F-Zero 1990
Why it still holds upEvery race still asks when to use a saved boost and how much damage to risk.
Games that still hold up today
Timeless games worth playing today
Games
F-Zero 1990
Why it still holds upEvery race still asks when to use a saved boost and how much damage to risk.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer 2015
Why it still holds upToday, a dungeon where every move has to land on the beat still joins two genres in one habit.
Earthworm Jim 2 1995
Why it still holds upMost levels change the rules, so there is still something new to work out in each.
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LEGO Jurassic World 2015
Why it still holds upA free roaming park full of dinosaurs to play still makes it a family game that is easy to share.
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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number 2015
Why it still holds upEvery death is still a better plan, since a restart takes only a moment.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2008
Why it still holds upWalls that blow open still turn every firefight into a rearrangement of the map.
Rayman 1995
Why it still holds upAbilities earned one at a time still give the quest a pace that suits a patient player today.
Nox 2000
Why it still holds upTrueSight still keeps the dungeon only as big as what your character can see.
Space Invaders 1978
Why it still holds upA shrinking gap between a cannon and a descending formation still builds pressure today.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 2012
Why it still holds upLong routes and steady money still give it a calm pace.
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Unrailed! 2020
Why it still holds upA runaway train still turns teamwork into a rush of chopping and laying rails.
Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! 1999
Why it still holds upA hunt for tokens in each level still gives every area more than one goal.
Titan Quest 2006
Why it still holds upA skill system you mix yourself still gives each hero its own shape.
Cut the Rope 2010
Why it still holds upA candy on a rope is a puzzle that is still easy to grasp.
Medal of Honor 1999
Why it still holds upThe war still feels varied, with missions that range from rescue to sabotage and undercover work.
Anno 2070 2011
Why it still holds upEcology against industry still gives every city a choice to make.
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance 2002
Why it still holds upEven now, two castles that share one layout but change each other make each room worth a second look.
Age of Empires III 2005
Why it still holds upBuilding an empire through the Ages is still a good way to spend an evening.
Dicey Dungeons 2019
Why it still holds upEach attempt still has a goal, with a boss at the end of the run and new characters and harder episodes to unlock.
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 1998
Why it still holds upMissions with different goals and medals to chase still give each flight a purpose.
Syberia II 2004
Why it still holds upSince you cannot die or get stuck, it still suits a slow, relaxed pace.
Twisted Metal 2 1996
Why it still holds upA last driver standing still makes each match a short fight.
The Room Three 2015
Why it still holds upEvery box is still a place to look into as well as at, with a lens that reaches inside keyholes.
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Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide 2015
Why it still holds upThe rats are still a horde that squeaks, and holding a street against them is a job for four.
Unreal Tournament III 2007
Why it still holds upEight modes, from Duel to Warfare with vehicles, still give a server many ways to play.
American McGee's Alice 2000
Why it still holds upToday, a set of toy weapons, each used in two ways, gives every fight a choice of how to answer.
Batman: The Video Game 1989
Why it still holds upWall jumps and three weapons to choose from still make a stage worth planning today.
Descent 1995
Why it still holds upThe six degrees still mean there is no up, and the corridor you came down is also a ceiling.
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Risk of Rain 2013
Why it still holds upA ticking clock still turns every stage into a decision about greed.
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Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood 2009
Why it still holds upTwo brothers who play differently still give each shootout a choice.
Hearthstone 2014
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft 1998
Why it still holds upA world tour with a free choice of order still gives it room to explore.
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Missile Command 1980
Why it still holds upEvery shot is a choice about where to place a fireball with limited missiles, which gives each level a clear problem to solve even now.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2001
Why it still holds upThe command map still plans the fight from above and has you watch it through one pair of eyes.
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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil 1998
Why it still holds upThe hub still holds six levels big enough to lose an afternoon in, with a weapon borrowed from a horror film.
Earthworm Jim 1994
Why it still holds upUsing a worm as a whip is the idea the game is built on, and it still stands today.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 2016
Why it still holds upSwitching between three fighters still keeps each duel moving.
Bravely Default 2012
Why it still holds upChoosing when to risk a turn still makes each fight a small gamble.
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Her Story 2015
Why it still holds upEvery player finds the pieces in a different order, which still keeps it worth solving.
Axiom Verge 2015
Why it still holds upDozens of weapons and an ability that rewrites glitches still give the exploring plenty to find.
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SpeedRunners 2016
Why it still holds upShort rounds still make a game for friends easy to start.
Vigilante 8 1998
Why it still holds upA car chase with moves like a fighting game still gives each arena its own pace.
Angry Birds Star Wars 2012
Why it still holds upA familiar slingshot is still easy to pick up.
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Painkiller 2004
Why it still holds upThe shut doors still start the fights when the exits close, and end them when the room is empty.
Gothic 3 2006
Why it still holds upA large world where you choose a side still leaves a lot of room to explore.
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Super Contra 1988
Why it still holds upCommitting to one gun is still rewarded, since you upgrade a weapon by taking the same pickup again.
LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game 2005
Why it still holds upA game with no game over is a gentle fit for a family, and it still is.