Discover some of the coziest retro games that have delighted players for years. These games span various genres and platforms, offering a mix of nostalgic and heartwarming experiences.
Paper Mario (N64)
Genre: Role-Playing Game
Year: 2000
About: Follow Mario on a charming adventure to save Princess Peach, featuring a unique paper-themed art style and turn-based combat.
Pokemon Snap (N64)
Genre: Simulation
Year: 1999
About: Capture photos of Pokémon in their natural habitats on a relaxing photographic safari.
Chibi-Robo! (GameCube)
Genre: Platformer, Adventure
Year: 2005
About: Play as a tiny robot helping a family with various tasks while exploring a house and dealing with larger-than-life obstacles.
Earthbound (SNES)
Genre: Role-Playing Game
Year: 1994
About: Join Ness and his friends on a quirky adventure to save the world from an alien threat, featuring a unique modern-day setting and humorous dialogue.
Banjo-Kazooie (N64)
Genre: Platformer
Year: 1998
About: Follow the bear-and-bird duo, Banjo and Kazooie, on a whimsical journey to rescue Banjo’s sister from the evil witch Gruntilda.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GameCube)
Genre: Action-Adventure
Year: 2002
About: Sail the seas as Link, exploring islands and battling enemies in a quest to rescue his sister and defeat the evil Ganon.
The Monkey Island series (PC)
Genre: Adventure
Year: 1990 onwards
About: Follow Guybrush Threepwood’s hilarious and swashbuckling adventures as he becomes a mighty pirate and battles the ghost pirate LeChuck.
The Urbz: Sims in the City (DS, GBA)
Genre: Simulation
Year: 2004
About: Experience urban life as a Sim, completing goals and building relationships in a vibrant city setting.
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak (GBA)
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle
Year: 2002
About: Help Hamtaro and Bijou repair friendships and solve problems in their adorable hamster world.
Harvest Moon series (multiple consoles)
Genre: Simulation, Role-Playing Game
Year: 1996 onwards
About: Manage a farm, grow crops, raise animals, and build relationships with the townspeople in these beloved farming simulators.
Kirby’s Dream Land (Game Boy)
Genre: Platformer
Year: 1992
About: Join Kirby on his first adventure, using his signature ability to inhale enemies and copy their powers.
Kirby’s Pinball Land (Game Boy)
Genre: Pinball
Year: 1993
About: Play pinball with Kirby, navigating through creative tables filled with enemies and obstacles.
Pokemon Yellow (Game Boy)
Genre: Role-Playing Game
Year: 1998
About: An enhanced version of Pokémon Red and Blue, featuring Pikachu as the starter Pokémon who follows the player throughout the game.
Game & Watch Gallery 2 (Game Boy Color)
Genre: Arcade
Year: 1997
About: A collection of classic Game & Watch titles with updated graphics and gameplay modes.
Spyro the Dragon (PlayStation)
Genre: Platformer
Year: 1998
About: Guide Spyro on a quest to free his fellow dragons from crystal prisons, collecting gems and battling enemies along the way.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series (multiple consoles)
Genre: Sports
Year: 1999 onwards
About: Perform skateboarding tricks and complete objectives in a variety of skate parks and urban environments.
Cooking Mama series (multiple consoles)
Genre: Simulation
Year: 2006 onwards
About: Prepare and cook various dishes through fun mini-games, following Mama’s instructions to become a master chef.
Fantasy Life (3DS)
Genre: Role-Playing Game, Simulation
Year: 2012
About: Live out different life roles in a fantasy world, from warrior to cook, and embark on quests to save the land.
Popolocrois (PSP)
Genre: Role-Playing Game
Year: 2005
About: Follow the adventures of Prince Pietro as he fights to protect his kingdom from dark forces.
Mario Paint (SNES)
Genre: Art, Music
Year: 1992
About: Create digital artwork and music, and play mini-games, using the SNES mouse accessory.
Tetris (multiple consoles)
Genre: Puzzle
Year: 1984 onwards
About: Arrange falling blocks to clear lines in this iconic and addictive puzzle game.
Q*bert (multiple consoles)
Genre: Arcade
Year: 1982 onwards
About: Guide Q*bert through isometric levels, changing the color of tiles while avoiding obstacles and enemies.
Pocket Card Jockey (3DS)
Genre: Card, Simulation
Year: 2013
About: Combine horse racing and solitaire in this unique and charming game, where winning card games boosts your horse’s performance.
Radiant Historia (DS)
Genre: Role-Playing Game
Year: 2010
About: Navigate a time-traveling adventure as Stocke, making choices that affect the past, present, and future.
Ace Attorney series (DS)
Genre: Adventure
Year: 2001 onwards
About: Play as defense attorney Phoenix Wright, solving cases and uncovering the truth in court through investigation and cross-examination.
My Sims (DS)
Genre: Simulation
Year: 2007
About: Customize and build a town, interacting with various residents and completing tasks to improve the community.