In the same spirit
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18 games in the spirit of 198X (2019): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
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Downwell
Adventure by Devolver Digital (2015) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 81★ 3.85
Double Dragon: Neon
Arcade by Abstraction Games (2012) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 71★ 3.43
Anodyne
Adventure by Analgesic Productions (2013) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 75★ 3.08
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Adventure by Tribute Games (2022) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 86★ 4.08
Guacamelee! 2
Adventure by DrinkBox Studios (2018) · ≈ 5h
Metacritic 85★ 4.1
My Friend Pedro
Shooter by Devolver (2019) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 76★ 3.87
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Shooter by Headup Games (2016) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 77★ 3.71
Evoland 2
Adventure by Plug In Digital (2015) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 74★ 3.65
Hotline Miami
Indie by Devolver Digital (2012) · ≈ 5h
Metacritic 85★ 4.38
Shatter
Adventure by Kanawati (2009) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 84★ 3.17
Edge
Adventure by Two Tribes (2011) · ≈ 1h
Metacritic 74★ 3.61
The Precinct
Adventure by Fallen Tree Games (2025) · ≈ 19h
★ 3.46
A Valley Without Wind 2
Adventure by Arcen Games (2013) · ≈ 1h
Metacritic 68★ 2.3
Shank 2
Arcade by Klei Entertainment (2012) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 72★ 3.57
McPixel
Adventure by Sos (2012) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 76★ 3.01
Shank
Arcade by Klei Entertainment (2010) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 67★ 3.66
Chaser
Racing by Cauldron (2003) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 66★ 3.23
Tails of Iron
Indie by Odd Bug Studio (2021) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 82★ 3.9