Mark of the Ninja 2012
Why it still holds upWith every sound and sight line shown, stealth is still a matter of planning today.
Classic 2010s games that still hold up
Games
Mark of the Ninja 2012
Why it still holds upWith every sound and sight line shown, stealth is still a matter of planning today.
Kerbal Space Program 2015
Why it still holds upIn sandbox mode, with no real penalty for failure, experimenting with a craft still stays fun today.
Anno 1800 2019
Why it still holds upProduction chains and tiered populations that all have to be supplied still turn city layout into a planning puzzle today.
Metro Exodus 2019
Why it still holds upChoosing how to approach each objective, between open areas and linear stretches, still gives it room to play your way today.
The Banner Saga 2 2016
Why it still holds upUnits that play differently, such as the charging Horseborn and the support focused Ravens, on a grid where position decides fights, still reward planning today.
Subnautica 2018
Why it still holds upAs you go deeper the sea grows more dangerous, and upgrades such as a submarine give you a reason to keep exploring, which still drives the descent today.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2010
Why it still holds upClear roles for the AI party and rewards for exploring still make both fights and wandering worth the time today.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014
Why it still holds upSimple rules, flat stages on request and the controller each player prefers still let any group play together today.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action 2016
Why it still holds upA world told through confessions and small details, rather than exposition, still makes each shift a conversation worth listening to today.
Duck Game 2014
Why it still holds upOne hit kills and simple controls still let a round be learned in seconds today, so it is quick to start.
Monument Valley II 2017
Why it still holds upSingle screen perspective puzzles with simple touch controls, and a new idea in every level instead of a reused one, still keep each screen worth solving today.
Forza Horizon 4 2018
Why it still holds upThe same roads still look different through the year, in a world that turns through four seasons.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword 2011
Why it still holds upEnemy defenses you answer with the direction of your swing, and a hub revisited with new goals, still make combat and exploring feel connected today.
Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX 2010
Why it still holds upA speed that climbs with your score still builds every run toward a frantic finish today.
Rock Band 3 2010
Why it still holds upThe same songs playable at Basic or Pro level, and drop in play mid song, still let a group of mixed skills share one track today.