RETRO GAMES

Explore our collection of Retro games. From classics to new releases, find your next favorite game.

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Three Goblets
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Medieval Cop
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Medieval Cop -The Invidia Games - Part 3
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Medieval Cop - The True Monster
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Maptroid
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Frantic
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Frantic 2
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Supaplex Remake
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Idle Hacking
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ShellCore Command: Ep1 Final
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Steamlands
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Brainyplex
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Utopian Mining
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Medieval Cop -The Invidia Game - Part 2
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Temple of the Four Serpents
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Idle Tree
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Rhythm Doctor (Demo)
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Medieval Cop -The Invidia Game - Part 1
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Faint
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Pix City
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Abobo's Big Adventure
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Robot Wants Kitty
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Vector Stunt
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The Splitting
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Medieval Cop 8 -DeathWish- (Part 3)
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Ninja Assault
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Robot Wants Fishy
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Enough Plumbers
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Quake 1
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Snailiad
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Super Puzzle Platformer
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Boss Slayer
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Insidia
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GOSPACE
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Space Invaders
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Give Up, Robot
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Infinity Inc
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Clarence's Big Chance
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Classic Snake Game
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Untouchable
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Zombie Splatter
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Why Am I Dead
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Spikes Tend to Kill You
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Linx: Hard Set
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NES Music Quiz
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TETRIS'D: The Game
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Don't Look Back
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Mega Mash
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summit
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Bitejacker

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Retro Games

Retro games bring us back to the late 1970s through the early 2000s, when every new console felt exciting and new. You might remember putting coins into arcade machines or blowing dust out of old game cartridges. The look of pixel art and the sound of chiptune music still feel special today. Now, modern players can enjoy that same feeling with new versions of classic games and indie games that are inspired by the originals.
One reason people love retro games is their challenge. Early game makers had limited technology, so they focused on making games with simple controls and clear goals. One small mistake, like touching an enemy or missing a jump, could mean starting over. That risk made winning feel even better. Competing for high scores and having just a few lives turned quick games into hours of fun.
Retro gaming is also about creativity. Developers used small cartridges to create colorful worlds and came up with new types of games, such as platformers, beat 'em ups, and RPGs. Today, fans celebrate this creativity with high-score leaderboards, speed-running races, and online collections where you can play classic games in your web browser.
Whether you want to relive old memories or learn about gaming history, retro games offer a chance to play the classics that shaped today's games. Pick up a virtual controller, press Start, and discover where it all began.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a retro game?
Most players consider titles from the late 1970s up to the early 2000s retro, including original releases and modern games that mimic that era's style.
Why are retro games so hard?
Older hardware limited save space and memory, so designers used high difficulty, limited lives, and short levels to add replay value and keep players engaged.
Where can I play retro games today?
Legal options include digital storefronts, mini-consoles, and browser-based emulators. Sites like RetroGames.cc or services like Antstream collect hundreds of classics.
Do modern indie games count as retro?
If a new game uses pixel art, chiptune sound, and classic mechanics, many fans label it retro-inspired even though it is a contemporary release.

Play the Best Retro Games!

  • Three Goblets

    Defeat monsters to get more powerful to defeat more powerful monsters. Also, get some goblets alo...

  • Medieval Cop

    (Game Size - 20mb, Please be patient) Episode 1 - The Death of a Lawyer. Meet Dregg, the most dep...

  • Medieval Cop -The Invidia Games - Part 3

    Episode 4 (Part 3)- Dregg and company meets their greatest challenge yet in this final part. The ...

  • Medieval Cop - The True Monster

    Episode 2 -Dregg is back and he is more sarcastic and depressed than ever. Help Dregg solve the...

  • Maptroid

    UPDATE: Maptroid: Worlds is out now! Play the demo here: https://www.kongregate.com/games/lozzajp...

  • Frantic

    Prepare to take on hundreds of colourful spacecrafts... per second.

  • Frantic 2

    Time to blow up some more colourful spaceships, this time with style. Many more levels, ships an...

  • Supaplex Remake

    See my next game called Brainyplex: http://www.kongregate.com/games/radarek/brainyplex Supaplex ...

  • Idle Hacking

    Hack networks and mine from devices in a command line interface in an attempt to fulfil your miss...

  • ShellCore Command: Ep1 Final

    Build a massive retro battleship and command your fleet in tactical battles.