Top-down and isometric games that still hold up

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness 2007 i Why it still holds upHaving a test pick your Pokémon is a hook that works for new players today.

International Superstar Soccer Deluxe 1995 i Why it still holds upPicking a national side and a formation is still a quick way to set up a match.

Super R.C. Pro-Am 1991 i Why it still holds upFour players racing small cars on a handheld still make a short, lively game with friends.

Disney's Goof Troop 1993 i Why it still holds upEven now, puzzle stages built for two make an easy game to share with a friend.

Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey 2001 i Why it still holds upA second version with its own monsters gives a reason to swap with a friend.

FIFA International Soccer 1993 i Why it still holds upUp to four friends can share a match, which still suits a game night.

Wild Arms 1996 i Why it still holds upIf you like a Western flavor in your fantasy, this game still offers one.

Myth II: Soulblighter 1998 i Why it still holds upA battle where every unit counts gives each level the feel of a puzzle.

Bosconian 1981 i 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 i 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.

Amplitude 2003 i Why it still holds upCapturing tracks to free your hands still gives each song a rhythm of its own.

Karnaaj Rally 2002 i Why it still holds upUpgrades between seasons still give a handheld racer a sense of growth.

Rebelstar: Tactical Command 2005 i 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 i Why it still holds upRules that change every arena still keep the old mazes fresh.

Faselei! 1999 i Why it still holds upProgramming a few moves ahead still makes each turn a small puzzle.

Star Parodier 1992 i Why it still holds upA shooter that never takes itself seriously still keeps every stage light.

Seirei Senshi Spriggan 1991 i Why it still holds upA weapon system you can only half predict still gives each run its own surprises.

Defenders of Oasis 1992 i Why it still holds upA genie you grow with gold instead of battles still gives the party a choice about where its money goes.

Boulder Dash EX 2002 i Why it still holds upA digging puzzle with falling rocks is still easy to start and hard to stop.

Dragon Warrior III 2000 i Why it still holds upA party you shape yourself, with classes you can switch, still keeps the long quest personal.

Harvest Moon GB 1997 i Why it still holds upA small farm and a simple daily routine still make a relaxed, short session today.

Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis 2001 i Why it still holds upThere is still plenty to plan with an army that grows from six units into dozens.

Herzog Zwei 1989 i Why it still holds upThe mech is both your weapon and your only way of commanding, so each battle mixes arcade flying with strategy, and that blend is still its character.

Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil 2002 i Why it still holds upTwo characters with different weapons still make each run its own.

Binary Land 1983 i Why it still holds upSteering two penguins at once is a puzzle that is still worth a try.

Jeanne d'Arc 2006 i Why it still holds upToday, the affinities and the aura make the choice of who attacks whom clear.

The Mysterious Murasame Castle 1986 i Why it still holds upEven now, power ups are few, so you rely on your own action skills more than anything else.

Monster Max 1994 i Why it still holds upRooms that reset when you leave still make each puzzle a matter of trying again today.