Top 10 Best Retro and Classic Games of All Time

Namco's 1980 arcade classic became a global phenomenon and is still the most recognized video game character after Mario.

Alexey Pajitnov's 1984 puzzle game has sold over 500 million copies across all versions and is the best-selling puzzle game ever.

Nintendo's 1991 SNES Zelda entry defined the action-adventure genre with its dual-world mechanic and epic scale.

Sega's 1991 Genesis platformer introduced the world to gaming's second most iconic mascot and redefined speed in games.

Nintendo's 1994 SNES masterpiece defined the Metroidvania genre and is still studied by game designers for its perfect pacing.

id Software's 1993 shooter defined the FPS genre, pioneered online multiplayer, and introduced modding culture to gaming.

Capcom's 1991 arcade classic is the most influential fighting game ever made and generated over $1.5 billion in arcade revenue.

Konami's 1997 PlayStation classic co-defined the Metroidvania genre alongside Super Metroid with its RPG mechanics and gothic art.

Rare's 1997 N64 shooter revolutionized console FPS gaming and its four-player split-screen multiplayer became a cultural institution.

Namco's 1980 arcade classic became a global phenomenon and is still the most recognized video game character after Mario.

Alexey Pajitnov's 1984 puzzle game has sold over 500 million copies across all versions and is the best-selling puzzle game ever.

Nintendo's 1991 SNES Zelda entry defined the action-adventure genre with its dual-world mechanic and epic scale.

Sega's 1991 Genesis platformer introduced the world to gaming's second most iconic mascot and redefined speed in games.

Nintendo's 1994 SNES masterpiece defined the Metroidvania genre and is still studied by game designers for its perfect pacing.

id Software's 1993 shooter defined the FPS genre, pioneered online multiplayer, and introduced modding culture to gaming.

Capcom's 1991 arcade classic is the most influential fighting game ever made and generated over $1.5 billion in arcade revenue.

Konami's 1997 PlayStation classic co-defined the Metroidvania genre alongside Super Metroid with its RPG mechanics and gothic art.

Rare's 1997 N64 shooter revolutionized console FPS gaming and its four-player split-screen multiplayer became a cultural institution.