Old school

Free game, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Old school, Arcade

March 13, 2023

Steam: 77/100

A little boy, armed with a hammer, confronts a terrible villain and his monsters. The hero travels through four mystical lands, where he meets dozens of enemies and...

Hell Of A Racket

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Free game, Comedy, Old school, Demons, Sports game

May 1, 2023

Steam: 91/100

A free-to-play, old-school arena shooter about a fallen angel seeking redemption. He was tasked with punishing those who do not play the sacred sport of tennis...

Lantern of Worlds

Free game, Adventure, Role-playing game, Old school

October 5, 2017

Steam: 68/100

A free role-playing game based on European and Arabic tales. The plot tells about a character whom the king sends on a diplomatic mission to Sultan Mehmet the...

Anachronism

Free game, Simulation, Text quest, Casual game, Old school, Indie, Visual novel

May 4, 2021

Steam: 66/100

An old-school simulator of online communication, set in 1999, during the time of floppy disks and tube monitors. The main character finds a mysterious RemoteBoards...

CAT AND LADDER CLIMB

Free game, Platformer, Side view, Online, Old school, Action

June 12, 2023

Steam: 87/100

A free pixel platformer with 2D graphics, in which the player helps a cat climb as high as possible. To do this, you need to jump on platforms and pass various...

Ascendant Infinity

Shooter, Online, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Tactics, Cooperative (co-op), Old school

2026

An online shooter made in the style of old sitcoms from the 70s and 80s. The main action of the game takes place in a futuristic biopunk world, where almost...

Ruindog

Action, Third-person view, Roguelike, Old school

May 13, 2024

A futuristic action game in which the player runs around planets, destroys enemies in the form of various creatures in a limited time, and also earns tokens for...

Squeaky Squad

Free game, Platformer, Side view, Roguelike, Action, Futurism (Future), Science fiction, Old school, Arcade

March 29, 2024

Steam: 78/100

A black-and-white roguelike platformer with pixel graphics, in which the hero fights an army of rodents that have infested the ship. The game world is a large...

Kitsune Tails

Action, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Old school, Adventure

August 1, 2024

Steam: 95/100

The main character is a cute kitsune (mythical creature-youkai in Japanese mythology), who encounters her ex-girlfriend, who became a villain due to jealousy. As...

Submerged Mystery: Takodachi

Roguelike, Japanese role-playing game, Dungeons, Old school, Fantasy, Role-playing game

September 13, 2024

Steam: 93/100

The main character explores a labyrinth where he tries to find new abilities and skills from past Takodachi creatures. On the penultimate floor of each level there...

Cave Crawler 2

Old school, Adventure, Side view, Platformer, Action

October 10, 2024

Steam: 90/100

The main character explores winding caves and tries to find a way out. The locations are full of strange creatures and treacherous platform challenges. There are 3...

Strange Pong

Arcade, Top-down view, Casual game, Cooperative (co-op), Old school

February 10, 2025

Steam: 96/100

The classic game "Pong" (pong), to which new mechanics were added. The gamer moves the racket up and down to beat the ball to the other side of the field. Moreover...

Idle Thief Village: Retro RPG

Old school, Role-playing game, Business / Management, Top-down view, Adventure, Fantasy / Medieval

February 7, 2025

A pixel game where you need to develop a village. In the settlement, you can improve buildings and optimize production. To do this, the main character explores...

The Biggleboss Incident

Adventure, Puzzle, Point & Click, Comedy, Old school

July 22, 2025

Steam: 92/100

An adventure that combines Monkey Island, Office Space and a bit of Metal Gear Solid. The main character is late for work, where he must give a project...

First Person Stapler

Shooter, First-person view, Comedy, Old school, Action, Casual game

July 18, 2024

Steam: 100/100

The main character finds themselves in a call center at night and tries to reach the exit. You need to walk through different rooms and use a stapler to shoot at...

Undercroft warriors

Shooter, Top-down view, Indie, Old school, Arcade

August 10, 2024

Players: 10/10

Steam: 100/100

A dynamic shooter with a top-down view and black-and-white graphics. In terms of gameplay, the game is reminiscent of the famous Vampire Survivors. Players need to...

Clans (1999)

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Isometric, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Old school

July 15, 1999

Steam: 60/100

This fantasy action RPG follows a hero battling the Demon’s minions and searching for the lost Crown of Peace. The journey spans seven levels and five sublevels...

Cerberon

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Science fiction, Space, Old school

February 17, 2022

Players: 5.5/10

Cerberon is a first-person sci-fi adventure shooter set on Mars. The main character's spaceship was shot down, as a result of which he found himself in an unknown...

Sapphire City Part 2

Adventure, Role-playing game, Old school, Stealth, Cyberpunk

August 18, 2024

An old-school cyberpunk RPG in which the main character tries to help his friend in trouble. To do this, he will have to get into a city where corrupt officials...

WayDown

Free game, Action, Roguelike, Dungeons, Shooter, Top-down view, Indie, Old school

November 5, 2018

Steam: 86/100

WayDown is a free, top-down, isometric roguelike shooter where you fight Nazis in bunkers, mines, and other locations. The main task is to defeat all enemies and...

Slimesventure: Your Destination

Adventure, Strategy, Top-down view, Old school, Exploration, Logic

September 29, 2022

Steam: 100/100

The main character finds himself on the run and forced to start all over again in a new city. He travels the open world and helps strangers on their quests. In the...

Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore

Free game, MMO, Role-playing game, Sandbox, Open world, Medieval era, Isometric, Fantasy, Online, Old school, Adventure

May 1, 2023

Steam: 56/100

The game takes place in the world of Irumes, where vicious beasts lurk in dark corners and power-hungry nobles have overthrown the imperial council and are now...

Ninja Issen

Action, Side view, Cyberpunk, Platformer, Old school

November 22, 2023

Players: 9.6/10

Steam: 92/100

An action-adventure platformer inspired by iconic games from the 80s and 90s. The main action takes place in a cyberpunk world with robotic enemies. Kiboy, a rogue...

Bishi and the Alien Slime Invasion

Casual game, Platformer, Side view, Comedy, Old school, Indie, Action

April 23, 2018

Steam: 86/100

The main character, Byshi, jumps and boomerangs his opponents to stop the invasion of alien slugs and stop the villain Doctor Evilworth. There are three levels...

Beetle Ninja

Comedy, Role-playing game, Exploration, Adventure, Action, Old school, Japanese role-playing game

June 29, 2024

Steam: 96/100

Ninja Bug must find a way to prevent a certain cataclysm that is about to happen within two weeks. The main character can try to save the world or spend the rest of...

Funky Panic Attack

Shooter, Platformer, Third-person view, Adventure, Comedy, Old school, Exploration

July 10, 2024

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 94/100

The main character jumps on platforms in a surreal world. Some obstacles can be frozen to give you an extra boost. Along the way, the girl meets strange characters...

Just the Boss Fights

Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Old school, Role-playing game

April 11, 2025

Steam: 92/100

A pixel adventure in which there are no ordinary opponents, but only bosses. You'll have to adapt to an ever-changing set of moves to defeat your opponent. The main...

Mortisomem

Adventure, Horror, Action, Old school, First-person view, Indie

January 12, 2024

Steam: 93/100

A mystical adventure set in 1917 Brazil. The protagonist explores rural areas and tries to escape from a demon pursuing him. There are multiple endings that are...

D'LIRIUM

Adventure, Horror, Top-down view, Old school, Action, Shooter

October 26, 2023

Steam: 96/100

A dark pixel game in which the gamer controls a pony, explores non-linear levels and fights opponents using several types of weapons. The character encounters...

The 7th Sign Project

Shooter, Platformer, Side view, Old school, Action

October 26, 2025

Steam: 70/100

A dark pixel art game inspired by the Doom, Quake, Abuse, and Painkiller series. The protagonist fights his way through monster-filled levels, destroying everything...

Interballistic Symphony

Platformer, Third-person view, Old school, Arcade, Action, Music game

September 12, 2023

Steam: 83/100

A dynamic music game where you need to make quick decisions and react to the situation. The gamer controls a ball that moves quickly through the level. You need to...

Chapel 3-D: The Ascent

Role-playing game, Adventure, First-person view, Indie, Free game, Fantasy, Old school, Action, Horror

February 20, 2026

Players: 10/10

Steam: 53/100

The main character embarks on a journey between different worlds, where they fight against opponents. You can run, jump, quickly move through levels, and also use...

Fine Sweeper

Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Old school

May 25, 2015

Steam: 88/100

Fine Sweeper is a logic puzzle built around classic Minesweeper: players uncover tiles using the clues on the board while avoiding mines. The first move is always...

Space Runaway

Free game, Arcade, Side view, Science fiction, Action, Old school

December 22, 2022

Players: 9.4/10

Steam: 81/100

Independent version of the arcade retro action game that can be found in Wanted: Dead. As you progress, you need to destroy various space enemies and bosses while...

[I] doesn't exist - a modern text adventure

Adventure, Puzzle, Old school

October 5, 2023

Steam: 66/100

Metacritic: 73/100

A modern text adventure with pixel art, exploring themes of control, isolation and mental health. It draws on the tradition of classic text adventures such as Zork...

Chapatriste

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Old school, Fantasy, Fantasy / Medieval, Demons, Indie, Survival horror, Arcade

July 4, 2024

Steam: 78/100

A fast-paced game in which the main character fights hordes of skeleton soldiers in a grim environment. The character uses the parry mechanic to deflect enemy...

Spooky Pixel Hero

Platformer, Side view, Old school, Horror, Indie

June 20, 2024

Steam: 85/100

A pixel adventure about a developer who is tasked by a secret organization to restore a lost game from 1976. As you progress, you need to piece together the entire...

Aye Leon

Platformer, Indie, Side view, Old school, Adventure, Free game

January 7, 2026

Steam: 90/100

A short pixel adventure lasting 20 minutes, where the main character flies with a jetpack through colorful floating worlds. You also need to search for secrets and...

Bourbon Risky

Shooter, Platformer, Indie, Free game, Side view, Old school, Action

May 8, 2026

Steam: 86/100

A dynamic action-platformer with retro graphics, where speed, style, and constant movement are more important than cover and caution. The main character is armed...

Ashen Empires

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Old school, Isometric

февраль 2004

Players: 10/10

Steam: 75/100

Ashen Empires is a third-person role-playing game with fantasy game elements from TKO Software. The game is published by Iron Will Games and TKO...

Best Games in the Old school genre