The Best Retro Games for PC Windows - Page 5

Update : Gradius Origins added at rank #12.
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Tiny Thor (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Unleash the bouncy power of Mjölnir in this retro platformer. Use the mighty hammer and many other power-ups to travel the realms of Asgard. But watch out! Some mythical creatures will do everything to stop Thor from growing up.


  • platform
  • 8-bit
  • vikings
  • retro
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • cozy
  • precision
  • collectathon
  • music
  • 1990s
  • controller-support
  • boss-fight
  • arcade

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Hannah (2024)

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Xbox One IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

Hannah is a 3D puzzle-platformer game. You play as Hannah, whose doll goes missing and now must rescue it and try to understand her nightmares by making an internal journey to her childhood and find out what went wrong.


  • stealth
  • surreal
  • retro
  • psychological
  • survival
  • 1980s
  • single-player
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • horror
  • -----------------------
  • story
  • dark
  • 3d
  • surrealist

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Cyber Shadow (2021)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Step into the shoes of a cybernetic ninja in Cyber Shadow, a thrilling adventure packed with intense platforming action. Unearth ancient powers, face colossal bosses, and unravel the mysteries of a ruined world. Immerse yourself in stunning 8-bit visuals paired with a pulsating soundtrack. Experience a perfect blend of retro nostalgia and modern gameplay.


What we like:
  • Gripping ninja action
  • Balanced gameplay
  • Stunning pixel art and OST
  • Excellent level design
  • Variety of powers and upgrades
What could be improved:
  • Overwhelming final boss rush
  • Limited initial moveset
  • Irrelevant currency system
  • Can feel both too short and too long

  • ninja
  • platform
  • retro
  • boss
  • action
  • boss-fight

44

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

45

C.A.R.L. (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One

A mysterious factory outfitted with spiky ceilings, hidden passages, and deadly cogs… that’s a lot for the average robot, but not for C.A.R.L.! Help him uncover the sinister secrets of Kent Industries in this 2D puzzle adventure filled to the brim with funky tunes and retro platformer goodness.

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  • platform
  • electronic
  • robots
  • retro
  • music
  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • funny
  • shooter
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • twin-stick
  • zombie-inhabited
  • classic
  • deterministic

46

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

47

Super Onion Boy 2 (2021)

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

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
  • 2d
  • platform
  • magic
  • pixel
  • boss
  • mystery
  • adventure
  • controller-support
  • ninja
  • chiptune
  • old-school

48

Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Help Belle the acrobat and Chime the living bell recover her kidnapped boyfriend from her rival Bonnie, who has suddenly returned with strange new abilities and a crew of trouble making, graffiti loving skeletons! It’s up to Belle to take Bonnie's new crew head on and get her boyfriend back!

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  • cartoony
  • 2d
  • lore
  • platform
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • retro
  • magic
  • anime
  • gbc
  • designed
  • colourful
  • well-hidden
  • cute

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Toki (2018)

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PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Mac OS wii u

The return of the wacky monkey!Toki sets off on a new adventure! The cult action/platform game originally released on arcade machines in 1989 is back with a super-simian new version, featuring all-new hand-drawn graphics and re-orchestrated music!


  • platform
  • cult
  • retro
  • hand-drawn
  • remake
  • arcade
  • adventure
  • park
  • metroidvania
  • puzzle
  • cute
  • casual
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • cerebral

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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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