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15 of the Best Retro Games and Compare Prices

Updated on July 2022

 

You want to play a Retro game, but don’t know which one to choose? 

Luckily Allkeyshop is here to help you with this top 15 of the Retro Games!

Author Windfell By  Daniel

 

 

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What are the Top 15 Retro Games 2022?


 

1. Cuphead

 

 PS4 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Switch

 

Repay your debt to the Devil in this run-and-gun action game inspired by 1930s cartoons, full of hand-drawn animations, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Unlock powerful weapons, learn super moves, discover secrets in solo mode or co-op as Cuphead and Mugman, and fight through levels that culminate in boss fights.

 

Cuphead System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • HDD: 20 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT, AMD HD 3870
  • DirectX: 9
   
 

2. ULTRAKILL

   

Blast your way through an old-school-inspired shooter and fight back against the machines that now look to Hell for their need for blood. Avoid relentless attacks, use incredibly destructive weapons, and earn combos to gain massive point scores.

 

ULTRAKILL System Requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 64-bit or later
  • Processor: 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 9800GT Or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 2.4 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
   
 

3. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

 

 PS4 / Xbox One / Switch

 

Crash Bandicoot spins back into our lives with the original trilogy, now remastered and enhanced for the next generation of gaming. Smash your way through three epic games, complete challenges, defeat iconic bosses, and beat those frustrating levels in high-definition detail.

 

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz, AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, AMD Radeon HD 7850
   
 

4. Sonic Origins

 

 PS5 / PS4 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Switch

 

Sonic Origins is an HD remaster of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. Thwart Doctor Robotnik in Classic Mode to play with the original games’ graphics, or try Anniversary Mode and play with unlimited lives and fullscreen resolution. Sonic Origins is the perfect way to experience the beginnings of Sonic and comes with all-new opening and ending animations, bonus character animations, and remastered music.

 

Sonic Origins System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz, AMD FX-8350 4.2 GHz
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, AMD Radeon HD 7870
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.4 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770, AMD Radeon R9 280
   
 

5. POSTAL: Brain-Damaged

   

Postal: Brain Damaged is an all-new explosive spin-off title that takes place inside the uncensored mind of the POSTAL DUDE. Postal: Brain Damaged has it all: guns, explosions, fast-paced action, blood, gore, crude humor, mind-bending environments, and surprises.

 

POSTAL: Brain-Damaged System Requirements

  • OS: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 4 GB
   
 

6. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

 

 PS4 / Switch

 

As a rookie lawyer, your task is to help your clients by fighting for them in court using tactics, objections, and evidence. If you’re stuck, the game features an assistance option so that you can keep the story moving along. You must cross-examine witnesses, examine the evidence, search for clues, and listen to testimonies in every case.

 

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 8.1 / 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-6300U
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 7 GB
  • GPU: Intel HD Graphics 520
  • DirectX: 11
  • OS: Windows 8.1 / 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-6500
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 7 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • DirectX: 11
   
 

7. Return of the Obra Dinn

 

 PS4 / Xbox One / Switch

 

Return of the Obra Dinn is a story-rich mystery game about a merchant ship that strangely reappears after years missing at sea. Your role is to board the ship and solve the riddles and puzzles that lead the way to the truth behind the mysterious ship.

 

Return of the Obra Dinn System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • CPU: Intel i5 2 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 2 GB
   
 

8. DUSK

     

DUSK is a blood-soaked FPS inspired by the classics of the 90s. Tear, rip and blast your way through your enemies using sickles, crossbows, dual-wielded shotguns, and rocket launchers. You can play the epic campaign, an endless mode, or jump online for some fast-paced PvP in the arena.

 

DUSK System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • CPU: 2.4 GHZ
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • HDD: 2 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9800GT
  • DirectX: 9.0
  • OS: Windows 10
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 2 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 460
  • DirectX: 9.0
 
 

9. Streets of Rage 4

 

 PS4 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Switch

 

Take to the streets and go back to the “good old days” in Streets of Rage 4. The game features 12 unique stages, hand-drawn graphics, and for the first time up to 4-player offline co-op action. Fight in the streets, against friends in Battle Mode or work together to defeat the boss in Rush Mode.

 
 

Streets of Rage 4 System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, AMD Phenom II X4 965
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 8 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250, AMD Radeon HD 6670
  • OS: Windows 7+ (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel i5+
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • HDD: 10 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 960, Radeon HD 5750
   
 

10. Sonic Mania

 

 PS4 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Switch

 

Speed through an all-new classic-inspired adventure. You can play as Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails. Complete stunning 2D scrolling levels, and defeat unique bosses.

 
 

Sonic Mania System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • HDD: 400 MB
  • DirectX: 9.0c
   
 

11. FINAL FANTASY V Pixel Remaster

     

Final Fantasy V releases for a new generation with this 2D pixel remaster that features new graphics and audio. The King of Tycoon and with the powers of the world off-balance, a young boy and his Chocobo become unlikely heroes. Saving the world is easier with a modern UI, auto-battle options, and quality of life improvements.

 

FINAL FANTASY V Pixel Remaster System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • CPU:  AMD A8-7600 Intel Core i3-2105
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • GPU: AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 3000
  • DIRECT X: VERSION 10
 
   
 

12. SANABI

   

SANABI is an action-adventure platformer set in a colorful and dangerous cyberpunk dystopian world. After a mysterious blackout causes the city’s citizens to disappear, a retired veteran with a prosthetic arm sets out to uncover the truth. With your prosthetic arm, you will dash past enemies, jump over skyscrapers, and avoid bullets.

 

SANABI System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • CPU:  Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750
  • DirectX: Version 11
 
   
 

13. Nova Drift

     

The classic arcade space shooter returns with Nova Drift, with dying stars, deadly foes, and an ever-evolving bio-mechanical ship. Customize and create your build, utilizing drones, shields, thrusters, and more than 200 upgrades as you shoot your way through enemies in randomly generated runs. Play through a vibrant campaign or discover rewards across challenges in a game where everything is possible.

 

Nova Drift System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel i5 3550, AMD FX-8350
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • HDD: 6 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 660Ti 3GB, AMD R9 270X 4GB
  • DirectX: 9.0c
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel i5 4570, AMD Ryzen 7 1700x
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • HDD: 6 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB, AMD RX 480 GB 8GB
  • DirectX: 11
   
 

14. CHRONO TRIGGER

     

Travel through time in the classic RPG that inspired a generation, from the minds of those that created Dragon Quest, Dragon Ball and Final Fantasy. The game features active time battles, with abilities, magic, and tech moves used to unleash combos and devastating executions. The controls have been updated, graphics have been improved, and the soundtrack has been remastered, ensuring this is the definitive Chrono Trigger experience.

 

CHRONO TRIGGER System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i3 2.3GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 2 GB
  • GPU: INTEL HD Graphics 530
 
   
 

15. FINAL FANTASY Pixel Remaster

   

Play the original Final Fantasy, now remastered and brought to life with new graphics and audio. As a Warrior of Light, fight back against the darkness consuming the land in a story-driven JRPG. This version of Final Fantasy has a modernized UI, a new bestiary, and a music player.

 
 

FINAL FANTASY Pixel Remaster System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit  Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD A8-7600 Intel Core i3-2105
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • DirectX: Version 10
 
  • What is a Retro Game?

A retro game is a video game that is either classic or inspired by classic games.

 

 

Modern retro games try to emulate gameplay, level design, aesthetics, and core mechanics of old games from the 80s and 90s.

   

This is where Tags come in.

 

Why Are We Making a Top 15 Retro Games List?

 

Retro Games are available at incredible prices, but with so many to choose from, we want to help you pick the game that’s right for you.

At Allkeyshop, we believe in quality over quantity. Because of this, we compare data and reviews from our users with Steam users to give you the most detailed ranking system available anywhere.

   

How Do We Get Our Rankings?

 

We focus on the real ratings, real opinions, and recommendations of those who played the game.

We analyze the data from Metacritic, Steam, and your ratings on Allkeyshop to ensure the most accurate ranking system possible.

We keep it simple and only display the top 15 games to give you the best available at the time.

This list will be updated monthly to reflect the market and player experience.

Allkeyshop does not influence the ratings; we only analyze the data and present the results.

We are a price comparison website and remain impartial. We display prices from all platforms, including Steam, Origin, and Epic Games.


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