The Room Two 2013
Why it still holds upThe room is still a puzzle box the size of a space you can walk around in.
Games that still hold up today
Timeless games worth playing today
Games
The Room Two 2013
Why it still holds upThe room is still a puzzle box the size of a space you can walk around in.
Dark Souls II 2014
Why it still holds upA world that takes its time to wear you down is still a challenge worth taking on today.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 1998
Why it still holds upEach attempt is still a test of the plan, since missions reward planning and punish haste.
On sale
LEGO DC Super-Villains 2018
Why it still holds upPlaying the villains is the reason to pick it up now: each one has powers the puzzles need, and one of them is a villain you made yourself.
Streets of Rage 3 1994
Why it still holds upTeaming up to clear the streets is still a good reason to pass a controller around.
On sale
Just Shapes & Beats 2018
Why it still holds upIt is still a rhythm dodging game you can share today, with one stick, one dash button and room for four.
Beetle Adventure Racing! 1999
Why it still holds upThere is still a reason to come back to the tracks, with a secret circuit and cars unlocked by finishing others.
Epic Mickey 2010
Why it still holds upReplaying with different choices still gives different results.
Resonance 2012
Why it still holds upThe memories still make what you noticed an item you can ask about.
On sale
MudRunner 2017
Why it still holds upThe mud is the reason to play it now, since it changes under every wheel and turns each delivery into a fight with the ground.
Black 2006
Why it still holds upA shooter built around destruction and explosions still has its place.
Bubble Bobble 1986
Why it still holds upTwo players can share the bubbles, which is a reason it is still worth coming back to.
The Council 2018
Why it still holds upSocial skills over combat still make every conversation a puzzle.
BurgerTime 1982
Why it still holds upBuilding burgers while being chased is a clear goal, and it is still easy to pick up.
Dead or Alive 3 2001
Why it still holds upToday, a tutorial that shows commands while you practice them makes the roster easy to learn.
Project CARS 2 2017
Why it still holds upA track that changes from lap to lap is still a good reason to take a seat in the cockpit.
Shantae 2002
Why it still holds upAn open world that unlocks as she learns new dances and forms still gives you reasons to return to earlier places.
In a bundle
Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 1990
Why it still holds upA pair of chipmunks throwing crates is a game for two players that is still easy to share.
Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force 2000
Why it still holds upA shooter with a story from the series is still easy to follow even for newcomers.
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? 1985
Why it still holds upChasing a thief across the globe with an almanac in hand is a lesson in geography that endures, even now.
TIS-100 2015
Why it still holds upThe twelve nodes still make the machine the puzzle, with the manual the only help.
Knightmare 1986
Why it still holds upIts constant scroll and weapon swapping still keep each stage busy.
Re-Volt 1999
Why it still holds upToy cars racing through a supermarket are a premise that still makes a good party game.
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 1998
Why it still holds upRunning, shooting and stomping through four episodes still make a plain side scroller to pick up.
In a bundle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist 1992
Why it still holds upFive long levels and a run of bosses still make a full afternoon for two.
The Great Giana Sisters 1987
Why it still holds upEvery level is still a small dash against a running clock, in plain platforming.
On sale
Dino Crisis 1999
Why it still holds upA facility full of dinosaurs is still a good setting for a tense night.
Toy Commander 1999
Why it still holds upA house full of toys still turns every room into a different mission.
Fear Effect 2000
Why it still holds upA film like presentation still gives it a style of its own.
Space Quest II: Vohaul's Revenge 1987
Why it still holds upThe world carries on while you type, so a dangerous room is still a race between your fingers and whatever is coming.
On sale
Mega Man 11 2018
Why it still holds upLearning each stage until you can run it cleanly is still part of the series' appeal.
Lara Croft Go 2015
Why it still holds upPuzzles that ask for planning instead of reflexes still suit short sessions.
On sale
Freedom Force 2002
Why it still holds upEach team is still your own, built ability by ability.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2018
Why it still holds upQuick runs and a party to swap still make a short game easy to return to.
Pokémon Diamond Version 2006
Why it still holds upChoosing a first partner and growing a team is a long journey that is still open today.
Zaxxon 1982
Why it still holds upJudging height from a shadow still makes every wall a test of the eye.
North & South 1989
Why it still holds upOne map is still playable two ways, as an action fight or a board game.
On sale
Midnight Club: Los Angeles 2008
Why it still holds upIt is still a racer that never makes you wait today: the city is one map, with no load times between races and garage visits.
On sale
Serious Sam: The First Encounter 2001
Why it still holds upA room full of enemies is still a good test of nerve.
In a bundle
Mega Man 3 1990
Why it still holds upThe order of stages is yours to choose, which is still a reason to keep returning.
Shadow Warrior 1997
Why it still holds upVehicles to drive, ladders to climb and a katana or a sticky bomb to choose from still give each level things to try.
On sale
Napoleon: Total War 2010
Why it still holds upEach scenario covers a smaller area than the series' global maps, and armies that move too far from home suffer attrition.
Animal Crossing: Wild World 2005
Why it still holds upA village that follows the real calendar is still worth checking in on today.
Dragon Warrior 1986
Why it still holds upA first quest with one clear goal still makes a good starting point.
In a bundle
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy 2002
Why it still holds upThe battles are still drawn to be watched as much as won.