Forza Motorsport 2005
Why it still holds upTuning that reaches down to gear ratios and damage that changes handling still make every race a question of setup today.
Games that still hold up today
Timeless games worth playing today
Games
Forza Motorsport 2005
Why it still holds upTuning that reaches down to gear ratios and damage that changes handling still make every race a question of setup today.
Prey 2017
Why it still holds upWith any object possibly an alien, and often more than one way in, every room is still worth a careful look today.
Railroad Tycoon II 1998
Why it still holds upA railroad that pays only as well as you plan it still makes every route a decision today.
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven 2003
Why it still holds upThree different ways to stalk the same story are still a reason to go back today.
Shadow Fight 2 2014
Why it still holds upThe silhouette still reads at a glance, one demon at a time.
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies 2001
Why it still holds upFlying through 18 missions is still a straightforward run for anyone who likes arcade style flight today.
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood 1993
Why it still holds upAlternate routes and a second hero still give each run through the castle a different shape today.
Chroma Squad 2015
Why it still holds upRunning the studio around the battles still gives every fight a purpose beyond winning it.
ToeJam & Earl 1991
Why it still holds upEach escape still has its own route, since the levels are different every time.
Rock n' Roll Racing 1993
Why it still holds upEvery lap is still a fight, in a race where blowing up rivals is part of the point.
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy 2017
Why it still holds upEverything is reduced to one tool and one mountain, so the stripped back challenge is still all the game asks of you.
Def Jam: Fight for NY 2004
Why it still holds upBrawls where the room fights back are an easy pick for a night with friends now.
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game 2011
Why it still holds upA country of your choice in a world at war gives each campaign a different set of problems.
Fantastic Dizzy 1993
Why it still holds upA puzzle quest with a star hunt is still a good thing to play through.
TrackMania 2003
Why it still holds upBuilding a course and then trying to beat it makes every track a small challenge you set yourself, and that loop is still within easy reach.
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile 1997
Why it still holds upEvery fight still has a second use, with a grabbed enemy that is both weapon and springboard.
Golvellius: Valley of Doom 1987
Why it still holds upWith eight environments ruled by bosses and secret chambers to find, it still rewards a curious player.
Front Mission 1995
Why it still holds upEvery battle is still a tactical question, with a mecha you assemble part by part and lose part by part.
The Legend of Zelda 1986
Why it still holds upEven now, a world with secrets hidden under rocks and trees rewards looking at everything.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle 2013
Why it still holds upYou still have plenty of ways to play, since the Styles change what each fighter can do.
Luigi's Mansion 2018
Why it still holds upStunning a ghost and then pulling against it turns every capture into a short tug of war, and a second player can now join in as Gooigi.
Sacrifice 2000
Why it still holds upA strategy game where you are the wizard on the field still puts you in the middle of every fight today.
Front Mission 3 1999
Why it still holds upEvery attack still has a second target, since a mecha's pilot can be hit as well.
The Last Express 1997
Why it still holds upA train full of people living on their own schedules, in a short game, still makes it worth replaying today.
Clash at Demonhead 1989
Why it still holds upThe map is still something to wander, with forty routes and powers you collect.
Liero 1998
Why it still holds upDigging through a map while a rope swings you around is still a good way to settle a duel.
Killer7 2005
Why it still holds upEvery room still has a shape you can read, in a game that holds you to its paths.
Tales of Graces f 2010
Why it still holds upFast and flexible fights are an easy reason to return now.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 1999
Why it still holds upManaging a limited inventory under pressure is a tension that players can still feel.
Shadowrun: Hong Kong 2015
Why it still holds upToday, anyone who likes planning each turn carefully has a good place to do it in this cyberpunk city.
Super Time Force Ultra 2014
Why it still holds upBecause every avoided death turns into a power up, mistakes do not stop the action.
Disgaea 5 Complete 2017
Why it still holds upSo many systems around the battles, with every extra included, still leave a lot to dig through today.
Aliens versus Predator 2 2001
Why it still holds upThree species that see and move differently still make each campaign feel like a different game today.
Mega Man 9 2008
Why it still holds upChoosing the order of the stages still lets you plan around each boss's weakness.
Super Mario 64 DS 2004
Why it still holds upThere is still more than one way to explore each course, with four characters who each have their own moves.
Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Why it still holds upZones built for looking around as well as running still make it worth a try today.
Pajama Sam In: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside 1996
Why it still holds upA game with a sock hunt and a quiz show is an easy one to share, and it still is today.
Tales of Vesperia 2008
Why it still holds upA story told through a guild of travelers is an easy one to settle into now.
Project Gotham Racing 3 2005
Why it still holds upThere is still a second goal on every lap, since style counts as well as speed.
Antichamber 2013
Why it still holds upA space that breaks your expectations of space still sends you back to look again.
Rayman Legends 2013
Why it still holds upWorlds in any order, with friends beside you, still make it easy to share today.
Worms 2 1997
Why it still holds upA match among friends is the kind of game that works as well now as before.
Wing Commander: Prophecy 1997
Why it still holds upBasic and advanced controls let you choose between airplane like handling and full control of each axis even now.
Mega Man Zero 2002
Why it still holds upEach stage still counts, since you roam a hub and failed missions stay failed.
Deep Rock Galactic 2020
Why it still holds upWith a full team it holds up today, since each class brings a tool the others lack.
Crimzon Clover: World Ignition 2011
Why it still holds upEven now, the lock on turns a screen packed with bullets and enemies into targets to choose, and the clutter becomes something to read and plan around.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2004
Why it still holds upBig battles across both trilogies are still a good way to spend an evening.