The Best Retro Games

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Here are our 10 Best Retro Games, position 11 to 20:

Lords of Exile
VISCO Collection
Simply Moose
ASTRO-NOT
Andromeda
Taito Milestones 2
Kalinur
Prison City
Retro Revengers
New Star GP

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Lords of Exile (2024)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Mac OS Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.

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retro
2d
pixel
platform
1980s
dark
gore
anime
arcade
fantasy
endless
physics
war

VISCO Collection (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One

With the VISCO Collection, you'll have the chance to relive the glory days of arcade gaming with these seven fantastic titles. Whether you're a fan of shooters, fighters, sports, or racing games, there's something here for everyone.

Buy Buy

arcade
platform
1990s
retro
local
1980s
multiplayer
sport
action
pvp
cooperative
2d
kyoto
racing
shooter

Simply Moose (2023)

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early access PC Windows

Reflex-based puzzle game based on Boulder Dash principles, but with its own unique style.

Buy

editor
retro
level
logic
attack
score
arcade
2d
funny
nature
casual
reflexes
puzzle
movement
pixel

ASTRO-NOT (2023)

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PC Windows

Join the community of ASTRO-NOTS and explore the galaxy, compete for the fastest time or share your creations with other players. Take on the challenge and become the ultimate Astro-not!

Buy

editor
procedural
racing
level
space
simulation
retro
flight
exploration
thrust
8-bit
open-world
platform
futuristic
pixel-perfect

Andromeda (2023)

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m Android PC Windows andromeda

In this casual sci-fi side scrolling space shooter, you are the last human and decide to make a final trip to the Andromeda galaxy before saying your final goodbye to the universe. Conquer enemies, experience the story, and find out what awaits you in Andromeda.

Buy Buy

retro
casual
on-rails
flight
shooter
space
2d
linear
arcade
thought-provoking
adventure
rpg
single-player
side-scrolling
military

Taito Milestones 2 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

10 entertaining classics from Taito’s history featuring various genres and themes. Also included: Solitary Fighter, The Legend of Kage, Liquid Kids and Dinorex.

Buy

shooter
arcade
retro
platform
vertical
fight
multi-directional
various
ninja
compilation
boss
side-scrolling
classic
dinosaurs
cute

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.

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

Prison City (2023)

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Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle techno-terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

Buy

dystopian
retro
1990s
crime-ridden
1980s
platform
2d
post-apocalyptic
scroller
capitalism
side-scrolling
cinematic
sci-fi
pixel
action

Retro Revengers (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A retro-style adventure platformer game, inspired by hits of the past and featuring wonderful music created by Manami Matsumae, will take you on an eventful journey through the diverse environmental stages to encourage you to save the world of retro gaming.

Buy

retro
2d
pixel
1990s
platform
arcade
scroller
action-adventure
old-school
comedy
colourful
anime

New Star GP (2023)

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PC Windows j Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

New Star GP is a fast and exciting arcade motorsport game with crisp retro visuals. Play career mode and work your way through decades of racing while upgrading your car and your support team... or chase high scores in championship mode on your own or in split-screen with up to three friends!

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