15 BEST OF BEST Retro-Inspired Games of the Decade So Far!

Nostalgia meets innovation in our definitive list of the 15 BEST Retro-Inspired Games of the Decade So Far! We celebrate the modern masterpieces that beautifully blend classic 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetics with sharp, modern gameplay mechanics. Dive into critically acclaimed titles like the stunning SNES-style RPG, Sea of Stars, the challenging 'Metroidvania' excellence of Hollow Knight, and the pure arcade genius of TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. Whether you love pixel-perfect platformers, challenging roguelikes, or deep CRPGs with a nostalgic feel, these indie gems and genre throwbacks prove the golden age of gaming is truly everlasting. Prepare to find your next obsession!

0:00 Intro
1:11 Celeste (2018)
2:29 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (2025)
3:53 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (2022)
5:21 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (2025)
6:53 Streets of Rage 4 (2020)
8:10 GRAVITY CIRCUIT (2023)
9:38 Guns of Fury (2025)
11:05 Only Lead Can Stop Them (2024)
12:29 Supplice (2023)
13:57 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (2018)
15:26 Cyber Shadow (2021)
16:53 Sonic Mania (2017)
18:19 Astalon: Tears of the Earth (2021)
19:48 Sea of Stars (2023)
21:11 Prison City (2023)
22:40 Conclusion
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