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.
Top-down and isometric games that still hold up
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Games
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black & White 2001
Why it still holds upA god whose deeds shape the world is an idea that is still worth trying.
On sale
Kingdom Rush 2011
Why it still holds upFew choices of tower and a simple map still make each wave a quick puzzle.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass 2007
Why it still holds upNotes you can write on the map are still a tool for the puzzles.
On sale
Prison Architect 2015
Why it still holds upA sandbox of buildings and schedules still gives you a lot to tinker with.
Halo Wars 2009
Why it still holds upIt is still a strategy game that works from a gamepad today, and the three way counters tell you which units to bring to each fight.
On sale
Tropico 5 2014
Why it still holds upTen factions with different needs still make every decree a trade off.
On sale
Enter the Gungeon 2016
Why it still holds upThe roll still makes the way through a wall of fire into it.
Nuclear Throne 2015
Why it still holds upBecause dying sends you back to the first floor, every run is still a fresh attempt.
Heroes of Might and Magic IV 2002
Why it still holds upThe hero on the field is still a general who can be killed, and has to be kept alive.
Metal Gear 1987
Why it still holds upEven now, sneaking through a base unarmed still carries its tension.
Don't Starve 2013
Why it still holds upThe dark still means the night has to be survived as much as the hunger.
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Bomberman 1985
Why it still holds upSetting bombs in a maze is still a plan that rewards patience and timing.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 2008
Why it still holds upThree sides with co-op campaigns still give the war three ways to be fought.
On sale
Game Dev Tycoon 2012
Why it still holds upEach game you make is a new set of choices about topic, genre, platform and focus, so a new company is still worth starting today.
On sale
Torchlight 2009
Why it still holds upThe pet still makes the walk back to town to sell somebody else's job.
On sale
The Escapists 2 2017
Why it still holds upEvery prison can still be escaped in more than one way, alone or on a split screen with friends.
Grim Dawn 2016
Why it still holds upThe pairing still makes the class two classes, and the sky a skill tree today.
Banished 2014
Why it still holds upThe winter still makes the first years of a town the game today.
On sale
A Short Hike 2019
Why it still holds upThe feathers still set the height of the climb by how many you stopped to find on the way.
League of Legends 2009
Why it still holds upTen players and a Nexus still make each match a team's to win.
On sale
Donut County 2018
Why it still holds upSwallowing everything in a level, from grass and cups to buildings, is still quick to grasp.
On sale
Among Us 2018
Why it still holds upA game of accusations still works with friends who can bluff.