15 of the Best Retro Games and Compare Prices

October 2020
 

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What are the Top 15 Retro Games 2020 ?


 

1. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

PS4 / Xbox one / Nintendo Switch

 

Crash Bandicoot spins back into our lives with the original trilogy, now remastered and enhanced for the next generation of gaming. Smash your way through three epic games, complete challenges, defeat iconic bosses, and beat those frustrating levels in high-definition detail.

 

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz, AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, AMD Radeon HD 7850
 
 

2. Streets of Rage 4

PS4 / Nintendo Switch

 

Take to the streets and go back to the “good old days” in Streets of Rage 4. The game features 12 unique stages, hand-drawn graphics, and for the first time up to 4-player offline co-op action. Fight in the streets, against friends in Battle Mode or work together to defeat the boss in Rush Mode.

 

Streets of Rage 4 System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, AMD Phenom II X4 965
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 8 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250, AMD Radeon HD 6670
  • OS: Windows 7+ (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel i5+
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • HDD: 10 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 960, Radeon HD 5750
 
 

3. Nova Drift

 

The classic arcade space shooter returns with Nova Drift, with dying stars, deadly foes, and an ever-evolving bio-mechanical ship. Customize and create your build, utilizing drones, shields, thrusters, and more than 200 upgrades as you shoot your way through enemies in randomly generated runs. Play through a vibrant campaign or discover rewards across challenges in a game where everything is possible.

 

Nova Drift System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • HDD: 250 MB
 
 

4. Door Kickers Action Squad

PS4 / Xbox One

 

A SWAT trooper’s life has never been so action-packed as it is in this side-scrolling challenging action game that puts you and a friend in a frantic fight for survival. Select from 6 unique characters, each with their own gameplay and leveling options, complete almost 100 levels, master dozens of weapons, and learn to use recoil, cover, and strategy to your advantage. When it all gets too much, invite a friend for couch or online co-op action furthermore fight side-by-side against enemies and even zombies across multiple modes.

 

Door Kickers Action Squad System Requirements

  • OS: Windows Vista
  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D Accelerated 128MB Graphics Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D Accelerated 512MB Graphics Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
 
 

5. Horizon Chase Turbo

PS4 / Xbox One/ Nintendo Switch

 

Inspired by the games racing games of the 90s, Horizon Chase Turbo offers unlimited speed, classic arcade gameplay and graphics, and fun on every lap. Race in sunsets, rain, snow, and volcanic ash as you compete in 12 racing cups worldwide. Unlock dozens of cars, upgrade them, and battle across more than 100 tracks with support for online and split-screen 4-player multiplayer.

 

Horizon Chase Turbo System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • OS: Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 8000 Series or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 800 MB available space
 
 

6. Blood Fresh Supply

 

Blast your way through dozens of blood-filled levels and defeat blood-thirsty hellhounds, zombies, and gargoyles in your quest to destroy a bigger evil. Wield weapons such as pitchforks, aerosol cans, and voodoo dolls. The game supports online co-op and team-based PvP with support for up to 8 players, mod support, and customizable controls for both keyboard and controller.

 

Blood Fresh Supply System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Dual-Core 2.0 GHz
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • HDD: 1 GB
  • DirectX: 1
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz, AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • HDD: 1 GB
 
 

7. The Messenger

 

Travel through time as a ninja and discover a way ti defeat the demon army that threatens your village. Upgrade your character, unlock abilities, and fight your way through epic bosses with the game’s tight controls.

 

The Messenger System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1
  • CPU: Intel core i5-4210 1.7 Ghz
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • HDD: 1200 MB
  • GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400
 
 

8. Ion Fury

PS4/ Nintendo Switch

 

Slay enemies and murder your way to the evil mastermind, Dr. Jadus Heskel, and bring him and his cybernetic cult to bloody justice. Enter the BUILD engine once more, famous for games such as Duke Nukem 3D and Shadow Warrior, and smash your way through classic 90s FPS action in a handcrafted world full of multiple paths, a rocking soundtrack, and headshots. The game features full controller support, plenty of weapons, zones, and Steam Workshop support.

 

Ion Fury System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (64 bits)
  • RAM: 1024 MB
  • HDD: 100 MB
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • RAM: 2048 MB
  • HDD: 100 MB
  • DirectX: 9.0c
 
 

9. Reventure

Nintendo Switch 

 

Reventure is a brilliant adventure featuring a hero that sometimes tries to be a hero. Uncover secrets, search changing lands, unlock characters, cosmetics and visual effects, and make choices that truly matter in a game featuring 100 different endings.

 

Reventure System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • HDD: 200 MB
  • DirectX: 10
 
 

10. Mega Man X Legacy Collection

 

Play as Mega Man X and takedown iconic bosses all over again with the 16 and 32-bit titles. Challenge yourself in the ultimate platformers, and test your abilities in new single-player and multiplayer game modes.

 

Mega Man X Legacy Collection System Requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 7 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 550 3.2GHz or AMD equivalent or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 10.0c or better)
  • Additional Notes: *Recommended Controller Xbox 360 Controller (Windows®7/8/8.1) Xbox One Wireless Controller (Windows®10) *Internet connection required for game activation.*DirectX9.0c is also required, along with the DirectX Version mentioned above
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS®7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 3570 3.4GHz or AMD equivalent or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 10.0c or better)
  • Additional Notes: *Recommended Controller Xbox 360 Controller (Windows®7/8/8.1) Xbox One Wireless Controller (Windows®10) *Internet connection required for game activation.*DirectX9.0c is also required, along with the DirectX Version mentioned above.
 
 

11. Project Warlock

 

Begin your journey through time and space in Project Warlock, a game about one man, his guns, and his quest to destroy all evil. Blast away your enemies in fast-paced first-person action, and complete more than 60 levels across multiple locations. Unlock new paths, discover secrets, and spill the blood of your enemies with dozens of unique weapons, spells, and perks.

 

Project Warlock System Requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 3220 or AMD X8 FX-8120
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6950
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compliant
  • Additional Notes: Controls: Keyboard and Mouse
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2400 or AMD X8 FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compliant
  • Additional Notes: Controls: Keyboard and Mouse
 
 

12. Shenmue I & II

PS4/ Xbox One

 

Track down your father’s killer and avenge his death in an epic revenge story set in an open-world city. Discover a persistent world that features a day and night cycle, weather changes, and NPCs with their own schedules. Recover the mysterious Dragon Mirror and avenge your father in a game considered as one of the greatest games of all time.

 

Shenmue I & II System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel i3-560, AMD FX-4300
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 30 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti, AMD Radeon 6990
  • DirectX: 11
 
 

13. Hypnospace Outlaw

PS4/ Xbox One/ Nintendo Switch

 

Police the internet in this 90s internet simulator and surf the web for copyright infringement, internet bullying, and earn rewards direct to your inbox. Customize your HypnOS with downloads, apps, screensavers and wallpapers, and search the net for GIFS and MIDI files while avoiding the adware and hackers that lurk within the sites.

 

Hypnospace Outlaw System Requirements

  • OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • HDD: 500 MB
  • DirectX: 10
  • OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 500 MB
  • DirectX: 11
 
 

14. Overload

 

The creators of Descent bring you a worthy successor, with intense action, fast-paced shooting mechanics, and high-quality graphics. Complete an epic campaign with more than 15 levels. Upgrade your ship with unique and powerful weapons. Destroy dozens of enemies, and battle massive bosses. Unlock Steam achievements, use Tobii eye tracking for secondary weapons, and jump into VR for the ultimate zero-gravity shooter experience.

 

Overload System Requirements

  • OS: Windows XP
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 8 GB
  • DirectX: 9.0
 
 

15. Gato Roboto

 

Explore the alien underworld and maneuver past challenges and enemies with the help of your armored mech. Discover what happened in the deep space outpost, blast and dash your way through obstacles, and uncover secrets, weapons, and items as you journey unique environments.

 

Gato Roboto System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Pentium E2180
  • RAM:  2 GB
  • HDD: 1 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
  • DirectX: 11
  • OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (64 bits)
  • CPU: Intel Core i3-530
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 1 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 530
 

What is a Retro Game?

 

A retro game is a type of video game that is either considered “classic” or pays homage to old school gaming with its graphics or gameplay.

The argument of when a game is considered to be retro is one that will continue forever as newer consoles are released over time. Generally, those games that can only be found on computers that are no longer being produced are often thought of as retro.

When it comes to Steam and modern gaming’s interpretation of a retro game, these are more commonly those with graphics that resemble the time they aim to target, which is often the 1980s or 1990s.

The retro tag is often given to side-scrolling platformers, such as Cuphead, Shovel knight, and Broforce. These games pay homage to the games of the 1990s with their simple controls, easy to learn mechanics, and straightforward gameplay.

There are many other genres where you can find games tagged as retro, including FPS games such as Ion Fury, or RPGs such as Eschalon, and even roguelikes.

Retro can also describe games that have recently been remastered and released for a modern audience. These games will always be popular as gamers get older and want to play games they grew up with. Games such as Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Sypro Reignited, Destroy All Humans! and Battletoads are great examples of games that have been re-released with huge success.

Retro games will always be around and will always have great success regardless of what genre you find them in due to the memories they invoke in those who grew up with those kinds of games.

As the years continue, so too will retro games evolve, and one day a new game released today will be considered retro and possibly re-released in the future.

So, don’t disregard a game because of its retro tag. Instead, play it and understand that you may be playing a game that could have been genre-defining when it was released twenty years earlier.

 

Why Are We Doing a Top 15 Retro Game List?

In the world of Retro Games, fantastic games can be found at incredible prices but you can also be at a greater risk of being left disappointed.

Not all games reach their potential and get a release, unfortunately many games are left abandoned by their developers or are even released in a poor state and are yet still available to purchase on Steam.

Steam is in the business of selling games and sometimes that can mean a drop in quality in order to get more titles onto the Steam Store and available for purchase.

At Allkeyshop, we believe in quality over quantity and because of that we use every bit of data that Steam offers and we use that to provide the most detailed analysis of a game’s ranking.

How Do We Get Our Rankings?

Our rankings will take all available pieces of data into account, in particular we focus on the real ratings, real opinions and recommendations of those that play the game.

As a part of our ranking, we ensure that only those that own the game, have it currently available in their library and are logged into their account can vote for their favourite games. This, along with our other data, ensures we have the most accurate ranking system possible.

We only show the top 15 games so that you are not overwhelmed with hundreds of games and swamped in too much data. We plan on refreshing our top 15 each week, but we may change this plan if we find it has a real demand from you, our users.

Allkeyshop is a price comparator site with the intention of giving players the best price possible for the best games available. We remain fully impartial on prices and sellers, displaying both online sites and platforms such Steam, Origin and Epic, and we remain completely impartial on the rating of those games that we highlight in our rankings.

Our rankings are based on our users with no influence from us and we will remain impartial on the ratings and the rankings of all games.


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