and play as a knight trying to find his way home in Cathedral. With unique abilities and challenging bosses, explore the vast world full of secrets and mysteries. Jaw-dropping retro-inspired graphics and smooth controls make the game visually appealing. If you're a fan of Metroidvania games, Cathedral is worth checking out.


What we like:
  • Precise controls
  • Well-designed world
  • Challenging bosses
  • Varied quests
  • Generous checkpointing
What could be improved:
  • Charm system is underwhelming
  • Tedious exploration
  • Artificial backtracking
  • Overpowered enemies

  • platform
  • retro
  • metroidvania
  • boss
  • first-person
  • exploration
  • dungeon
  • shooter
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • difficult
  • nes
  • fight
  • fps
  • vertical

13

Antstream Arcade (2023)

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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Mac OS PC Windows Android Xbox One Playstation 5 IOS iPhone j

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


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

14

Blaster Master Zero 3 (2021)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Blaster Master Zero 3 is the ultimate mutant blasting action game that will leave you on the edge of your seat! This hybrid side-scrolling and top-down action game will take you on an epic journey through various dimensions. With a variety of new abilities and weapons at your disposal, you can travel through super-dimensional space and reverse the situation with the VRV system. Don't miss the epic conclusion of the Jason Saga!


What we like:
  • Continuation of the storyline from the first 2 games
  • Compatible with controllers
  • Retro graphics style
  • Retro music
  • Multiple endings
What could be improved:
  • High difficulty curve
  • Confusing storyline if the first 2 games are not played
  • PC version has weird technical issues

  • platform
  • top-down
  • retro
  • metroidvania
  • boss
  • dungeon
  • side-scrolling
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • anime
  • 2d
  • old-school
  • action
  • futuristic

15

Dread Templar (2023)

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PC Windows

Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!


  • shooter
  • first-person
  • retro
  • fps
  • bullet
  • demons
  • time
  • archery
  • 1990s
  • ninja
  • superhero
  • wave

16

HROT (2023)

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PC Windows

HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.


  • first-person
  • retro
  • shooter
  • fps
  • blood
  • alternate

17

Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland (2024)

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

When Tommy, Chuckie, Phil and Lil see a commercial for the new Reptar video game, they pretend that they're in a video game of their own! Toggle between beautiful 8-bit and HD art, select your favorite baby and play solo or co-op in Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, a neo-retro platformer.

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  • platform
  • retro
  • cooperative
  • 1990s
  • local
  • cartoony
  • action-adventure
  • 2d
  • old-school
  • adventure
  • pixel
  • neo-retro
  • multiplayer
  • pretend
  • action

18

Abathor (2024)

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

Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death.

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  • platform
  • cooperative
  • scroller
  • retro
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • arcade
  • local
  • demons
  • multiplayer
  • precision
  • difficult
  • action

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CrushBorgs (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

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  • 1990s
  • retro
  • platform
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • robots
  • scroller
  • shooter
  • single-player
  • arcade
  • pixel
  • action
  • boss

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Kalinur (2023)

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

Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.


  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • swordplay
  • retro
  • fantasy
  • platform
  • demons
  • pixel
  • dark
  • adventure
  • exploration
  • medieval
  • action
  • nonlinear

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