The Best Retro Games for Playstation 4 - Page 4

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Stranger Things 3: The Game (2019)

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Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Mac OS

Explore through the world of the hit Netflix original series in the official game for Stranger Things 3!


  • cooperative
  • retro
  • local
  • 1980s
  • split-screen
  • adventure
  • pixel
  • puzzle
  • action-adventure
  • isometric
  • horror
  • action
  • controller-support

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Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (2020)

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wii u vita Playstation 4 Playstation 3 Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Nintendo 3DS PC Windows amazon fire tv

Embark on an epic quest in this 8-bit retro-style game as the eponymous Shovel Knight. Defeat villainous knights and earn riches to upgrade your armor and weapons as you uncover all the game's secrets. Shovel Knight bridges the gap between yesterday and today with modern touches, including engaging RPG elements and fun and engaging storyline. With co-op and challenge modes, Shovel Knight is a warm welcome to newcomers and veterans alike.


What we like:
  • Great gameplay with retro-style graphics
  • Challenging levels provide a sense of accomplishment
  • Engaging storyline
  • Good value for the price
  • Enjoyable RPG elements
What could be improved:
  • Controllers take some time to get used to
  • Difficulty level can be frustrating at times
  • No Plague of Shadows bundled with the game

  • platform
  • retro
  • boss
  • boss-fight

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Z-Warp (2022)

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

Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.


  • retro
  • vertical
  • bullet-hell
  • boss
  • pixel
  • shoot-em-up
  • old-school
  • action
  • arcade
  • shooter
  • replay-value
  • chiptune
  • difficulty
  • vertically
  • 2d

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Prison City (2023)

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

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.


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

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Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl (2020)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows nes Nintendo Switch

Play as Jay and Silent Bob in a retro 8-bit sidescrolling brawler solo or with a friend. Pummel enemies with hard-hitting combos, dash attacks, and elbow drops as well as a random assortment of weapons as you battle your way out of the mall and back to the Quickstop.


  • cooperative
  • retro
  • beat-em-up
  • boss-fight
  • comedy
  • boss
  • fight
  • classic
  • 2d
  • character
  • arcade
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • comic
  • hockey

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Okinawa Rush (2021)

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Nintendo Switch dreamcast Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Okinawa Rush is a martial arts platforming game with RPG elements, many items to collect and unique FengShui system.


  • martial
  • platform
  • ninja
  • cooperative
  • retro
  • campaign
  • arts
  • fight
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • demons
  • fantasy
  • beat-em-up
  • arcade
  • action-adventure

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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.


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

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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.


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

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Syder Reloaded (2020)

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Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.


  • shooter
  • retro
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • old-school
  • arcade
  • scroller
  • space
  • 2d
  • free-scrolling
  • defender
  • super-fun
  • action
  • action-intense
  • sci-fi

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The Karate Kid: Street Rumble (2024)

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Dominate the dojo in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a pixel art beat ‘em up adventure. Grab your friends for local co-op multiplayer and dive into the classic The Karate Kid journey with retro-style gameplay, dynamic combat, and epic boss battles.


  • side-scrolling
  • martial
  • retro
  • 2d
  • beat-em-up
  • cooperative
  • brawler
  • chiptune
  • arts
  • scroller
  • 1980s
  • fight
  • arcade
  • local
  • action

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