Total War: Three Kingdoms 2019
Why it still holds upSince the generals decide which units you have, who you bring still matters as much as your orders.
Games that still hold up today
Timeless games worth playing today
Games
Total War: Three Kingdoms 2019
Why it still holds upSince the generals decide which units you have, who you bring still matters as much as your orders.
Unreal 1998
Why it still holds upA lonely planet, explored with flak and a flashlight, still has an atmosphere worth visiting today.
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey 2001
Why it still holds upA second version with its own monsters gives a reason to swap with a friend.
The Colonel's Bequest 1989
Why it still holds upEven now, each visit to the house can become a different investigation, because the characters keep their own schedules.
FIFA International Soccer 1993
Why it still holds upUp to four friends can share a match, which still suits a game night.
West of Loathing 2017
Why it still holds upToday the choices still make it worth a second run: your class and what you say open different paths, so a new character sees different scenes.
Nex Machina 2017
Why it still holds upRooms of waves and a combo to keep alive still give each run a clear goal today.
Strike Commander 1993
Why it still holds upThe contracts are still a flight game run as a business, where the mission you take pays for the missile you fire next.
Star Wars: X-Wing 1993
Why it still holds upFlying a fighter from the cockpit, through the war around the film, is still a way to take part in the story today.
Wild Arms 1996
Why it still holds upIf you like a Western flavor in your fantasy, this game still offers one.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse 1991
Why it still holds upJumping on enemies, and throwing what lies around, still keep every screen simple and playful today.
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation 1989
Why it still holds upSince setup changes how the car handles, each lap still tests what you changed.
R-Type Delta 1998
Why it still holds upThree ships whose pods and cannons work in different ways still change how you plan each stage today.
Suikoden III 2002
Why it still holds upBecause no recruit can be lost for good, collecting the whole cast is still a calm goal beside the story.
Wizardry 8 2001
Why it still holds upBuilding a party of your own is the heart of the game, and the invitation to do so is still open.
Icewind Dale 2000
Why it still holds upThere is still room to plan every battle, with a party of six you build yourself and fights you can pause.
Myth II: Soulblighter 1998
Why it still holds upA battle where every unit counts gives each level the feel of a puzzle.
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask 2011
Why it still holds upIt is an easy game to pick up for anyone who likes puzzles with hints on hand, and that holds today.
Bosconian 1981
Why it still holds upFlying in every direction with a radar that shows where the bases are still gives each round a clear goal.
Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 2005
Why it still holds upIt is where the story of the original cast continues, and a way to play the Original Generation line on the Game Boy Advance today.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 2018
Why it still holds upPoints spent on a turn, and then taking aim yourself, still make every move a choice today.
King of Dragon Pass 1999
Why it still holds upThe ring still runs a clan by seven voices, in a year of five seasons that remembers every one of them.
Tony Hawk's Underground 2003
Why it still holds upA trick line you build yourself is still satisfying to land.
Amplitude 2003
Why it still holds upCapturing tracks to free your hands still gives each song a rhythm of its own.
Track & Field II 1988
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 1989
Why it still holds upPlayers who like changing shape to reach new places will still find exploring fresh here.
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout 2019
Why it still holds upA workshop where you build items from what you gather still rewards patient exploration.
Super Dodge Ball 1988
Why it still holds upFast, simple matches still suit a game with a friend today.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989
Why it still holds upFour turtles to swap between are still a good team to take on a mission with.
Power Stone 2 2000
Why it still holds upIt still carries a group, with four players, stages that change and objects to grab.
Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh 1987
Why it still holds upToday the choice of gate gives a level a branch to think about.
Wipeout 3 1999
Why it still holds upWith one shield paying for both speed and survival, every lap is still a choice between pushing and staying in the race, which keeps it worth playing today.
MissionForce: CyberStorm 1996
Why it still holds upThe BioDerms are still as much equipment as the machines they pilot, built and spent in the same way.
Archimedean Dynasty 1996
Why it still holds upThe narrow water still makes it a dogfight in corridors of rock, under a sea that is all that is left.
Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend 2003
Why it still holds upA martial arts movie on a handheld still keeps each fight cinematic.
Duke Nukem Advance 2002
Why it still holds upTen hours of Duke on a handheld still make a full portable shooter.
Ecks vs. Sever 2001
Why it still holds upTwo characters whose stories cross still give it two campaigns to play.
Iridion II 2003
Why it still holds upA handheld shooter with six weapons to choose from still gives each stage a different feel.
Karnaaj Rally 2002
Why it still holds upUpgrades between seasons still give a handheld racer a sense of growth.
Konami Krazy Racers 2001
Why it still holds upLicense tests that open tracks, and a shop to spend in, still give single player racing a goal today.
Monster Rancher Advance 2 2002
Why it still holds upA monster you raise from a phrase you chose still gives each game a personal stamp.
Moto Racer Advance 2002
Why it still holds upThree styles of racing still give a handheld game variety.
Rebelstar: Tactical Command 2005
Why it still holds upAction points and short ammunition still make every turn a count of what each soldier can afford today.
Bomberman Online 2001
Why it still holds upRules that change every arena still keep the old mazes fresh.
Avernum: Escape from the Pit 2011
Why it still holds upThe freedom still lets you take a cavern nation's quests in whatever order you find them.
Sturmwind 2013
Why it still holds upA weapon you can aim backward still gives each stage a puzzle of positions.
Frame Gride 1999
Why it still holds upA robot you build and tune yourself still gives each duel your own stamp.
The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time 1998
Why it still holds upThe disguise still lets a time traveler solve the past by pretending to belong to it.