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Pony Island 2016
Why it still holds upIt still stands out today for making the game itself the puzzle.
Games that still hold up today
Timeless games worth playing today
Games
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Pony Island 2016
Why it still holds upIt still stands out today for making the game itself the puzzle.
Asphalt 8: Airborne 2013
Why it still holds upA racer with four ways to steer is easy to pick up, as it still is.
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Orcs Must Die! 2 2012
Why it still holds upA trap in the right place still does more than a sword.
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 2011
Why it still holds upPlayed today, most rooms are still small puzzles solved with spells, and each character brings a different trick to them.
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Shadow Warrior 2013
Why it still holds upThe katana still answers a crowd with a blade swung the way you point.
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Red Faction: Guerrilla 2009
Why it still holds upA world full of structures to level still makes each mission a choice.
Dust: An Elysian Tail 2012
Why it still holds upMoves that chain into each other still make the fighting flow from one move to the next.
Pokémon Ultra Sun 2017
Why it still holds upA familiar island adventure with new twists still gives a returning trainer a reason to go back.
Need for Speed: High Stakes 1999
Why it still holds upRepairing a car with prize money gives every crash a cost, which still matters.
Streets of Rage 1991
Why it still holds upTwo players can play together, and that is still the way to play it.
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LEGO City Undercover 2013
Why it still holds upEach outfit still gives a different way to play the same city.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2006
Why it still holds upTaking cover to recover is still the way to survive a firefight today.
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 2017
Why it still holds upCharacters from many eras still make every level a new mix of powers.
Hitman: Contracts 2004
Why it still holds upA contract that can be done quietly is a plan that is still worth making.
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Shadow Warrior 2 2016
Why it still holds upRandom layouts still make a revisited mission a new place.
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Observer 2017
Why it still holds upA cyberpunk detective story inside one building still keeps the world small and tense.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 2016
Why it still holds upA mix of stealth and shooting still asks you to plan ahead today.
Tomb Raider: Anniversary 2007
Why it still holds upA raid through fourteen levels of ruins is still a good adventure to take.
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light 2010
Why it still holds upA short campaign made for two still keeps its tombs and traps close at hand.
Battlefield Vietnam 2004
Why it still holds upA war with two different styles of fighting still gives each side its own approach.
Guitar Hero World Tour 2008
Why it still holds upA band of four plastic instruments still makes it a game to play together.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks 2009
Why it still holds upA quest by train across an overworld is a journey that still invites a ride.
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Myst 1993
Why it still holds upAn island that explains nothing, with puzzles as its only voice, is still there to wander today.
Gears of War 4 2016
Why it still holds upThe weather as a third side in every fight is still what stands out today.
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Florence 2018
Why it still holds upThe speech bubbles still tell a love story through what gets easier to say, and then harder.
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Trine 2 2011
Why it still holds upThe three online still give a puzzle three answers, and three people arguing over which.
Audiosurf 2008
Why it still holds upYour own record collection turned into a track is still a good reason to boot it up.
SoulCalibur IV 2008
Why it still holds upArmor that breaks still keeps a defensive player from hiding behind a guard.
Monument Valley 2014
Why it still holds upA path that exists only from where you are standing is still its trick today.
Donkey Kong Junior 1982
Why it still holds upDodging enemies from vine to vine still holds the attention.
Alone in the Dark 1992
Why it still holds upWith ammunition this scarce, outwitting the monsters is the way through, which still keeps the mansion tense.
Final Fantasy II 1988
Why it still holds upGrowing a character through the weapons and spells used, and opening talks with keywords, still gives you things to try.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 2014
Why it still holds upSmash Run is still the one Smash mode where the fight starts after five minutes of scavenging, which is its draw today.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 2004
Why it still holds upDesigning a coaster, riding it yourself and testing it again until it is safe for the guests is still what makes it worth playing today.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit 2001
Why it still holds upRandom items keep short races unpredictable, which still suits a quick race today.
The Long Dark 2017
Why it still holds upA calm, quiet game about cold and hunger still gives each decision weight.
Driver 1999
Why it still holds upA car chase through four cities is still a fine way to spend an afternoon.
Prey 2006
Why it still holds upPortals and shifting gravity still make the ship a puzzle to cross.
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Downwell 2015
Why it still holds upEach descent is short, so it is still easy to try again right away.
Black & White 2001
Why it still holds upA god whose deeds shape the world is an idea that is still worth trying.
Peggle 2007
Why it still holds upA launch that clears a board is still the whole goal today.
Disney's Hercules Action Game 1997
Why it still holds upA short set of levels with varied weapons still makes it quick to try.
Circus Charlie 1984
Why it still holds upEach act asks for one clear task, which makes it simple to pick up today.
Ghosts 'n Goblins 1985
Why it still holds upA knight who loses his armor in two hits still keeps every fight tense.
Life Is Strange 2 2018
Why it still holds upIts decisions shape the journey, which still makes the road trip worth taking today.
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Kingdom Rush 2011
Why it still holds upFew choices of tower and a simple map still make each wave a quick puzzle.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider 2018
Why it still holds upThe sliders still let you choose which half you came for.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003
Why it still holds upFacing a horde with a fierce attack in hand is still worth trying today.