The Best Retro Games for Android

Update : Phantoms added at rank #18.
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HUNTDOWN (2020)

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Join the action-packed world of HUNTDOWN, a hard-boiled arcade shooter set in a gritty, neon-soaked 80s cityscape ruled by criminal gangs. Take on the role of one of three legendary bounty hunters and lay waste to the underworld to collect your bounty. With unique boss fights and an arsenal of weapons to choose from, HUNTDOWN is a must-play for those who love fast-paced, co-op shooters.

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What we like:
  • Pixel art, music, and gameplay are fantastic
  • Perfect gunplay and 80s vibe
  • Packed with addictive carnage
  • Well-designed levels
  • Memorable and funny boss fights.
What could be improved:
  • Bonus objectives are repetitive
  • Difficulty on some bosses can seem off
  • Characters can be hard to follow in intense fights
  • Comedy can go overboard and may disappoint those expecting a more serious tone.

  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • cover
  • shooter
  • retro
  • boss
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • hockey
  • pixel
  • action
  • platform
  • dystopian
  • 2d
  • classic

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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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Axiom (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android Playstation 4

In a cyberpunk world where giant corporations take advantage of their power, only those with the ability to enter the human mind can stop corruption at its source. You are a mind assassin called Miles and this mind-bending first-person action-adventure is your story of revenge.

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  • platform
  • metroid
  • retro
  • boss
  • exploration
  • classic
  • boss-fight
  • sci-fi
  • combat
  • fight
  • old-school
  • challenging
  • shooter
  • adventure

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Pewt 'em Up! (2022)

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Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • rogue-like
  • aliens
  • retro
  • arcade
  • futuristic
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • space
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • linear
  • action

5

Super Onion Boy 2 (2021)

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

Super Onion Boy 2 is a 2D adventure game in retro style platformer. Defeat enemies on the way with the help of superpowers and epic transformations, collect coins and stars to earn extra lives, find chests with magic potions and defeat all the terrible bosses until you reach the final boss.

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  • retro
  • platform
  • 2d
  • boss
  • pixel
  • ninja
  • magic
  • chiptune
  • controller-support
  • hand-wave
  • adventure
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • old-school

6

Retrowave (2020)

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Xbox One Android PC Windows

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

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  • 1980s
  • racing
  • retro
  • music
  • 1990s
  • simulation
  • casual
  • cyberpunk
  • relaxing
  • psychedelic
  • addictive

7

Retro Highway (2018)

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IOS iPhone Android Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Hit the Retro Highway and return to the days of 16-bit blast processing and pure arcade fun! Retro Highway is a throwback game aiming to combine the accessibility of modern titles with the high-skill challenge and charming aesthetics of old.

• Experience high octane old school action on your console in 60 fps

• Complete daring challenges and compete with your friends or the whole world for the highest scores

• Explore six unique environments ranging from a hot desert freeway to a futuristic moon base

• Customize your playstyle by choosing from a diverse garage of 10+ bikes and by upgrading various powerups

• Embrace the nostalgia rush caused by stylish pixel art visuals and chiptune soundtrack

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  • endless
  • retro
  • runner
  • arcade
  • third-party
  • chiptune
  • bite-sized
  • buildings
  • futuristic
  • driving
  • pixel
  • old-school
  • real-time

8

Prodigal (2020)

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Android PC Windows

Grab your pick and strike out into a vibrant world of monsters, puzzling dungeons and curious townsfolk! Can you unravel the mysteries of this old town and keep its people safe? It’s time to return home, Vann’s Point needs you.

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  • dating-sim
  • lore
  • romance
  • conversation
  • retro
  • dungeon-crawler
  • magic
  • rpg
  • pixel
  • top-down
  • 2d
  • exploration
  • action-adventure
  • modern-retro
  • story

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Door Kickers: Action Squad (2018)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.


  • cooperative
  • tactical
  • moddable
  • editor
  • soundtrack
  • level
  • 2d
  • retro
  • real-time
  • pixel
  • replay-value
  • zombies
  • strategy
  • local
  • action

10

Collect or Die (2017)

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Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile Android

As a volunteer we would like to invite you to our technology & learning centre where you can enjoy tea and cake before taking on some light physical and mental testing. Of course its not as easy as it sounds, with tons of obstacles ranging from saws and thwomps to lasers and sentries, things can get tricky fast!

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  • retro
  • platform
  • fast-paced
  • physics
  • gore
  • hardcore
  • violent

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