Old school

Role-playing game, Adventure, Anime / Manga, Free game, Fantasy, Old school, Japanese role-playing game

January 28, 2019

A classic Japanese RPG about a journey through time and space. The story begins with the disappearance of a girl before the eyes of the main character and the...

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...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction

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

2026

Anticipation Rating: 6.7/10

A beat-em-up based on the Masters of the Universe franchise, based on the toy line from Mattel, where players can go through 12 different levels, fighting hordes of...

Mad King Redemption

Action, Adventure, Slasher, Indie, Roguelike, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school

May 14, 2026

Players: 1/10

A pixelated co-op game where players destroy hordes of enemies to stop a mad king. There are four characters, each with their own fighting style, stats, and...

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...

Iron Blight

Shooter, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Indie, Old school, Zombies, Survival horror

August 24, 2026

Atmospheric survival horror set in a cold city of the Eastern Bloc, engulfed in fear and despair. Trapped among the ruins and surrounded by monsters, the main...

Cat Named Mojave

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

December 8, 2025

The game's story is about an unnamed character who is stranded in the middle of a deserted desert with a dead car battery. The only chance for rescue is a creepy...

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...

Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster

Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Old school

November 20, 2025

The updated version of Outlaws: Handful of Missions features visual effects in up to 4K resolution at 120 FPS, 26 achievements, a secret archive with valuable...

Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker

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

October 20, 2025

Players: 4/10

Psychological horror that immerses you in a disturbing story where the ordinary gradually gives way to the inexplicable. At the center of the events is Steve...

Bloodshed

Shooter, First-person view, Roguelike, Fantasy, Old school, Demons

December 12, 2024

Players: 6.8/10

The main character battles endless waves of enemies and confronts an ominous cult whose members want to resurrect an ancient deity to bring about the apocalypse...

Parasite Mutant

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Indie, Old school, Zombies, Survival horror

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

An action-adventure RPG inspired by the cult classic Parasite Eve, released in 1998 on PS1. The game is set in the distant future. The player assumes the role of a...

The Dark Rites of Arkham

Adventure, Point & Click, Exploration, Fantasy, Old school, Detective

February 3, 2026

Players: 7.5/10

A detective quest inspired by the works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft. The game tells the story of detective Jack Foster, who returned to the police department after...

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, DLC, Old school, Cooperative (co-op), Demons

January 25, 2022

Players: 7.9/10

Metacritic: 70/100

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a standalone expansion for the dynamic first-person shooter Serious Sam 4, which will send the main character to Siberia...

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster

Shooter, Action, First-person view, Star Wars, Old school

February 28, 2024

Players: 8.9/10

Metacritic: 80/100

Remaster Star Wars: Dark Forces from Nightdive Studios, featuring enhanced graphics and updated gameplay. The original game narrated the early adventures of Kyle...

Castlevania Dominus Collection

Action, Adventure, Old school, Platformer, Collection, Metroidvania, Fantasy

August 27, 2024

Players: 6/10

Metacritic: 91/100

A collection of classic Castlevania games, including Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, previously...

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition

Action, Adventure, Collection, Side view, Comedy, Old school

February 13, 2026

Metacritic: 71/100

A collection that includes versions of Rayman for MS-DOS, PlayStation, Atari Jaguar, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, over 120 additional levels from Rayman's...

Isle of Flesh

Horror, First-person view, Free game, Old school, Walking Simulator

August 31, 2026

A grim adventure in the spirit of the works of Howard Lovecraft, inspired by the story "Dagon". The tale begins with a soldier's escape from captivity aboard a...

Guardian Tales

Role-playing game, Action, Free game, Fantasy, Old school

July 28, 2020

Pixel RPG focused on story, world exploration, and team development. The story unfolds in a vast fantasy world where unexpected events, unusual characters, and...

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...

GEX Trilogy

Collection, Action, Platformer, Comedy, Old school, Adventure, Third-person view

June 16, 2025

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 67/100

A collection of three cult platformers about a chatty gecko named Gex. The games combine satirical humor, pop culture references, and crazy levels inspired by TV...

ChainStaff

Action, Platformer, Side view, Science fiction, Old school, Metroidvania

April 8, 2026

A hardcore action-platformer with an unusual spear-hook, powerful weapon upgrades, and a cool soundtrack. The events of the game take place on Earth, which has been...

SPRAWL

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

August 23, 2023

Players: 5.6/10

Metacritic: 76/100

The game takes place in a dystopian world, namely in a cyberpunk metropolis. Advances in cybernetics and artificial intelligence have allowed humanity to move into...

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...

The Karate Kid: Street Rumble

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

September 20, 2024

Pixel bitmap based on the film series “The Karate Kid”. The action takes place in the 80s. The game features 12 levels inspired by locations featured in the first...

Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad

Shooter, Adventure, Top-down view, Post-apocalyptic, Casual game, Old school, Zombies

January 16, 2026

A colorful pixel shooter with a top-down view. The plot centers around a quartet of young mutants, each with a unique fighting style and set of abilities. The game...

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...

He is Coming

Roguelike, Old school, Role-playing game, Fantasy, Card game, Turn-based, Procedural generation

July 17, 2025

Players: 10/10

An ancient enemy returns and the Demon King threatens the world with destruction once again. During the day, the hero goes in search of weapons, artifacts and...

Paratopic

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

September 6, 2018

Atmospheric first-person horror with a surreal story and intentionally low-polygon graphics. The plot connects the fates of three strangers, whose stories gradually...

Dementium: The Ward

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

October 26, 2007

Metacritic: 72/100

Waking up in an abandoned hospital with no memory of the past, the hero finds himself in a nightmare where the walls whisper, shadows breathe, and the only weapons...

Selaco

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

May 31, 2024

Players: 9.3/10

A fast-paced shooter inspired by the classic games F.E.A.R., Quake and Doom. The style is based on F.E.A.R. — one of the most iconic action films of the...

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...

Forgive Me Father 2

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Old school

October 19, 2023

Players: 9.9/10

Metacritic: 83/100

Continuation of the Priest's story from Forgive Me Father. The player fights Lovecraftian nightmares using a wide range of weapons that can be further upgraded...

ANIMAL WELL

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

May 9, 2024

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 89/100

An old school metroidvania with a focus on exploration and puzzle solving that will require the player to think outside the box to achieve results. In the game you...

Mohrta

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

October 14, 2025

A unique first-person shooter with an old-school PS1-style graphics. The main action takes place in strange and bizarre dimensions. The player must battle...

Fast food RAGE

Action, Fighting, Beat them all, Side view, Old school

December 25, 2025

Arcade action in a fantastic setting, where culinary themes combine with dynamic gameplay. The player will control a burger in a battle mech suit, defending the...

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...

Bloodwash

Action, Adventure, Horror, Indie, Old school, Walking Simulator

September 16, 2021

A pregnant student named Sarah has her washing machine break down, so late in the evening she has to go to a 24-hour laundromat on the outskirts of the city. The...

Hyperviolent

Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Science fiction, Space, Survival horror, Old school

April 6, 2023

Players: 10/10

The abandoned asteroid Commodus 27-C, once a thriving mining community, is now awash in chaos and bloodshed. A distress signal leads the hero to the heart of...

Amanda the Adventurer

Horror, First-person view, Old school, Adventure, Mysticism / Supernatural, Exploration

April 25, 2023

Players: 6.6/10

Riley Park inherited the house of her reclusive aunt Kate. In the attic she finds an old television and a stack of untitled VHS tapes. Riley inserts the first tape...

Best Games in the Old school genre