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• Bendy and the Ink Machine1.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Free retro cartoon horror game

  1550 votes
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  • Bendy and the Ink Machine for Windows
  • Bendy and the Ink Machine for Mac
  • PROS: Detailed and engaging storyline, Completely original concept
  • CONS: No real innovations, Lacks horror
• Friday the 13th The Game1.0

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  Platform

  Windows

  Horror gaming with a retro feel

  217 votes
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  • PROS: Play as counsellors or Jason, Vintage visuals
  • CONS: Not for Mac, Small roaming space
• Cuphead1

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  Platform

  Windows

  Run through a retro world in Cuphead

  334 votes
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  • PROS: Classic yet modern cartoon graphics, Many exciting boss fights
  • CONS: Steep learning curve, Bizarre premise
• DOSBox0.74

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Run MS-DOS classics without hassle

  405 votes
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  • DOSBox for Windows
  • DOSBox for Mac
  • PROS: Lots of games available, Can run any DOS application
  • CONS: Need to be familiar with DOS
• Nokia Snake2.5

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Free Game for Retro Fans

  27 votes
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  • PROS: Lots of levels to complete, Ability to create and share new levels
  • CONS: Gets repetitive rather quickly, Not much variation between levels
• Lep's Worldvaries-with-device

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  iPhone

  Mac

  A side-scroller that builds on retro gaming

  5 votes
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  • Lep's World for Windows
  • Lep's World for Android
  • Lep's World for iPhone
  • Lep's World for Mac
  • PROS: 112 different levels, 6 different world themes
  • CONS: Requires some in-app purchases for content, Contains ads
• VVVVVVDemo 2.0

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  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Android

  iPhone

  Retro gaming has never been so good

  119 votes
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  • VVVVVV for Windows
  • VVVVVV for Mac
  • VVVVVV for Android
  • VVVVVV for iPhone
  • PROS: Simple Controls, Great puzzles, Excellent soundtrack
  • CONS: Hard
• Realm of the Mad God122.3.2

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Retro RPG action mash-up!

  307 votes
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  • PROS: Original, Easy to get into, Action packed, Great retro style
  • CONS: Some slowdown when lots of players are together
• Hack RUN2.1

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  Android

  iPhone

  Mac

  Retro amateur hacking game

  7 votes
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  • Hack RUN for Android
  • Hack RUN for iPhone
  • Hack RUN for Mac
  • PROS: Original concept, Teaches you a bit of DOS and UNIX, Absorbing
  • CONS: Some bad language, Puzzles can be very hard, Hard to resume later if you don't take notes
• Mega Man Unlimited1.0.1

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Retro platform game

  32 votes
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• Happy Chick1.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Android

  Windows

  iPhone

  Cool Simulator for Retro Gamers

  11 votes
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  • Happy Chick for Android
  • Happy Chick for Windows
  • Happy Chick for iPhone
  • PROS: Works with a wide range of devices, Hundreds of game titles available
  • CONS: No free trial available, Some games tend to glitch
• Spelunky1.0

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  Platform

  Windows

  Become an archeologist in the retro platform game

  25 votes
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  • PROS: Graphics much better than the 2009 version, Up to 4 players on the same computer, Infinite life, Perfect playability
  • CONS: Very difficult for inexperienced players, No online multiplayer mode
• Cart Life1.6

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Retro style retail simulation game

  30 votes
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  • PROS: Original concept, Excellent retro graphics, Fun synth soundtrack
  • CONS: Gameplay is a bit slow, Very fast moving - hard to make a profit!
• Team Fortress Arcade

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  A 2D retro homage to Valve's Team Fortress

  81 votes
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  • PROS: Fun homage to the Team Fortress world, Fun gameplay, Four players on one PC!
  • CONS: Controls not configurable, Boss Battles can seem unfair
• Rayman 2: The Great Escapevaries-with-device

  License

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  Platform

  Windows

  Fun and nostalgic retro platform game for windows

  1 vote
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  • PROS: Great platforming game play, Advanced level design
  • CONS: Dated graphics, Easier to control with game pad
• Hyper Dragon Ball Z1.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Go Retro in Hyper Dragon Ball Z

  27 votes
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  • PROS: Captures the spirit of the 16-bit DBZ games., Features range of characters, complete with special moves.
  • CONS: Some players may prefer more modern games., Very much for Dragon Ball Z fans only.
• Hide

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  A free retro horror game

  85 votes
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  • Hide for Windows
  • Hide for Mac
  • PROS: Atmospheric, Great retro 3D graphics, Good sound
  • CONS: Simple
• Shovel Knight1.2.3A

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  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Can you dig it?

  20 votes
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  • Shovel Knight for Windows
  • Shovel Knight for Mac
  • PROS: Beautiful retro style, Amazing chiptune music, Precision platforming, Great characters and world
  • CONS: Can be frustratingly hard at times
• Galaxy Strike

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Retro-style intergalactic battles

  36 votes
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• Slither Snake.io1.8.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Free retro inspired snake game

  4 votes
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  • PROS: Free download , Addictive gameplay
  • CONS: Input lag , No real advantage over the official version