Old school

Adventure, Puzzle, Indie, Point & Click, Old school, Medieval era, Detective

July 30, 2026

A classic quest with a detective plot set in 16th century Germany. The main character is the city executioner, Konrad, who is forced to investigate the mysterious...

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance

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

March 31, 2026

Players: 9.9/10

Metacritic: 53/100

Old-school action-platformer in the Legacy of Kain series with dynamic battles and a vertical level structure, where players explore the dark world of Nosgoth...

Endacopia

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

July 27, 2026

A surreal quest with puzzles and horror elements. The game combines the visual style of early educational computer games with a disturbing atmosphere that hides...

Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition

Role-playing game, Fantasy, Adventure, Old school, Dungeons, Medieval era

July 15, 2025

Metacritic: 63/100

An updated version of the cult RPG, created according to the rules of D&D 3.5. The game combines a classic party adventure, a deep story campaign and rich character...

C.A.S.T.

Shooter, Horror, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school, Zombies

December 9, 2024

Players: 10/10

A cooperative game set in an alternate 1950s Europe. A squad of gamers explores dark locations where they encounter monsters and anomalies. On each map you will...

Chronicles of the Wolf

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Old school, Medieval era, Metroidvania

June 19, 2025

Metacritic: 77/100

A fantasy Metroidvania in the vein of the Castlevania series, players take on the role of the last remaining member of the Order of the Rose Cross, Mateo Lombardo...

The Backrooms 1998

Survival horror, Old school, First-person view, Adventure, Action, Walking Simulator, Indie

May 25, 2022

A psychological horror game from the first person, styled as a found videotape. The story tells about a teenager who accidentally finds himself in the endless maze...

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Action, Shooter, Futurism (Future), First-person view, Warhammer 40K, Demons, Fantasy, Old school

May 23, 2023

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Old-school shooter in the Warhammer 40K universe, inspired by classic gory games from the '90s, such as DOOM (1993) and Serious Sam: The Second Encounter. The...

Dome Keeper

Action, Adventure, Business / Management, Post-apocalyptic, Roguelike, Survival, Old school, Procedural generation

September 27, 2022

Players: 8.9/10

Metacritic: 76/100

Dome Keeper is an exciting post-apocalyptic survival game with roguelike elements, a side view and resource management. As you progress, you will have to mine...

Toxic Crusaders

Arcade, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Comedy, Old school

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

Hurricane beat 'em up based on the 1991 animated series "Toxic Crusaders" of the same name. While Dr. Kilemff tries to enslave the world, only one team of unusual...

Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony

Adventure, Point & Click, Side view, Detective, Old school

January 6, 2022

Players: 5.5/10

A traditional quest where you need to search, combine, and use items to solve puzzles. The game's plot is based on one of the greatest mysteries in the history of...

Tenebris Somnia

Action, Adventure, Exploration, Old school, Survival horror

October 16, 2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

Atmospheric survival horror inspired by classics of the genre like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, but made in the retro style of 8- and 16-bit games. The dark...

Vampire Syndicate: Gangs of MoonFall

Role-playing game, Adventure, First-person view, Adult game, Turn-based, Cyberpunk, Open world, Old school

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

An adventure role-playing game that takes gamers to a cyberpunk setting where gangs of vampires operate. The player acts as a familiar of one of the ancient vampire...

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Fantasy, Old school, Demons, Warhammer 40K

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

A sequel to the 2023 boomer shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. This time, the path runs through even more dangerous corners of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Hive...

Dark Scrolls

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

June 22, 2026

Metacritic: 63/100

Fantasy action with pixel graphics in the spirit of classic arcades, where you need to fight through hordes of enemies, dodge traps, and defeat bosses. Each run is...

what did the chicken see

Adventure, Visual novel, Indie, Free game, Text quest, Comedy, Old school

April 29, 2026

A short, dark visual novel with elements of interactive prose, set in a distorted and gradually collapsing world. The player engages in dialogue with a cynical...

Old School

Action, Open world, Third-person view, Adventure, Old school

October 6, 2023

Players: 8.9/10

A fun school student simulator in which you can create your own character and attend various classes to gain the knowledge necessary to obtain a diploma. The game...

Lunacid

Action, First-person view, Fantasy, Dungeons, Old school, Metroidvania

March 15, 2022

Players: 9.6/10

Long ago, a huge beast emerged from the sea and covered the land with a poisonous fog. Now those deemed undesirable are thrown into a huge well that has become a...

Gravelord

Shooter, First-person view, Indie, Fantasy, Old school

January 22, 2025

A dynamic old-school shooter inspired by classic Doom and Quake. The main character is the undertaker Quido, who wants to avenge his father. As he progresses, he...

Brutal John 2

Shooter, First-person view, Old school, Adventure

July 22, 2025

An old-school shooter in the spirit of the cult series Duke Nukem and Serious Sam. The game tells the story of a dystopian future world ruled by the evil mutant...

Fighting Force Collection

Action, Third-person view, Beat them all, Cooperative (co-op), Old school

January 23, 2026

Metacritic: 53/100

The return of the classic action series from the PlayStation 1 era, combining dynamic hand-to-hand combat, the use of improvised weapons, and destructible...

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection

God Simulator, Simulation, Sandbox, Construction, Casual game, Old school

January 31, 2025

The reprint of the original The Sims 2, where the fate of the characters are intertwined through generations. In the game you can choose life goals for Sims...

KinitoPET

Horror, Visual novel, Indie, Casual game, Old school

January 9, 2024

Players: 10/10

Psychological horror styled after virtual assistants from the early 2000s. The player meets a friendly digital pet named Kinito, who can communicate, learn user...

EverQuest Legends

Action, MMO, Open world, Fantasy, Old school

July 28, 2026

Reimagining the classic MMORPG EverQuest from 1999, offering a more accessible and casual perspective on the legendary world of Norrath. The game retains the...

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

Shooter, First-person view, Old school

November 22, 2019

Players: 7.6/10

Metacritic: 72/100

A classic shooter designed to become the spiritual successor to cult games — Doom, Quake, Duke Nukem, Blood, Unreal and Hexen. The plot tells the story of a...

Beyond Sunset

Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Cyberpunk, Old school

November 8, 2023

The plot follows a samurai girl, Lucy, who wants to regain her memory and find out where she got her skills as a professional killer. One day she meets a mysterious...

Dungeons of the Amber Griffin

Role-playing game, First-person view, Dungeons, Fantasy, Old school, Hidden Objects, Demons

2026

Anticipation Rating: 9.3/10

A party-based role-playing game inspired by the Might and Magic series. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world, where a team of four daredevils sets out on a...

Anima Flux

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school, Metroidvania

October 7, 2024

Players: 8.9/10

A cooperative game that pits two genetically modified soldiers against mutants in a deserted space city. Each character has their own characteristics and skills...

Wolfhound

Action, Platformer, Side view, Exploration, Old school, Metroidvania

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

Old-school metroidvania with a side view, set on a mysterious island in the Bermuda Triangle, where a secret Nazi base is hidden. The player takes on the role of...

Killing Time: Resurrected

Shooter, First-person view, Old school, Horror, Adventure

October 18, 2024

Players: 10/10

Re-release of Killing Time with updated graphics. The game takes place in the early 1930s. An Egyptology student finds himself in a mysterious mansion where some...

The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle

Adventure, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Role-playing game, Indie, Tactics, Turn-based, Old school, Exploration

October 24, 2024

Players: 10/10

The player explores the lands of ancient China and masters different martial arts. There are many techniques that are used in step -by -step battles. You can find...

Painted In Blood

Shooter, Adventure, Horror, First-person view, Old school, Zombies

October 23, 2025

The main character finds himself trapped in an artist's nightmare, where he confronts grotesque monsters. Each of the opponents has their own behavior. A dynamic...

Sorry We're Closed

Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Third-person view, Indie, Old school, Survival horror

November 14, 2024

Metacritic: 81/100

A horror game with retro graphics, telling the story of a girl who was cursed by a powerful demon. The player must help her lift the curse by interacting with...

Huntdown: Overtime

Action, Shooter, Cyberpunk, Roguelike, Side view, Old school

May 7, 2026

Players: 6.6/10

Prequel to the action-platformer Huntdown. The events unfold in futuristic New Detroit in the year 2084 — a grim metropolis where corporations have replaced...

Foghorns Drown

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

July 20, 2026

A short psychological thriller inspired by Silent Hill, Twin Peaks, and Mouthwashing. The main character works as a ferry operator, transporting passengers across...

Shovel Knight Dig

Arcade, Platformer, Roguelike, Side view, Fantasy, Old school, Medieval era, Procedural generation

September 23, 2022

Players: 7.1/10

Metacritic: 83/100

A fast-paced action platformer with roguelike elements set in the Shovel Knight universe. Shovel Knight embarks on a new adventure, digging ever deeper in search of...

Chained Echoes

Role-playing game, Side view, Turn-based, Indie, Japanese role-playing game, Exploration, Old school

December 8, 2022

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 89/100

Old school RPG with turn-based combat. Events take place in a colorful fantasy world on the continent of Valandis. A group of heroes embark on a dangerous journey...

Bloomtown: A Different Story

Role-playing game, Top-down view, Old school

September 24, 2024

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 76/100

The game takes place in a pleasant American town in the 1960s. Emily and her younger brother Chester come here for the summer holidays. Something strange begins to...

Wizordum

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Fantasy, Old school

November 29, 2023

Players: 8.2/10

A retro game about a magician who goes in search of the source of Chaos. Using a wide arsenal of spells and magical items, the main character makes his way through...

Street Racer Collection

Arcade, Racing, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Old school

November 27, 2025

A collection of classic Street Racer games from QUByte. Players control karts and race on a variety of tracks around the world, from Mount Rushmore to Transylvania...

Best Games in the Old school genre