The Best 1990s Games

Update : Phantom Fury added at rank #1.
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Phantom Fury (2024)

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Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.


  • first-person
  • shooter
  • 1990s
  • 2.5d
  • fps
  • retro
  • old-school
  • futuristic
  • fast-paced
  • cyberpunk
  • action-adventure
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • arcade

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Grind Stormer (2024)

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Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.


  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • 1990s
  • scrolling
  • reality
  • arcade
  • shoot
  • shooter
  • aliens
  • linear
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • local
  • sci-fi

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Bent Oak Island (2024)

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Bent Oak Island is a 1990's point and click adventure set on a mysterious island! Join twins Archer and Sam as they delve into the secrets of both the island and their own heritage, and maybe save the world!

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  • 1990s
  • point-and-click
  • lore
  • multiple-endings
  • pixel
  • investigation
  • america
  • funny
  • comedy
  • mystery
  • cartoony
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • old-school
  • fantasy

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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons - Sacred Reunion (2024)

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The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic beat 'em up franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 9 additional characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles.

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  • local
  • beat-em-up
  • arts
  • cooperative
  • scroller
  • martial
  • 1990s
  • rogue-like
  • pixel
  • retro
  • 2d
  • post-apocalyptic
  • action
  • multiplayer
  • old-school

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Claw Machine Sim (2024)

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Physically accurate claw machine simulator! Win 200 unique prizes in the Fun or Realistic difficulty mode.

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  • collector
  • creature
  • simulation
  • immersive
  • 1990s
  • procedural
  • loot
  • sandbox
  • sport
  • 1980s
  • family-friendly
  • arcade
  • physics
  • stylized
  • 3d

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Thunder Helix (2024)

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early access PC Windows

Pilot deadly helicopter gunships, battle enemy forces and complete dangerous missions within a thrilling desert warzone!

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  • 1990s
  • flight
  • simulation
  • 3d
  • action

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Easter 2024 Puzzle (2024)

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PC Windows

Easter 2024 Puzzle is an puzzel game with beautiful easter eggs in an stunning synthwave style. You have to assemble a single image from random generated indivdual pieces. Combine all of the smart singel frames into one big image and unlock the next level.

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  • movement
  • board-game
  • 1990s
  • isometric
  • casual
  • grid

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KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT (2024)

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PC Windows

A cat with the body of a bodybuilder fights against aliens in this 2D platformer with anime aesthetics.

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  • comic
  • cartoony
  • 1990s
  • anime
  • scroller
  • hand-drawn
  • aliens
  • 2d
  • comedy
  • cats
  • book
  • arts
  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • 2.5d

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What?! (2024)

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PC Windows

What?! is a single-player mystery game that focuses on its compact story and unconventional solutions. Players will take on the role of Pat Irvin, a ditzy private investigator struggling to maintain his family business.

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  • comic
  • tutorial
  • 1990s
  • investigation
  • conversation
  • detective
  • multiple-endings
  • book
  • crime
  • immersive
  • third-person
  • choices
  • 3d
  • action-adventure
  • stylized

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Barbotine (2024)

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PC Windows

An atmospheric horror micro-game that touches on topics of anxiety, isolation, body image and obsessive habits with a surreal PSX aesthetic.

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  • 1990s
  • surreal
  • psychological
  • psychedelic
  • lovecraftian
  • abstract
  • first-person
  • dark
  • stylized
  • horror
  • atmospheric
  • magic
  • old-school
  • walking-simulator
  • minimalist

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